#Android
The Pokémon Go craze: a security risk for SMEs?
Forget politics – the biggest talking point in Australia right now is Pokémon Go. The wildly popular mobile game has seen legions of gamers, including working-age adults, take to the streets to capture virtual monsters. An IT security company told Dynamic Business that if gamers aren’t careful they could fall prey to malware and hackers […]
Luckless lovers and pet people, meet Ben and Pierre – their app startup is the ‘cat’s meow’
Looking for love in all the wrong places? To help people find the ‘pawfect’ life partner – and to give displaced pets a second chance – entrepreneurs Ben Burton and Pierre Moio founded Zeppee. Released in March, this year, Zeppee is a free, location-based platform for buying, selling and – most importantly – rehoming pets […]
Google taking on Apple Pay with Android Pay
The latest service from the tech giant puts it directly in competition with services such as Apple Pay and Samsung Pay.
Video calling introduced to Facebook Messenger
Social media giant Facebook has introduced video calling into their Messenger service, allowing users to make video calls from mobile phone to mobile phone.
Top new Android apps for small business
It’s hard to keep track of all the incredible apps that are being released every day. Here’s a quick roundup of the latest Android apps that might be handy for your business.
7 things every android user should know
Get a handle on these basics and start using your devices more efficiently.
In race to beat iPhone, who will win?
The big guns in tech came out swinging this week. Here are the smartphones they want you to see before Apple steals the show with a new iPhone.
Telstra first to sell Galaxy Nexus
Telstra beats out Vodafone and Optus as the first telco to offer customers the Samsung Galaxy Nexus, on sale online and in flagship city stores now.
iiNet introduces first-ever SMB mobile plans
iiNet has announced its first range of mobile handsets and plans for small to medium businesses, including three Android mobile phones.
100% Web: Google’s vision for the future of enterprise IT
Google envisages the 100% web world as an ideal state for business IT, where applications are delivered from a shared infrastructure via the Internet and accessed on any browser enabled device.
Apps are not the Holy Grail
Roger Woodend of 2ergo questions the need for an app in small businesses. Do you really need one? “The proliferation of mobile devices and the growth of mobile internet are opening up vast opportunities for businesses to target customers more effectively, generate new revenue streams and leverage the power of mobile.”
HTC Desire S to launch exclusively on Telstra Next G
Telstra will launch the HTC Desire S smartphone exclusively on its Next G network in Australia, making the announcement after HTC unveiled the Google Android powered Desire S overnight at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona.
Telstra to sell Sony Ericsson Xperia neo exclusively in Australia
Telstra will bring the Sony Ericsson Xperia neo Android powered mobile phone to its NextG network in Australia before the end of June this year.
itakeaway iPad app released – Android version ‘coming soon’
itakeaway has launched an iPad version of its takeaway food app in a world first, with the Australian developer set to release a version for Google Android phones and tablets by the end of the year.
Skype release ‘Skype for Android’ mobile app
Skype has released Skype for Android, a mobile app built for Google Android mobile phones running Android OS version 2.1 or above, with the app available from the Android Market.
Telstra launch LG Optimus Android smartphone
Telstra will launch the LG Optimus Android smartphone in Australia tomorrow, finally bringing a mid-market Android phone to Australia below the HTC Desire flagship device for Telstra.