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Telstra advises Stagefright fix for Sony, Samsung and Nexus phones currently in testing
After announcing they were testing the Android 5.1 update for the HTC One M9 which included fixes for the Stagefright vulnerability, Telstra has today advised they have a number of other updates in testing...
2015 Flagship comparisons – G4 vs M9 vs S6 vs OP2 vs X Style
The past 24 hours have seen two more flagships added to the list of premium flagship devices available on the market, the OnePlus 2 and the Motorola Moto X Style. We've tallied up the...
What’s in the Samsung Galaxy S6 and S6 Edge update to Android 5.1.1?
It hasn't yet arrived in Australia -- thought it may not be far off -- but the Android 5.1.1 update for Samsung's Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 Edge has landed in the US, and it...
Samsung responds to the Keyboard vulnerability
It's fairly safe to say that if you're interested in Android or have even half an ear on the mainstream media over the last week you'd have heard about the Samsung security vulnerability that...
Samsung’s keyboard security flaw and you
There is a lot of information floating around the internet right now about a critical security flaw in the keyboard on Samsung phones. Specifically we're talking about Samsung's IME keyboard on the Galaxy S6,...
New Samsung app lets you record your mobile gaming
Recording games on your mobile has never really been as easy to do when compared to recording games on your console or PC, that is until now, With Samsung launching an app that can...
Opinion: I Used To Hate Samsung’s TouchWiz
Those of you who may have seen my musings here on Ausdroid, or heard my rants on the Ausdroid podcast, will know that I am not a fan of manufacturer skins. To say this...
Samsung’s Galaxy S6 Active appears as a US AT&T exclusive
Hands up - who's surprised that there's a Galaxy S6 Active coming? Nope, neither am I. After seeing the usual early blurry cam, to press renders and leaked print ads in the US, Samsung's...
Early preview of Android 5.1.1 running on the Samsung Galaxy S6
Samsung are working very hard to get updates out quickly to their devices, with particular attention paid to their flagships. First up for the Android 5.1.1 update are the Samsung Galaxy S6 and S6...
Samsung Pay delayed until September, at least
Samsung Pay, announced at MWC 2015 this year alongside the new Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 Edge, has been set back by at least a few months to September 2015 for the US and...
Is this the most annoying Samsung ad yet?
When it comes to advertising, I`m no Darren Stevens or Don Draper, but I know what I like - and this sure as heck isn't it. Brought to our attention by Rob over on...
Samsung’s Galaxy S6 available in Blue, Green and Gold from June 18; pre-orders now...
If you're interested in Samsung's hot new Galaxy S6 but feel the black and white colour options just aren't "you", Samsung's got some news for you today.
The original Galaxy S6 launch event showed...
32GB Galaxy S6 from Kogan available from just $749
If you're in the market for a Samsung Galaxy S6, then Kogan has a special you'll want to check out, offering the 32GB Galaxy S6 in Gold, White or Black for just $749 +...
Google launches Skrillex inspired cases for Nexus and Samsung devices – in the US
Google has just launched a new range of accessories called Editions, in partnership with Electronic Dance Music artist Skrillex. The cases, launched as 'Editions' are available from their newly launched Google Store, but only...
Official Avengers themed accessories for the Galaxy S6 now available to order
Samsung's partnership with Marvel, saw at least two of the Korean manufacturers products shown off in the latest Avengers movie, Age of Ultron. Samsung has leveraged this partnership by creating Avengers themed accessories for...