TikTok’s data harvesting may be more aggressive than you think
Over the past two years, TikTok's explosive growth has become a rare example of a Chinese internet company's success in the West. In addition to TikTok, which we know well in the international market, another name for the app...
Using Google Messages on your laptop or PC is quick and simple
Google Message seems to be here to stay and Google continues to make efforts to improve the app. Combining SMS and RCS -- with your Android-wielding friends -- it's an increasingly versatile messaging option.
One such feature is the ability...
Google Pay becomes Google Wallet
An update to Google Pay is currently rolling out that includes a change of name. In a blog post, the transition of Pay to Wallet is outlined, recognising the way we're now using our phones:
Today, Google Pay app will...
Android Earthquake alerts are now available in Australia
Whether you're in a known active area, or one where earth tremors or quakes are rare, it's nice to get a heads up. That's exactly what the Android Earthquake Alerts System is intended to do. The system has already...
GoPro Player and ReelSteady software — A quick look at simple software to improve...
Plenty of stats show that most GoPro footage is never edited and shared. In honesty, I'm guilty of that too because it takes time I don't have to edit, render and share the footage even after that; sometimes, it's...
Google’s Footy Skills Lab adds inclusive features for vision, hearing and wheelchair users
Google and the AFL teamed up just over a year ago to bring the Footy Skills lab to users. Offering tips and tricks for kids and adults to improve their game.
A year on, further collaboration has occurred to bring...
Kirby’s Dream Buffet is more great news for Kirby fans
2022 is going to be great for Kirby fans, with Nintendo presenting Kirby and the Forgotten Land to fans earlier this year. And now, another game in the series - Kirby's Dream Buffet for the Nintendo Switch platform has...
Chromecast with Google TV finally gets an update after 7 months
Chromecast with Google TV users might be in for a shock, with the popular streaming dongle finally getting an update that will see the software update bring the device up to build version QTS1.220504.008.
The new build version, which is...
Finally, WhatsApp may soon allow a second device to link to your account
It's been a very long time coming, but WABetaInfo has shown we may soon be able to link a second device to a WhatsApp account. The change is still in development but it looks like it will not only...
Tweet together to share a story or the limelight
Twitter has been on a bit of a run lately, introducing new features to Twitter Blue and now CoTweets. The feature addition allows users with public profiles to "CoTweet" for a shared spotlight approach.
The full details of CoTweets are...
Action Launcher v50: A completely revamped strategy for a better user experience
For Android users, the launcher is not an unfamiliar term. Whether it's the Pixel Launcher from the official Google team or other third-party solutions, a good launcher can always provide users with an enhanced overall experience. Let's see what...
Twitter Blue has new features, but they’re still not worth $4.49 a month
Twitter has been around for long enough now that the consistent userbase is there. Just over a year ago, Twitter Blue was introduced with a handful of features but minimal uptake. They're now introducing more features that add value,...
Jazza’s Arty Games app review — $3.99 very well spent for kids, amateurs and...
I spent a lot of time in front of computers both for work and for Ausdroid, so when time allows I enjoy doing something a touch more cathartic. It was through YouTube I discovered a guy by the name...
Google Tasks lets those who prefer paper printer their task list
If you're the sort of person who likes to have paper task lists and tick off your to-do's then Google Tasks has just made your week. The update to the web interface allows users to print tasks lists from...
‘Never say never’: Netflix will introduce ads as an option on its streaming service
According to the New York Times, Netflix has informed internal employees that the company is planning to launch a low-cost subscription service with ads by the end of 2022, and will also crack down on account sharing more severely.
It's...