We've recently heard from a source who is in-the-know for Telstra news that Australia's biggest carrier is planning to launch the Galaxy S II 4G and Galaxy Note -- both from Samsung, of course -- in the near future as both are appearing in Telstra's internal systems. Take it with a grain of salt, but it's certainly plausible, especially the Continue reading…

This morning Google announced that they`ve added a new layer of security to the Android market codenamed Bouncer. Bouncer scans all incoming applications for potentially malicious software code, but avoids the need for developers to submit applications for approval. The service is run on all incoming applications and scans them for known malware, spyware and trojans, it also compares against apps Continue reading…

The Sony Tablet S is more than just the typical rectangle slab of tablet which is all too commonly seen lined up at your favourite electronics retailer. The unique ‘wedge’ shape of the Sony Tablet S sets it apart from its competitors, as do a number of its other features. The Sony Tablet S was the Continue reading…

Samsung has officially announced that they will not be announcing their successor to the Galaxy S II -- the Galaxy S III -- at Mobile World Congress later this month. This cements the rumour that Samsung didn't like the gap between announcement and consumers getting their hands on the device. "Samsung is looking forward to introducing and demonstrating Continue reading…

Yes it's finally here, the Ausdroid Podcast Episode 23. It's taken almost a week and I'm promise I will try to get it out much sooner next time. This episode is a bit of a ripper, it was a small house, with only 4 hosts but we got through some news. HTC's newest handset and the first 4G phone Continue reading…

In the current age of smartphones and constant connectivity, it's been a bone of contention for many online gamers for some time as to why the largest online digital distribution provider, Steam, are yet to release a mobile app. Well now they have! I've only had access to this for a few hours but it appears that through the steam forums, Continue reading…

Slashgear stumbled upon a device listed as the GT-i9300 on Samsung's support site yesterday. While there have been very few previous rumours about what the GT-i9300 could be, it seems clear that it would be the successor to the Galaxy S series -- the Galaxy S III, of course. Going by previous model numbers, it lines up nicely: Galaxy S -- GT-i9000 Nexus Continue reading…

According to a rumour-based report over at Android and Me, Samsung might be launching a tablet to blow the rest out of the water at Mobile World Congress next month. The author of the report, Taylor Wimberly, says that he saw the device with his own eyes and camera at a special Samsung event at CES, but Continue reading…

It's time to bid the friendly, familiar name of 'Sony Ericsson' goodbye. The EU has approved the Sony buyout of Ericsson's share of Sony Ericsson, meaning that Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications is no more. Sony Mobile Communications is the go-to name of the company now (Sony, for short). If anything, we hope for the sake of Continue reading…

Happy Australia Day! That`s the accepted greeting isn`t it? As an Australian it is most definitely a priority to clean off and fire up the BBQ and burn the heck out of some Lamb according to Sam Kekovitch. Most Australians will be performing this outside(weather permitting, hit up the BOM to check your forecast) so just remember we live in Continue reading…

Well this is some fairly huge news, especially on the back of our special round-up of current Galaxy S III rumours. According to The Verge, citing sources familiar with the matter, Samsung are planning to not unveil the Galaxy S III at MWC like was originally planned as they don't want the massive gap of time Continue reading…

Red Bull Mobile are currently running an offer that allow you to pick up their HTC ChaCha for just $1 when you also purchased their Access 365 pre-paid pack which gives you unlimited calls, texts, and 5GB of data each month over a year -- all for $365 of course. If you're not fussed about forking Continue reading…

So there's one phone that's set to stand out at this years Mobile World Congress in Barcelona come late February: the Samsung Galaxy S III. What do we officially know about this device? Jack shi- all. But we don't need Samsung to say anything when we have rumours swirling all around the internet and in this post Continue reading…