Google may upgrade your Play Movie purchases to 4K for free
When it comes to media, Apple has a lot going for it with iTunes (not the software because that's a dumpster fire), they offer great content including special features, and in October 2017, they upgraded all the movies in...
Sony is starting to roll out the Android Pie update to the Xperia...
After announcing they would begin rolling out their Android 9.0 (Pie) update to the Xperia XZ2 and XZ2 Compact handsets 'from November', they've jumped the gun and some handsets are receiving it now.
The Over-The-Air (OTA) update clocks in at...
Niantic Labs introduces ARCore support for Pokémon Go
Almost a year after they introduced improved Augmented Reality (AR) support for iOS users using ARKit, Niantic Labs has finally implemented the Android version, with ARCore support included in the latest version of the app.
Google's ARCore platform was launched...
OnePlus says the 6T will have a faster UI with new and improved gestures
The lead up to the launch of the OnePlus 6T on October 30 is going to be stacked with teasers, and today the company has unveiled an interview with their developers about what to expect in terms of software...
Don’t forget to grab a Pixel Stand when you pre-order from JB HiFi
If you're ordering one of the new Pixel 3 or Pixel 3 XL phones, you might want to remember to pre-order a Pixel Stand if you're ordering from JB Hifi.
The Pixel Stand is a wireless, Qi compatible charger...
Motorola G5 and G5s series phones receive Android 8.1 update
Motorola has begun rolling out Android 8.1.0 Oreo to the Moto G5S Plus, Moto G5S, Moto G5 Plus and Moto G5, bringing the phones up to August 2018 security patches.
We've checked Ausdroid's Moto G5 (XT1676) and it indeed received...
Google Home Hub isn’t running on Android Things
The Google Home Hub is only one of a number of Smart Displays hitting the market, but the Home Hub is a little different to the devices from third-party manufacturers with a custom software running the platform.
Diya Jolly,...
Samsung makes the Galaxy A9 with quadruple rear cameras official in three gorgeous colours
After leaking yesterday ahead of the launch, Samsung has officially unveiled the Galaxy A9 with four rear camera sensors on-board covering the breadth of options for smartphone photography.
The Samsung Galaxy A-series phones have fast become a solid option for...
Brydge offer G-Type keyboard for the Pixel Slate
Here come the accessories folks! After seemingly a long wait, the market has begun responding to the influx of Google Hardware with the Made for Google program and accessory maker Brydge is squarely on-board.
Brydge have presented the G-Tye...
Anyone can now play Fortnite on Android
Epic Games have done something that most other game developers have not had the courage, nor the capacity to do: distribute their game outside of the Google Play Store. They have been very clever about it, slowly rolling...
Nokia disrupt the entry level market with the Nokia 3.1 Plus
Nokia is taking 2018 by storm with a constant range of Android One and Android Go Edition devices hitting the market with a fairly regular cadence.
Today they have launched their latest device and it's an interesting one: the...
Garmin Instinct is their new GPS enabled shockproof watch available now for $399
Fitness enthusiasts can be hard on their trackers, but the MIL-Spec certified Garmin Instinct the new GPS enabled watch they've announced today should be able to hold up to the most severe punishment and it can be yours for...
Whatsapp flaw exposed after the fix
A potentially serious flaw in Whatsapp causing a memory leak, had potential to cause crashes to the app The Register revealed.
https://twitter.com/taviso/status/1049734350751711233
The trigger for the flaw was based around receipt of a call, reported by Googler Natalie Silvanovich,...
Google outlines new improvements coming to Assistant including accessing it from the Lockscreen
Google had a big day on Wednesday, announcing their Pixel 3 phones, Home Hub and Pixel Slate. The new hardware took up the majority of the announcement and with all three devices heavily reliant on Assistant it's no surprise...
Belkin’s new Universal Cable can help you charge pretty much anything
If you're anything like me (or for that matter, most of the Ausdroid crew), then you probably carry a bunch of charging cables around with you so you can be ready for any situation! My charging bag currently holds...