Samsung announces Galaxy Tab 3
Samsung has just announced the successor to the Galaxy Tab 2, launching the Galaxy Tab 3. While it is a very quiet launch in comparison to the recent gala launch of the Galaxy S4, Samsung is focusing on the...
Asus Transformer TF300TG receiving Android 4.2.1 update OTA now
The Asus update train moves ever forward, this time delivering Android 4.2.1 to the Transformer 300TG. Thanks to a tip off from Boulton who advised that his TF300 received the update over the air(OTA) this afternoon, bringing with it...
Capture screenshots natively in ChromeOS
Chromebooks have a 'weird' setup keyboard wise when you first start using them and you have to come to terms with a few differences, things like the Caps Lock key is missing; replaced with a Search key and the...
Wallpaper sync between ChromeOS devices coming soon
While the idea of syncing between ChromeOS devices is a little far off for most people at this early stage of the game, given that Chromebooks have only been available in Australia since last month; some people DO have...
Factory Reset your Chrombook
In the world of laptops, you'll eventually be required to wipe the software and re-install everything back to the way it came from the factory. You may have gotten some malware you just can't be rid of or you...
Google gets more serious about tablet apps – Google Play Developer console receives tablet...
Google is really beginning to make an effort with regards to addressing a perceived lack of tablet ready apps in Google Play. This began last year when Google introduced their Tablet App Quality Checklist for developers and continued just...
Chromebook Pixel – First Impressions
After a long wait, yesterday I finally received my Chromebook Pixel. I purchased it through Mobicity and then had to wait for Google Play in the UK to supply the device. As the Pixel is brand new, there are...
Slate 7 available for preorder from HP’s Online Store
HP's Slate 7, its first entrant into the Android tablet market, is almost ready for its Australian debut, with both the silver anded editions available for preorder on HP's site for $199.
Ausdroid reader @miracleboi received a promotional email from...
Touchpad gestures in ChromeOS
One of the multiple sacrifices that are made with Chromebooks in order to minimise their footprint and maximize mobility is the physical size of the device, depending on the device you purchase the touchpad size can be one of...
Files App for ChromeOS about to become a packaged app with new UI
The Files App for ChromeOS is a much maligned piece of software, mainly from reviewers who start looking at ChromeOS and Chrome devices for the first time. Now, according to François Beaufort, Google open-source Chromium Evangelist the Files App...
Samsung Galaxy Note 8 on sale now in Australia starting at $456
For those of you that think a 7-inch tablet just isn't quite big enough, you'll be pleased to note that Samsung's new offering, the Galaxy Note 8, appears to have arrived on shop shelves this week.
After being listed in...
How to: Add a swap partition to your Chromebook
While many users are more than happy with the performance of their Chromebooks, there's a handy little tweak that could make your life a little bit better if you're a RAM hungry user - you can add a swap...
Checker Plus for Gmail – Extension Review
Checker Plus for Gmail is possibly the most useful extensions I have come across to date. Developer Jason Savard has done a brilliant job taking the knowledge that a huge number of users do not have just the one...
Net Market Share report shows low adoption numbers for ChromeOS
Market Share Statistics company NetMarketShare has only recently begun monitoring the worldwide usage of ChromeOS and after one week have released their first report which does not include ChromeOS. ZDNets Ed Bott queried the lack of ChromeOS figures from...
Save to Google Drive – Extension review
Save to Google Drive
Save to Google Drive is a simple plugin that allows you to save links, images, snippets or even full web pages directly to your Google Drive in a format that can be loaded on any internet connected device....