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Official Nexus 7 hardcover hits Google Play in the US
The Nexus 7 now has an official hard cover, to match the official slip case that appeared at launch, that is for US customers at least. Multiple sites are reporting that there is now...
HTC One Max hinted at in October 18th Launch invite
The HTC One Max has been rumoured for a fairly long time and invites are now being sent out for an event to be held in Kaohsiung, Taiwan - HTC's home turf - on...
Update:Amazon now shipping Google Chromecast directly to Australia
With stock of one of the hottest products announced at the Breakfast with Sundar event in July - the Google Chromecast - limited to US only customers through Google Play, Best Buy and Amazon,...
Beats Music lines up as another streaming music service
At the end of September Beats by Dr Dre parted ways with HTC to give HTC a desperately needed cash injection following their financial woes.
The split with HTC doesn't seem to have...
Samsung Galaxy J leaked
The leaks continue to flow out of Samsung, this time in the form of another device leak. SamMobile are a regular source of information that (more often than not) proves to be true...
Pint sized Xperia Z1 f leaks again through upcoming DoCoMo catalogue
The release of the Xperia Z1 with its highly anticipated 20.7MP camera has seen many people asking for the same specs but in a smaller form factor and last we saw, the Xperia Z1...
Rumour: Hangouts version 1.3 update will bring SMS integration
Google Hangouts has seen a mixed reception, from some who have found the feature set lacking and offering nothing over the previous instant messaging client Google Talk, to those who have seen the features...
Rumour: Samsung developing a Google Glass competitor device
Unsurprising to well, anyone really... Samsung are said to be continuing their self proclaimed dominance over the Android platform and developing their own competitor devices to Google Glass that will be known as "Gear...
Samsung’s Galaxy Gear commercials are actually pretty cool
The Samsung Galaxy Gear, was released in Australia only 5 days ago, with the new breed of wearable devices the focus of intense interest due to a history in pop-culture, Samsung has taken advantage...
Clash of Clans rolls into Google Play
Popular iOS title Clash of Clans has now officially arrived in Google Play for all-comers. The game from Supercell has been in beta on Android for the last week and the beta has obviously...
Google Glass XE10 update adds transit directions
Cunningly titled 'Another one rides the bus' the latest update to the Google Glass Explorer wearable labelled 'XE10', is rolling out to Glass Explorers right now. The update includes most importantly the addition of...
How you can enjoy the A-League 2013-14 season with Android and technology
Those of you consider yourselves more than just users of Android will probably have other interests in life, and if you're like me, you're a mad football fan. No, not the codes played...
Microsoft reportedly trying to get HTC to dual-boot Windows on its Android phones
A long time ago - before HTC got themselves into all sorts of financial problems, before UltraPixels, before Nokia and Microsoft got into bed together - HTC was a key partner in Microsoft's...
Nvidia Shield Australian Hands-on
The Nvidia Shield has been apparently in Australia for a couple of months, but Nvidia have been keeping it fairly low key, bringing it along to events like PAX in Melbourne, which unfortunately...
Ausdroid attends the EB Games Expo
The EB Games Expo is a trade/game show held by Australian retailer EB Games to allow gamers to experience upcoming software and hardware from manufacturers and developers from Australia and around the world. This...