Google Camera v7.3 reveals Pixel 4a codenames
It is a good four months until Google announce and release the Pixel 4a but that doesn't stop us wanting to know as much as we can about it. We saw some codenames show up in the AOSP...
Google says Happy Australia Day with a Doodle dedicated to our Emergency Services and...
We're well into Australia day, and while it means different things to different people we're all facing some hurdles together in 2020. Significant areas of Australia have been impacted by natural disasters, and there are thousands of families...
Why I always use Google Maps to navigate, even when I know my route...
I’m on the road a reasonable amount for my paid employment and often am going places I’ve never been to before. So when I’m cruising around for work, it stands to reason that I’d use the navigation features of...
Facebook dark mode is still a work in progress, but its coming
There's being fashionably late to the party, then there's Facebook who still hasn't delivered a dark mode for their mobile apps. We've finally seen dark mode arrive for Facebook-owned Whatsapp (beta users only). For regular users though,...
Pocket Casts brings Curated Lists to the Discovery tab
In a world of automation, AI and machine learning it’s so refreshing to see a company introduce human input into their systems. That is exactly what Pocket Casts are doing with their new curated lists that is coming to...
Google announce that Google I/O is coming and provide a collaborative puzzle for everyone...
Each year Google announces their Google I/O developer conference in a cryptic way -- without dates. Dates are usually revealed after the puzzle they make is solved but this time it will take a number of people to...
Whatsapp dark mode arrives for Beta users
It's about time...
We saw the first glimpses of a dark theme in November but now Whatsapp has finally delivered a dark mode option to beta users of the app. Undoubtedly, the full release candidate will be next.
The...
Google create a new way to find previous bookmarks and collections
Sometimes you want to go back to things you have searched for and found in a moment of clear Google-Fu but cannot for the life of you find it. Now Google have presented us with a fresh way...
Google is looking to help you curb your phone usage
Google has been looking at various ways to help you curb your phone usage and they are continuing this trend of digital health by launching three new apps which are determined to guilt you into curbing your phone usage.
The...
Serious gaming goes mobile, with more potential on the horizon
We caught wind late last year of integration between Xbox and Google Assistant. That partnership is continuing to grow with streaming to Android devices now enabled for participants of the Xbox insider program. With the Xbox Game...
Instagram is removing the IGTV button that no one really used
Facebook had such high hopes for Instagram TV or IGTV, but its seems that has now somewhat soured with the company confirming that the IGTV button within the app is being removed.
A Facebook spokesperson has informed and confirmed to...
WhatsApp hits five billion installs
WhatsApp has further solidified its standing at the top of the messaging pile with a huge milestone. The five billion install mark has only been achieved by a few apps, and Facebook's self-titled app is one of them, and...
Facebook’s WhatsApp to remain ad free – for now
In what presents as a rapid retreat from previous plans to introduce adverts to status feeds, Facebook has - temporarily at least - halted its plans. The plan was in part a way for Facebook to recover some of...
Chrome desktop now has better media control for all tabs in a single click
Like their other products, Google’s Chrome browser has a lot to like but there’s also a few areas in need of improvement. One area that has been a continual issue for many users - particularly since autoplay videos...
Get ready to pin your favourite lists in Twitter
Twitter is a beast, a continually evolving beast. There's a lot to like and just as much to dislike about the social media giant, but they're working to improve the status of both. The 9to5Google team have conducted a...