Articles Tagged Android
Android Device Manager now finding lost phones
Google has introduced new functionality to Android that benefits anyone who has ever had a phone stolen, or for those of us who tend to misplace it around the house.
How to turn on WiFi hotspot internet sharing for iPhone, Android and Windows Phone
Turning your phone in to a WiFi hotspot can be incredibly useful. Pushing wireless to a tablet from a phone is much cheaper than forking out for a second data plan.
Huawei Ascend P2 review
It might be the 'fastest' 4G phone in Australia when released, but in most other aspects the Ascend P2 is painfully average.
Samsung Galaxy Express review
Running on Android 4.1.2, the Galaxy Express boasts the kind of specs you’d expect from a modern middle-of-the-pack smartphone with a dual-core CPU, 4GB of onboard storage, a 4GB MicroSD included, and a passable display.
HTC One review
The HTC One is definitely one of the best phones of the year, and makes it a very difficult choice for those of us who love iPhones or Samsung handsets, not to rush back to the devil we know, but to consider something different and very elegant.
Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0 review
Much like a big Galaxy Note phone, the Note 8.0 tablet differentiates itself with a digital stylus accessory, but not much else. It's slightly sluggish performance is a shame at this price point.
Sony Xperia Z review
Sony’s new flagship device has a lot to live up to, with the company proclaiming it to be the next step in innovation, comparable to its iconic Walkman brand. Sony are talking a big game in marketing the Xperia Z, and anything less than first-class performance and features are going to be seen as falling short.
Huawei Ascend P6 Preview
Huawei has unveiled the world’s slimmest smartphone in London – the Huawei Ascend P6 – measuring in with an impressive profile of just 6.18mm. The P6 represents one of the more appealing devices to come out of the Chinese manufacturer to date, backing up its compact size with an attractive metal design and the industry’s first 5MP front-facing camera.
Sony Xperia SP Review
The Sony Xperia SP is the mid-range sidekick of the more heavily specced Xperia Z and ZR handsets. It delivers solid specs and a relatively smooth Android experience, albeit without many of the newer features boasted by the current generation of flagship devices.
UberTAXI app launches in Sydney
Uber is planning to 'shake up the taxi industry' by launching its own taxi booking service, in what it promises will 'make the worst aspects of catching a taxi awesome'. You may already be familiar with Uber, the luxury hire car app that launched in Sydney in November last year. The service allows users to book a classy private car and travel in style, instead of rolling the dice and hoping to get a taxi driver who knows where they're going and doesn't listen to talkback radio .
