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Files by Google adds PIN protection for personal files
In a world where we increasingly give our phones to other people, be that friends, spouses or children perhaps there's often a few files you'd prefer to have protected from deletion or prying eyes....
Google introduces ‘Cast Connect’ bringing remote control support to all Cast streams on...
Since the dawn of Google Cast on Android TV there has been inconsistent/ non-existent support for control via the Android TV remote control -- this is a frustrating and poor user experience. Well, there...
Google goes big on security with a US$450 million investment in ADT
Google have announced a deal with ADT security that is worth US$450 million and is set to impact smart home security. In their blog post the Google team give a clear aim. ...
Android TV gets a couple of updates for easier content discovery and app sign...
Prior to next week's 'Android Beyond Phones' week it seems Google is getting a little ahead of the action with two new features for Android TV. Google wants to make consuming content on your...
Google officially announce Nearby Share, their competitor to Apple’s AirDrop
Google's answer to Apple's AirDrop has been rumoured, teased and leaked for quite a while now but today is has become official with Google announcing it on their blog.
The new feature, officially called Nearby...
EU launching an investigation into Google’s acquisition of Fitbit. “It’s about devices, not data”...
Late last year Google announced that they were acquiring Fitbit which got us all hot and bothered given we have all been looking for a Wear OS saviour for a long time. Potentially...
Google sets date for the shuttering of Google Play Music — October here in...
It has been on the books for quite a while and now it officially has a date -- Google will begin shuttering Google Play Music from September this year and will be done by...
Google Pixel 4a – Australian first impressions
With a little less than a day of actual hands on time with the just launched $599 Pixel 4a, we thought we would share our early impressions of this years affordable Pixel device. Remember,...
Don’t forget to pre-order your Google Pixel 4a fabric case
In case you missed it overnight Google finally announced their long-awaited Pixel 4a. As expected it a camera-centric mid-range smartphone that is affordable. You may have missed though the availability of suitable...
Google Tease the Pixel 4a 5G and Pixel 5 alongside the Pixel 4a announcement
In a move that would feel crazy if it wasn't 2020, Google has just officially confirmed their next two devices while launching their latest device. All three devices will be launching this year.
The Pixel...
Google officially announces the $599 Pixel 4a, coming in one size and one colour
Last year Google made their first first-party foray into the affordable phone market, and they launched a device with almost no compromises, the Pixel 3a. Now they're back with this years follow-up device, the...
Google pushes the point: Wear a mask!
The pandemic continues to have an effect on our lives in Australia. The eastern states are currently facing a steep uphill battle to contain the spread of the virus. While no one...
Google Pixel 4a still not here yet, how about a new mention of the...
The Google Pixel 4a has been delayed by just three months although it seems like at least six. Although Google have signalled that they are about to possibly announce the Pixel 4a in...
Android and ChromeOS set to become one with better integration
ChromeOS is still around, plugging away quietly in the background. With continual improvements to the platform and growth of web apps, it's well placed to become a staple of everyone electronic lives. ...
Nearby Sharing, Google’s answer to Apple’s AirDrop, is coming to a phone near you
Yesterday some sites were reporting that Nearby Sharing was disappearing from phones that previously had it -- phones running the Beta Google Play Services app, and even then a small selection of those. ...