Google acquires LaunchKit – new, better tools for launching and monitoring apps coming
In a blog post today, Brenden Mulligan & Taylor Hughes, LaunchKit Co-Founders have announced that the company has been acquired by Google.
The company has been behind a number of tools and apps released to both the Apple app store...
Lenovo Thinkpad Yoga 11e Gen 3 Chromebook — Australian Review
ChromeOS is a bit of a favourite amongst many of the writers at Ausdroid, and as a result, Chromebooks are also something we are very interested in. With Android Apps launching in beta on select Chromebooks it won‘t be...
Review — Samsung Gear Fit 2
I’ve reviewed quite a few fit bands in my time here at Ausdroid. I could say that they are a passion of mine but most of them you could take or leave, they lack so much functionality that I...
Google launches an Android Tips and Tricks site, just for you
Do you want to get the most out of your Android Device? Chances are if you're reading Ausdroid you're already way ahead of the curve on knowing how to bend Android to your every will. However, we can't all...
Images and full specs of the second BlackBerry Android device leak out
BlackBerry splashed onto the Android OEM marketplace last year with the Priv, a device Alex still longs for. Rumours have been circulating that BlackBerry would release more Android powered devices this year, and that now looks more likely.
Thanks to...
Want to buy an unreleased Sony flagship? Someone is selling one in Croatia
If you liked the look of that unannounced Sony smartphone that was leaked last week, then it appears you could be able to buy one according to an advertisement on Croatian classified site Njuškalo - sort of Gumtree for...
Nexus ‘Sailfish’ Build.Prop shows interesting tidbits about processor and screen
The upcoming HTC built Nexus devices, codenamed Sailfish and Marlin, have been leaked previously with their rumoured spec lists looking fairly decent, but as rumours there's nothing certain till they're announced. Overnight, Evan Blass, better know through his Twitter...
LG X-Boom Freestyler — Hands on
I listen to a lot of music, often topping 50 hours a week of listening time so for me purchasing good equipment (without being frivolous) is not a luxury it’s a necessity. I had the opportunity to review the...
HTC One X9 — Australian Review
HTC has a long and varied history with Android hardware. They literally kicked off the Android Handset market with the HTC Dream / G1, and again kicked off the Nexus program with the Nexus One. HTC then redefined Android...
Ausdroid weekly round up – 18th to 24th July 2016
Welcome to another Sunday, it's been a relatively quiet week after the excitement of Android Pay launching in Australia. We've seen some new Galaxy Note 7 leaks, and with that launch only a little over a week away, we're...
Opera adds Chromecast support to Desktop browser
It's not got anywhere near the market share of Chrome, but Opera is still quite the popular browser in some parts of the world. Opera has just updated their developer version of their desktop browser, announcing an unexpected feature:...
Set a course for discounted comics… Engage!
If you're a bit of a Trekkie then listen up because Play Books have a really cool sale on right now on enough comics that could fill a shuttle craft (see what I did there?). There are comics...
Drip, drip, leaked video shows the Galaxy Note 7’s iris scanner
In yet another drip by drip leak leading up to the August release of the Galaxy Note 7 today we get a very quick look at what is purported to be the iris scanning feature that has been widely...
Heading to Splendour in the Grass? Twitter will supply free Wi-Fi to you while...
If you're heading to Byron Bay in northern NSW this weekend you're most likely heading to one of the largest music festivals still running Australia, Splendour in the Grass. While you're at the festival, you can tweet, share photos...
Facebook Messenger tops 1 Billion monthly users
Facebook is the largest social platform on the planet, so it stands to reason that Facebook Messenger would be one of the biggest messaging platforms and they've got the numbers to back that up announcing that they have topped...