North American smartwatch sales grow but Google’s Wear OS continues to miss the mark
According to Canalys smartwatch sales in North America have increased by 38 percent over the last 12 months but worryingly Wear OS continues to trail everyone.
Market research company Canalys have conducted research on the world's more valuable wearable market...
Nine Entertainment in discussions with Google on how to monetise their videos better on...
Nine Entertainment Co are in discussion with Google over how to better monetise their videos on Google’s YouTube platform. This comes after Nine had received 1 million subscribers to its YouTube channel but views being much lower than...
With Google, you can now find podcast epiodes in search results alongside other content
Google has announced a better integration for podcasts into Google Search. For example, when you search on a specific topic with podcast content (e.g. searching for "podcasts about Awkwafina" or "Instant one-pot recipes") it will now display playable episodes...
Google provides the reasons for their new navigation gestures in Android Q
When Google introduced the new navigation gestures in the first Android Q Beta there was a lot of outcry over them. Many people didn't like them, including myself. It is one of the biggest changes to the...
Google rolls out the final Android Q Beta — official version coming “in a...
Google have rolled out five versions of Android Q Beta before now, each one more stable than the last. Now they are rolling out the sixth and final Android Q Beta "just a few weeks away from the...
Chrome for Android gets an ‘Explore’ tab
Android already has a number of ways to stumble across new content, from the Google page in most app launchers, the Google home page, and even within Chrome itself.
Within just a few days of starting to use a new...
Uber is now able to tap into Sydney’s public transport network
Transport for NSW has announced that share riding platform, Uber, will now be able to tap into and provide information on Sydney’s Public Transport systems, which include Sydney Trains, NSW TrainLink, Ferries, Buses and Metro networks, to provide its...
Google bringing the ability to communicate during an emergency call without speaking to Pixel...
It is quite simple to make an emergency call on an Android phone but if you are unable to speak due to the emergency (or other reason) then that makes placing the call more difficult. Google are looking...
Google’s “Play Pass” is a subscription service for apps
Google has confirmed it's subscription service for apps is currently in active testing. Similar to services like Microsoft's Game Pass on Xbox, or Sony's PlayStation Plus, the service will charge a monthly fee for access to "hundreds of premium...
Commonwealth Bank unveil their new app offering greater personalisation for the user
Commonwealth Bank has the number one banking app in Australia but that hasn't stopped them wanting to improve it and today they have launched a major upgrade to it focusing on the needs of individual customers.
With over five million...
Coles has launched the Little Shop 2 app as part of its little shop...
Supermarket giant Coles has this week launched an app as part of its Little Shop 2 promotion which enables users to scan Little Shop mini products to unlock bonus features within the app.
The Little Shop 2 app lets users...
Google shows off Pixel 4 Soli gestures, face unlock and more in a blog...
Google in recent times has been incredible porous when it comes to their phones pre-release. This year has been no exception and not for the first time this year Google has decided to get on the front foot...
The ACCC wants Google to implement a search ballot on Australian Android devices within...
Late last month, the Australian Competition & Consumer Commission (ACCC) handed down it's final 'Digital platforms Inquiry' report. We're still pawing through the 600-odd pages of the report to get a full understanding of the 23 recommendation the protection...
DOOM and DOOM II are now available to download from the Play Store
DOOM is a game that many of us grew up with and loved every minute of but have been unable to play it on our smartphones. Today though, to celebrate their 25th anniversary, Bethesda have released DOOM and...
Netflix’s first “mobile-only” streaming plan launches in India – costs about $4, but it’s...
Have you ever heard the term optimising for growth? Well it looks like hat's what Netflix is trying to do, with a "mobile-only" plan launched overnight in India as rumoured last week.
Netflix is working had to get more subscribers...