Sony begins rolling out Android Pie update for Xperia XZ Premium and XZ1
Sony may not be the biggest name in mobile, but they're quietly pushing ahead with updating a swathe of their handsets to Android Pie with the Xperia XZ Premium and XZ1 phones the latest.
It's only reached a number of...
October Android Security Update arrives – Nexus OTA’s and Factory Images now available
Google has this morning released their October Security update on the eve of the expected launch of Android 7.1 with their new Pixel phones. The October security update includes patches for issues, and Google has also released OTA updates...
Next version of Android is known internally as Macadamia Nut Cookie, or MNC for...
Google's next version of Android is almost certainly going to be unveiled in a couple of days at Google IO 2015, but like Android L and Android K before it, chances are it won't have a proper name just...
Pokémon Go Valentines Day event starts with more candy and pink Pokémon
It may not be as popular as it once was, but Pokémon Go is still a phenomenon that keeps on kicking. Today, Niantic Labs has announced the latest event for the game, centred around Valentines Day.
The event will see...
Google re-affirms commitment to 2 years of software updates for Android One
Google's commitment to two years of software updates for Android One remains unchanged. This is despite removing the actual commitment from the public-facing Android One website.
The original text on the Android One website was unambiguous. “With Android One, your phone will receive...
HMD Global finally makes Android Pie update for Nokia 8 available in Beta Labs
It's been a long time coming, but it's finally happening. HMD Global has announced the availability of the Nokia 8 Android Pie beta.
Announced by head of product for HMD Global, Juho Sarvikas, on Twitter. The delayed update to...
Android N Tour: Recents, quick switching and more
As the hours tick by since the launch of the Android N Developer Preview the Ausdroid team is discovering more enhancements, tweeks and improvements in "N".
The latest bunch of features centre on the Recents key - the square one...
Optimus G3 ROM brings flat UI and 4K recording to the LG G2
With the arrival of the LG G3 not to far away, those with an LG G2 who are into modding may wish to make their G2 look like a G3.
Developer OptimusRS has now brought us the aptly named “Optimus...
CyanogenMod 7.0 Released
Four months of work and four Release Candidates later, Cyanogen Mod 7 is finally cooked. Based on Android Gingerbread 2.3.3, CM7 supports over 30 devices, so hit the source link and get cracking, if your after a stock-like experience...
Google updates the design guidelines for app icons, developers told to update or be...
In a bid to improve the consistency of app icons across Android, Chrome OS and the web Google has released new design specifications for app icons. Google's going full squircle for app icons this time around, and if developers...
Rumour: Security Update JWR66Y heading for the Nexus 10?
It seems that yesterday's report from Dan, regarding the security update for the Nexus 4, JWR66Y, is now rumoured to be heading for the Nexus 10, according to Android Police.
Unfortunately at this stage, we still don't know what the...
VP Product Managment confirms the HTC One (M8) will get Android M
Are you rocking an HTC One (M8) and wondering if your daily driver will get updated to Android M when it officially drops? Well wonder no longer; Thanks to Pierrette Rubenson sending a tweet to HTC USA and...
Add Google Pixel-Like Fingerprint Gestures To Your Phone
Most phones these days have fingerprint readers on them but manufacturers often only use them to unlock the phone and for in-app security (such as Play Store purchases, unlocking bank app etc). Some enterprising manufacturers such a Huawei with...
Samsung’s virtual assistant Bixby is getting ready for launch with IP Australia trademark applications
Samsung's launch of the Galaxy S8 won't be coming at Mobile World Congress next month, but Samsung is making all the moves to ensure the phone will launch without incident, including trademarking the Bixby virtual assistant.
Samsung has applied for...
Update: Telstra, too! Optus and Vodafone to roll out Kit Kat update to HTC...
Anyone looking at buying an All New One, will likely consider how HTC handles updates for older phones. Historically, the short answer is 'not well'. Owners of the HTC One X likely still feel the pain of being told...