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Android stories

Bank of Ireland rolls out revamped mobile banking app

Millions of customers will gain quicker access to payments, card controls and accessibility features as the lender pushes more banking into mobile.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Fri, 31st Jul 2026

Global Stories

Android stories

Software-as-a-Service

Google Cloud launches device platform for app testing

The pay-per-minute service could cut testing costs for teams that need to check apps across many handset types and screen sizes.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month

Hybrid & Remote Work

Bose launches QuietComfort Headphones with spatial audio

The refreshed over-ear model adds spatial audio, USB-C lossless playback and improved noise cancellation, aimed at buyers in a crowded premium market.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Last month

Data Privacy

MedPlanner adds personalised health tools to AskHEMI

Free updates let AskHEMI users upload test results and prescriptions, while medication reminders aim to improve day-to-day treatment adherence.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Last month

Content Creation

Hands-on review: OPPO Bubble adds a smarter viewfinder

A live rear-camera preview and remote shutter make selfies and group shots easier for compatible OPPO phone owners.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 31st Jul 2026

Gaming

Arelion says Aisuru drives one third of DDoS traffic

Arelion's network saw attack volumes surge as Aisuru fuelled terabit-scale floods, threatening gaming and cloud services worldwide.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Fri, 24th Jul 2026

Payment Technologies

Mastercard launches wallet tools as Apple opens NFC

Banks and fintechs may soon keep more payments inside their own apps, as Apple's wider NFC access loosens iPhone wallet restrictions.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Sat, 18th Jul 2026

AI Ethics & Governance

OpenAI launches GPT-Live for ChatGPT Voice globally

ChatGPT users worldwide will get more natural spoken exchanges, as the new full-duplex system listens and talks at the same time.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 10th Jul 2026

Stories from Other Regions

Android stories

Wearables

Australians buy more premium smartphones, Telsyte says

Higher phone prices have not curbed demand, with premium devices accounting for 56% of Australian smartphone sales in the first half of 2026.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Last month

Wearables

Samsung launches Galaxy Z Fold8 range in Australia

Record pre-orders and double-digit growth signal stronger demand for Samsung's foldables in Australia, as rivals lose switchers.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Last month

5G & Beyond

Tait launches PTToX linking P25 radios to broadband

Public safety agencies can now extend mission-critical radio coverage to smartphones and LTE users without replacing existing P25 infrastructure.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Last month

Wearables

Samsung launches foldable phones & watches in Australia

Consumer demand for smaller, pocketable devices is driving Samsung's latest Australian launch as it seeks stronger pre-orders for foldables and watches.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month