April security patch rolling out to supported Google Pixel devices bringing eyes open face...
Someone yesterday asked us about when the April Pixel update would arrive -- it seems he may have known something we did not as this morning it has begun rolling out to supported Pixel devices. The update, as...
Vodafone TV gets a software update to look much more like Google TV
Vodafone TV isn't the newest or greatest Google TV device, but it has to be one of my favourite streaming boxes around - it was cheap to buy, has been updated a number of times since it was released,...
Android 13 is officially rolling out
If you're not on the Beta program (a wise move if you don't have a second phone to test on), then the official release of Android 13 is exciting. It brings a host of new and improved features ready...
Android 11 Beta’s new Bubbles coming to Android Messages Beta in the next couple...
Although bubble messaging has been in Android apps for a while but it was not officially supported by any particular API until Google introduced a Bubbles notification with Android 10 Beta 2 last year. It was enabled in...
Exclusive: OPPO promises Australians 3 years of phone security patches
At Ausdroid we lobby on behalf of our readers to try and encourage manufacturers to increase the useful lifespan of their digital devices.
So it's good to hear that OPPO Australia has increased by 1 year it's recent promise...
Razer lifts the bar again for gaming solutions at home and on the go
Razer has this morning announced several new additions to its gaming hardware lineup, both mobile and home-based solutions. The hardware covers everything from audio to laptops and streaming needs; each has improved on previous generations and lifted the bar...
Android 11 Power menu controls gain wider support for Cast devices with media controls
One of the more exciting features dropping in Android 11 has to be the new home automation power menu controls in the Android power menu. It seems an update to the Google Home app overnight to version 2.27 has...
Samsung rolling out Android 12 with One UI version 4 to Galaxy Note 10+...
Samsung is a company that is not necessarily known for updating devices that are over 2 years old but it seems they are looking to change this image, with the company pushing out a major firmware update for Galaxy...
Google release an unexpected DP4 for Pixels, Beta coming on June 3
Google's plans for Android 11 this year were originally to release three developer previews before a beta at Google I/O. As with so many other people's plans this year their plans have been thrown into disarray and interrupted...
Xiaomi Mi Box 3 gets Google TV update
A few weeks ago, Google began pushing out its new Google TV interface for Google TV boxes and its seems the Xiaomi Mix Box 3 has received the Google TV update overnight.
So what’s new with the Google TV update,...
Opinion: The evolution of OPPO has taken it from family value to flagship contender
OPPO has been in the Australian market for a while, originally breaking into the Aussie market in around 2014. This added another name to the increasing population of the mobile market alongside the likes of Samsung, Moto, Google and...
Android 11 Beta now available for the OPPO Find X2 Pro
OPPO have been criticised (by us as well) for their slow (if they actually ever arrive) updates to their phones over the years but they have been slowly turning that around and at least providing updates, eventually. Now...
What to expect from Android 12 and Google I/O 2021
With Google I/O set to kick off tomorrow in the wee early hours (approximately 3 am AEST) we haven’t got long to find out what Google has in store for us product-wise but also the next and upcoming version...
Google begins teasing Google I/O 2023
Here we go, one of the most exciting times of the year is approaching with Google I/O. Well, it's exciting if you're a geek who enjoys seeing technology and AI advancements at least.
On the Google Devs Twitter account this...
Android 11 rolling out to supported Google Pixel phones now!
Not much has arrived on time this year but it seems that COVID-19 and civil unrest have not slowed down Google in their work on Android 11. Good news for Pixel users (and other Android owners) because it...