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Nexus 5 32GB: Details and Photos from a claimed service manual
We have briefly seen the Nexus 5 before, but here we have a much clearer look. In a tip-off to Android Police, we now...
Lenovo releases Yoga like Android tablets
Lenovo have released two very interesting Android tablets in Germany. The counter-intuitively named IdeaPad B6000-F and B8000-F have 8" and 10" displays respectively. What...
Benchmarks are meaningless when manufacturers game the system
We've all seen benchmarks, and used them as reference for how fast a device is. However, should we really give benchmarks as much weight...
Samsung Note 3 Region Lock Defeated
When the much anticipated Samsung Note 3 was released recently in Europe and the US it came with a sticker on the box stating...
Gmail ads starting to appear in Android app
The guys at Android Police found the other day that Google had included something a little extra in the newly released Gmail 4.6 for...
Google Smartwatch Coming with KitKat and Other KitKat Rumours
Throughout the year we have reported several times on stories, hints and rumours pointing towards Google releasing its own smartwatch with the most recent...
Modern Combat 5 delayed until 2014
Gameloft has advised via Twitter that the next installment of their very popular Modern Combat franchise has been delayed until 2014. Modern Combat 4:...
HTC One Max leaked images show microSD card and removable back cover
The leaks keep coming for HTC's soon-to-be-announced HTC One Max, a 5.7-inch handset to rival Samsung's Galaxy Note 3. This time, thanks to Chinese...
Proposed changes to the use of Electronic devices in-flight set to hit the US...
When travelling on aircraft around the world, you are required to turn off your portable electronic devices during take off and landing; while you...
Android 4.3.1 for Nexus 7 rolling out now
There have been a few recent updates for Nexus devices, but they have been so minor that they haven't been deemed to have a...
HTC announces $101 million operating loss
Despite the popularity of the HTC One, it seems HTC are having a hard time saving their sinking ship. For the first time in...
Sony launches a power cover for its Xperia Ultra Z
Sony has announced a handsome case for its small tablet - or very large smart phone - the Xperia Z Ultra. The Power Cover...
LG and Samsung to launch curved screen phones in the coming weeks
As LG and Samsung trade blows on their home soil of South Korea, Samsung landed a stunning blow when it was recently rumoured, then...
Action Launcher 2.0 Beta brings a new way to multitask
Action Launcher is one of Ausdroid's favourite apps and it's a huge plus that its developer, Chris Lacy is Australian. Chris has announced today,...
HTC have enough issues, leave them alone Nokia!
As if they didn't have enough issues already, HTC now face a potential import ban on the HTC One into one of the worlds...