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
https://www.youtube.com/embed/bYaW2eCMdQo
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!
You can also watch us on your TV with Chromecast! Click...
Android 5.0.2 update heading to Australian Samsung Galaxy S5 handsets now
Samsung's 2014 flagship, the Galaxy S5 is finally receiving the Lollipop update across the entire carrier branded range, with Optus, Vodafone and Telstra customers all reporting OTA updates being pushed to the handsets.
The Android 5.0.2 update which is being...
Acer brings tablets, wearables and an updated Chromebox to Computex
Acer's announced some new Android, ChromeOS and wearable devices at Computex in Taipei this week.
First off, there's updates to the Iconia One series, with 8-inch and 7-inch models replacing those already out there, and a MediaTek-powered option becoming available...
Vodafone calling for graduate program applicants to apply now
Vodafone has asked us to tell you about their graduate program, which is now taking applications for the 2016 intake. Spread across their technology, marketing, finance and human resource functions, the program has twenty spaces available for graduates next...
Oppo becomes official mobile phone partner for FC Barcelona
Overnight, Oppo announced that it's become the mobile phone partner for FC Barcelona in an arrangement that brings together their pursuit of perfection and artistry in mobile phones and the football club known for making football a fine art.
Oppo...
Samsung’s Galaxy S6 available in Blue, Green and Gold from June 18; pre-orders now...
If you're interested in Samsung's hot new Galaxy S6 but feel the black and white colour options just aren't "you", Samsung's got some news for you today.
The original Galaxy S6 launch event showed the handset in striking Green...
Google Quietly Acquires Pulse.io
We have covered a lot of new topics from Google IO in the past few days but it seems that something nearly slipped through the cracks. Google has purchased yet another small business, with the idea of hopefully...