Plex for ChromeCast — A match made in Heaven
Google's ChromeCast device has just got a whole lot more useful with a swathe of new apps supporting the $35 wireless media player. Key amongst those new apps supporting the device is — in our opinion — support for...
Google announces new services/apps and local content streaming for Chromecast
That US$35 dongle just got a whole lot more useful this morning with Google announcing 10 new services and Apps that are compatible with Chromecast.
Amongst the services are action sports, news, music videos services such as :
VEVO
Red Bull.TV
Songza
PostTV
Viki
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Google Play Games to make game playing and finding easier
Google Play has introduced new features for game developers to better categorise their games for users to download, in an update to the Play Store which is available now for developers, and will be available for users in February...
Action overflow button to appear regardless of menu button, says Google
In a move to put the nail in the coffin of the hardware menu button, Google has changed the code in KitKat which regulates the display of the overflow button (the three vertical dots shown in the image above).
Whereas...
Android 4.4.2 rolling out days after 4.4.1 update
Just days after Google released Android 4.4.1 for its Nexus range of devices, the search giant has pushed out an update to Android 4.4.2, rolling out to Nexus 4, 5, 7 and 10 devices this morning.
The official changelog remains...
CyanogenMod releases WhisperPush — Secure Messaging Integration
CyanogenMod has announced an experimental new feature for its custom build of the Android operating system called WhisperPush, which seamlessly and transparently enables secure messaging between Android and iOS handsets using encrypted text messages.
This development was announced back in...
New Emergency+ app could help save your life
A free Emergency+ App was launched late last week by emergency services across Australia which can pinpoint your location to get the help you need to you faster. If you need to call for emergency assistance and you're unaware...
Kids Voice Search App – a fun way for your kids to interact with...
Google Now and Google Search are pretty amazing pieces of technology, you ask a question and with Now, it's often already answered with cards already in your feed, or you hit the voice search and an answer is almost...
Android 4.4.1 in AOSP and OTA updates now available for Nexus devices
Developing...
The Android 4.4.1 update which began rolling out to the Nexus 5 yesterday, has begun rolling out to the Nexus 4 as well as the Nexus 7(2013) WiFi and LTE models, with the smart folks over at XDA, grabbing...
Android 4.4.1 hints at screen mirroring to Chromecast – coming soon?
Chromecast, the HDMI dongle launched by Google back in July, could be about to get a lot more interesting, with a couple of indicators found in the update to Android 4.4.1 showing that Android Mirroring to Chromecast could be...
Newest Google Play update improves social recommendations and warns of In-App Purchases
Google is rolling out an update to the Google Play store App for Android - updating to version 4.5.10 - which will show you better recommendations from your social circles - read Google+ - as well as advising you...
Vodafone Foundation announces App Aid 2013 winner – Beyond Blue
The Vodafone Foundation has today announced the winner of App Aid 2013 - Beyond Blue - with their Check-In App.
Beyond Blue won the challenge after receiving 776 backers through Pozible during the crowd funding stage of App Aid who...
Android 4.4.1 update for Nexus 5 is now available
The Android 4.4.1 update for Google's Nexus 5 handset has begun rolling out this morning, and thanks to some keen-eyed Nexus 5 users, we have the OTA (over the air) download link.
If you're comfortable with some command line tools,...
Google Play Music update brings SD storage capability and more
Google has released an update to its popular Play Music app, bringing some user interface changes, the ability to cache/download music to an SD card (if supported by your device) and a standard Share menu, allowing users to share...
Optus now, too, rolling out Android 4.3 to HTC One users
Optus has commenced the rollout of Android 4.3 (Jelly Bean) to its users of the HTC One handset, just shy of two weeks after Vodafone users started to receive the update on their handsets.
Users, such as Ausdroid reader Myles...