Hangouts updated, bugfixes and custom notification tones in tow
Google Hangouts saw an update to version 2.1.233 (build 1205183-30) in the wee hours of the morning.
On the surface, this version sees some small updates and bugfixes, but the main user-facing change is that you can now change...
VLC is bringing Chromecast support to Android
We've been big proponents of Chromecast since it was first announced, and we had them in Australia before they were on sale here. In short, it's pretty clear that Ausdroid loves the Chromecast, and we know you guys do...
Suncorp bank adds QuickShare to their mobile banking app – send virtual IOUs to...
Suncorp Bank has today announced a nifty new update to their mobile banking apps. The update, which Suncorp is calling QuickShare is being made available on both Android as well as their iOS apps, offers Suncorp Bank customers the...
Google is offering Local Guides the chance to beta test a new travel app
Google is constantly tweaking and adding to their Travel Bundle in Inbox, but not everyone uses their GMail alternative, so it looks like they'll be testing out something new for all users. Google is offering participants in their 'Local...
Google Messages begins a limited feature rollout
Over the last 18 months, Google Messages has seen a continuous stream of upgrades and feature additions. Previously we saw the potential for some tablet-style features including sorting by categories.
Sources in the US show that the categories feature is...
Bubblegum Interactive releases Cake Bake Blitz with Tango integration
Australian developer Bubblegum Interactive, who we've previously seen release Jetpack Jinx, has released a new game for Android - Cake Bake Blitz - which they describe as 'the most delicious game on mobile'. The game also includes a new...
Google launches action blocks to help people with cognitive disabilities communicate
Google has launched overnight a new tool to help people with cognitive disabilities communicate much more easily with Action Blocks.
Originally shown at Google I/O this year, the company showed how a fellow Googler - Lorenzo Caggioni - used the...
Tor browser finally has a stable release for Android
Tor browser is a great tool for anyone wanting to add a layer of anonymity to their web activities. It's routinely used by professions that require some level of secrecy or protection, and it's finally available in a stable...
Google Play Gift cards begin showing up at more stores
Google Play Gift Cards are rolling out to more retailers now, expanding availability to more people. They have now been spotted at Coles as we previously reported, but have now been confirmed at Target, JB Hifi, Australia Post and...
7 months on and just 8% of Android smartphones are running Android 10
Android has always had an issue with fragmentation and even though Google are doing their best to make it easier for manufacturers to update their smartphones with the latest version of Android it still does not seem to be...
Trend Micro Titanium Maximum Security coming tomorrow — win a copy!
When Trend Micro's PR agency rang last week, my first question was — why? They know we write about mobile devices, particularly Android, right? Well, I demonstrated my lack of product knowledge, as I soon found out why. Trend...
Cutomisable Quick Settings possibly coming to Android L
When Google introduced the Quick Settings in Android 4.2 it brought about a way to quickly access frequently used settings and toggles normally hidden away. Limited though it was, custom ROM makers quickly addressed this, adding the ability to...
Google responds to concerns over Jelly Bean WebView Security
It hasn't been long since there was a bit of uproar about Android security. In particular, concerns centred on the older version of WebView that forms a part of Android 4.3, which is no longer being actively maintained by...
Real Racing 3 from EA will include tracks from Melbourne and Mount Panorama
When it comes to the world of sports simulation games, Electronic Arts is usually the first name to come to mind. With a rich history of titles across PC and console gaming, they're also making quite a big splash...
Google releases update to Gmail app, fixes Hotmail issue, but doesn’t fix Gmail Sync...
Users of Google's email service Gmail have probably noticed in the last week or two that it has been a bit flaky, with delayed notifications, or in some cases, notifications not triggering at all until the app is opened...