Acer working on a new Tegra-powered Chromebook
It sounds as if Acer is working on a new breed of Chromebook. We've heard some rumours of Tegra-powered Chromebooks for a little while, but Acer might actually bring the first one to market in August 2014. According to...
Android, Nokia to get kill switches
Google and Microsoft are reportedly working on integration of a 'kill switch' (not shown above) into their next mobile phone operating systems, as evidence mounts that such security measures could make the theft of mobile phones rather unappealing.
As we...
LG G Watch seen in the wild
As Google IO approaches (just a few days away now), the rumour mill traditionally starts to ramp up a little bit. Google is widely expected to take the wraps of a few new technologies this year, and one that's...
Nokia launches a new launcher for Android phones – meet Z Launcher
Launchers are one of the quickest, easiest, cheapest and sometimes most effective ways to change the behavior of your Android device and make it feel like a new phone. The part of Nokia, which Microsoft didn't acquire in their...
Android 4.4.4 is released for Nexus devices
Just this morning Google has pushed out its next version of Android KitKat 4.4, with a point update to 4.4.4 now available for Nexus devices.
Little is known about what's actually in this update, but the hot tip is that...
Researchers identify possible security flaw in Android apps on Google Play; working on fix
It seems a couple of academics from Columbia Engineering in the US have found a fairly major flaw in apps on the Google Play Store, and it's perhaps not what you might have guessed. Professor Jason Nieh and PhD...
Vodafone apologises for network issues with a free data weekend
Many Australians, including some of our guys, were affected by Vodafone's network outage yesterday, which left many Vodafone customers unable to send or receive SMS, and worse yet, unable to make or receive telephone calls.
Fortunately for me, this wasn't...
Google’s Car Play competitor coming at Google I/O next week
As Google I/O gets closer each year the excitement over the possibility of new products being released hits fever pitch. This year it has been all about Android wear, the LG G Watch and the Moto 360 (plus...
Ausdroid Podcast 116 – Emergency Edition!
Welcome to episode 116 of the Ausdroid podcast!
This week we recorded the podcast at an odd time, at short notice, and with only Dan and Jason available - hence the "Emergency Edition" name! We took a look at some...
OtterBox unveils the Symmetry Series of smartphone protection
Something most owners of slim and svelte smartphones have probably considered is how to add some protection to such a thin device without making it thick and frankly a bit ugly. OtterBox has introduced its new Symmetry range of...
Amazon’s Fire Phone – all Android, no Google
US tech giant Amazon announced its Fire Phone in the early hours of this morning, ending literally years of rumour and speculation. The phone will launch in the US on July 25, exclusively on AT&T.
The Fire Phone complements Amazon's...
LG L40 now available from Boost Mobile for $99
Last week we reported that LG's latest and newest L series devices, the L40, would be coming soon to retailers after it appeared on the LG Australia website. well it seems the phone is now available from Boost Mobile.
The...
Game Review: VVVVVV Android Port
I absolutely fell in love with VVVVVV when I grabbed my first Humble Bundle for PC and despite never completing it, it became my number one favourite indie game of all time. So when I saw the game had...
LG executive says the company’s not making the Nexus 6 – sound familiar?
According to an interview with Netherlands-based Draad-Breuk, LG's Global Communications Director Ken Hong says his company is not making the rumoured (and anticipated) Nexus 6.
Reportedly, Hong joked that he must have been passed-by or ignored when the Nexus 6...
Catch of the Day throwing a Technothon sale again
Australian bargain site Catch of the Day is having a “Technothon” sale ending approximately at 11am Sydney time Thursday morning which includes a few Android devices.
Amongst the usual supply of monitors, laptops, headphones, hard drives, routers and SD cards...