Google Play Store gift cards spreading outside the US?
It feels like only yesterday that the Google Play Store finally made gift cards available, however -- like many things Google -- they were restricted to the US market. We've neither seen nor heard anything about the gift cards...
Android 4.2.2 being pushed to AOSP
According to a Google Groups update by Jean-Baptiste Queru, Tech Lead for the Android Open Source Project(AOSP), Google is releasing Android 4.2.2 into AOSP right now. The JDQ39 build that has been pushing out to Nexus devices OTA for...
ACMA on Australian Smartphone and Tablet Usage
Over the last few months, The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) have been releasing their "Communications 2011-2012" series of research reports, looking at the many different ways we Australians use the Internet. The third and final report of...
Rumour: Galaxy SIV to come in 2 colours and 3 storage capacities
In the first of what is sure to be dozens of rumors surrounding the upcoming release of the Galaxy SIV on March 14th, information is coming to light of two colours and three storage capacities giving us six variations...
Real Racing 3 — Review
After it launched on iOS a few weeks ago, Electronic Arts yesterday announced that Real Racing 3 has crossed the platform divide and is now available on Google Play. Real Racing 3 was developed in Australia by FireMonkeys, a...
Machinarium updated with Nexus 7 support
Machinarium is one of my all time favourite games on Android and I loved playing it on my old Acer A200.
For those of you that haven't experienced Machinarium, you play as a cute little robot exploring the steam punk...
Aldi Mobile will use Telstra, prices similar to Kogan Mobile
Tonight on A Current Affair, Trevor Long discussed the details of the recently unveiled AldiMobile, and we've captured the details here for your reading pleasure.
Here's what we know:
AldiMobile will be using Telstra's Wholesale 850 MHz network, as predicted by...
Super Sync Sports by Google
Google has released a new Chrome Experiment called Super Sync Sports that lets you use your phone to control the action in a game in Chrome on your desktop. It's an experience similar to some Flash-based proof-of-concepts seen a...
UMI X2: A 5″ 1080P smartphone for $260
One thing that Android brings to the table other than an awesome operating system in its own right, is of course its open source and free to use model. This allows smaller players in the game to create a...
HTC says One X will be updated to Sense 5
When HTC release a new update to their Sense custom interface, existing handsets are generally left out for various reasons. Apparently, HTC have decided to throw caution to the wind and update last year's flagship range to the Sense...
Motorola ‘Home for Upgrades’ page available in Australia
If you currently own a Motorola device and you care about running the latest version of Android, you may want to head on over to the newly released 'Home for Upgrades' page. This page will allow you to check...
LG announces specs for Optimus L3 II
LG has released the specs on the entry level Optimus L3 II phone that was announced just prior to Mobile World Congress. The low-end phone will be launching in Brazil this week before rolling out single and dual SIM...
Aldi launching AldiMobile March 6
Aldi has enjoyed some success in the Australian technology market, selling its range of Android tablets through their discount supermarket chain as "Special Buys". It appears they're preparing to branch out from just selling Android tablets, as they're preparing...
Oppo Find 5 now available to pre-order from Mobicity
The first phone announced with a 1080P screen the Oppo Find 5 is finally making its way to Australia courtesy of Mobicity, they've just announced on their Twitter feed that the phone is now available for pre-order. Priced at...
Samsung announces Unpacked event for March 14th – Galaxy S IV inbound
Looks like the Samsung Galaxy S IV is definitely going to be announced at an Unpacked event in New York City, that's according to head of Samsung Mobile JK Shin. Earlier today the Korean site edaily reported him as...