Australian RadioApp now works with Android Auto (and Apple CarPlay)
Late last year we were lucky enough to get to test out the new radio app, RadioApp, which was released by Commercial Radio Australia focusing specifically on Australian radio stations. Unfortunately I lamented the lack of Android Auto...
Need to print some photos on the fly, or have some fun with photos?...
It's pretty rare these days that we print photos, but there's some lovely shots I have that I print to stick on the fridge or other places. It's annoying having to go get them printed, so it might be...
Can AI and Email work together? Astro says yes
AI is helping everyone these days, so if you're snowed under with email, why not let an AI driven bot help you manage your email? That's the basis behind Astro, who've launched their AI bot in a public Beta...
Google I/O 2017 highlight video shows off the festival atmosphere of Google’s developer conference
Since Google I/O escaped the confines of the rather staid Moscone West conference centre in San Francisco, the event has taken on somewhat of a festival atmosphere.
Overall, Google I/O is a lot of fun, and after a few tweaks...
Google I/O 2017 – What did it mean for Aussie Android devs?
When you work for an organisation that builds products solely for the Android ecosystem, every year you wait with bated breath for key announcements to come out of Google I/O.
This year there was a lot going on, especially when...
NVIDIA release their first Australian facing ecommerce site – No Android devices, yet
NVIDIA are the makers of some highly desirable consumer electronics. Initially well known for their PC graphics cards NVIDIA recently expanded into the Android space with the lust-worthy Shield range of products. There's just one problem, they don't sell...
Great Deal: Telstra 4GX Pocket Wifi for $10 at Woolworths
I'm on the move a lot and find that I often get through my mobile phone's data allowance so I invested in a pre-paid pocket WiFi which (long term) has saved me a significant amount of money. Unfortunately it's...
TCL’s new 4K Ultra HD TVs are running Android TV; ready for the Australian...
We've just heard from the team at Google I/O 2017 that Android TV is starting to pick up momentum, and here's a perfect example - TCL is bringing their line of Android TVs to Australia.
The addition of the sets...
Review – TAGG Tempered Glass Screen Protector for Moto G5/G5 Plus and OPPO R9s/R9s...
Some people like to use smartphones as is but I always use a glass screen protector and a drop proof case. I recently purchased a few TAGG Shield tempered glass screen protectors from eBay Australia store techacc-au to try...
eBay Australia 2017: Google Home Assistant Bot and More Personalisation Coming Up
Last week Ausdroid was invited to a breakfast briefing by eBay Australia where I was able to ask them how their eCommerce site has evolved over the last 5 years, their position on the GST low value threshold (LVT)...
Android is getting faster in Android O, new compiler coming in Android P
One of the more technical sessions I attended at Google IO 2017 was the one titled "Performance and Memory Improvements in Android Run Time (ART)". In it, Google developers detailed the changes they made under the hood of Android...
Visiting the Googleplex in Mountain View – 2017 edition
I've been pretty lucky in the last few years being able to head to the US to visit Google's HQ in Mountain View. I've outlined my adventures here in the past, but the fun thing about Google is...
Google IO 2017 Podcast – Catch up on everything from the show, with Daniel...
Google IO has come and gone for another year, and while previous years have been marked by some very pronounced announcements, this year has been more about evolution than revolution. Because of this, there's things you may well have...
Sony’s Android TVs are receiving updates to Android 6.0.1 with 1 April 2017 security
FOR those who got on early with Sony's Android TV's -- like me -- you'll be pleased to note there's a new update coming out for you at the moment. I received the update notification a couple of days...
Macca’s releases a new ordering app for Aussies
Macca's needs no introduction to Aussies. They have always been about fast food and convenience. Now with the introduction of a new app they are looking to streamline this convenience even more.
The mymacca's Mobile Ordering app allows the user...