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Google Assistant has always had some measure of integration with various messaging apps; for example, it’s long been able to read and reply to Telegram messages (which we use at Ausdroid) but that integration hasn’t been complete. However, that’s now changed. Google Assistant can now include many third party messaging …

Since hitting the big time in the mobile photography game a couple of years ago, Huawei’s upcoming smartphones have seen intense speculation about their cameras in the lead-up to launch. That’s made ever more interesting this year by the company’s very public troubles with the US over technology licencing. At …

The fitness tracker that is a household name is the Fitbit. They purchased Pebble a few years back and moved into smartwatches with a fitness tracking focus. Their most recent iterations of the smartwatches are the very-Pebble-looking Versa smartwatches and the next one looks to be another step forwards according …

First shown off at Computex earlier this year, Sennheiser’s GSP 670 headphones are some serious cans. They’re expensive, but well made – the company is clearly hoping the features (and its reputation for great sound quality) will get these headphones across the line. The compelling GSP 670 wireless headset has …

Smart Displays have not been around for long but you can see that Google see a big future in them with the way they are continuing to develop features on them. Google’s latest feature they are testing is the ability to move whatever is currently playing/Casting on one device to …

It is quite simple to make an emergency call on an Android phone but if you are unable to speak due to the emergency (or other reason) then that makes placing the call more difficult. Google are looking to aid this situation with a new feature coming to the Phone …

With the impending launch of the Pixel 4, it’s no surprise that last year’s model is coming down in price. The Google Store currently has the Pixel 3 starting at $849, down from $1199. A bump up in storage to 128GB will set you back $999. Unfortunately, the Pixel 3 …

Google has confirmed it’s subscription service for apps is currently in active testing. Similar to services like Microsoft’s Game Pass on Xbox, or Sony’s PlayStation Plus, the service will charge a monthly fee for access to “hundreds of premium apps”. It’s also a mobile parallel to Google Stadia, an upcoming …

Curved screen edges have been in vogue for some time, but OPPO’s latest prototype display takes it to another level. OPPO’s new “waterfall screen” extends the display nearly all the way down the sides of the device. The results are that there’s no visible side bezels when the screen is …

This week, Google has a whole swathe of movies on sale for just $5, including popular titles such as the Lego Movie, Fifty Shades of Gray, and a Million Ways to Die in the West. The list of movies on sale is great, so rather than list them all out, …

One of the most enduring personal audio products in recent years is the over-ear noise cancelling headset – it’s popular with long and short haul travelers who want to hear their music, podcasts and more in peace and quiet – that’s exactly the audience Samsung is looking for with its …

August 8 cannot come quick enough. I bet you are getting sick of all the leaks and just want Samsung to announce the new Note phone to the world, with hopefully a few secrets revealed that were previously unknown. Overnight yet another leak occurred with leaker @IceUniverse revealing a picture …

Samsung has taken the wraps off its new tablet, revealing the Galaxy Tab S6. The tablet represents a renewed assault on the premium tablet market with a Samsung packing features into a great looking device. Physically, the Tab S6 is thin and light despite the big 10.5-inch screen. It’s just …

Commonwealth Bank has the number one banking app in Australia but that hasn’t stopped them wanting to improve it and today they have launched a major upgrade to it focusing on the needs of individual customers. With over five million users the CommBank app 4.0 offers greater personalisation which each …