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Kindle Fire HD Is Now Available For Australians

When we reviewed the Kindle Fire HD last year, we were bitterly disappointed. Mainly because it was a good little device that just didn’t have any of the great Amazon features available for Australians. That’s about to change, however, with the news overnight that Amazon will make the Kindle Fire HD available for shipping to Australia. Hurrah!


After Hours: Best Bar Apps

Can a smartphone help you discover new drinks and cool new places to consume them? Sure, but the golden question is: “can an app help you get free beer”? It can. Check out our best bar apps!


Will The Ford Falcon Become A Collector’s Item?

Ford made the unfortunate but not unexpected decision last night to shutter its Australian manufacturing operations. A by-product of the announcement is the death of a great Australian motor car: the Ford Falcon. This iconic car has quite a history in Australia, but does that make the car an instant classic? Should you buy one now to profit from it in future?


After Hours: Best Cinema and Entertainment Apps

Never spend a night alone again with these apps: they’re great for going out on the town and getting great entertainment! What were you thinking?


After Hours: Best Restaurant Review Apps

You’re standing on a street with five different restaurants: which one do you choose? Here are a few apps that will help you sort the wheat from the chaff when it comes to grabbing a feed.


Virgin Launches Cheap 4G Mobile Broadband

Virgin Mobile has been hot on the heels of every 4G announcement Optus has made for the last few months. True to form, Virgin now has a 4G mobile broadband offering that seems to be better value than its larger rivals can offer. We take a look at how the various plans compare.


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This Week In Smartphone Software Updates: Telstra, Optus, Vodafone

Wondering when the sweet new versions of Android will land on your device? You’re in luck: each week, Gizmodo Australia will take you through all of the handset updates currently being tested on Australian mobile networks (Optus, Telstra and Vodafone), and tell you when you can expect them on your device.


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Telstra, Optus and TPG Shell Out For Faster 4G

The future of 4G in Australia took a big step forward this morning after the results of the government’s Digital Dividend were announced. Telstra, Optus and TPG Internet have collectively parted with almost $2 billion to secure spectrum in the 700MHz and 2.5GHz bands. For consumers and businesses, this will translate to faster 4G services. Here’s what each telco plans to do with their slice of the spectrum pie.


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This Week In Smartphone Software Updates: Telstra, Optus, Vodafone

Wondering when the sweet new versions of Android will land on your device? You’re in luck: each week, Gizmodo Australia will take you through all of the handset updates currently being tested on Australian mobile networks (Optus, Telstra and Vodafone), and tell you when you can expect them on your device.


How One Aussie Developer Gave Parents Peace Of Mind

Gizmodo’s Developers Cubed series offers a behind the scenes look into Australia’s up and coming dev scene. This week: Peter Watson shares with us the story of how he created an app that gives parents of young drivers peace of mind and eyes in the back of their head.


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