We’re over at MWC waiting for the show to start, but it seems that many of the main manufacturers here are having issues preventing their secrets from being revealed. Unfortunately for Huawei, their Mate X Foldable has leaked at the last second through (presumably a construction worker onsite) Slashleaks. #Huawei …
Read More »Samsung Galaxy S10 and S10+ hands on video surfaces online revealing everything we already knew
Even though the Samsung Unpacked event to announce the new Galaxy devices is only in two days time t…
Happy Australian Birthday to Google’s Android as today marks 10 years since the HTC Dream release
Ten years ago today Optus launched Australia’s first Android phone, the HTC Dream after its su…
Samsung’s Galaxy S10 family of phones keeps leaking; today it’s leaked specs, camera features and even some official teasers
The lead-up to a phone launch is usually when we expect to see and hear more about it as more people…
MWC 2019 – What’s coming up in Android from Samsung, Huawei, LG, Oppo and friends?
With Mobile World Congress (or just MWC as it’s now officially known) just around the corner, …
It’s Happening! Android Pie update for Galaxy S9/S9+ and Note 9 now rolling out in Australia
After finding that testing was essentially complete for carriers in Australia, it appears Samsung ha…
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Transperth releases an updated app for Perth public transport users
Transperth has released an updated app for Perth public transport users after a successful testing phase. The app, which is available for free through Google Play and the App Store (iOS/Apple), enables the real-time tracking of buses, trains and ferry services accross the Transperth network. The addition of GPS tracking …
Read More »Great Deal: 40% off JBL Link Google Assistant Speakers at JB Hi-Fi
If you’re a fan of JBL speakers and have been waiting for a sale on their Link range of Google assistant smart speakers you’re in luck, as all JBL smart speakers are currently 40% off JB Hi-Fi. The JBL Link 10 is on sale for $137.40 in white or black, …
Read More »Optus, Singtel, Ericsson and OPPO have made the first ever Augmented Reality 5G video call between Singapore and Australia
Singtel, Optus and Ericsson have successfully made the world’s first ever Augmented Reality 5G video call between Singapore and Australia thanks to OPPO 5G test devices equipped with Qualcomm Snapdragon X50 5G modems. Singtel and Optus engineers demonstrated the use of Augmented Reality (AR) on a real-time 5G video call …
Read More »Samsung will allow you to remap the Bixby button on the Galaxy S10 phones – and it’s coming to other Galaxy phones too!
The Bixby button spent the first six months of its life without any singular function. Once Bixby arrived for the phones the button finally had a function, albeit only being Bixby. What followed was a game of cat and mouse between developers and Samsung over that Bixby button with developers …
Read More »Sony leaks four new Xperia smartphones ahead of MWC 2019
Rumours of the Sony Mobile’s death (in Australia, at least) have been greatly exaggerated. While sales of Sony’s mobiles in Australia haven’t done especially well in recent years, that doesn’t mean that they’re not doing well elsewhere. If this leak is anything to go by, Sony’s planning a big showing …
Read More »DxOMark reviews the Galaxy S10+ cameras, and it’s a doozy
The leaks are over, the launch is done – but we’re not done with the Galaxy S10 yet. Now it’s time for Samsung’s hot new devices to hit test benches around the world. While Ausdroid’s still waiting for its review unit (*cough* hi Samsung!), it seems the good folks at …
Read More »Crikey! Google honours Steve Irwin with a Google Doodle drawing
Google is honouring Aussie icon and all-around legend Steve Irwin with a dedicated Google Doodle this Friday 22 February 2019, which will see the Doodle drawing run for 24 hours from midnight on Google homepages around the world – including Australia, the US, Europe, Asia, the Middle East and South …
Read More »LG is bringing more voice-enabled appliances to more countries
For those not familiar with all of LG’s offerings, they actually make a lot more products than just phones and TVs. LG is a major domestic appliance maker as well and with their ThinQ line, they have been slowly bringing ‘smarts’ to their appliance line. LG has announced today that …
Read More »Samsung’s new Galaxy S10 is also coming to Vodafone, here’s every plan
If you’re like me, Vodafone provides the best coverage and value for money out of the three major carriers. I know many others are in the same boat, and if you travel internationally, Vodafone is one of the best carriers to do so with – their Red Roaming plans are …
Read More »Samsung Android phones are dominant now: 10 years after their horrible first effort, the Galaxy Icon I7500
You have to give Samsung credit for persisting with manufacturing Android phones because their first effort in 2009 the Samsung Galaxy Icon I7500 was horrible. Despite this they persevered and their next effort the Samsung Galaxy S was substantially better. Today Samsung phones own about 20% of the smartphone market …
Read More »Here’s every Optus plan for the new Samsung Galaxy S10
For those well served by Optus coverage who want a piece of the Samsung Galaxy S10 action, there’s plenty of plans on offer to help you take home a new Galaxy S10, S10+ or S10e. Optus offers phone leases in much the same way Telstra does, but leases aren’t for …
Read More »Tour de Cure and Sony Foundation announce largest VR cancer research grant in Australia
Tour de Cure and Sony Foundation have today announced the largest Virtual Reality (VR) cancer research grant in Australia to three local research teams, with the aim of the research to help better understanding of rare and youth cancers, but also to hopefully ultimately find a cure also. The three …
Read More »Want the a new Samsung Galaxy S10 on Telstra? Here’s all the plans on offer
While an outright purchase might be an easy choice for some, for many the only way to get hands-on with an expensive new smartphone is to get one and pay it off on a plan / lease. Telstra is one of the carriers offering both regular plans and lease plans, …
Read More »Android Pie for the Razer Phone 2 – Rolling out next week
Back in November we reviewed the Razer Phone 2 and while it’s a very good phone outright, its somewhat missed the mark in terms of pricing and filling a hole in the market. With rumours of the Razer Phone 3 coming, it’s surely to drop in price which will make …
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