Android 2.3.4 will bring native video and voice chat to Gtalk, coming to Nexus...
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Android has always been missing what seems to be a basic feature for smartphones, native Video Chat. Apple have had the head start on Android by launching Facetime alongside the iPhone 4. Now with the new Android 2.3.4 update,...
Ausdroid Podcast 004 – Have Motorola really woken up? – 20/04/2011
Welcome to the Ausdroid Podcast, Episode 4, recorded, Wednesday 20th April. Matt and Geoff were away for this episode but we did have the awesome Irwin Proud join us for his first Ausdroid Podcast. We hope you enjoy it.
We...
Confirmation: Motorola to unlock bootloaders for future Android devices
We broke the news yesterday that Motorola had promised unlocked bootloaders for future and current Android devices, and already the news has flashed around the web.
In particular, we had the following quote from an unnamed source within Motorola:
We completely...
The Little Aussie taking on Motorola U.S.
If you have been following the Android forums, Twitter feeds, news sites and been listening to our podcast over the past couple of months, you will have noticed a hot topic amongst the Android Power Users about locked bootloaders...
Optus throwing in a free My Tab with the Incredible S on any Timeless...
Optus are really getting in on this Tablet competition thing. They've worked out that if you can't make the device any cheaper, just give it away to willing Business Men & Women for free with their new Incredible S....
Competition continues to heat up as Millennius lower their Tablet prices
You might remember Millennius from the review I did of their Android smartphone, the Apanda A60. However Millennius isn't just selling phones, they have 3 Android Tablets which they've just lowered the price of. The devices are running Android...
Samsung launches video ad campaign for the Galaxy S II
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How are we, readers? Enjoying the long, long, long weekend? I sure know that Team Ausdroid has. So we thought we would ease back into the usual news starting with a few completely over-the-top video ads for the...
App Review: Pocket Casts
We have featured Shifty Jelly apps on Ausdroid before, with our review of their Pocket Weather AU app. This time around we review the Podcast player, Pocket Casts. Let's get started.
Pros...
Easy to use
Download or Streaming options
Great playback options
No need...
Samsung Galaxy S II coming to Telstra?
Well here's some exciting news, according to the peeps over at IntoMobile, the Samsung Galaxy S II is headed to Telstra as the Bluetooth SIG on the device is listed as i9100T. That 'T' there stands for Telstra, as...
Live in Sydney? Want to try out the Xperia Play today? You’re in luck
The Xperia Play is no doubt one of the most hyped Android devices so far this year and it'll start shipping from Optus on May 19th, but that's ages away! So Sony Ericsson have set up four Xperia Plays...
Nexus S from Vodafone now $0 on the $29 Vodafone Cap
It was only 3 days ago that we reported that Vodafone had lowered the Nexus S to $0 upfront on their $65 Infinite Plan, now it's $0 upfront on their $45 Infinite Plan and $0 upfront on their $29...
Ausdroid Podcast 004 — Live Stream tonight 8:00PM
Update: And we're done for another 2 weeks.. Podcast should be up on Friday :)
Are you ready to have your minds blown with casual banter and the occasional bit of news, or vice versa? We will be live tonight...
Sony Ericsson Xperia Play up for pre-order on Optus, $0 on $79 cap
Are you ready gamers? It's time to pre-order the Xperia Play through Optus. Their site states that pre-ordering starts tomorrow, but the order form seems functional though I couldn't test it completely as I didn't actually want to buy...
Telstra Firmware for the Motorola Atrix leaks out
You know a device must be coming or already exists when their firmware is leaked to the web. XDA Developers have found a mystery Motorola Atrix firmware on a Russian website that turns out to be for the Telstra...
LG Optimus Black coming to Optus in June, Optimus 3D in July
According to the tip we just received along with the above picture, the LG Optimus Black is expected to land at Optus in June, which is a change of heart from the expected May release date we were previously...