YouTube Kids, Google‘s family-friendly video app, is now available in Australia and New Zealand after an initial US launch in February this year. In addition to a bigger, brighter interface designed for “little thumbs”, YouTube Kids exposes a kid-friendly collection of content, encompassing entertainment and education. Local content including Play…
The Nexus 5X has very quickly become one of my favourite phones of the year. There’s a certain charm in how unassuming it is, and the lighting fast fingerprint reader and great camera don’t hurt either. However, with an AUD$659 starting price for the 16GB model (with the 32GB model…
An Apple Music app is now available for Android smartphones and tablets via the Google Play Store. New subscribers are entitled to a three-month free trial, after which the service is billed at AUD$11.99 per month. In addition to Apple’s library of over 30 million songs, Apple Music gets subscribers…
Apple Maps public transport information is now available for Sydney-siders with iOS 9 installed on their iPhones or iPads. When searching for directions in Sydney, Apple Maps will show bus, train, light rail, and ferry options where applicable in addition to driving and walking options. As with Google Maps, users…
…Users are able to swap back to a more traditional Android interface if they prefer, and still have access to staples like the Google Play app store. Weighing in at 2.65kg, the 27.5cm x 45.1cm device certainly isn’t portable, but an integrated kickstand removes the need for any additional casing….
…in 32GB, 64GB and 128GB models, priced at AUD$899, AUD$999, and AUD$1,099 respectively. Google, Harvey Norman and JB Hi-Fi will have the pair available for outright purchase. Telstra is the exclusive carrier retailer for the Nexus 5X, while Vodafone, Optus, and Virgin will have the Nexus 6P available on contracts….
…confirmed a number of its smartphones will be upgraded to Marshmallow, but has yet to provide timing. Marshmallow introduces a more granular permissions model, a battery saving feature called “Doze”, and a context aware version of Google Now dubbed “Now on Tap”. Read more: LG G4 review Read more: Marshmallow’s…
…from Google‘s Play Store since it performs additional safety checks on apps. Unfortunately Google can only do so much, and recent Android security problems have shown that this is not enough to protect users. Phones require updates from manufacturers, and the majority of devices aren’t getting them.” When Google prepares…
…text using iMessage to another iMessage user, the data surrounding that communication won’t be stored. International email service providers such as Google (Gmail) and Microsoft (Outlook.com) are not required to capture and store metadata either. What’s a VPN? Simply put, a Virtual Private Network (VPN) allows users to access the…
…Apple’s iPad Pro and Google‘s Pixel C, and manufacturers including Dell and Lenovo, who both have Surface-like two-in-ones on the horizon. The Surface Pro 4 will be available in the United States from October 26, retailing from USD$899. Locally, the Surface Pro 4 will go on pre-order from today, be…
…today, Google advised that the rollout will occur in stages, and that some telcos will receive and distribute the update later than others. Impatient Nexus owners have the option of downloading a factory image directly from Google. While these will install the update, they will also wipe the device in…
As part of today’s Nexus unveiling, Google also revealed two new Chromecast dongles: a new, faster model simple called Chromecast (pictured above); and Chromecast Audio, a new device built for wireless audio. The new look Chromecast now boasts form-factor designed to make it easier to plug into TVs with crowded…