Ausdroid’s best SIM-only plans for July 2018
This past week saw a few interesting changes in the world of mobile data. Telstra introduced the ‘Piece of Mind Data’ speed limit for postpaid plans, while Vodafone added ‘Passes’, a way for customers to pay extra for unmetered...
Telstra shows off world’s first Gigabit LTE live in Sydney in partnership Qualcomm, Netgear...
While the promise of 5G connectivity is fast approaching the new standard is yet to be agreed upon, let alone rolled out. That hasn't stopped Telstra leading the world with the first live Gigabit LTE connectivity. We got to...
Samsung updates its Android Pie release schedule, Galaxy Note 8 and Note 9 move...
Towards the end of December, Samsung gave us an updated Android 9.0 Pie release schedule but some of its more recent devices were languishing a bit behind older devices.
In particular, Samsung's Galaxy Note 9 and Galaxy Note 8 owners...
A comparison of all the Samsung Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ plans, including the...
Good news everyone! Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ pre-orders are now live, so you can start throwing your hard-earned dollarydoos at Samsung. Well, if you don't want to wait for Ausdroid's review, that is.
While the phones go on sale...
Get the movie ‘Big’ starring Tom Hanks for free from Google Play for a...
Google Play is still celebrating their second birthday and they've just offered up a decent gift in the form of a free HD copy of the movie Big starring Tom Hanks. The synopsis from Google Play :
At a carnival,...
Chrome for Android coming with Ice Cream Sandwich
One of the things I change straight off the bat when I get my new Android phones is the browser, usually changing it to DolphinHD(my personal choice at the moment) or Firefox for Android. Now it seems that I...
Telegram updates with Android Marshmallow support bringing Direct Share and Fingerprint support
Google's release of Android 6.0 has prompted a number of developers to update their apps with support for the latest features in Android, and Messaging app Telegram has joined in with their latest update.
Around the Ausdroid offices, we use...
Put Google Assistant in any Car with Anker Roav Bolt, we may even see...
Earlier this year Anker announced its Google Assistant Powered 12V accessory socket USB Charger/ voice assistant module the Roav Bolt. The Bolt plugs into your 12v socket in your car and gives you 2 USB power outlets and Voice...
Evernote Update: Now compatible with Android M Preview
The popular note taking software Evernote has received an update for its Android App, which among some performance improvements and further integration with their new tiered premium subscription levels, now works with the Android M Developer Preview.
It's always nice to see updates for apps...
Winter is coming, grab some cold night viewing
Well lets be realistic, Winter is upon us and if you're after some viewing for the cold nights ahead you should head to the Play Store and grab some (or all) of the Game of Thrones seasons while they're...
Telstra leaks HTC One XL launch details, free Beats Audio headphones with each pre-order...
Update 2: Telstra to announce HTC One XL availability tomorrow.
Update 1: Previously privated video is now viewable below.
Here it comes, ladies and gentlemen. Telstra's announcement and launch of the HTC One XL is imminent. How do we know this?...
Stan updates their app to support more devices
Mobile video streaming service Stan has updated their Android app overnight adding in some new devices making compatability a little better at the top end of the spectrum.
The Android app now supports all the HTC One flagships, as well...
Samsung S7’s apparently to bypass Android 7.0 and head straight to 7.1.1
For those Samsung S7 owners who have been patient, or impatiently waiting for Android 7.0, or Android 7.1 to come to their devices this week's release of Android 7.1.1 was most likely a kick in the guts, another version...
POW – Get 50% off select Marvel and DC comics until 24 July
To celebrate the announcement of Google's new Machine Learning powered Bubble Zoom to enhance the reading experience of comics on mobile devices Google is having a 50% off sale on selected DC and Marvel comics. Titles include Deadpool, Amazing...
Google hosting inaugural Android Dev Summit in Mountain View in November
If Google I/O wasn't enough to satisfy your developer urges, Google is hosting their inaugural Android Dev Summit in Mountain View in November, aiming to host developers in a deep dive into a series of sessions with the Android...