Monthly Archives: March 2013
Google Currents updated with audio playback and cross device sync
When Google announced they were killing off Reader, a lot of users (myself included) started the search for a replacement app.
Now I am probably in a slightly different category to most of the guys...
Google Keep Note taking service is live – Android App available
The Google Keep service which we saw briefly the other day has just gone live. The service is now available by accessing the URL https://drive.google.com/keep/, however despite the Drive URL there doesn't appear to...
Ausdroid Podcast 061 – 19/03/2013
There were two main stories that dominated our discussion this week: Samsung's Broadway-style Galaxy S 4 launch (and the industry's reaction to it), and the long-awaited debut of Google's Chromebook computers at retail stores...
Third party apps now able to edit real time in Google Drive
Until now if you want to take advantage of the Google Drive real time collaboration and editing you must use the official Google Drive app. Google have announced a new Drive API that...
Samsung exec confirms they are working on a watch
Samsung has always been quick to venture into new territory with consumer devices. With much talk going around on the subject of 'wearable computing' and a rumoured iWatch apparently on the way from Apple....
Mobicity opens up pre-orders for the Samsung Galaxy S 4
If you're keen to get your hands on Samsungs latest flagship phone, then Mobicity are willing to accomodate you. Mobicity is now taking pre-orders for the Samsung Galaxy S 4 in your choice of...
Google Play News – coming soon… maybe
Some keen eyed coders at Android Police have sighted some interesting Javascript on the Google Play store website, either
An epic troll from Google, or
A fairly comprehensive indicator that Google are looking to branch deeper...
HTC CEO Peter Chou to step down if One is unsuccessful
It seems like HTC's CEO, Peter Chou is a very brave man. Amid reports that the company's flagship device will be delayed due to HTC having been downgraded from a tier one customer by...
HTC’s delay in shipping the One due to suppliers downgrading them from a ‘tier...
Last week, we posted that the launch of the HTC One would be delayed due to a component shortage. Business Insider is reporting this morning that an HTC executive has confirmed this in an...
Game Review: Solar 2
Of all of the games in the Humble Bundle 5, Solar 2 is the one that has really caught my attention, with the exception of Sword and Sworcery EP which was recently added and...
Google to unify communication finally?
Google Talk. Google+. Google Voice. Google Hangouts. Google+ Messenger. Gmail Chat. Gmail Calling.
What do all these services have in common? Other than the Google name, and the fact that you can chat on them,...
Google’s new Nexus 10 commercial released
Google this morning released a new commercial for their Nexus devices, this time showing off the Nexus 10. The commercial shows the timeline of expecting parents and the transitions they go through on the...
Gmail app updated with ability to Reply to or Archive email from notifications
If you updated your Gmail Android app this morning you would have noticed a nice surprise in your notification panel, the ability to Archive or Reply straight from the Notification. The notification is only...
Samsung’s alleged Android 5.0 upgrade list leaks
Samsung news site SamMobile has published a "pre-list" obtained from an apparent Samsung insider, detailing the manufacturer's plans for software updates.
While not official, the list makes sense - it specifies a number of devices...
Sony launches two new smartphones – Xperia L and Xperia SP
Sony Xperia L
Sony Mobile, now two years old, is unleashing more and more Xperia devices on the smartphone market, and today sees the launch of the Xperia L (and the Xperia SP, below). The...