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
Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra Review: Is the S21 Ultra Still Worth Buying?
With the Galaxy S21 Ultra, Samsung have made a phone that feels deserving of the "Ultra" moniker and expensive asking price—for the most part.
Google Pixel 9a Review: Master of the Mid-Range
The Google Pixel 9a is the best phone you can get under $400 right now, with flagship-level features, stunning cameras, and a battery that won’t quit.
Apple iPhone Air Review: Vibes and Compromise
The iPhone Air is cool in a way gadgets rarely are these days, but it requires you to put up with some compromises.
The Google Pixel 10 Has Launched: Prices, Features, and Plans
The Google Pixel 10 has launched with new features. See what it costs and plan prices.
Apple iPhone 8 Review
The iPhone 8 is far from exciting, but a it's safe and sensible choice for your next smartphone. Battery life could be better, but significant camera improvements, lighting fast performance, and a stunning new True Tone display make it a meaningful addition to the iPhone family.
Apple iPhone XS & iPhone XS Max Review
The iPhone XS and iPhone XS Max are great iPhones, but they're also very expensive iPhones. While Apple has refined the bleeding edge tech it introduced with the iPhone X to the point where it feels like the new normal, the hefty price tags mean they're not instantly the default buy for someone upgrading their iPhone.
Motorola Moto G5S Plus Review
The Moto G5S Plus is one of the best budget smartphones around right now, and is an admirable successor to the G5 Plus. The screen is a little bigger, the camera is a little better, and it's still great value. If you're after a bang for buck smartphone, the Moto G5S Plus deserves your utmost consideration.
Review: Samsung's Galaxy Buds Pro are a certified banger
The Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro are a great option for anyone after a premium pair of wire-free headphones to go with an Android device.
Apple iPhone X Review
The iPhone X is a bleeding edge piece of tech that lays the foundation for the next decade of smartphones. If you can stomach the cost - and don’t mind relearning how to use your phone - it's easily the best iPhone you can buy, but it's not for everyone.
Apple iPhone XR Review
There's no need to beat around the bush: the iPhone XR is the best iPhone for most people. You might miss out on a few features when compared to the iPhone XS and iPhone XS Max, but you save a significant chunk of cash.
