Source Code for HTC One M8 available on HTC Dev
Now available on HTC Dev, you can grab the kernel source code for the HTC One M8. This is for both the Sense 6 version of the device for a variety of international carriers as well as the Google Play...
Blackberry updates its BBM app – Brings new features to users
Blackberry has announced that an upgrade to its BBM messaging service app which brings a whole new raft of features users have been wanting the Canadian company to bring.
BlackBerry has launched stickers for its messaging app, similar to what...
Drop testing the new flagships, solid build on both sides
It happens every time there's a new phone out or very close to being released, some bugger gets hold of the phone and drops it repeatedly until it breaks. This time the team at TechSmartt got their hands...
Galaxy S5 Mini specs purportedly leaked
After a UserAgent Profile(UAProf) for the Samsung Galaxy S5 Mini was supposedly spotted last month. There wasn't much included except for CPU Speed and the resolution of screen, now SAMMobile are reporting they have some more specs for the...
Google testing new Gmail app
It looks like Google are testing a new Gmail app for Android and from what I can tell there are some nice changes heading our way.
As with most Google updates these days this one is bringing with it a...
Google Keep updated with new interface and searchable images
Today is Google’s regular day for updates and there are a few headed our way. One of those is for Google Keep which has a few nice little changes, nothing ground breaking, but nice all the same.
The change you...
Samsung announces the Galaxy Tab 4 series with 7″, 8″ and 10.1″ screen sizes
Samsung has overnight announced their fourth generation Galaxy Tab series of tablets - the Galaxy Tab 4 7.0, Galaxy Tab 4 8.0 and the Galaxy Tab 4 10.1. The tablets have been expected ever since their appearance on the...
Google releases Android distribution figures for March 2014
Luckily these weren't released yesterday. Google has released the Android distribution figures for March 2014 based on Android devices running Android 2.2 accessing Google Play in the 7-day period ending on April 1, 2014. So, how does it look?
Well,...
Good deal: Pick up a Galaxy S5 for $798 shipped
If you think the outright cost of the Samsung Galaxy S5 is a little steep at $929, but you still really want to purchase the device outright, you might like to have a look at Melbourne-based Millennius.
Millennius is currently...
Google set to improve camera app
Google have been talking about cameras on smartphones for a while now and back in February 2013 Vic Gundotra had this to say about the Nexus range
We are committed to making Nexus phones insanely great cameras
I think most of...
Sony to offer the upcoming Michael Jackson album ‘XSCAPE’ with Xperia Z2
Yesterday amongst the April Fools news, Epic Records announced that they would be releasing a new Michael Jackson album called 'XSCAPE' which will be filled with unreleased material. Sony has advised via their blog, that they will be making...
Sony QX100 Lens-Style camera — Review
The QX100 Lens-style camera that can be attached to your Smartphone, but is it worth a shot?
Manufacturers have been including cameras in mobile phones for over a decade and as phones get more powerful and portable, so have the...
Google Apps Update: Hangout Link automatically added to Calendar Appointments
Google has made an update to Google Apps that will automatically add a Hangouts link to any calendar appointment that is shared among users. This is something that could be extremely useful for businesses where staff are in geographically...
Ausdroid Podcast 107 – Gotta fool em all
Welcome to episode 107 of the Ausdroid podcast!
With local launches for the Galaxy S5 and HTC One M8 past, we could finally discuss some Australian specifics like carrier pricing. As both Dan and Jason have the One M8 in...
Samsung Galaxy S5 available online
So much for April the 11th as a simultaneous worldwide release! Following the Galaxy S5 breaking street date in South Korea, there's a number of third parties (not telcos or retail shops) selling the Galaxy S5 on Amazon.
These parties...