Twitter pulls the plug on SMS authentication unless you subscribe to Twitter Blue
That's right, if you're using the SMS 2FA option on Twitter then you can now pay for Twitter Blue or lose it. On the surface that's not ideal for active users, however, there's also an upside.
The first upside is...
March Pixel security update OTA available now with some of the Pixel Feature Drop...
Right on cue Google has released the March update for Pixel phones along with details of the Pixel feature drop. While all the details of the feature drop have been revealed not all seem to be present in...
Struggling for control over the TV during lockdown? There are solutions
We're facing a fairly significant period of time where our families will be at home. For many families, this will result in the eternal struggle of what to watch and who controls the telly. A potential solution is grabbing...
Huawei teams up with Here WeGo to solve part of their Google P40 problem
As we work through reviewing the Huawei P40 Pro, there's a lot to like but there are some serious bumps in the road as well. Without a doubt, the biggest hurdle that the phone will face is the lack...
Google detail the Android 11 Beta launch, set for next week
Google a couple of years ago began bringing beta versions of their upcoming Android version to "developers" allowing them to test out the new features and see how their apps integrated with it. This year due to Google...
Viber severs ties with Facebook in #StopHateForProfit boycott escalation
Viber is a very popular messaging platform, with over one billion users worldwide albeit far from the 5 Billion installs of the Facebook-owned Whatsapp on the Android platform alone. So for them to pull the pin on a...
Google rolls out Pixel exclusive Bedtime and Sunrise Alarm to all devices
Earlier this year Google rolled out enhanced downtime features to help Pixel users have more consistent sleep patterns. The added feature in the Google Clock app allowed users to set a regular schedule for both going to sleep and...
Google Pixel 5 official render shows it’s new green colour
It seems someone has blown the wall on the damn and the flood of Google leaks are here. We have seen Pixel 4a 5G renders last night and Nest Audio products on the shelves already today. Now...
Google Photos unlimited high quality storage will end next year
One of the best things about Google Photos is the unlimited free storage of “high quality” photos you take but that is all set to an end because Google Photos has been too successful.
Today on their blog Google has...
Syncing your Google Drive directly to your desktop may soon get easier
At the moment there is no clear timeline for personal users to get the update, but if you're using G Suit there's good news. The potentially confusing options for syncing Google Drive directly to your machine are changing...
Weekend Warrior: OlliOlli World is an open world skate park that looks like endless...
Sometimes it's so nice just to play a simple game without the self-imposed pressure to succeed. High-end games are amazing and show how far technology has come, with games now more like simulations than recreation. OlliOlli world...
Watch free: UEFA EURO 2020 semis and final on Optus Sport
In huge news for the nation’s football fans and sports lovers, Optus Sport has announced it will make its live coverage of the UEFA EURO 2020 semi-finals and final matches free to watch for all Australians.
You can access the...
Instagram, Facebook and Whatsapp services returning to normal after a major overnight outage
A major outage has impacted Facebook, Instagram and Whatsapp overnight for Australian users. The impact to users was that messages weren't sending, feeds weren't loading and access to some features simply broke. If you check out some...
Google Messages may soon display iMessage reactions
A couple of weeks ago we saw Hiroshi Lockheimer take aim at Apple over the Messaging mess. Among the messaging was an offer to assist in unifying the Apple and Google Ecosystems. Now, it's likely this is coincidental timing...
Google I/O: Android 13 has a lot to offer visually and behind the scenes
For the Android faithful and Geeks alike, Google I/O is an exciting time of the year. It's where we get to see the future of the Android platform, other major Google projects (Assistant, Search, Android Auto etc) and, of...