[Great Deal] Nest Mini and Chromecast bundle for $89
Google is a leader in the Australian smart home market, with connected hardware and software complementing each other day after day. It's a real treat for users who are thinking about getting their connected home started when specials...
Google’s Android 11 seems to have introduced bugs into Android Auto
Reports are circling that Google's latest update to Android, version 11, has not been playing well with Android Auto. There have been reports of the calendar going missing, the weather information missing and a lack of notification sounds.
Along...
IFTTT introduces a subscription model for users with more than three applets
IFTTT is one of the best action trigger and logging options on Android. It's been around for a very long time, does its job and does it well. As a result of this reliability, there are a...
Editing Microsoft Office files on Android through G Suite is rolling out now
If you've been using Microsoft apps begrudgingly on your Android device because G Suite won't edit them, it's time to rejoice. The rollout of editing capabilities for Office documents is under way and it could be a big...
Optus aims to increase revenue with new 5G home broadband plans $90 or $75
Optus is about to launch two new 5G Home Broadband unlimited data internet plans allowing users the choice of $75/month for speeds capped at max 100Mbps or $90/month for uncapped speed including Optus Sport and a Fetch Mighty box...
Google assistant may have independent volume controls soon
Google Assistant can be intrusive at times, particularly if you've got your volumes turned up. Having your Assistant yell at you from two feet away can also be embarrassing in some situations. Source code from Android 11...
Google switching your default music player over to YouTube music signalling the shutdown of...
It has been coming for a while but it seems that the end is nigh for Google Play Music. Users on Reddit are seeing that their smart home devices are telling them that their default music service has...
Google rolls out Android 11 (Go edition) with more features for more devices
Android (Go edition) was first introduced in 2018 and was designed to be used on entry level devices but provide a high quality smartphone experience. Now it has been updated to Android 11 bringing with it some new...
Some users are being advised their Pixel 4a deliveries are delayed
It's seems the hype and possibly COVID-19 production delays over the Pixel 4a are causing some issues, with some users getting an email from Google advising their Pixel 4a deliveries are delayed.
The email, which is being sent out to...
“Hey Google, talk to RUOK Mate”
2020 has certainly been a challenging year, thanks mostly to COVID-19 and the lockdown that is not only affecting us here in Australia but also around the world. As such it is important we ask people, friends, relatives,...
OPPO releasing ColorOS 11 based on Android 11 next week
This morning Google released the full stable version of Android 11 into the world and specifically mentioned "OnePlus, Xiaomi, OPPO and realme". We have now heard from OPPO regarding their plans and it's faster than we thought it...
Will OnePlus make an appearance in Australia soon?
Many of us would dearly love to see OnePlus make an appearance in Australia. It's something that the Ausdroid team discussed with Carl Pei at Mobile World Congress in 2019, with a very positive response. While there...
Android 11 rolling out to supported Google Pixel phones now!
Not much has arrived on time this year but it seems that COVID-19 and civil unrest have not slowed down Google in their work on Android 11. Good news for Pixel users (and other Android owners) because it...
The Google Pixel 5 and Pixel 4a 5G are right around the corner
We waited not-so-patiently for the release of the Google Pixel 4a earlier this year but now our Googley eyes have turned towards the release of the Pixel 5. It seems that the Pixel 5 will not be as...
Will Google Assistant work with multiple accounts soon?
Possibly the biggest issue faced by users who have multiple Google accounts is Assistant only allowing single access. If you're in this boat, then an APK teardown by 9to5Google suggests good news on the horizon.
The usual caution stands...