ICYMI: Google Messages has end to end encryption
If you're still in messaging limbo with a range of apps for different friend groups, there are more reasons to use Google Messages. While the changes are relatively minimal, the Material You redesign has landed which smooths out...
Amazon’s focus for the future is bigger, better and smarter technology
In a briefing to local media this morning we have seen the future, at least what Amazon believes is the future. This includes multiple devices, concepts and additions to existing functionality. As expected, there are new Echo...
Google Maps: Oh yeah, some cars are right hand drive!
While the whole connected world has come a very long way in the last two years, some areas are still very centred around certain user cohorts. When it comes to Google Maps on Android Auto, the screen layout...
Secure your pics in Google Photos on any device soon
Earlier this year we saw the first signs that Google was looking further to privacy by selectively securing your photos. Unfortunately, as an early implementation, it was only available to Pixel users but now it is ready to...
Microsoft unveils new Surface range including the Surface Duo 2
Microsoft overnight unveiled its latest Surface 2-in-tablets such as the Surface Pro 8, Surface Pro X, Surface Laptop Studio, Surface Go 3 along with the new Surface Duo 2 foldable phone.
So let's have a look at each device that...
Could HMD Global/Nokia be launching a new tablet?
HMD Global, the powerhouse brand behind the Nokia smartphones, had overnight put a tweet out advising they are holding a launch event on the 6th October 2021.
Within the tweeted picture, it would seem that there could be indeed a...
TCL launches the very affordable TCL 20 R 5G
TCL already fired some warning shots with the TCL 20 5G and the TCL 20 SE, now they've reloaded with the TCL 20R 5G. It's a very affordable 5G device landing in the market at $349.00 outright or...
Kogan Mobile has a one week special – 50% off annual plans
Until 30 September 2021, you can grab a huge saving on a 12-month Kogan mobile plan when paid upfront. Kogan Mobile is offering 50% off their large 12-month prepaid plans for a limited time.
For an upfront payment of $135...
Review: Britbox Australia offers UK nostalgia, mystery, comedy and more for 40+ viewers
Most of the big streaming services available in Australia like Netflix, STAN, Binge and Foxtel target viewers of at all ages with something for all the family.
I've watched shows on the BBC/ITV streaming service Britbox during this year's lockdown...
Amazon Alexa gets its Aussie on, now speaks (or at least understands) Australian slang
Today Amazon has announced the addition of new Aussie lingo to Alexa’s vocabulary, ensuring Alexa can better understand some of Australia’s most unique, popular and need-to-know phrases when customers speak to their Echo devices.
Alexa can now recognise over 100...
Telstra launches 2 hour delivery, for those who need a new phone in a...
We all know what it's like waiting for a new phone, and there's nothing more tortuous than the wait between hitting that order button and a few days (or maybe even a couple of weeks) for your new shiny...
Speedtest data shows Australia’s NBN fixed Internet continues to improve
This may come as a surprise to many users, but the data captured by Speedtest.net shows Australias fixed-line Internet is still improving. Well, the speed is at least since the test only captures throughput at a moment in...
We’re so close to the Google Pixel 6 devices arriving
Oh, it's getting so close, the sounds of Pixel season. Traditionally, we've had a bit more official information at this point but Google remains tight-lipped. The fact that they have now started advertising the devices on YouTube...
Google Messages will soon be able to “nudge” you to respond to texts
Google continues to show a focus on maintaining and developing the capacity of the Google Messages app. In an APK teardown, XDA developers found some interesting code snippets suggesting another new feature is coming soon.
The feature we're referring...
Emoji reactions seemingly coming to Twitter
Emoji style reactions have been in place for some time across multiple social platforms. Twitter, being well established has been somewhat slow to move on this. Twitter has announced that users in Turkey will progressively have access...