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HTC factories slowing production according to report, but not according to HTC
It hasn't been the best of years for HTC, announcing their first ever operating loss earlier this month, after first announcing some issues sourcing parts and it appears that sales may not have improved...
Curved screen LG G Flex revealed in leaked photos and video
The war on curved screens started with the Samsung Galaxy Round, but is set to continue with another phone expected to be released next month from another Korean manufacturer LG. While the Galaxy Round...
HTC announces the Desire 300 available exclusively from Telstra
Telstra and HTC are bringing the HTC Desire brand back to where it all started. After launching the original HTC Desire back in April 2010, Telstra are continuing with the brand, by launching the...
Google buys FlexyCore to improve Android performance
Despite making considerable improvements to performance with Android 4.1's Project Butter, it seems Google aren't quite done yet. French website L'Expansion are reporting that Google have acquired FlexyCore, a French startup, for €16.9 million...
Google Play updated to version 4.4, adds slide out navigation drawer
The lead up to the launch of Android 4.4 has seen a major component of Google's monetisation of the platform also see an update to version 4.4 - Google Play Store.
An update to...
Samsung looking to make only genuine accessories usable on future Smartphones
Over the last couple of years, there have been a number of incidents with third party accessories - specifically batteries - causing issues(exploding) with smartphones, Samsung as one of the largest manufacturers has certainly...
Three new games added to Humble Bundle 7
If you've already bought Humble Bundle 7 for Android, here's another reason to rejoice - you now get a further three games, plus DLC for Ticket to Ride. If you were holding out, all...
Google Play to possibly add Newsstand app in Android 4.4
Android 4.4(Kit Kat) could have a surprise entrant in the Google Play store with AndroidPolice reporting that Google is indeed looking at placing newspaper subscriptions within the Play Store, at least according to...
LG G2 — Review
Hardware, hardware, everywhere, is the LG G2 the king of the smartphone heap?
LG has made some really good moves in the last couple of years, clawing their way out of relative obscurity in the...
First Impression: Sony SmartWatch 2
I have been trialing a Sony SmartWatch 2 (SW2) for the last few days, and the first impressions are good, though a more in-depth review shall be coming soon.
The SmartWatch 2 is a handsome device. The...
Game Review: Neon Shadow, a blast from the past
Neon Shadow is an intense and exciting first person shooter that copies draws inspiration from Quake and Doom. You are a heavily armored Space Marine Commander who has to save a space station overrun with...
Pocketbook – Australian budgeting made easy
Pocketbook is an easy to use, yet sophisticated budgeting app made by Australians, for Australians. The app launched earlier this year on iOS, and has now made its way to Android.
The service aggregates your bank accounts,...
Updated: Aldi Mobile slashes data on Unlimited Pack to 2.5 GB
Aldi Mobile has updated its Unlimited plan, halving the data allowance. Ausdroid reader Vijay also reports that the $10 International calling credit that used to come with a $35 recharge has been removed.
The MVNO's...
BBM finally launches on Android – you’ll still have to wait.
After putting their initial rollout of Blackberry Messenger for Android(and iOS) on hold a little under a month ago after experiencing issues with demand, Blackberry has this morning that they are resuming the rollout...
LG trademark submissions point to possible release of ChromeOS devices
We've had a number of new entrants to the ChromeOS device market this year, beginning with HP earlier this year as well as Asus and Toshiba who recently announced new devices but a set...