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 2 XL Review
The Pixel 2 XL is one of the best Android phones you can buy, but it's not quite a homerun for Google. The amazing camera and performance are offset by potentially problematic screen issues and a design that pales in comparison to the competition. These aren't deal breakers, but they mean the Pixel 2 XL isn't quite the "go to" Android flagship Google wants it to be.
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?
iPhone 4S Review
The iPhone 4S, as part of the iconic iPhone line, is obviously doing very well for itself in the market. However, directly after its release there was a lot of discontentment demonstrated throughout the online community. While the negative reactions were initially more abundant that one might expect for an Apple product, things seem to be quieting down a bit now as people come to terms with the fact that there isn’t going to be any iPhone 5 this time around.
Motorola Moto G5 Plus Review
The Moto G5 Plus is the best budget smartphone you can buy right now. It makes fewer compromises than ever, and will set you back less than a third of what you'll pay for a top of the line flagship. If you want an affordable, reliable smartphone that just works, the Moto G5 Plus should be your first port of call.
Samsung Galaxy Ace 3 4G review
The Galaxy Ace 3 is a passable little device, but there are better phones available for the price.
Apple iPhone 12 mini Review
The iPhone 12 mini proved that bigger isn't always better when it comes to smartphones.
iPhone 6 Plus review: Sure it's big, but you won't find a better camera
The iPhone 6 Plus is a solid phone with an unsurpassed camera, but it suffers from some distinctly non-Apple issues.
Samsung Galaxy S20 FE Review
The Galaxy S20 FE delivers most of its pricier siblings' best features at a more affordable price. Out of Samsung's 2020 flagships, the Galaxy S20 FE is the easiest to recommend.
Apple AirTags Review
Apple's AirTags are an elegant solution for the iPhone-touting absent-minded or anyone after a little extra peace of mind.
Apple AirPods Review
AirPods live up to Apple's "effortless" claim and sound good to boot.
