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Developers tips to stay on the right side of Google Play Policies
The Play Store is a minefield for users, not just for the fact that you're on the Internet but the fact that you can potentially find dozens of results for any given search. Don't...
Google gears up for the release of Daydream View with the Daydream Keyboard
If you had been thinking to yourself that what VR had been missing was a keyboard interface, boy does Google have an app for you. Seriously there are going to be many instances where...
Here’s everything you need to know about the Pixel phones on Telstra
At their launch last week Google announced that Telstra was the official carrier partner here in Australia for the launch of the Google Pixel and Pixel XL smartphones. There's been some controversy over the...
Ausdroid Shop is starting to stock Google Pixel accessories for you all
If you're buying a Google Pixel next week, or if you've already bought one and are waiting for it to arrive, you might be thinking you could use some accessories. The Pixel and Pixel...
Google is getting serious about advertising the Pixel – it’s even popping up on...
Google is taking a new direction with their phones this year, rather than developer focused handsets, Google is taking a shot at the high end and what better way to tell people about their...
Google announces the next chapter of their annual student open source coding competitions
If you're either a pre-university student aged 13 - 17, or a university student aged 18 or older, and you're interested in coding and contributing to the open source community then Google has a...
Google announces Android 7.1 Developer Preview coming soon
With Google taking the wraps off Android 7.1 exclusively running on their Pixel phones at last week's Made By Google event, many people have been wondering when the updated version of Nougat would flow...
Official Pixel Wallpaper available for download
Would you like some Pixel goodness now? No, we're not giving away a phone, but you can download the default wallpaper that features on the new Pixel devices in promo materials to at...
Google Pixel vs Nexus 6P video stabilisation test videos show up
After details emerged yesterday about the Electronic Image Stabilisation (EIS) used by the new Google Pixel phones, a couple of YouTube videos have emerged showing a comparison shot of the Google Pixel vs the...
Telstra plan hacking allows you to get Google Pixel cheaper and with more inclusions
We've heard your feedback loud and clear about Google's decision to partner with Telstra as their exclusive carrier partner in Australia for the upcoming Pixels phones, and this tip this afternoon is likely to...
Google open sources the worlds languages, or at least the fonts to represent them
Google can appear a little schizophrenic at times, in the same week that the release the most expensive Android phone on the market, they also update their open source font project, of course, this...
Only about 18% of you are going to buy a Google Pixel … why?
After the Pixel announcement early on Wednesday morning, we ran a bit of a poll on Ausdroid to gauge your interest in Google's newly announced phones. Overwhelmingly, you've told us that you just aren't...
Google WiFi Australian hands on impression
There's not a lot to show in a router hands on, especially when you can't connect to it or play with its control app. That's not to say there isn't a lot to discuss...
Google Home quick look and hands on [Video]
At yesterday's Made By Google event in San Fransisco, we got our first hands-on look at the new Google Home. The Home is Google's first foray into the voice activated home assistant market.
The Google...
Google Cast app is updating to Google Home soon
After announcing availability of their Google Home speaker and hub yesterday, it appears that Google Home is taking a more central role in Casting and the Home. Anyone opening the Google Cast app is...