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Four Features We Want To See In Android (And How To Get Them)

Google didn’t announce a new version of Android at Google I/O, its annual developer conference last week, leaving our devices feeling sad and unloved. Android 4.3 may still be on the way soon, but for now, here’s what we wish Google had announced — and how you can get many of these features right now.


Gmail Adds New ‘Quick Action’ Buttons

Gmail has launched a new feature called “Quick Actions,” which recognise certain types of messages and help you take action on items immediately.


WIndows Blue: Will Be Called Windows 8.1, Won’t Cost Anything Extra

News about the forthcoming Windows Blue update continues to trickle out ahead of its expected public debut on 26 June. Microsoft today confirmed that the update will, as predicted, be known as Windows 8.1. It also bought some more welcome news: there won’t be any charge for the update.


Firefox Adds New ‘Do Not Track’ Options

Windows/Mac/Linux: The latest version of Firefox, Firefox 21, is officially due tomorrow, but you can download it now from Mozilla’s FTP servers. What will you find in this new release? A few major new features, including three “Do Not Track” options, a tune-up tool called Firefox Health Report, and performance-boosting startup suggestions.


Patch Tuesday Proffers Ten Separate Updates

Another month, another round of updates to Windows and other Microsoft products as Patch Tuesday rolls around once again. This batch includes two patches rated ‘critical’, both of which affect Internet Explorer and all versions of Windows after XP.


Windows Blue To Debut At Microsoft Build 2013

Last week we had confirmation that Windows Blue would debut in a public beta before the end of June. Now we know that its official first appearance will be at the Microsoft Build developer conference.


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.


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.


Reeder For iPhone Gets Standalone RSS And Feedbin Support

iOS: Reeder is our pick for the best RSS reader on the iPhone, but with the demise of Google Reader it wasn’t clear what would happen to it. An update to the iPhone app reveals a little of the future, with Reeder adding support for RSS client Feedbin and standalone RSS management.


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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