Telstra has advised Desire S users on its Crowd Support website that the update to Android 2.3.5 is going to be pushed out by HTC over the next 24 hours. This news was posted on Friday and considering it's now Sunday evening, we're guessing it's on its way to users now. I wanted to share with you the current Continue reading...

Last we heard we had confirmation from HTC that the HTC Sensation, Sensation XE, Sensation XL & HTC EVO 3D were getting Ice Cream Sandwich, we then found out at launch that the HTC Velocity 4G would be getting the upgrade as well. Overnight HTC has updated their Facebook page with a statement on when the update will arrive Continue reading...

Kogan aren't just stepping into the online Android retailer market with just Tablets (even though the Galaxy Tab 10.1 was removed), they're now offering a handful of Android devices for much less than their online competitors. Having not purchased from Kogan for quite a while I can't comment on how good their warranty and support is considering their Continue reading...

HTC has just updated everyone on their progress towards unlocking their new device's bootloaders and it's looking promising. HTC have promised that in August they will be unlocking the global version of the HTC Sensation, which we're assuming covers the Telstra HTC Sensation, via a software update. We’re thrilled to announce today that software updates to support bootloader unlocking Continue reading...

Update: We've tried Skype Video calling on Android handsets between the various Ausdroid offices in Sydney Melbourne and Perth and it works just fine.. though over 3G, there can be a bit of lag but it's quite usable. Let us know how you've found it. Finally, an update to Skype nearly every user of the voice Continue reading...

    Update: Apparently the Samsung Galaxy S does support "HD Voice" (which Samsung refers to by its proper name, WB-AMR). Activate it through the service menu by dialing *#*#197328640#*#* from the phone dial, then select 5-Audio then 7-WB-AMR, and turn it on. If you have a SGS 2 on Telstra, let us know if this feature works for you. Telstra today Continue reading...

It wasn't long ago (and it wasn't unexpected, either) that we announced the HTC Desire S would come to Telstra. After their success with the first iteration of the HTC Desire, it was no surprise Telstra would follow up with the Continue reading...

Here at Ausdroid we'd been given some pretty unconfirmed information from people in the past few weeks regarding the HTC Sensation on Telstra. Today we've had it confirmed by multiple people in the know and we're pretty darn excited about it, though you can still add salt as required. We've been told the HTC Sensation will launch on Continue reading...

Well how about this, our trusty all-things-Telstra source has come through with the goods once again. This time confirming the availability of the following phones and tablet that will launch with the corresponding dates. Samsung Galaxy Ace - mid April Motorola Atrix - mid May Sony Ericsson Xperia Play - mid May Motorola XOOM - late May Sony Continue reading...

When you've got a winning formula, stick with it, and that's exactly what HTC is doing with the Desire S. This evening our friends over at MobiCity announced that they have received stock and shipping is go, for a reasonable $699. What this also means is that Telstra, who are picking Continue reading...

There have been a few rumours floating around adding to the uncertainty that HTC would update their Desire line of phones to Android 2.3, now Android Community have stated a HTC Executive has said the update (Gingerbread) is indeed coming to the HTC Desire, HTC Desire HD, HTC Desire Z & HTC Incredible Continue reading...

Update: According to PCWorld, the Desire S will in fact run Gingerbread 2.4. Overnight at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, Telstra announced that it would release the HTC Desire S on the Next G network in Australia.  The HTC Desire was a huge success for Telstra in 2010, being the first mass-market Android phone to take hold in the Australian market. As Continue reading...