Samsung Galaxy S II now available for pre-order from $899
Are you psyched for the release of the Samsung Galaxy S II? I sure know I am, I mean, this is going to be my next phone. Well this bad boy just became available through MobiCity for the somewhat...
App Review: TripView Sydney for Android
A little while back we came up with a neat idea to showcase some Aussie developers' work for Android.
We received a huge response - we have now over a dozen applications in our queue to be reviewed, and it's...
Gameloft Australia offering one Android game for $1.99 each day until 10 March
If you're a bit of a gamer and holding out for the Xperia Play, then maybe you want to fill your pre-existing device with some high-quality, cheap games. Well Gameloft have you covered, they're offering one of their games...
Sony Ericsson might also go down the unlocked bootloader road
A week or so ago, Simon Walker, who is head of Developer Program at Sony Ericsson, tweeted that he would like to take the conversation regarding "rooting", inside Sony Ericsson and would be in favour of it, if it...
Sony Ericsson Xperia Play will hit all Carriers during Q2
Gizmodo Australia have come through with the goods this afternoon by announcing that the Sony Ericsson Xperia Play will hit all our favourite Carriers between May and June. This means Telstra, Vodafone, Three & possibly Optus will all get...
Motorola DEFY now available on Optus
People who were after an extremely robust handset, but wanted the modern features of the latest Android devices, only had the Motorola DEFY as their option and Telstra as the carrier of choice.
From today this has changed. Telstra...
Vodafone snare the HTC Desire Z, due mid March
Today was another feather in the cap of Vodafone, on way to rebuilding their brand, after what has been a horror run for the telco. After nabbing the Legend, Desire HD, Nexus S and the Galaxy Tab 10.1, wrapping...
Announcing the Ausdroid Nexus S competition! – UPDATE: Now Closed
Update: Our competition has now closed, thanks to all who enter. Good luck!
Be one of the first to own a Nexus S from Google in Australia! The Nexus S features Samsung’s groundbreaking hardware to offer amazing performance on Gingerbread, the fastest Android™ platform...
Come on Aussie app devs, get on board!
A couple of weeks ago we put the call out to Aussie application developers - send us your app to review, and we'll put our thoughts up here on Ausdroid.
We've had a great response! We've got easily a dozen...
Comparison of 1080p video shot from Samsung Galaxy S II and LG Optimus 2X
Shooting 720p was last years technology, this year it's all about shooting video in full HD 1080p. Two of the heavyweights that are expected to hit Oz in the first half of this year are the Samsung Galaxy S...
Optus launches the Galaxy S and Galaxy Tab $79 Power Pack
Optus have taken an aggressive approach to the Android market in Australia, pretty much from day one. Today, I received a little bit of news about a Galaxy S and Tab being sold (together) for $79 a month. Now...
HTC Desire & Desire HD getting Gingerbread update around Q2
There have been a few rumours floating around adding to the uncertainty that HTC would update their Desire line of phones to Android 2.3, now Android Community have stated a HTC Executive has said the update (Gingerbread) is indeed...
Commonwealth Bank launch their ‘Native Application’ for Netbank
Today the Commonwealth Bank launched their 'native application' for their Netbank service, which they told us was coming. As much as I'd love to tell you about all the wonderful features this 'native application' allows you to explore, I...
Huawei X5 heading to Crazy John’s stores tomorrow, $349 outright or $29 cap
It seems it's not just Dick Smith getting in on the Huawei X5 action, this amazingly spec'd, low-cost device is headed to Crazy John's stores from tomorrow (26th) and online from next week. CJ's have pointed out on Twitter...
Millennius announce two new smartphones: iNoid & Apanda A100
You may remember Millennius as the Aussie company that brought us the mid-range Apanda A60, which ruled the mid-range market until recently with the launch of Huawei's many devices. To keep at the head of the pack, Millennius have...