Google re-affirms commitment to 2 years of software updates for Android One
Google's commitment to two years of software updates for Android One remains unchanged. This is despite removing the actual commitment from the public-facing Android One website.
The original text on the Android One website was unambiguous. “With Android One, your phone will receive...
Duncan’s best smartphone and smart home gear for 2018
As 2018 draws to a close the annual tradition of introspection, prognostication and general navel-gazing is upon us. To that end, let’s look back over 2018 at what in the consumer tech sphere piqued my interest.
I have to admit...
JBL LINK View Smart Speaker – Australian Review
Smart speakers are now more and more prevalent in our homes and businesses. It can be a bit hard to work out which one to go with. Trying to work out what smart speaker will work best with your...
Phil’s Best Smartphones, Smart Home Gadgets and more of 2018
Don’t you hate it when a year disappears and you’re not entirely sure where it went? Well that was 2018 for me with the usual array of family, Emergency Services, Tech and Work commitments leaving not a lot of...
Neerav’s Best Smartphone, Smart Home Devices and Android TV of 2018
Yes 2018 is almost over so it's time for the Ausdroid team to individually reflect on the phones and gadgets that they judge to be the best this year.
For myself and my family, this was the year of smart...
Scott’s top picks of the bunch for 2018
At the end of each year we reflect back on the various devices, new software and tech that were introduced during the year. This year we saw a few companies play it safe but some really tried to make...
Google’s new Spam Protection feature is rolling out to Messages. Here’s how to stop...
Google is rolling out a new Spam Protection feature to its messages app. Users in Australia started to notice the feature yesterday, but Google is enabling the feature is slowly server-side.
Users will notice a "New! Spam Protection" prompt after...
Chris’ best smartphone and smart home gear for 2018
Somehow it's the end of 2018, the year that disappeared in the blink of an eye. I know it's trite to say, but quite honestly, this year has disappeared in a flash.
Personally, it's been a year of upheaval for...
Instagram testing horizontal scrolling, making app harder to use
Instagram teased a new feature this morning, but unlike most things teased, it's a feature no one wants. Horizonal scrolling through user's feeds is the latest move destined to make users dislike the app even further, after introducing more...
Huawei P30 Pro image leaked on Weibo, possible specifications
Huawei's next major phone announcement is likely to be a couple of months or so away. This means its the right time for leaks, and we have a possible image of the upcoming Huawei P30 Pro.
Huawei usually announces a...
Cheap Movie rentals, as well as TV and Movie purchases are up for grabs...
After offering 99c Movie rentals earlier this week, Google has moved on with their offers but there are some good ones to take its place with cheap recent release movies on offer to rent or buy, as well as...
LG announces three new Google Assistant powered soundbars ahead of CES
As is their wont, LG has announced three new soundbars ahead of the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas next month, with all three featuring Google Assistant.
The SL10YG, SL9YG and SL8YG feature support for both Dolby Atmos...
HMD Global announces the Android Pie update for Nokia 5.1 Plus is now available
HMD Global has been busy behind the scenes of late, bringing the Android Pie update to the Nokia 8 just before Christmas, now they're moving on and the Nokia 5.1 Plus is the next in line to receive it's...
[Sources] Google will release ‘Lite’ versions of Pixel 3/Pixel 3 XL in early’ish’ 2019
The recent leaks of the Pixel 3 Lite and Pixel 3 XL Lite took us all by surprise, but it appears they're legit and Google intends to release them in 2019 on US carrier Verizon.
According to sources speaking to...
Google introduces 30-day Fitness challenge coming in January to help you move more
The early days of January are some of the busiest days in the gym, with new attendees signing up hoping to change their lives. Google is also aware of this and is introducing their 30-day challenge in Google Fit...