Here’s a list of which Samsung Galaxy devices may be receiving an Oreo update
With Google's Android Oreo update now having been in the wild for almost 5 months now, Android's biggest hardware maker, Samsung hasn't exactly been forthcoming about which of their devices will be receiving an update. Now, the team over...
Google Home can now wake you with alarms playing your favourite artist
Waking up with Google Assistant can be a jarring experience for the most part, the default alarm tone is good at slamming you into wakefulness but it's not to everyones taste. Now Google is letting you set your own...
Alphabet by the Numbers – Q4 2017 Earnings report – A $3 billion...
During their earning call today to report their results for Q4 2017, Google, or rather Alphabet released results which showed the company had a rough fourth quarter reporting a $3 billion dollar loss, but had the bonus of reporting...
Oppo R11s and R11s Plus launch on Monday; $659 and $779, on carriers and...
Oppo opened their 2018 product range with the Australian launch of their highly-anticipated R11s range - two phones, the R11s and R11s Plus - at an event in Sydney last night.
By any measure, Oppo had a pretty successful 2017...
Optus announces plans for new 5G network to commence in 2019
Just like the various 'Gs before it, 5G has been a buzzword for quite some time now, but it's getting to the point where 5G is almost a thing. So much so, in fact, that Optus has announced its...
Nintendo is releasing another mobile game: Mario Kart Tour
Nintendo's foray into mobile gaming has been limited to date, but the runaway success of Super Mario Run has bolstered their confidence and today they've announced that Mario Kart Tour is coming to smartphones.
Nintendo America announced the upcoming game...
Amaysim adds Google Home, Smartwatches and Headphones to their store with 10% off till...
After launching an online store for phones last year, Amaysim has today expanded their range to now offer smartwatches, headphones and speakers including Google Home.
The launch includes a range of sought after tech goodies including the Huawei Watch 2,...
Telegram X is both a project to encourage third-party clients and a new Android...
With Google Hangouts almost unusable at this point and Allo nowhere near ready for primetime, Ausdroid runs on Telegram for our messaging. We love it, and we're also loving a new client for Android called Telegram X which is...
Telegram announces new Database Library to encourage third-party client development
Messaging service Telegram has today announced a new Database Library, appropriately named TDLib which they say will enable third-party developers to 'build fast, secure and feature-rich Telegram apps' on the platform.
The Telegram Database Library takes care of all the...
You can purchase an Amazon Echo in Australia from retailers and Amazon from today
For those eagerly awaiting the launch of Amazon's Echo speakers in Australia, today is the day. After opening up pre-orders last month, the speakers are now available for general sale from Amazon as well as retailers.
The Amazon Echo,...
Spotify launches standalone ‘Stations’ app with curated music stations – now testing in Australia
It's rare we're ahead of the world for releases here in Australia but Spotify is testing a new music app called Stations by Spotify which gives users a list of curated music stations they can listen to without any...
Huawei P20 to be announced on March 27 in Paris
The Chinese mobile giant Huawei isn't afraid of mobile launches in fancy cities, and it seems the rumour-mill was correct - Huawei will be launching their new P20 series smartphones in Paris come March 27.
Rather than launch in the...
Huawei teams up with UnionPay International to roll out Huawei Pay
Huawei has signed an agreement with UnionPay International to work together to promote Huawei Pay worldwide, and accelerate the roll-out of the product to more markets. The move comes two years after the companies signed up to develop the...
Oreo Beta 3 released for the OnePlus 5T, bringing Navigation Gestures
OnePlus can't seem to keep out of the news lately and today they are being talked about again but this time for a good reason -- their new Oreo Beta for the OnePlus 5T.
The release of a third beta...
You could soon be able to call Google Assistant with a custom phrase
Google Assitant has transformed the way many people find information, control their homes and get things done - but saying 'Hey/Ok, Google' can be awkward, so it should be no surprise that Google is working on letting you choose...