Google is going to start requiring OEMs to deliver timely security patches
Google I/O was a massive event, with many things announced across the three days. One of the interesting nuggets tucked away in a developer talk was that Google is going to start requiring OEMs to deliver regular security patches....
If you like the look of the LG WK9 smart Display we’ve got some...
At Google I/O we got to have an up close look at the LG WK9 Smart Display along with the JBL Link View Smart Display. We've yet to see availability information or pricing for either the Lenovo or the...
Google says that the Duplex Assistant will identify itself
One of the more impressive announcements - and demonstrations - at the Google I/O keynote this week was their Google Duplex calling function that will see the Google Assistant calling businesses and interacting with real people. While impressive, the...
The ‘Clear All’ option will return to the next Android P beta says Dave...
The latest Android P build released this week during Google's developer conference as a beta still has a few bugs to work out and one of those is the absence of the 'Clear All' option from the Overview screen.
The...
Instagram launches Emoji sliding scale – a new way to poll your friends and...
Instagram has launched a new feature which they're positioning as a fun new way to interact with your friends and followers on Instagram. The emoji slider sticker for Stories gives your friends the new way to rate things on...
Save $50 on a Google Home from the Australian Google Store until May 17th...
If you haven't gotten your mother a gift by now you're cutting it pretty fine, but you can still her something geeky by either ordering a Google Home from the Australian Google Store or heading into a retailer near...
Android Automotive in 2018, where is it at and where is it going?
Why all manufacturers do not include some form of Android in their car infotainment systems baffles me. Every single car manufacturer's proprietary software is slow, boring and just not a great fit in 2018. On the other...
OnePlus pits the camera of their upcoming flagship up against some of the best...
The OnePlus 6 is set to be announced next week in London, closely followed by China and Mumbai. It promises to be a great looking phone from what we have seen and the entire OnePlus teasing has been...
The best plans available on the Optus network
Australian telcos are in the midst of a data war and Optus is largely responsible. We don't normally support conflict escalation, but when telcos fight, customers tend to win.
Optus has been pushing data-for-dollar higher and higher over the past...
Oppo opens first Australian Customer Service Centre in Sydney
Chinese mobile giant Oppo has announced the opening of its first Australian Service Centre, located in Sydney’s Macquarie Park, offering an easily accessible service hub for Australian Oppo customers, whether they choose to walk-in or send-in their devices for...
Google to release a Pixel branded smartwatch this year
Last year LG and Google released what was meant to be a reference smartwatch which was not well received. It still ran Qualcomm's old 2100 processor, and was large and plastic-looking. Today a rumour has surfaced that...
Android P improvements – Android Go (P Edition) is coming and Project Treble is...
After announcing the Android P Beta release on-stage at Google I/O this week, there's been a lot of time for people to go hands on and check out the forward facing features, but we took the opportunity to talk...
Google’s new app hopes to help the blind or visually impaired to experience the...
Google has a strong history of being aware of and incorporating accessibility features into their products to facilitate people with different levels of ability to use their products. At Google I/O this week, they introduced a new app called...
Huawei’s nova 3e and nova 2lite to arrive in stores on 18 May
Huawei's P20 Pro launches in Australia next week, but there's two more phones coming that you might not have heard about (mainly because we missed that bit in the press release - mea culpa). Alongside the P20 Pro is...
Android Things Starter Kit now available to purchase – gets you going with simple...
After the release of Android Things 1.0 earlier this week, the first Android Things Starter Kit is now on-sale in the US.
The Android Things Starter kit includes everything you need to get started, including an NXP i.MX7 developer...