Google Messages may roll out “nudges” to remind you to respond to Mum
The team at XDA Developers have completed another APK teardown of Google Messages Beta finding some interesting code. That code points to a potential introduction of a nudges feature similar to Gmail. Looking at the code it...
Twitter policy update prevents posting media of others without consent
In what appears to be a pretty smart move, Twitter has updated its privacy policy to include media of others. The policy update specifically notes "private media" to be of interest.
The new addition to the policy specifically relates...
Ausdroid Reviews: Nokia G50 5G – A chunky monkey with 5G
Nokia, a name most people would remember from the old Nokia heyday when it comes to phones and certainly one I hold dear to my heart having owned a number of earlier Nokia phones - heck I even still...
Vodafone customers can save big on handsets and home internet
Following a couple of big announcements in connectivity, Vodafone has dropped some big Black Friday deals.
Home Internet at half price
No, that's not a typo: They are offering a 50% discount for the first 12 months of any new 4G...
Australian Review: Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Max enables voice controlled streaming apps on...
The Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Max is a clunky name for fast, slick TV streaming device.
The Max signifies that it is improved from the previous Fire TV Stick 4K because the new model has Wi-Fi 6 support, a...
Google Messages gives us a first glimpse of iMessage interoperability
When it comes to messaging, iMessage has the entire Apple ecosystem behind it making it one of the leaders. Google has -- after a couple of false starts -- continued to work hard to build their Messaging base...
Black Friday specials you might not have seen
Each year we get bombarded with Black Friday sales and with the volume, often disregard them. To help ensure you get the best out of Black Friday we've assembled a list of just some of the specials we've...
PSA: Whoever is paying for your Netflix is about to pay more
It happens regularly, but Netflix is about to raise its prices again. The raise is not significant but can quickly add up if you've got a multi-screen premium account.
For users on the basic subscription (single screen, SD streaming),...
Google Goodies: Black Friday specials are coming
Every year we see a lot of specials come black Friday, and guess what? Here they come!
Google has already begun to tease their offerings without the specific prices we may see. As usual, these prices will likely...
Spotify spreads the love with paid podcast and synchronised lyrics for all
Following successful tests in some pretty big markets (primarily the USA) Spotify has rolled out their synchronised lyrics more widely. The announcement outlines taht the feature is now avaialble globally.
Using the feature is so simple whether it's iOS...
Tidal finally twigs: A free tier is the sweet nectar to attract more customers,...
Tidal is a relatively new name in the music streaming game, despite this they're slowly building a customer base. They have, however, finally twigged that a free tier -- like the major competitors offer -- is a great...
Following the Vodafone deals iiNet, Internode and Westnet launch 5G home broadband options
Following the launch of Vodafone's unlimited 5G home broadband option, affiliated ISPs iiNet, Internode and Westnet follow suit.
The ups and downs of cellular connectivity are present in that you need to live at an approved address and your experience...
New OPPO A54s offers 128GB storage, fingerprint unlock and large battery for $299
OPPO tries to offer a phone that fits every budget, which is why it has announced the latest addition to its A Series line up – the A54s priced at a sharp $299.
The large 6.52-inch Eye Care screen allows...
TPG 5G now covers 85% population in 10 of Australia’s largest cities and regions
TPG Telecom has announced it has reached over 85% 5G population coverage in ten of Australia's largest cities and regions (Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide, Perth, Canberra, Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast, Wollongong and NSW Central Coast).
The milestone has been achieved...
Google’s Pixel 6 Fingerprint sensor woes continue
As part of the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro reviews we recently published, we noted the issues with speed and consistency of the fingerprint sensor.
Unfortunately, the woes have continued with many users reporting the same issues, at times,...