Huawei is moving ahead with its alternative operating system
Since Huawei was cut off from US companies like Google a couple of years ago, rumours of an alternative operating system have been circling. It seems Huawei is finally ready to move ahead with HarmonyOS, its own bespoke operating...
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...
The Huawei Mate X2 is here
Late last night, only hours before the official launch we got a look at the Huawei Mate X2. It’s now officially here and it looks to be another stunning piece of engineering, advancing noticeably from the first generation....
Safe or insane? Android Auto bringing gaming to your head unit
Android Auto is getting some new features, Google has announced overnight, which should make the system a bit easier to use, and add the ability for drivers and passengers to play games while they're driving.
No, we're not joking.
From a...
TalkBack screen reader, another reason to adore Android
If you think navigating the world around us, in particular the technological world is easy: Try shutting your eyes and using a touch screen device. It was this fact -- with consideration to the 53,000,000 blind or vision...
Facebook will bring back Australian news, Australian government amends media bargaining code
Not even a week after abruptly removing all Australian news (and plenty of Australian non-news) content from its website, Facebook has changed its mind, and will bring Australian content back to its platform.
The announcement came this evening via Australia's...
Starlink satellite internet speed to double, Musk warns of need to pass “deep chasm...
Two weeks ago SpaceX revealed that Starlink satellite internet would be available in Australia in 2021.
Now Elon Musk has said that later this year the top speed should double from 150Mb/s to 300Mb/s and latency fall to 20 milliseconds.
https://twitter.com/elonmusk/status/1363763858121256963
Musk...
IMILAB launches EC2 Wire-Free Outdoor Camera & Gateway Bundle Twin Pack in Australia
IMILAB, a division of global powerhouse brand, Xiaomi, has today launched the EC2 Wire-Free Outdoor Camera & Gateway Bundle-Twin Pack in Australia which will retail for approximately $299.
The EC2 Wire-Free Outdoor Camera & Gateway Bundle-Twin Pack is as described...
Huawei Freebuds Studio Review — Sound, style and features done well
Headphones are getting more and more intelligent these days offering noise cancelling, Voice detection, AI for a variety of features and simultaneous multiple-device connections. The fact that the Huawei Freebuds Studio tick all of these boxes piqued my...
The Huawei Mate X2 leaks before launch
Before its official launch, we now have our first look at the Huawei Mate X2. Thanks to Evan Blass at Voice, the first official press renders have been leaked.
This time around, the Mate X2 will fold inward to...
Review: D-Link COVR-X1873 an affordable Wi-Fi 6 mesh system for a 3 bed Aussie...
The D-link COVR-X1873 3 piece mesh Wi-Fi system is a solid mid-range option. It's not the fanciest Wi-Fi 6 mesh system available and there aren't lots of LED indicators and superuser options but it's quite affordable and includes most...
Google shows their hand on Fitbit data access and potential monetisation
Google is a rather large company that -- despite the number of projects they start and kill quickly -- do things they believe will make money. Things like purchasing Fitbit, where there is a pathway for them to...
Ausdroid Reviews – TCL 10L – is midrange the new black?
TCL. A name you probably know from televisions more than anything else, perhaps some sponsorship of sports, but for me it's the name that's been behind Alcatel-branded budget mobiles for years. However, TCL has lauched its own branded phones...
Jabra Elite 85t Fully Wireless Earbud — Australian Review
It’s no secret that we have become huge fans of fully wireless earbuds here at Ausdroid, and while that doesn’t mean some of us will ever get over the courage the OEMs had to make devices worse by removing...
ACMA asks ISP’s to block more overseas gambling websites
The Australian Communication and Media Authority (ACMA) has announced that it has asked Internet Service Providers (ISP’s) to block more overseas gambling websites, whilst it has asked for aussies to withdraw their money and services from the sites that...