Google Photos looks to be preparing to roll out an in app Map UI...
Google Photos is one of the Google Services that just gets it right, most of the time. The service works as promised, gets meaningful enhancements and truly made photo curation easier. As such we're always excited for a new...
Leaked case renders show the Pixel 5 XL with a rear-mounted fingerprint sensor
It is already the middle of the year and even though Google are yet to announce the Pixel 4a it is about the time where we can expect to see Pixel 5 leaks. Overnight we have seen a...
ICYMI: Optus has an unlimited data add-on for $5 per day
It's always a delight to see what the carriers are thinking about to make their offerings more attractive. Optus has an add-on (released this month) that gives users unlimited data at full speed for 24 hours, and if you've...
Huawei P40 Pro+ — Australian Hands on
Huawei released their latest ultra premium mobile in Australia this week and we have had the opportunity to spend a few weeks with it prior to launch. As with all of Huawei's recent devices, it was hallmarked by exceptional...
Google assistant is reminding users about good hygiene and masks during the pandemic
In these unusual times, it's important to remain vigilant with your hygiene. In 2020 a simple lapse with how thoroughly you're washing your hands has the potential to be catastrophic for you and your family. Google Assistant...
Issues with Google Messages on Android Auto? You’re not alone…
We've had a couple of notes in the last few weeks from readers who've experienced issues with Google Messages not working on Android Auto and it appears that the behaviours are consistent. The common reports are that either:
Messages...
2020 Pixel line up, specs shoot out, which phone get’s what, and what’s the...
With Google unveiling their last two phones of 2020, we can now look back at the last few months of Pixel hardware and take stock of where Google's phone line has ended up. With three devices in the market,...
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...
Vivo Y20s – Beauty on a budget
For those of you who have never heard of them (as I had not), Vivo is a phone manufacturer based in China with production facilities in India, Indonesia and the US. In terms of retail, they are well established...
Update: Services are back online – Multiple Google services are down, it’s not just...
Update: 11:30pm - Services have been restored.
Following plenty of reports in short succession, a quick check shows that Google services are down. This appears to be a major incident in that it's not just web interfaces but appears...
An Android fan spends a month with an iPhone: Week 2 – Some highlights...
Week two of my iPhone adventure is underway and it’s interesting to find that once I got my regular use apps installed, it’s not a chore to use. In fact, stuff just works! The apps work well, the functions...
Google pulls the plug on in-house Stadia game development
According to Google, their streaming game platform Stadia has now proven itself to be worth the investment. It brings the latest and greatest games to live and mobile with you whenever, wherever you want it to. For...
Samsung announces an extended update schedule for Galaxy smartphones
If you're the type of person to hold onto your phone for years, Samsung is now a premier pick. The company today announced all Galaxy devices released since 2019 will now receive security updates for a minimum of four...
Circles.life drops another great bang for buck deal on big data
Circles.life is one of the many Mobile Network Virtual Operators (MNVO) currently in the market. As they resell network air time from Optus, their overheads are relatively low in comparison, meaning they can offer some great deals. ...
LG calls time and closes its mobile phone business worldwide
The time has come for LG's mobile business, with parent company LG Electronics Inc. announcing that it is closing its mobile business unit for good.
LG has branded the decision as a strategic move, noting that the mobile phone sector...