Android 13 goes from developer preview to public beta right on time for Google...
Staying true to historical patterns, Google has released the public beta of its latest Android version a few weeks out from Google I/O. That's the good news; the bad news is that you need to have a currently supported...
Google Messages battery draining bug fix – rolling out
If you've found your phone battery doesn't last the way it did lately, you may be suffering the battery drain of a bug in Google Messages. The bug itself -- reported on Reddit -- has a number of elements...
Leak Time: More images of the Pixel watch, this time a misplaced device
We've had a number of leaks around the Pixel Watch; now, Android Central has received images of what appears to be a misplaced device. The images give us a clear look at the design facets of the device, which...
GameSir X3 to bring the mobile gaming to the next level
In recent years, the mobile game industry has boomed thanks to the powerful hardware manufacturers put in our handsets. We are able to run games in high resolution and framerates from a mobile which was not something I would...
ICYMI: Android Auto has a new trick to get you on the road even...
Android Auto is still a work in progress, with features and -- mostly -- stability improving with each generation. A recent feature addition has made selecting your tunes and getting on the road even faster.
By selecting the music note...
Netflix profits slow as it readies for password sharing
Netflix is the grand master of streaming, a mainstay in many households but unfortunately -- for Netflix at least -- not everyone pays for it. There are significant numbers of accounts that breach the terms of service by sharing...
Exclusive: TCL and Ausdroid talk phones, tablets, tech and distribution
Over the past 12 months, TCL has made a significant effort to impact the mobile market. They've delivered solid devices that fit well in the mid-range market and a couple of verging on the upper. We've been lucky enough...
Leak Time: The Pixel watch is expected to launch at Google I/O this year
Finally, we're seeing tangible evidence that the Pixel Watch will launch this year. The watch, Code Named "Rohan" has been leaked multiple times. Now we see further information from Evan Blass that tutorials were -- at least briefly --...
Twitter’s edit button has been revealed accidentally
As a Twitter user, if you haven't made a typo or for some other reason wanted (needed?) to edit a Tweet after you've sent it, you're in the minority. While the edit button is coming, it's not yet enabled,...
Google is helping users break out of the Apple walled garden with Switch to...
There are several barriers to moving between the major mobile operating systems. This is particularly difficult if you're moving from iOS to Android. Google is doing its bit to make a move from iOS to Android easier by providing...
Apple iPhone SE 2022 Review — Can Apple “do” budget?
What's this, an iPhone review on Ausdroid?
Yeah, we're not so locked in our ways that we can't at least look at that other OS. We did the same last year when I spent a month with an iPhone in...
History of Corning Gorilla Glass: how it makes our phone screens scratch & drop...
For over a decade, the best mobile phones have often listed Corning Gorilla Glass front and/or back protection in their specifications, and more recently, wearables have used it as well. Competitors to Corning Gorilla Glass include Asahi Glass Co's...
It’s easy to use Optus Donate Your Data to send your spare mobile data...
It's the last day of my mobile billing month and I had lots of data left over so I just donated 9GB via the My Optus app, which will be distributed by charities like the Smith Family to Australians...
Are Google’s Pixel 6 devices getting face unlock?
When we reviewed the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro, a notable omission from security was face unlock. For many users, this isn't a big deal but for regular users of the feature, the absence was a problem.
It seems...
Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra Review — It’s big, it’s beautiful and very capable but...
Let's address the elephant in the room to start with, ignore the "official name" for a moment and you're looking at a Galaxy Note 22. Putting that aside, there is so much to look at with the design, features,...