Articles By Alex Choros
Alex Choros
Alex Choros is the Managing Editor of WhistleOut Australia and an award-winning journalist. He's been writing about consumer technology for over a decade and is an expert on the Australian telco sector, to the point where he knows far too many phone and internet plans by heart. In addition to leading the WhistleOut editorial team, Alex is responsible for ruining the office Sonos with his troubled taste in music.
Throughout his career as a journalist, Alex has covered international trade shows, spent three years co-hosting a tech show on community radio, and was awarded a highly commended in the Best Reviewer category of the 2018 IT Journalism awards and the 2021 IT Journalism awards. His work contributed to WhistleOut Australia winning the Best Consumer Technology Coverage award in the 2023 IT Journalism Awards.
He has regularly contributed to Gizmodo and Lifehacker, and he often pops up on 2GB and the Money Magazine podcast to talk telco. On weekends, you'll find Alex at a wine bar, on a hike, or in the middle of a mosh pit.
Expertise
- Mobile plans
- Internet plans
- Smartphones and tablets
- Headphones and speakers
- Telco
Awards
- Best Consumer Technology Coverage (2023 IT Journalism Awards)
- Finalist - Most Controversial Writer (2023 Consensus IT Writers Awards)
- Highly Commended - Best Reviewer (2021 IT Journalism Awards)
- Highly Commended - Best Reviewer (2018 IT Journalism Awards)
Education
- Masters of Strategic Public Relations - University of Sydney (2013 - 2015)
- Bachelor of Creative Industries and Information Technology - Queensland University of Technology (2008 - 2012)
Featured Publications
Google Pixel XL Review
The Pixel XL is one of the first two smartphones "made by Google", but can it hold its own against the best from Apple and Samsung?
Apple iPhone 7 Review
Don't let the lack of a massive redesign put you off, the iPhone 7 is more exciting than it first seems. If you're looking to upgrade - and aren't put off by the lack of a headphone jack - Apple's kitted out the iPhone 7 with enough nice-to-have features to still make it feel like a big step forward.
Apple AirPods Review
AirPods look odd, but are an otherwise great pair of earphones. While the design might not be Apple's best, AirPods live up to the "effortless" claim and sound good to boot.
Fitbit Charge 2 Review
Fitbit's Charge 2 is an easy to recommend fitness tracker for those after a bit more than the "basics" and a healthy dose of motivation. Continuous heartrate monitoring, an amazing companion app, and a five to six day battery life are all standout features. On the other hand, the lack of water resistance and a somewhat bulky design may put some off.
Apple iPhone 7 Plus Review
An innovative camera, great battery life, and a bigger screen make the iPhone 7 Plus the pragmatic buy for those looking a new iPhone.
Moto Z Review: Motorola's flagship phone of 2016
The Moto Z is a brilliant execution of an average idea. Through its Moto Mods system, Motorola has turned the idea of a modular smartphone where you can add and remove features on the fly into a simple, easy-to-use feature set. The problem is they're fun, but not necessary.
iPhone 8 vs. iPhone 7 camera showdown
Just how much better is the iPhone 8 camera? Find out here.
Nokia could be bringing back the 3310
HMD Global, the relatively new owners of the Nokia name, are set to revive the classic 3310 as a feature phone according to prolific leaker Evan Blass.
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9 Review
Bang & Olufsen's H9s are quite possibly the nicest headphones I've ever used. I think I'm in love. They're however also the most expensive headphones I've ever used, and as such, they're not necessarily the easiest purchase to justify.
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