[Update: Fixed] PSA: Google Drive is down for some users
As a general rule Google has an excellent uptime track record (how long their service remains operational). Unfortunately, Google Drive is currently experiencing issues for a very limited number of users, 1.5% to be exact.
All of my accounts seem to...
Sony Xperia XR leaks on twitter – possibly coming at IFA
Sony has a tradition of launching their new flagships at the IFA electronics show in Berlin every September and thanks to leaker @onleaks, we're now seeing a render of the phone.
The phone looks great in the light blue colour,...
It looks like Fossil has a new Fossil Q Android Wear Device in the...
Fossil is one of the traditional watch manufacturers who has embraced the emerging smartwatch category. Rather that sit and wait it out, Fossil is in the most of the smartwatch evolution working with tech brands to find out where...
Keep track of Olympic events with Todoist
Todoist is one of the most fully functional to do productivity tools available, not only for Android users but as a cross platform option and for those of you who want to keep close tabs on the Olympics -...
More Nexus 2016 UI leaks
In the wake of this morning 'Nexus' benchmark leaks we are now getting a first look at some more UI refinements coming to the 2016 Google smartphones line-up, the 5.5" Marlin and 5" Sailfish.
Courtsey of Android Police, we are...
Huawei P9 — Australian Review
Huawei have come a long way in the last couple of years. From a company who used to release low-cost, entry level devices to a company who builds buzz in the lead up to launches. We saw this buzz...
Rumoured 5″ Google Sailfish purportedly appears on GFXBenchmark confirming specs
With what seems to be an imminent launch looming, the rumoured new HTC built Google smartphones just keep leaking, this time a set of benchmarks has gone up on popular benchmarking service GFXBench. Remember, these benchmark results can be...
Blackberry launches Hub+ for all Android phones running Marshmallow and above
Canadian based phone maker Blackberry has announced their Hub+ service will be coming to all Android phones running Marshmallow.
Blackberry Hub+ isn't an app per se, but a suite of individual apps that have previously been bundled on the Blackberry...
Ausdroid Podcast 154 — The Beard and the Maniac
Welcome to episode 154 of the Ausdroid podcast.
We actually had a go at recording this last week, but the software we used just wasn't up to scratch and we actually lost some audio in the middle, making the episode just...
Got some spare time? Watch or listen to Ausdroid’s Daniel Tyson on All About...
If it's worth doing once, it's worth doing a second time and so it is that Ausdroid's editor-in-chief has returned to the absolutely awesome All About Android show today.
Joining hosts Jason Howell, Florence Ion and Ron Richards on episode 277, you...
Android distribution numbers released and Marshmallow adoption continues
It seems like only a few weeks ago that Google released their distribution numbers (it literally was), but they've released them again today and it looks like there's been some good movement on Marshmallow uptake, while other older versions...
Galaxy Note 7 accessories include heaps of covers, batteries and that elusive keyboard
Unveiled in the early hours of this morning, Samsung will bring the Note 7 to Australia through carriers and retail from August 19th. The phone itself looks fantastic design wise, but also comes with an array of accessories.
There's a...
Rumour: Samsung Gear S3 to include more sensors to monitor all the things
As we inch closer to IFA 2016 in Berlin more details of the Tizen-powered Samsung Gear S3 smartwatch are beginning to emerge. Last week, we heard that the next generation smartwatch would be launched in September this year, today...
Samsung Galaxy Note 7 with Iris Scanner, available in Australia August 19 for $1349
At their event in New York this morning, Samsung officially took the wraps off their latest Galaxy Note 7 handset, putting to rest weeks of rumours and leaks surrounding the device.
The phone is a beautifully designed handset with typical...
Google is getting ready to AMP Australia
If you're familiar with debates over web standards or are interested in the meta discussions around online media then you've probably heard about Google's Accelerated Mobile Pages Project (AMP). In short, the AMP Project is an open source endeavor,...