At MWC this year HTC unveiled their 5G Mobile Smart Hub, a device with 5G hotspot wireless connectivity for to up to 20 users. We have not heard any more details on it since then but overnight a HTC device was spotted on the Bluetooth SIG website which is most …
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Last week the Samsung Galaxy Fold landed in the hands of reviewers and several of some more high profile ones proceeded to have issues with the display. Now, coincidentally, Samsung have postponed the launch of the Galaxy Fold in China. Samsung are stating that they are having issues with the …
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It’s been a couple of years now since HMD Global, the custodians of the Nokia mobile brand, launched here and there have been some very interesting and surprising devices since the brand came to our shores. Nokia has become a very favourite brand within the Ausdroid office. The company has …
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When you think of well built and robust phone hardware, CAT probably aren’t a company at the forefront of your mind. You’re probably thinking Samsung, LG, Motorola to name a few but CAT? They’re well known for their heavy machinery, power systems and associated parts so that’s why their phones …
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When Samsung announced the Galaxy S10 series, it made an announcement that would be quite popular amongst users; the Bixby button can be remapped to something else (perhaps more useful). Fortunately the feature isn’t just for Samsung’s newest handsets, but for many of their recent devices as well. Available now, …
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Not all wireless chargers are created equal. Due to the induction charging process, they can get quite warm, and this can – in some cases – damage your phone if you aren’t careful. We came across the Mongda charger at MWC, and I’ve been trying one out on my desk …
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In its heyday, BBM (Blackberry Messenger) was of the standing that Whatsapp, Telegram, WeChat and Facebook Messenger hold currently. Sadly for their remaining users though, they’ve announced the sunsetting of the consumer messaging service at the end of next month on the 31st of May. The Blackberry Messenger team have …
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Some of the engineering that goes into making foldable device would probably make your head spin, but having seen two premium foldable devices announced earlier this year, we’re very keen to get our hands on them. However, before we do, it’s probably good to have an understanding of what goes …
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Huawei is wasting little time getting its consumer-facing 5G devices ready. It already has CPE devices ready to go for home broadband needs, but it’s 5G smartphones that are the real prize, and Huawei’s about to announce another one. Overnight a hands-on video appeared showing off features of the Huawei …
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Just a day after their joint press release announcing YouTube for Amazon devices and Amazon Prime Video for Chromecast, Amazon’s decided to match one of Google’s other recent announcements. Straight after Google announced free YouTube Music streaming for Google Home and Assistant-powered devices, Amazon has decided to offer some more …
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If you’ve been holding out on getting a Google Home Mini and Chromecast (Gen 3) combination, or if you were looking for a gift idea anyway, Google has an Easter special for you. Starting today on the Google Store you can get both a Google Home Mini and Chromecast (Standard …
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There is a significant focus from smartphone manufacturers at the moment around camera performance in low light conditions, so much so that dedicated night modes have been implemented by many of them. The latest to follow suit on this trend is Samsung who have delivered a night mode to the …
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This is indeed a disturbing universe. Amazon and Google appeared to have buried the hatchet, with news that YouTube will come to Amazon’s Fire TV product .. and something perhaps a little more surprising than that. In a quiet press announcement overnight, Amazon and Google made a joint press release announcing …
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Google has announced today that they are launching a free/ ad-supported option to YouTube Music exclusively for users of Assistant powered Speaker and Smart Displays. Starting today in Australia, the United States, Canada, Mexico, Great Britain, Ireland, Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Japan, Netherlands, and Austria you will …
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According to a report from CNBC in the US, Facebook is coming up with a new way for us to dislike the service, working on a voice assistant. Facebook isn’t afraid of trying new things, but this one could be a bit of a stinker, especially because there’s already a …
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