Google announces the Google Assistant SDK, for building Assistant into just about anything
With Google Assistant expanding from the Home and Pixel devices to Android Wear, Android Phones running 6.0 and up and soon to Android Auto and Android TV (takes breath), it seems the platform is ready to live outside Google's...
Optus announces pricing for the new Samsung Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+
Following the announcement of the brand new Samsung Galaxy S8 and S8+ this morning, Optus has announced its plans for the new handset, including pre-orders starting at 12.01am on Friday 31 March, and a range of plans to join...
Nokia 7.1 having software problems after Android 10 update
HMD Global's Nokia 7.1 handset is facing some woes after the recent update to Android 10 Pie, with users reporting that their phones are experiencing crashing, WiFi connections dropping, calls distorted and poor battery life.
These are not issues you'd...
ABC iview Android app updated with Beta Chromecast support in Google Play
It's been months since the ABC was announced as a launch partner for Google's Chromecast dongle, but the update for the iview Android app to include Chromecast support is finally now available in Google Play.
The iOS ABC iview app...
ZTE adds two new mobiles to its Australian line up of devices
ZTE Australia has added two new mobile phones to its line up of Australian devices, as Boost and Telstra prepaid offerings.
The two mobile phones, which are the Boost INDY (ZTE B816) and the Telstra Smart Plus (ZTE T816), aren't going...
Nexus 6 priced at Yatango – it’s going to be expensive.
After adding the Nexus 6 placeholder page to their site shortly after the announcement of the phone, Yatango has finally added pricing information for the phone. There's no expected eta for the phone either but we're waiting further developments.
For...
YouTube Go arrives in India with efficient streaming and offline viewing [APK inside]
It was back in late 2016 when YouTube touted its new app YouTube Go, which has been created to help minimise data usage when streaming YouTube videos and even allows play back when offline when there is no cellular...
Zoom will soon let you live stream to YouTube if you’ve got the social...
Zoom has not just become a go-to for users who need to have a virtual meeting, it's become the name for video meetings. Much the same way that Samsung has commonly been recognised as Android, Zoom is now...
Where to buy the Samsung Galaxy Note 3 and Galaxy Gear
The official pricing and availability - October 3rd for the majority - is now out for the Galaxy Note 3 on all three major carriers if you want to purchase it on contract. With the exception of Virgin Mobile...
Nexus 5 OTA updates to start today according to US Carrier support page
According to rumour around the Android World, the Over The Air (OTA) update for Nexus devices will begin today. It's not a definite, but at this stage with Google silent, as usual on the matter of OTA updates, we'll...
The Walking Dead, now on Play Store
The Walking Dead is one of the more popular shows on television at the moment. The post apocalyptic series follows the lives of a small number of survivors in a world where most of the population have become "walkers"....
Yatango adds the Nexus 6 and Nexus 9 to their range
Online gadgets and goodies supermarket Yatango Shopping has added the yet-to-be released Nexus 6 and Nexus 9 devices to their ever-growing range. Before you get too excited, neither device is yet showing any availability, ETA or (possibly most importantly)...
Oppo celebrates Australia Day with a sale; save up to $100 on Oppo mobiles
If you're in the hunt for a bargain between chowing down on some Lamb Chops or a Sausage sandwich this Australia Day, Oppo Mobile is running a sale on their Australian website, offering up to $100 off the four...
Do you have a Sony Xperia X Performance? Android Nougat Beta starting very soon
Sony has been promoting its Android Nougat Beta program for a little while now, with the news breaking in August, and registration starting in September. Today, users that have signed up are receiving emails confirming whether they've been enrolled...
Ausdroid goes hands-on with the LG Nexus 4
I was in Sydney yesterday to take advantage of an invitation from LG Australia. I met with Brad Reed, Senior Marketing Manager - Mobile Communications, Content and Applications and Josh Corin, Local Product Manager - Mobile Communications. We spoke...