Optus will stop selling the Samsung Galaxy S III 3G, only offer the 4G...
Looks like Optus are throwing the 3G model of the Samsung Galaxy S III out and replacing it with the newer, better 4G version. We were able to view internal documents stating the demise of the 3G model --...
CyanogenMod 10 begins its first of many monthly releases
Android's biggest custom ROM developer(s), CyanogenMod, have begun the roll-out of CyanogenMod 10 which is based on Android 4.1 Jelly Bean. Although nightly releases will still continue, these releases -- dubbed 'M' -- will happen on a monthly basis,...
Google Wallet Prepaid Cards expire on 17 October
If you're an early-adopter (and a big of a tinkerer) and you've enabled Google Wallet for use in Australia, you'll be disappointed to hear that the only way we have to use Wallet here — via the prepaid Google...
Ausdroid Podcast 042 with Phil Nickinson from Android Central — Live Stream tonight...
Hey everybody as always it's Ausdroid podcast night. We are gonna break down this weeks news and bring it to you the only way we know how. So run down to your local bottlo, throw some snags on the...
Developer unlocks 720p video recording on the Nexus 7, you can do it too
We're not too sure why you'd ever need it, but we know you'd want it: 720p video recording on the Nexus 7's front (and only) camera. One of the great developers over at XDA-Developers worked out that the camera...
Android 4.1 for the Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 leaks online
To coincide nicely with the recent release of the Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 here in Australia, the upcoming Android 4.1 update for the device has already found its way onto the internet in the form of a leak. The...
Want a new Amazon Kindle Fire HD? ReaderShop has your back
Amazon recently announced some awesome new Kindle devices, including the reasonably-priced 8.9" Kindle Fire HD. If you recall though, Australia has once again been neglected by the online retailer, who will only sell us the boring standard Kindle, devoid of...
Trend Micro Titanium Maximum Security coming tomorrow — win a copy!
When Trend Micro's PR agency rang last week, my first question was — why? They know we write about mobile devices, particularly Android, right? Well, I demonstrated my lack of product knowledge, as I soon found out why. Trend...
Jelly Bean leaks for the Galaxy S III continue
It's no secret that the Samsung Galaxy S III is due to receive Android 4.1 Jelly Bean sometime soon, maybe within a few days to a week.
What some of you may not be aware of is that Samsung...
Android 101: Basic Apps
Previously we've done posts on basic functions of Android, understanding the operating system and social media apps. This time round, I've asked a cross section of "techies" who are into the Android world for a list of their 3...
Podcast Guest – Phil Nickinson
That's right - Phil Nickinson, arguably one of the best known names and voices in the Android world, Editor from Android Central is making a return appearance on the Ausdroid Podcast this week.
Many of you will remember Phil's last...
HTC mystery device the rumoured 5″ phablet?
We brought you news of some sketchy photos taken of a mystery HTC device last week, and the update when some more photos were uncovered.
Well it should come as no surprise now that this mystery HTC phone has made...
Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 – Review
Multi-tasking genius? Or just another Android Tablet?
Samsung’s Galaxy Note 10.1 is a device that has been eagerly awaited and surrounded by much speculation as to just what it was going to be able to do. Being targeted as a...
Sunday Editorial: What if Android got forked?
Some of us remember far back enough to the time — around November 2007 — when Android was first somewhat widely available as a software developers kit you could download from Google, and experiment with what might or might...
Amazon’s Jeff Bezos gives Android credit where credit is due
Remember before the original Kindle Fire was announced, back when some pundits thought it may see the end of Android? They thought that Amazon customising the Android operating system as it was rumoured to do (and in fact, did)...