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!
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...
We’re introducing Ausdroid Supporter options based on user feedback
When we spoke to you guys about making our Android app -- Ausdroid News -- ad free, we had a huge response. In short, you told us that we'd made the right decision, and we agree. On a small...
Interview with OnePlus co-founder Carl Pei, talks OnePlus 2, invites, June 1st tease...
A trip to Google I/O often brings the opportunity to interact with people you wouldn't normally have the chance to meet and speak with. One such opportunity presented itself, with Carl Pei, co-founder of OnePlus attending the event in San Francisco. I...
Material Design Award for Australian software house Shifty Jelly
When Google launched the Material Design language for Android last year, they had a number of examples of what they thought it should look like in real world examples. In 2015, we have a slew of Material Design apps...
Google is working on a new password killer called Project Abacus
We all hate passwords, changing them, remembering them, using them; and Google hates passwords too. But they're also in favour of getting rid of other methods of encryption like fingerprint scanners and pin codes - and replacing it all...
Project Vault will provide security for all devices
Personal data security is a massive issue at the moment. Google is always looking to increase user security and their Advanced Technology and Project (ATAP) group, has been working on this issue with former head of hacker think tank...
Your next coat could be a wearable with Google’s Project Jacquard
As well as a touchless control system for wearables, Google's Advanced Technology and Projects (ATAP) group is working on wearables - in more a fashion sense than technical, by introducing interactive textiles under the project name 'Project Jacquard'.
The project...