One of this years most highly anticipated phones has just payed a visit to the office of Bluetooth certification, gaining its approval and moving one step closer to launch. Dawning the model numbers GT-I9300 and GT-I9300T, according to the Bluetooth SIG these versions of the Galaxy S III are headed Australia, Africa, Asia and Europe. [...]
When phones are announced and on the verge of release, we like to see certain things happen, one of them is a device cruising through Bluetooth SIG. Think of it like a certification process for phones that are Bluetooth enabled. It’s nothing major, but something that can be checked off the release schedule list. So [...]
Samsung decided to imitate Apple’s famous “one more thing” keynote strategy to announce something else that looks like an Apple imitation: “Pop-up” Samsung retails stores. We’ve seen some of these pop-up stores before, notably in Australia just before the iPhone 4S launch, but Samsung may finally be embarking on a more focused retail strategy. Recently, [...]
If you’re in Australia, there’s some good news for you in terms of watching movies. Google has announced that starting today, users in Australia will now be able to rent movies from the Google Play store at play.google.com/movies and also from YouTube at youtube.com.au/movies. While the service has been available in other places for some [...]
Great news for you Aussie folks! Google Australia’s blog recently announced the availability of movies for rent through the Google Play Store and even YouTube. Previously this option wasn’t available to Australian Android users but as of yesterday they now have access to thousands of movies from both U.S. movie studios and Australian studios alike. [...]
Google Australia’s blog has just announced that the country will now be able to enjoy thousands of movies for rent on Google Play Store and YouTube. Content from Walt Disney, NBC, Sony, and more will provide new entertainment options for those down under. While they don’t have as good a selection as Americans, it should [...]
According to AusDroid, the Android 4.0.3 Ice Cream Sandwich update is being rolled out to the Telstra Samsung Galaxy S2 in Australia as we speak. Connecting your Galaxy S2 to your PC and syncing it up with Samsung Kies is the method that seemed to work for most, but some users have already reported that [...]
Put another Ice Cream Sandwich on the Barbie…. Well, maybe that isn’t such a great idea. For those of you rocking out in Australia on the Telstra network have a nice cool treat waiting for your Galaxy S II though. The 200MB ICS update is working its way to customers across the country in one [...]
Though attention has shifted to Huawei’s quad-core devices since January, the Ascend P1 still looks to make a splash. The handset, which was first unveiled at CES, looks to make its debut in April according to news out of a recent Huawei event. The phone will launch first in China and follow up with releases [...]
China has long been known for a few things. Smog. Communism. And cheap knockoffs. Unsurprisingly enough, an Android themed store in Zuhai, Guangdong popped up, the very same district where Apple is currently battling against a company over the iPad trademark. Even if they aren’t as lavish as the “Androidland” that recently popped up in [...]
The world of Android never sleeps and neither do we. Well, okay – maybe we do. But before we turn in for the evening, we want to make sure that we left no story behind and that’s why we have the Android Overload. This is where we stash all the stories that came our way [...]
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Reports are showing that the HTC Velocity is starting to receive the Android 4.0 ICS update in Australia as we speak. In case Velocity doesn’t ring a bell, it is known stateside as the HTC Vivid and is currently available through AT&T. Aussie carrier Telstra has begun to push out the update to the device [...]
The ink is hardly dry on the new Google Play signage, and newly rebranded Google Play apps are already starting to drop into the Android Market Google Play Store Android apps section. (See, isn't that easier to say?) Google's Music, Videos and Books apps will update and rebrand themselves to Play Music, Play Movies and [...]
One of the biggest downsides to owning an LG Android phone is the lack of timely software updates. While many of us are looking towards — or already have — Ice Cream Sandwich, some LG owners are still stuck on Froyo. The Gingerbread update for the Optimus Black hit Europe almost a month ago. Finally [...]
Yesterday, we got news that Acer was planning on upgrading the Iconia Tab A500 to Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich in April. Unfortunately, the information came from Acer’s New Zealand Facebook Page and was relevant to customers in New Zealand and Australia. The news left many customers in the U.S. wondering when they, too, would [...]
The Acer Iconia Tab A500 should be getting its Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich update in April, according to Acer’s New Zealand Facebook page. The company posted the following message on their Facebook page today, making many A500 owners happy to finally hear some news about ICS: Great news, everyone! We’ve just got confirmation from [...]
We're back for another look at the best Android Phones, and this time we're heading down under. We've teamed up with our pals at Ausdroid.net for this one for the best Android smartphones available in Australia. So without further ado, let's get to it. And be sure to check out our other Best Phones lists [...]
If you bought or are planning on buying a Sony Ericsson Xperia device (including the Sony Ericsson Live with Walkman) sometime soon be sure to consider this deal Sony has going on. New Xperia device owners are being offered 5 movie downloads from Video Unlimited and 90 days of Sony’s Music Unlimited service. Those of [...]
