A look at the G-Mee Connect and impressions from an 8 year old
Several of the team at Ausdroid have young kids, so the G-Mee is a project that caught our attention. The premise is simple, it’s a phone aimed at kids: But it’s got some clever additions and omissions to...
YouTube is now available as an installed Progressive Web App
We've already seen the transition with YouTube Music -- as well as YouTube TV in the states -- to a Progressive Web App (PWA). Now the next major Google service has made the leap with YouTube now available...
Sick of your phone? Here’s the trade-in process for Telstra, Optus and Vodafone
It always used to be that if you wanted a new phone, you either went and bought one at retail, or you might be able to negotiate an upgrade with your carrier. However, there was always the question of...
Alphabet is closing its balloon internet service, Loon
Alphabet has overnight advised that it will be shutting down its division that provides internet from floating balloon called Loon, due to “commercial availability constraints.”
In a blog post on the company’s X Moonshot division blog, the company representative, Astro...
An Android fan spends a month with an iPhone: Week 3 – Diving deeper...
So we’re in week three of my experiment in how the other half live and this is starting to feel like a new normal for me. It’s been really interesting (depending on which camp you sit in) some of...
5G Data Deal: $65 Optus One 500GB month to month mobile plan for 12...
If you signup before 1st March 2021 Optus is offering a huge $54 discount on their $119 Optus One 500GB month to month mobile plan for 12 months.
So for the first 12 months of your month to month agreement...
Amaysim shareholders agree to sell the company to Optus
In early November last year 2020, Optus announced it had reached a deal to buyout the biggest MVNO in the country, Amaysim, which did surprise many given Optus was launching its own budget brand, Gomo, but it seems that...
A new messaging contender is emerging called simply: Beeper
This is interesting: a new app called Beeper is emerging as a potential single platform for all of your messaging needs. By all, we mean all, as they even claim to be able to also support Apple's iMessage as...
How To Guide: get Alexa “mailbox open” alerts using Zigbee contact sensor
What if you could be automatically notified when your mailbox is opened and mail or a parcel is put inside? It's actually quite easy if your mailbox has a lid that opens and you can stick both sides of...
Optus 5G upgrade for Optus Stadium Perth visitors and fans
Optus has today announced that it has completed an upgrade at the Optus Stadium located in Burswood, an inner city suburb of Perth. The company has stated fans won’t just get the thrill of watching live sport and concerts,...
Telegram is shutting down public calls for violence, while walking a fine privacy line
There is an expectation from users on any messaging platform that their privacy will be respected. But when public channels had clear calls for violence or that which could be classed as terrorism, they have taken action. ...
Circles.Life offers students 20% off all data plans
Here's a back to university special from Circles.Life bound to get the attention of students looking to get best value for money this year.
From today, Circles.Life is offering a great deal for university students, to help get the new...
10GB for $10 for 7 days – amaysim invites you to join 1.2m happy...
Having just turned ten late last year, amaysim is now looking to tempt would-be customers with a great low cost deal. Unlike the carriers, amaysim is an MVNO using the Optus network, and like most MVNOs, there's often better...
US Commerce Department launches its final attack on Huawei as Trump heads out the...
In the final days of the Trump administration, the entire world has been wondering what moves the Whitehouse will make, and for Huawei that wait is over. Reuters is reporting that the administration will be revoking existing licences to...
Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G — Australian Review
The days of needing to buy the most expensive phone to get a good quality device are just plain over. While OEMs ensure that their premium and ultra-premium devices always have something extra inside, if you’re looking for a...