Whoops: Google Assistant isn’t working on WearOS if you’re using the beta Google app
If you're running the Beta version of the Google app (version 10.92.8) you’re going to have trouble getting your Google Assistant to bring joy to your WearOS device.
Using any of the known triggers such as “Hey Google” or holding...
Google Phone 43 may have capacity to record calls and save your voicemail
It looks like call recording and voicemail saving features might be on the horizon for Google's Phone app, according 9to5Google who've taken apart a beta version of the app and found some interesting new strings for the user interface.
Recording...
Google’s acquisition of Pointy means store stock can be visible in Google Search
On the surface at least, Pointy is a very simple concept. It attaches to a point of sale system to make the stores stock levels publicly available. For a large chain such as JB Hi-Fi you can...
Google Labs is appearing for some mobile users
Google Labs was around for quite a while on the desktop platform before it disappeared in late 2018. Now though the function is seemingly now making a move to mobile. Sighted previously in the Beta version of...
Netflix’ mobile-only plan is coming to more markets
After initial success in India, Netflix's mobile-only plan might well find itself launched in other price-sensitive markets as well, according to recent announcements from the company.
Netflix CEO Reed Hastings hinted at the expanded rollout after reflecting on the success...
Google renames Android’s version of Air Drop to Nearby Sharing
We have seen some of the biggest names in the world link together to make their own direct file sharing protocol but at the same time Google has continued to work on their own. We reported on Google's...
Optus Sport Android TV app released
Optus Sport fans who also have an Android TV can rejoice, because Optus has just announced you now have the ability to install the Optus Sport app.
This should help Optus continue to grow audience numbers for their streaming sports...
YouTube Music preparing to transfer personal libraries from Google Play Music
YouTube Music is the pathway forward for streaming music if you're using Google. They've gone through a couple of iterations of streaming services already and YouTube Music has been subject to a fair bit of criticism. Personally...
Google Play Movies to receive HDR10+ compatibility
If you're part of the very specific audience who owns a HDR10+ capable device and watches Google Play Movies, you're in luck. Google Play Movies is set to support the standard with its new update, meaning HDR10+ content will...
Whatsapp support finishing for some older phones
There are widespread reports surfacing that Whatsapp is ending support for some phones. That bit is true, but the headlines are edging towards deceitful though as it’s only some very old phones that are losing support in February.
The...
Google Photos best of 2019 moments live for selected regions
Google Photos is so easy to use, just set it up to upload your photos and they’re safe for all time. That ease means that a huge number of users are doing this giving Google access to your...
Google Search gains a new “Watchlist” to help you save movies and TV shows...
I must admit that it is sometimes difficult to keep track of not only movies and shows I have watched but shows I want to watch. Now Google is rolling out a new feature to Google Search in...
Best and Worst Tech of 2019: Neerav Bhatt
For me 2019 was the year of more convenience, incremental improvements and more affordable technology.
Best Value Smartphone of 2019
Most of the Ausdroid team has nominated the Pixel 3a as their best value phone, my choice is the Samsung A70. I've...
Messenger style conversation bubbles could be coming to Google messages
The chat bubble style notification we see on Facebook Messenger may be coming to the Google Messages App. This follows Telstra and Google quietly enabling RCS messaging for some devices. Users on Optus and Vodafone will have...
NBA All-Star voting is exclusive to Google
The NBA is big... Big guys, big plays and big money! One of the highlights of the season is the All-star weekend (this year being played in Chicago) and the fan voting is once again presented by Google...