Google Keyboard update sees personal dictionary sync, emoji on physical keyboards, and more
There are so many replacement keyboards available for Android that people often forget about Google's own, default keyboard which actually works surprisingly well. Google have updated their in-house keyboard to version 4.1, and it brings some new features, while...
Ausdroid Podcast 138 – Google I/O 2015
Welcome to episode 138 of the Ausdroid podcast!
This week it's all Google I/O, all the time! With Dan returning from San Francisco with a ton of Google and Android swag and the full I/O experience under his belt, we...
Avast GrimeFighter (aka Cleanup): An app that actually does what it says, and cleans...
Ausdroid, like the broader Android community, has typically been a little sceptical of products and services that have tried to make the jump from traditional desktop motifs to the mobile environment. Hot on the heels of a tour through Asia, Ausdroid...
Nintendo denies rumours of Android-powered console
Yesterdays report from Nikkei that Nintendo's next console would be based on the Android Operating System has been denied by Nintendo.
In an article published today, the Wall Street Journal has a quote from a Nintendo Spokesman:
“There is no...
Mahindra joins Open Auto Alliance, bringing Android Auto further
Indian car manufacturer Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd (known more commonly as Mahindra) have announced their membership of Google's Open Automotive Alliance, which will see the company bring Android Auto to its range of vehicles.
Under the banner of this association with...
Developer of Wunderlist acquired by Microsoft
The development lab responsible for the popular "to do" app Wunderlist, 6Wunderkinder has been purchased by Microsoft for an amount reported to be between US$100 Million and US$200 Million. The acquisition fits in line with the recent show...
Nintendo’s new console to run on Android
For many of us, Nintendo have been a part of growing up. From the original Nintendo Entertainment System (NES), through to the Super Nintendo Entertainment System (SNES) and all the way up through M64, GameCube and the Wii systems;...
Is this the most annoying Samsung ad yet?
When it comes to advertising, I`m no Darren Stevens or Don Draper, but I know what I like - and this sure as heck isn't it. Brought to our attention by Rob over on the Ausdroid Google+ community, Samsung's...
Sony’s Android TVs are coming to Australia really soon – pricing and specs now...
Sony has been rather coy regarding the launch of Android TV in Australia, we've been at them fairly constantly since they were announced back at CES in January. Well, the wait is nearly over with the Sony Australia website...
Nvidia announces Android Works to spur Android Development for Shield
Nvidia has been providing developer tools for their Shield line for a long time with Nvidia Gameworks, but they're expanding that support to all Android devices with Android Works.
Gameworks has previously been focused on Tegra based devices in the...
Android distribution figures released – Lollipop now on over 12% of devices
After a massive developer conference last week, Google has released the latest Android Distribution figures for the past month, releasing data collated over the 7-day period ending on June 1st.
The figures show that Lollipop (Android 5.0-5.1) adoption has now...
OnePlus looking to clear the decks, begins offering flash sales on the OnePlus One
After teasing their June 1st announcement, we spoke with OnePlus co-founder Carl Pei at Google I/O where he confirmed the announcement wasn't a new device. The announcement has been made public overnight, with OnePlus announcing Flash Sales for 64GB...
Android 5.1.1 Lollipop for Galaxy Note 4 coming in July
In the past, Samsung haven't had the best reputation for pushing out prompt updates to their devices; even quite recent devices such as the Galaxy S5 has lagged behind competitor devices in receiving an update to the latest version...
Asus launches ZenWatch 2 ahead of Computex opening
Asus has kicked off the biggest electronics show in our region - Computex - a little early, announcing their second generation Android Wear watch, the ZenWatch 2.
The ZenWatch 2 is again going for style, but this time around comes...
Ausdroid Podcast 138 – LIVE NOW
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Welcome to episode 138 of the Ausdroid Podcast!
We'll cover all the news from Google I/O with returning/conquering editor Dan Tyson reporting and telling us all about his I/O experience!
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