Google gives update on shipping status for Nexus 7
This time next week, when pre-orders are in the hands of users and even stores should have them on shelves, the saga of actually getting your hands on a Nexus 7 will be forgotten. Until then there are still...
Exclusive – Pocket Weather by Shifty Jelly: The Update
That was my first thought of the new version of Weather by Shifty Jelly and here's your exclusive first look!
By their own admission:
They’re embarrassed by their first version of Pocket Weather AU for Android, fear not Shifty Jelly your...
The Nexus 7 pre-orders begin to arrive in Australia tomorrow, what do you need...
On Monday, people who pre-ordered the 8GB Nexus 7 from the Google Play store saw charges appear and then started receiving shipping notificaitonsand tracking numbers via email, this morning saw people who pre-ordered the 16GB version also see their...
Commonwealth bank launches Pi point of sale system and Albert an Android based tablet...
The Commonwealth Bank has today launched their new Point of Sale software system called Pi, it's an open system which will run apps created by merchants and developers which, once approved by the Commonwealth Bank will be published through...
Telstra launches T-Hub 2 phone system running Android 2.3
Telstra have today announced their second generation T-Hub phone system, dubbed T-Hub 2. The device -- pictured above -- runs on the unbelievably outdated Android 2.3, however, the hardware is far more impressive that its predecessor. The tablet portion...
HTC One S launching on Telstra July 17th, $0 on $80 ‘Every Day’ plan
We've received inside word on Telstra's upcoming HTC One S launch. As was announced at the official launch event of the One S, it will indeed be launching tomorrow, July 17th, but pricing has remained a mystery. Until now.
Secret...
Android 4.1 “Jelly Bean” official changelog now available
Google have posted the official changelog for Android 4.1 "Jelly Bean" which we recommend you have a read of as it's quite interesting. Google refers to Jelly Bean being "faster" a handful of times and also points out that...
Nexus 7 pre-orders now shipping
According to the Google Nexus twitter feed pre-orders for the Nexus 7 tablets have begun shipping, the rhyming tweet dropped last night. They haven't updated the Google Play entry for the Nexus 7 but this tweet is the next...
Vodafone Nexus S – Jelly Bean Challenge
We love to talk with Australian carriers regarding Android updates and so far Vodafone has been an excellent communicator in regards to what is happening with updates for their phones. When I reminded Vodafone yesterday that I still had...
Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc on Optus receiving Android 4.0 ICS update
Sony have begun rolling out the Android 4.0 "Ice Cream Sandwich" update for the Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc globally. Included in that roll-out is the Pearl Blue version (1246–2425) from Optus -- the update was officially pushed out last...
Huawei adds two low-end devices to Vodafone’s lineup
Vodafone have today added two new low-end Huawei devices to their lineup in the form of the Huawei Ascend G300 and Ascend Y100 (seen above). Both devices can be purchased today for $169 and $99 respectively on Vodafone Prepaid....
Samsung readying Android 4.1 “Jelly Bean” builds for Vodafone’s Nexus S, Galaxy Nexus
Vodafone have let us know via a Tweet (seen below) that Samsung are preparing Android 4.1 builds for the Nexus S and Galaxy Nexus on Vodafone. This is welcome news for users of either (or both) devices who haven't...
Maintenance update rolling out to Samsung Galaxy S III
Samsung have today pushed out a maintenance update to its flagship Galaxy S III which is said to improve stability and overall performance for Android 4.0.4. We heard back from users who have received the update -- which has...
Telstra no longer offering Galaxy Nexus
Telstra has made the decision to retire the Galaxy Nexus from their range to concentrate on newer models of Android phones such as the HTC One X and the Samsung Galaxy S III and after checking I confirmed the...
Android 4.1.1 Jelly Bean rolling out to GSM Galaxy Nexus now
Owners of the International unlocked GSM Galaxy Nexus should start seeing a prompt to update their phone to Android 4.1.1 (JRO03C), unfortunately those of you who purchased on contract from one of the Australian carriers you will still be...