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Files Go gets a make over and rebrand to ‘Files by Google’
Almost a year after launching Files Go, an app designed to free up space on your mobile device, Google has today announced a redesign and rebranding of the app, changing it to simply 'Files...
Google Pixel Slate goes up for pre-order in the US – it’s going to...
The Google Pixel Slate has today become available for pre-order in the US on the Google Store, as well as through retailers Best Buy, Amazon and B&H Photo Video.
The Pixel Slate will become available...
Review: The Google Pixel Stand – is it worth the price?
The Pixel 3 phones are not the first from Google with wireless charging. However, it has been a while since the Nexus 6. In 2018, wireless charging is a lot faster and safer than...
Google promises fix for Pixel 3 memory management issues ‘in the coming weeks’
The Pixel 3 is a divisive phone, in its current state it suffers from a number of issues ranging from photos not saving, to video audio and memory management issues. Google has now promised...
Google releases November Security patch for Android – Pixel and Nexus updates now available
As expected, Google has this morning released the November security patch for Android, with updates available now for selected Pixel and Nexus devices.
There's two releases as per usual, one dated the 1st of November...
Sony A9F Gives Other 4K OLED TV Manufacturers a Master Class
Sony has let the rest of the audio visual industry know who the new OLED TV leader is by showcasing it's new Master Series A9F OLED TV to the Australian media.
Their spokesperson told us...
Custom Recovery, TWRP, arrives for Pixel 3 phones — let the modding begin
Each year Google make it harder and harder for enthusiasts to tinker with their devices with more and more security. A custom recovery is the easiest way to tinker with a device and...
Get Your Ears Ready For Summer With Sony’s SRS-XB01, SRS-XB501G Wireless Speakers and WF-SP900...
Sony invited Ausdroid to the harbour city to look at their latest speaker and earbud audio products targeted at Australians. There's something for those who love spending time in the great outdoors. Let's take...
Sony WH-1000XM3 Noise Cancelling Headphones Set New Benchmark
Sony's new WH-1000XM3 Noise Cancelling headphones have put down the gauntlet to Bose with new class leading battery life and arguably better sound quality.
I listened to the WH-1000XM3 headphones for a while in each...
The Pixel 3 is available to purchase from carriers and other stores today
The Google Pixel phones are well known these days, although there still doesn't seem to be an overwhelming number of them sold. For those who have been waiting to purchase a Pixel 3...
Google Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL — Australian Review
It’s the phone review we all wait for every year, of perhaps the most leaked phones ever. The Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL review.
Scott and I have already written up our preliminary...
Aqua coloured Google Home Mini now available from the Australian Google Store
If you've been waiting for the Aqua coloured Google Home Mini announced earlier this month, but don't live near a JB HiFi then you can now order one directly from Google.
The Aqua coloured...
Google Maps now allows users to report crashes and speed cameras in Australia
If you're in the Maps Beta you'll have seen this functionality previously and in announcements for overseas markets back in July, but finally the ability to report accidents and speed cameras has come to...
Google is working closely with Samsung on a new foldable smartphone
Rumours of foldable phones always get people talking, even though the examples we've seen thus far have been pretty well rubbish. However, with a big brand like Samsung working on it, you can rest...
Google may be planning to remove “Unlock with Voice Match” due to its lack...
Google's Voice Unlock has been a feature for quite some time, and of the various ways to unlock an Android device, it's definitely one of the least secure. Google warns users that a recording...