You get a Galaxy Nexus! You get a Galaxy Nexus! With the release of the Galaxy Nexus in the US, Google HQ must feel like the set of Oprah’s big giveway right now, delivering smiles all around the world. And world domination is what we will have. Just take a look at this pallet full [...]
Just in time for the holiday season, Samsung can sell its Galaxy Tab 10.1 tablet again in Australia. The decision for the tablet to be allowed back on Australian store shelves comes one week after Apple’s appeal to the high courts was denied. Back in October, Apple won a temporary injunction blocking the sale of [...]
We told you guys a few days ago that Samsung won a huge victory over Apple allowing them to sell their Galaxy Tabs in Australia. Well, just 4 hours before that ban was about to be overturned, the Sydney High Court gave Apple another break by delaying the ban-reversal to December 9th. I know, a [...]
Somebody get a pot of coffee going and find a box of krullers — I'm going down under on Wednesday morning. The folks at Ausdroid have graciously asked yours truly to join them for their biweekly podcast. So I said yes. And then I realized what time it is in Australia. Whoops. No matter. If [...]
We all know about the patent wars going on between Samsung and Apple. The iPhone maker has been able to win many battles so far, bringing salse bans in Europe and Australia. So it just makes sense that Samsung is starting to modify their upcoming devices to avoid legal troubles, including the Galaxy Nexus. Samsung’s [...]
I don’t think this is a shocker to anyone. After last week’s setback in which Apple was granted an injunction on the Galaxy Tab 10.1, Samsung just filed for a preliminary injunction on the Apple iPhone 4S in Australia and Japan. In Japan, they are also asking for an immediate ban on iPad 2 and iPhone [...]
Things have really heated up in Australia where recently Apple rejected Samsung’s latest offer to settle the dispute over the Galaxy Tab 10.1. This Thursday, the Australian court will make a ruling which could result in a ban of the tablet. If that’s not enough, Samsung has set up a temporary store just two doors [...]
Samsung figured it would take the chance to do a little scrapping out behind the gym with Apple with the iPhone 4S set to launch in Australia this week. Samsung set up a little pop up store right next door to the big Apple Store in Sydney and then offered the very nice Samsung Galaxy [...]
Yesterday Samsung offered up a deal that it hoped would allow it to get back into the Australian tablet market. We don’t know exactly what the offer from Samsung was, but what we don’t know is that at least for now Apple is having none of the offer. Apple has reportedly declined the offer and [...]
In a five finger slap to the face, Apple has shot down Samsung’s attempt at settling the Galaxy Tab 10.1 dispute in Australia. Samsung made an offer to Apple last week in which they promised an expedited court hearing as long as Samsung was able to launch the long delayed Galaxy Tab 10.1 in Australia. [...]
Samsung and Apple have been in a heated battle across the entire continent for a while now. All you have to do is search “Samsung Apple” in our search bar, and you will find numerous stories from Korea, Australia, Europe, and the U.S. It has mostly been Apple on the attack, but anonymous sources, “close [...]
It looks like the Amazon Appstore for Android is finally rolling out across the world, following its US-only launch earlier in the year. Reports are appearing from a variety of sources in the UK, Australia, the Netherlands and India suggesting that customers in these countries can now directly download the Appstore and use it to [...]
Wassup, my Phandroids! It’s the end of the night and always, comes the Android Overload. This is the place we stash the Android news that didn’t make it onto our front page for the day. Doesn’t mean there isn’t anything of interest so have a look around and remember… you break it – you buy [...]
Apple and Samsung are currently involved in a number of lawsuits across the world. Today’s news comes from Australia where a judge is asking for Apple to reveal iPad and iPad 2 sales data. Apple wants an injunction on the Galaxy Tab 10.1 in Australia, and is claiming that it will hurt iPad sales. If [...]
After promising to release the Galaxy Tab 10.1 on time despite current litigation with Apple, Samsung has wised up and delayed the launch of their Android slate in Australia pending the result of a court ruling to be handed down the week of September 26th. The Australian case is just one of many in which [...]
Telstra has joined the many that are backing LTE around the world. It’s business customers (only them sadly) will get to pilot test the LTE service starting August 29th. There will be 5km range around Melbourne, Sydney, and Brisbane for those that want to try out the speedy goodness. The Sierra Wireless device will support [...]
Forget the fact we’re still waiting for the current Samsung Galaxy S II variations to arrive in the U.S. for a second and feast your eyes on the Samsung Galaxy S II Celox that comes fully loaded with LTE. Sounds awesome, right- Not so much, you see — the LTE-loaded in this case is for [...]
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