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Sony SmartWatch 2 available from Kogan for $149
The much anticipated Sony SmartWatch 2 is now available from Kogan for a very tempting price of $149.
The watch connects wirelessly with one touch...
Supposed Nexus 5 screenshot and bug report log file leaks
The rumoured new Nexus 5 must be getting close, as leaks substantiating previous rumours are starting to flow.
In these latest leaks we have a...
LG demonstrates the G2’s Optical Image Stabilisation
An extremely witty advertisement for LG's incoming new superphone, the G2, focuses on the camera's Optical Image Stabilisation (OIS) feature.
The G2's 13 MP autofocus...
Samsung’s new Region Locks apply only to first activation
As previously reported, in an attempt to stamp out "grey imports" of its devices, Samsung appears to have introduced a policy of region locking...
Android 4.3 Update coming soon for Galaxy S III, S 4 and Note II
Reports from SamMobile suggest that three of the biggest Samsung devices of the last 18 months will be receiving Android 4.3 Jelly Bean updates...
HTC sells final stake in Beats by Dre for $256 Million cash injection
Cash strapped HTC have accepted an offer from Beats by Dre to purchase back the remaining 25% stake that remained from the original 50%...
Australia Post comments on concerns over no-root requirement in their Parcel Send App
After Australia Post launched their new Parcel Send app last month, users rushed to install the app but a number of them found they...
AFL App for Google Glass to launch next season, NRL App coming too
While Google Glass hasn't officially hit Australia for Glass Explorers and even Google have not announced a release date for a retail version of...
HD Voice update for Vodafone branded Galaxy Note II now available via Kies
The latest Vodafone Software update Blog advises that Galaxy Note II owners will finally be able to use the HD Voice feature that was...
Google Now will now sync notifications across Android and iOS
Google is continuing to push updates to its core services, this time a welcome update to Google Now across both Android and iOS. The...
Facebook for Android updated; allows you to edit your posts and comments, post icons...
Facebook has updated their Android app today adding only a few new bits and pieces likely to be appreciate by frequent users. You can...
Ookla updates Speedtest.net application with new neon UI
Ookla, the company behind the popular Speedtest.net website and application, has updated their Speedtest app for Android bringing with it a new neon-inspired UI...
Ausdroid Podcast 88 – September 24, 2013
Welcome to the 88th pisode of the Ausdroid podcast!
This week Jason returned from abroad and was joined by Phil and Darren to discuss the...
Ausdroid attends the Sony Xperia Z1 and Z Ultra launch
Earlier this evening Jason and I attended the Sony Mobile event in Sydney and spent some hands-on time with some of Sony's new smartphones...
Google Talk bug sees messages sent to unintended recipients
Google Talk is a heavily used application, while it's been updated for the most part to Google Hangouts, it seems that there are still...