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While it should come as no surprise that Google is working on a Pixel 4 and Pixel 4 XL, to date we had only spotted references to the smaller model. Now we’ve got “confirmation” of both device names and also a mystery 3rd device. I’ll spare you the details of …

Google is continuing to roll out more and more voice control features to its ecosystem via Google Assistant. The latest to be added to the list is voice control of your device’s volume/ Do Not Disturb settings. I have to admit I’ve had poor luck in getting this to work …

We’ve seen Samsung and Huawei (and others, actually) do the folding-phone dance for a few months now, and today it seems we have a victor – Samsung will launch the Galaxy Fold in the USA this month, April 26. This will make Samsung first to market with a device housing …

Amazon are getting serious about the Aussie market bringing more and more equipment from the Alexa range of devices to our market. The Echo Link and Echo Link Amp have both started sales here in Australia. Both bring Alexa functionality to your home through the Alexa app or voice control …

VLC for Android has been updated to version 3.1, and with this first feature update release for VLC 3, the app returns to Android Auto. There’s only one catch – you’ll need to use Android 4.2 and above, but let’s face it, we’re at Android 9 now. You shouldn’t be …

People young and old love video calling. Being able to speak to distant relations, or stay in touch with family when travelling for work, these are the bread and butter of video calls. Google Duo has a great video calling product, but it can put a bit of pressure on …

Two factor authentication is one of the best ways you can secure your online accounts against misuse by those who might compromise your passwords. Unfortunately, convenience is key and if 2FA isn’t easy to use, the research tells us people simply don’t bother – and put themselves at risk. We …

For those of you with a G Suite account, you’d be well versed in the idiosyncrasy of Google’s paid offering. Up front, you’d think oh, Google has a paid productivity service it must be better right? Well if what you’re after is full access to all of Google’s features the …

Samsung took to the stage in Bangkok overnight to announce the latest devices in their A series of phones, the A80 and A70. Both of these devices have upped the ante on what it means to be a mid-range device with many of the features from the S10 making their …

It’s a sad fact that it’s getting easier and easier to be defrauded these days. Gone are the days where all you have to do is ignore phone calls from unrecognised numbers, knowing that it’s probably a telemarketer. These days, we have to be aware that every website that we …

Today OPPO have taken the wraps off that were still laid on their new Reno line of phones with a few surprises and a lot of what we already expected. Due to my Chinese being a bit rusty I had to watch along and wait until OPP announced the specs …

The Sydney commute has been made easier today with Samsung updating its Pay app, meaning users won’t have to unlock their phones anymore to tap on/off across the Opal network, which includes Sydney Trains, NSW TrainLink intercity rail services, Ferries & the light rail. There currently isn’t the same service …

The Amazon Echo Input is the smallest Echo device you can buy, designed to be portable and fit in places where an Echo Dot or other larger Echo speakers wouldn’t be appropriate. The catch is that reduced size means the Echo input is just a sound processing device, not a …

Not sure what to do with yourself this Easter? There’s plenty on, including Easter shows, art expos and concerts, and Google has made a change to its search process to make it easier to find things to do for you and your family. Starting today, when you search on your …