HTC U Ocean specs, renders and features start appearing
HTC's mysterious U Ocean with its edge sensor array is getting close to launch judging by the amount of leaks surfacing with a press render, specs and a new feature card showing the edge display.
The phone will come in...
Samsung Galaxy S8 has the best smartphone screen
Samsungs recently announced Galaxy S8 hasn't reached consumers as yet, but a handset has made its way into the hands of display specialists DisplayMate, who've proclaimed the screen used on the phone the 'Best Performing Smartphone Display'.
The display on...
Woolworths Limited retail brands officially join Android Pay as Featured Stores
Android Pay's roll-out in Australia continues to march forward with Google slowly adding on more financial institutions, retail partners and in-app payment integrations. At launch it was notable that Coles Group line of retail stores was included at launch...
Invites for Waze on Android Auto being delivered soon
One of the most sought after features for Android Auto is Waze. It's omission is a strange one considering who owns it (Google) and how many people use it (~50 million users in 2013). It seems that...
Google releases April security update – OTA files and images updated for Nexus and...
Google has today released their monthly security report, with April's updated images and fixes containing the fixes available for both Pixel and Nexus devices.
The monthly security update is again split into two, with a 1st of April patch and...
Optus to provide infrastructure and digital connectivity for the 2018 Gold Coast Commonwealth Games
Everyone loves the Commonwealth Games -- you know, the games where Australia win every two out of three medals and in 2018 they are being hosted by the Gold Coast. Today Optus have announced their partnership with the Gold...
Moto X 2017 shows up in a new press render, still the same mid-range...
Lenovo's Moto X is making a return in 2017 after a year off to make way for the Moto Z, but this time it's returning as a mid-range device but it's got all the looks of a 2017 Moto...
Nexus Player and Pixel C starting to receive Android 7.1.2 OTA update
With Android O Developer Preview now rolling out to developers devices, those of us not willing to update to the bleeding edge are also getting an update, at least on the Pixel C and Nexus Player, with reports coming...
ANZ to roll out voice print identification for transactions over $1,000
ANZ bank has today announced plans to roll out voice print identification as the next step in biometric security for mobile apps, securing transactions over $1,000.
The new feature will begin testing immediately in a pilot involving a select...
Google Maps location sharing arrives in Australia this weekend
Just last week we noted that Google Maps' new location sharing feature was going to appear on devices in the not too distant future, and it seems we're now living in the future: the Maps location sharing feature is...
You can get the new Samsung Galaxy S8 from amaysim too, from $1,199 outright
Most of the carrier plans we've announced for the new Samsung Galaxy S8 have been from the more 'traditional' carriers, which offer the new handset for $0 upfront, paid off over 12 or 24 months with the ongoing plan costs....
Facebook introduces Personal Fundraisers for social fundraising
We've all seen the power of social networking to bring people together, especially around big issues, and fundraising is no exception; we've seen the likes of GoFundMe explode thanks to the power of the social networks, and now Facebook...
More Android Wear watches receiving Android Wear 2.0
Looks like the halt to Android Wear 2.0 may be very limited with another six Android Wear watches now officially receiving the Android Wear 2.0 update.
Ernest, the Googler over on the Google Support Forums who originally announced the commencement...
LG G6 — Australian first impressions
2016 was not a great year for LG. Their G5 was not well received by consumers and their "Friends" ecosystem was a flop. They did partially hit back towards the end of the year releasing the first phone that...
Despite halting Android Wear 2.0 update, Polar will start pushing their update to the...
After announcing they were halting the rollout of Android Wear 2.0 due to a 'bug' last night, it appears one manufacturer is still going ahead, with Polar advising their rollout starts today.
The announcement of the halt was given in...