Google’s Allo for web now has a GIF tab for amusing retorts
For those of you who actively use Allo for web, there's some good news. The Google messaging platform now includes GIF functionality to send amusing GIFs to your friends.
The additional functionality brings Allo into line with the other...
Nokia launching a 3G-enabled 3310 back into Australia
At an event in Sydney today Nokia has announced that the phone that was so successful so long ago will be making a return to our shores. The Nokia 3310 was a staple for so many of us...
Garmin announce a new activity tracker for kids, the vÃvofit jr. 2
Fitness trackers are everywhere. Even the kids want one these days and manufacturers are all to happy to fulfil this demand. Garmin have announced their new activity tracker designed for kids.
Garmin have joined forces with Disney to...
Sony to finally update their phone design
Old. Boring. Tired. Uninspiring. This is how I, and a lot of other people, see Sony's phones. In a world of beautiful curved 18:9 displays and minimal bezels Sony's phones stand out for all the wrong reasons....
Google rumoured to release Stereo Google Home, dubbed the ‘Max’
With Google's second Made by Google event just a few days away a last minute rumour has surfaced suggesting that Google may be working on a larger, more premium version of the Google Home. According to the leak Google...
Gboard to get new animated stickers thanks to a new partnership between Google and...
Google has overnight has announced that it has entered into a strategic partnership with Emogi to help bring animated sticker packs to Google's Gboard keyboard app.
The strategic partnership comes as Google recently introduced support for Bitmojis in Gboard, but...
Android Mini Oktoberfest available for pre-order now after selling out
Everyone loves the Android figurines made by Dead Zebra and as we reported last week their new special Oktoberfest edition is on sale this week. Next week is now with the Oktoberfest Android Mini appearing on their website.
The...
Motorola’s Next Wave – Moto X4, G5S and G5S Plus arrive in Australian stores...
Motorola's last big Australian product launch was back at the end of June, and today we were treated to a look at their next wave, available in Australian stores and online direct from the manufacturer from Thursday.
Moto X4
The Moto...
Huawei releasing a 360 degree VR camera
Some manufacturers have had a modicum of success with 360 degree cameras and now Huawei have signalled their intention to throw their hat into the ring with a 360 degree VR camera entering the United States Patent and Trademark...
LG bringing Google Assistant to 87 Wi-Fi-connected home appliances
At IFA 2017 LG signalled their intention to bring Google Assistant to more devices. Today they have announced that 87 of their Wi-Fi connect smart home appliances are now compatible with Google Assistant on Google Home, eligible Android...
An early look: Pocket Casts Web Beta
The team at Shifty Jelly have been hard at work (well at least they tell us they have) working on a number of projects including an update to the Pocket Casts web interface which is currently in beta and...
9 Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Case Brands Compared
The Samsung Galaxy Note 8 is officially available for purchase. With an RRP of $1499 many buyers will immediately put the phone in a case to protect it. As Ausdroid reader Gregory Eden commented recently:
See how much it costs...
Setting reminders to start rolling out to Google Home
It's always been baffling why the Google Home wasn't able to set a reminder, for me at least it's one of the more useful functions of having a voice assistant, or it would be if my voice assistant supported...
Twitter trialling 280 character Tweets for some languages
One of the best things about Twitter is it's concise nature where messages are limited to 140 characters so there is very little waffle and people have to make their Tweets short and sweet. One of the worst...
Sony X8500E 2017 Android TV — Australian Review
Android TV is a version of Android with a user interface optimised for TVs, not touchscreens. Despite a lot of effort by Sony, Android TV has yet to gain much market share in Australia from Apple TV, Fetch and...