What’s in my bag? Phil’s daily carry in 2023
Now we're allowed out of our houses again and it's I've done a what's in my kit post, here's the update. Those of you who've read the last few will notice a couple of differences in what I'm carrying...
The...
Google Messages may soon have more detailed, AI generated automatic replies
Google Messages continues to be one of the best selling points for the Google ecosystem. RCS is excellent and allows -- much like iMessage does -- visibility of read status and whether someone is typing. But there's a lot...
Google updates its streaming puck, the Google TV with Chromecast with subtle changes
Today I noticed that my Google TV with Chromecast received an update which brought with its some subtle changes which at first don’t seem to bad but do slightly change the way the system works.
The update, which has begun...
Google begins teasing Google I/O 2023
Here we go, one of the most exciting times of the year is approaching with Google I/O. Well, it's exciting if you're a geek who enjoys seeing technology and AI advancements at least.
On the Google Devs Twitter account this...
Google Pixel Watch is updating to include fall detection
This is a cool update from Google for the Pixel watch, adding fall detection to the steadily increasing feature set. The update hasn't yet landed on our testing device, but the Google Blog post outlines how it will work.
Once...
New Aussie Google Maps features: Better charging advice for Android Automotive, Indoor Live View...
Early on Thursday Paris time, Google announced that they're enabling indoor Live View at 1,000 new airports, train stations, and malls in Barcelona, Berlin, Frankfurt, London, Madrid, Melbourne, Paris, Prague, São Paulo, Singapore, Sydney, and Taipei in the coming months.
In...
Sydney’s iconic Ferries launching on Google Street View
Sydney’s iconic Ferries launching on Google Street View thanks to a partnership between Google and the operator of Sydney Ferries, Transdev, and Transport for NSW, will be launching via a partnership which was announced back in May 2022, the...
Android Auto is set for a long-overdue makeover
Android Auto has been a mainstay in many vehicles for personal and work benefits for many years now. In that time, there have been a lot of improvements, as well as some presentation changes. Perhaps the biggest, and most...
Happy New Year from the Ausdroid team
Now we've bid farewell to 2022, and entered 2023 on behalf of the Ausdroid team; I'd like to wish everyone a happy and prosperous year ahead.
There's plenty to look forward to with the likes of Samsung, OPPO, Google and...
Reports emerging of Pixel 7 camera glass breaking without cause
Owners of Pixel 7 phones need to be aware that there are reports emerging of the camera glass spontaneously breaking. The reports currently are that phones are breaking in user pockets without impact. There is seemingly no reason for...
Phil’s best of 2022
It's a pretty generic statement covering the past 3 years to say it's been challenging. Thankfully, we've seen restrictions easing and something resembling a normal life -- whatever that is -- returning. As we've done for a few years...
Google Pixel Watch: Long term review — An outstanding first effort, but there is...
The long awaited Pixel Watch was officially released recently, answering many questions about the device and alleviating some of the concerns raised previously.
We've had one on review for a couple of months now, with our first impression posted shortly...
December Android Security update is rolling out now
The monthly Android security update is rolling out in the first week of the month as usual. It addresses several security issues, software bugs and user experience items.
This time around, there are fixes for several key areas on the...
Google wishes SMS happy birthday and farewell, further backing RCS through Google Messages
It's nearly 30 years since SMS was first introduced -- Am I that old? -- and Google has again upped the ante on messaging standards. In a blog post a short time ago, several key reasons to switch to...
The latest Android Updates feel like Christmas
Regarding feature updates, Google does an excellent job at staging rollouts to ensure continued fresh feelings for your devices. This time around, several new features cover content consumption, mobility and accessibility.
Having a child with disabilities, I'm always keen to...