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Will the Australian Government kill small media outlets like Ausdroid?
Over the past few weeks Australia's digitally inept Federal Leaders have engaged in their latest bout of boomerang rattling, namely in the form of the Mandatory Code of Conduct for digital platform and media...
Google’s recent rollout of new features is now complete — start or join a...
Two weeks ago we covered some new features that Google were rolling out to their video conferencing service. Now the rollout is complete and you'll be able to start them all from within...
Finally, you can officially transfer your Google Play Music Library over to YouTube Music
Google signalled the end of Google Play Music a long time ago but feature parity has been a long time coming. One of the final bastions to be felled by Google is the...
Google Messages continues to evolve into a centralised communication app
Last year at MWC we saw the first big steps to Assitant integration in Messages. That evolution continued with RCS and we believe, soon to also have reactions. It seems the next step in...
Pixel 4a rumoured to be launching on 3 June 2020
With Google I/O cancelled as a result of COVID-19 there has been speculation when the Pixel 4a will be launched. Now fresh rumours are swirling that Google will unveil it at the Android 11...
Hey Google, Broadcast “Hey Google, how about fixing broadcast”
For those who have multiple Google Homes you may or may not be aware of the Broadcast feature. Broadcast lets you send a message from one connected Assistant device to all Google Smart Speakers...
Google Duo still won’t work with Family Link accounts. Sorry Grandma, no video call...
Google's Family Link account is a mixed blessing. On one hand having a supervised account system for your children is awesome. I like having that level of control. On the other hand having Google...
Google Pixel Buds will receive future feature updates
Although they are yet to make it Downunder the new Google Pixel Buds are garnering a lot of interest. No longer is a set of headphones just about the sound they produce --...
The Google Pixel Update and Software Repair tool is now available in Australia
Not everyone is happy using Fastboot and recovery tools on their own and sometimes it is difficult to send your phone away to a repair place to get it fixed -- especially when you...
Latest Duo update brings web group calling, invite links and ‘family mode’ in time...
With COVID-19 making remote video chat something that people actually want to use we have seen an unprecedented amount of development and iteration around video calling apps. Google's Duo is no different, and despite...
Google bringing more 3D / AR features and content to Google Search
Google have introduced various AR and 3D options and features in previous years -- some fun and some actually useful in everyday life. Last year at Google I/O Google introduced AR (and Lens)...
Read along by Google is the app to help kids learn to read at...
Many countries still under high-level contact restrictions including school closures, Google has launched Read along to assist with Education. The app gives kids an opportunity to learn through interactive play, games and rewards...
Google unifies all of their Communication platforms under one leader
Could it really be happening, might Google be in striking range of a coherent, unified, Google wide messaging strategy? If this reverso world happenstance was ever to come to pass the first thing you...
Google introduces new features to Lens to especially help those working from home
COVID-19 has caused businesses of the world to quickly adapt to the new way of life and as these businesses evolve and pivot into online spaces we, the consumers and users, are seeing some...
Google Home app is prompting users to link their services
The Google Home app is the key to your smart home. By installing it, you've got the ability to link devices, create groups and link services. Until a recent update, linking services...