…enabled in Australia because the standard is so new and differs from country to country. One brand we will mention is the Google Pixel 6, 6 Pro and new 6a that will be enabled with the Android 13 OS upgrade. For now, only the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra and Galaxy…
…we will keep the review short Australian review: Google Nest Mini AU website here Price $79 RRP but on Google for $49 until 12/9/2022 Warranty One year Country of manufacture China Company Google is an American multinational technology company specialising in Internet-related services and products, including online advertising, a search…
…into any Google Home device and can be used for video security camera images, to control smart lights/devices and more – clever Google. Setup – Easy via Google Home – Pass Plug it in, wait a few minutes and open Google Home. It should find the speaker (if not, move…
The Google Nest Doorbell (Battery) adds valuable peace of mind in knowing who is ringing your doorbell – whether you are at home or not. You may have noticed the word ‘Nest’. All Google speakers and security devices are now Nest, as smartphones and tablets are Pixels. But there is…
The TP-Link Tapo Smarthome range is growing its ecosystem to include smart plugs, cameras and bulbs. TP-Link’s local support and expertise back them all. Tapo Wi-Fi Smart Plugs Tapo P100 Wi-Fi Smart Plugs are Voice Assistant compatible (Google, Alexa) and can turn on/off connected appliances. I use them for peace…
…Google Certified and, by inference, Netflix certified. You could add a Google TV 4K dongle to any HDMI-enabled projector, but the integration is nice. Second, is the ALPD3.0 Laser light source – it is not a low-cost LED. Third, it is the first 4K DLP projector that meets or exceeds…
…own Google/Alexa/Siri devices, make/model of security cameras, or make/model of IoT devices, etc. Then we have the various Apps – from Netflix to digital TV Each App requires a login, email address and password (at a minimum). Some ask you to set up a profile for each user (against a…
…Google Lens. Maps, Assistant and YouTube. Google Assistant by pressing the power key Other Pure Android with 13 coming soon Comment Security Fingerprint sensor location/ type Optical under glass but only 6/10 reliability. Face ID 2D Other Titan M2 security chip Comment Google Pixel 6a camera Rear Primary Wide …
…wheels. It enables OPPO to customise Android to its hardware (a vast range of SoCs, cameras, etc.) and implement better hardware and battery management. It also contains Google App alternatives (like files, browser, mail, etc.) because some countries don’t allow Google or some users prefer to use non-Google Apps. ColorOS…
…which US companies control, the operating system should be safe and free from spyware – apart from the data collected by Google and Apple. Google does not exist in China Of more concern is the User Interfaces (UIs). User Interfaces Apart from Google Pixel and Nokia, all makers have a…
…Portrait/ Expert/ Extra HD/ Panorama/ Time-lapse/ Slow-motion/ Text scanner/ Google Lens/ Sticker QR code reader Via Google Lens Night mode AI Front MP 8 Sensor OV08D10 Focus AF f-stop 2 um 1.12 FOV (stated/ actual) 79 (67.1-79.4) Stabilisation No Flash…
…three OS upgrades and four years of security updates. Mid-rangers (Reno, Neo/Lite series) get two OS upgrades and four years of security updates. Budget models (A-series) get one OS upgrade and three years of security updates. Google Pixel Google Pixels get three OS updates and five years of security updates…