Google I/O 2016 Keynote to be live streamed in 360-degree video
If you didn't think VR was going to be a thing at Google I/O 2016, think again. Google's just announced via the Google Cardboard account on Google+ that they will be live streaming the keynote presentation in the wee...
Google IO 2016, what are we expecting
In one week from now, Google I/O 2016 will have come and gone, and we could very well be revelling in new services, features and if we're lucky, new products. Considering we are only a few days away, there...
Google Developers Site is helping you develop for billions
With Google I/O kicking off this week, Google is building out their developer focus in preparation for the event and launching sites that may take on more meaning in the week ahead. To that end, Google has launched a...
Google start listing OTA images as well as full factory images on Nexus Developer...
The Nexus Developer files page has always been a source for Factory Images and Binaries for your Nexus (or lately Pixel C) devices, but as of today the page now features links to the full OTA images as well....
Optus unleashes Marshmallow updates for Galaxy S6 model phones
Over the last week, it appears that Optus and Samsung has unleashed a slew of updates for Samsung phones, bringing them up to the Android 6.0 level finally. The phones are all in the 'Galaxy S' line up, so...
Samsung has (already) released the May 2016 security update for Galaxy S7 range
Hot on the heels of Google's release of the May 2016 security update for Android, Samsung has released said update for its Galaxy S7 range. This is kind of big news, in a way, because it represents a delay...
Google updates I/O app with features for both remote and local attendees
Google I/O, the companies annual developer conference, kicks off in under 2-weeks. In advance of the start, Google has updated their official Google I/O app with a bunch of new features aimed at people attending the event both in...
Android distribution numbers released – Marshmallow shows only gains, rising to 7.5%
It's early into May and Google has released the latest Android distribution numbers, based on devices using the Google Play Store in the 7-days leading up to the 2nd of May. This of course only takes into account 'Google...
Google releases May Security Update for Android and Nexus
It's a new month (how is it May already?) and that means it's time for Google to have released a new Security Update for the Android platform, with new factory images for the latest Nexus devices in tow. As...
Software Updates for the week ending 28 April 2016
We've had reports overnight that users of Samsung's Galaxy S6 Edge+ on Optus, and unlocked Galaxy Note 5 users, are receiving updates to Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow this weekend. If you're not yet receiving updates on these devices, it's time...
Google Enhances Play Store Security
Every month or two we seem to see scare tactic articles, mostly in the mainstream media, where Android users have had their details etc hacked/stolen/copied/(insert nefarious action here). Each time we follow up the piece here at Ausdroid...
Check out the Layout for Google IO 2016 at the Shoreline Amphitheater
Ever since Google IO 2016 was announced and we discovered that it was not going to be held at the Moscone Centre in San Francisco but rather at the Shoreline Amphitheatre in Mountain View, right across the road from...
Android Studio gets an upgrade to v 2.1 and support for Android N Developer...
Google have announced today the release of V 2.1 of Android Studio with support for the new features of the Android N Developer Preview. This gives Developers the ability to preview the new SDK, experiment with the new Java...
User initiated app data back up is coming, could be in a future version...
In a week where Podcasts are big news, it looks like we may have dug up some big news out of a podcast. Speaking on Google's Android Developer Backstage Podcast Chris Tate, an Android Framework Engineer at Google, 'let...
Sony releases Android N developer preview for the Xperia Z3
Google's Android N developer preview is now in its second iteration, but only a little bit behind is Sony who have released an Android N developer preview for the Xperia Z3.
The Android N developer preview, normally restricted to Nexus...