Google is creating personalised illustrated selfie sticker packs for you in Allo
We're living in a world where selifies are basically a thing now; you're going to see people taking, posting and sharing them all day long - and Google is getting on the bandwagon with new personalised, illustrated sticker packs...
Telcos issued a warning by the ACMA over failing to check ID before number...
Telstra, Optus and Medion Mobile have all been issued warnings by the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) for failure to comply with number porting regulations.
It may not seem like a huge deal, but when you consider...
XBMC for Android, stable touch-friendly UI now available
Much-loved media centre software XBMC has been gaining traction in its move away from the desktop space towards smaller, personal devices. Their Raspberry Pi release had thousands of installs since its release, and their first Android version was released...
Google Drive gets better sharing options on mobile
Google Drive is getting better sharing options for both Android and iOS, with improvements to accessibility on notifications as well as expanding access to those without a Google account.
The first improvement - available to Android and iOS users, will...
Australian property site Domain is the first Australian company to have a Google Now...
This mornings announcement of Google expanding their third-party access to the Google Now card stream includes at least one Australian company. Real-estate website Domain has announced that they are the first Australian company to work with Google on integrating...
My Maps gets a Material Design update and becomes much better
My Maps is pretty cool, allowing users to label and make notes on top of Google Maps. As you can see above, we've been using this to create a custom map for our trip to Mobile World Congress next...
Rumour: Samsung Galaxy Nexus is ready for purchase in Optus’ sales system
Take this with all the salt in the world: we've heard from a few people in the know (some more trusted than others) who have told us that the Galaxy Nexus is in Optus' sale systems ready to go...
Google upgrades your drive with new Android Auto to make your experience easier and...
As previewed back at Google I/O (what feels like months ago), Google has been working on an update for Android Auto that revamps the entire experience. The update makes your interactions with Android Auto more natural, easier, and most...
Best of 2019: Chris Rowland
It's cliché to say, but it also happens to be true. 2019 has been the biggest and best year of Ausdroid in our almost ten years of operation. We're fast approaching our ten year anniversary, on 20 March 2020,...
Xperia Z5 phones are coming soon – register your interest with Sony to find...
Sony's Xperia Z5 series of phones are coming to Australia very soon. We have a launch event next week where we expect to see information on Austrlaian availability for the Xperia Z5 and Xperia Z5 Compact, with Sony advising...
Bixby Button Remapper lets you remap the Bixby button to many other things, and...
If you're a new Galaxy S8 owner, you may have reached a similar conclusion to me -- Bixby just isn't that useful at the moment, compared to more established services like Google Now (for the cards/info view) and Google...
Facebook finally launches Instant Articles for Android users
Facebooks Instant Articles was announced as a way of attempting to speed up webpages on mobile in order to keep users reading and sharing, all without leaving the confines of the social network. Launched for iOS users back in...
Google Streetview Trekker backpack gets a weight cut and higher resolution cameras
Whether you're doing a spot of armchair travel, or checking out the location of an upcoming appointment, Google Streetview is an awesome tool. The images are generally captured by their StreetView cars, but in the case of some locations...
Get a free Dot View Case with the HTC One M8 when you sign...
The big accessory for the HTC One M8, is of course the Dot View Cover. The Dot View case is a flip cover which allows you to see notifications as well as interact with your phone with the cover...
2017 Subaru Levorg GT-S — Ausdroid Drives
Subaru’s 2017 Levorg GT-S replaces the older Liberty GT model, with what is effectively a wagon-sized WRX. However, the Levorg’s lineage isn’t what drew us to this review, it’s the technology that Subaru has built into the platform which...