Google says to expect Android 8.1 release tomorrow
After launching the second developer preview of Android 8.1 for supported Pixel and Nexus devices, Google has announced today that Android 8.1 full release is coming tomorrow.
The announcement was made as part of the Android Oreo (Go Edition) launch...
Faster low-end phones get closer with the launch of Android Go in Android 8.1
Google has today announced that Android Go is heading to partners as part of the Android 8.1 launch, meaning faster performing low-end phones could soon be a reality.
Announced at Google I/O in May this year, Android Go is designed...
The Nokia 3 will get Android Oreo as its next OS update
It appears that HMD Global is keeping true to their word keeping their Nokia handsets up to date software wise, with Chief Product Officer Juho Sarvikas advising the entry-level Nokia 3 will be getting Oreo as the next update.
The...
Vodafone launches NBN service with Instant Connect and 4G back-up
From today, customers can take up an NBN connection through Vodafone online, over the phone, or in 78 stores across Sydney, Canberra, Melbourne, Geelong and Newcastle. Sure, the NBN is the NBN, but Vodafone has a few unique features...
Huawei Nova 2i — Australian Review
Huawei are continuing to grow their market presence in Australia and have done so now, to a point, where they are a well-known household name. They are hoping to continue this growth with not just new flagships but a...
Smartphone market returns to growth in Q3 2017 after a slump
Gartner research shows that global smartphone sales at the end of 3rd quarter 2017 topped 383 million units, a 3% increase over the same period in 2016. This is rather important news, because it's the first time the top...
HTC U11 Life may arrive with Oreo when it launches in Australia
HTC's first Android One phone, the U11 Life launched early last month may come with Android 8.0 when it launches in Australia.
The U11 Life was launched with Android 7.1 (Nougat), but an upgrade to Oreo was promised within...
Google’s next DIY project is the AIY Vision Kit
Google launched their maker friendly AIY projects with a Voice Kit back in May, today they've launched a new kit with the AIY Vision Kit adding a visual aspect to the project.
Google says the AIY Vision Kit features 'on-device...
Google launches Datally – a new app to control your apps data usage and...
Google is very interested in helping you access the internet, but with limited data inclusions for mobile, sometimes that means restricting apps from getting it, so they launched Datally.
Datally is a new app from Google that will track your...
Telstra signals the end to Google Play carrier billing from 3 December
As it promised back in August this year, Telstra has reminded its customers that new third-party carrier billing arrangements will end this weekend on 3 December 2017. In an SMS sent to customers this afternoon, Telstra advised:
Hi. From 3...
Waze announces a couple of new features including Motorcycle support and Talk to Waze
Waze has begun the release of one of its biggest updates to its eponymous Android and iOS app, including support for routes for motorbikes, and a new voice interaction model.
The new motorbike option will make Waze more useful and...
ZTE halts production on its Axon 7 handset, with no replacement yet announced
In an unusual move, it appears that Chinese brand ZTE has stopped making it's flagship Axon 7 handset, despite not having announced a successor.
Announced about this time last year, the Axon 7 received mostly favourable reviews including from us...
Facebook rolls out Artificial Intelligence to help users at risk of suicide
Many of us have seen a call for help before, but as social media becomes more and more pervasive, it's little surprise that these calls for help might materialise online. We've heard of suicide notes being posted on Facebook,...
amaysim increasing data allowances on two of their most popular plans
In a world where smartphones are many people's life and a large majority is spent consuming media on it, data is a commodity in great demand. We are seeing a lot of telcos increase their data allowances as...
Moose Mobile launches super-cheap $8 plan including 500MB of data
How low can you go? That's the question currently in play with Brisbane based Mobile Virtual Network Operator Moose Mobile today launching a new $8 plan including 500MB of data.
Aimed at customers not using their plans a lot including...