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Article | 15/01/2013 Needed: a mute switch for iOS notifications

iOS 5 dropped an important control that had existed in iOS 4: a switch to turn notifications off.

Article | 13/12/2012 Hands on with Google Maps for iPhone

The furor over Apple's Maps app has diminished somewhat since it peaked shortly after the release of iOS 6, but there are still people who have been h...

Article | 13/12/2012 Opinion: Why Google Maps for iPhone is good for Apple

Despite its aesthetic achievements, Apple's Maps app in iOS 6 left a lot of users unhappy. Turns out that the years Google spent building out its mapp...

Article | 13/12/2012 A few fundamental iOS 6 complaints

Nothing's perfect, and operating systems are no exception.

Article | 13/12/2012 In pictures: Google Maps for iOS

Google has finally released its long-awaited Maps application for iOS.

Article | 28/11/2012 2012 smartphone Christmas buying guide

Christmas is almost upon us yet again and what better way to spoil a loved one (or yourself) by giving them the gift of a new smartphone?

Article | 28/11/2012 In pictures: the new Rdio app for iOS and Android

If you've been using Rdio for a while on your Apple or Android smartphone, check for an update -- because you're in for a treat. The new Rdio app, now...

Article | 26/11/2012 10 must-know Samsung Galaxy Note II tips and tricks

Samsung this morning announced that it sold more than five million Galaxy Note II devices globally in the first two months since its launch. That's a ...

Article | 20/11/2012 HTC Droid DNA review: A superphone with flaws

HTC's new Droid DNA has some standout hardware elements, but the Android smartphone suffers from significant drawbacks that make it difficult to recom...

Article | 12/11/2012 HTC Windows Phone 8X: First look

We take a first look at the HTC Windows Phone 8X.

Article | 7/11/2012 Google Nexus 4 deep-dive review: Android at its best

Google's Nexus 4 offers outstanding hardware and an optimal Android experience, but it may require you to make a few compromises. Here's an in-depth l...

Article | 7/11/2012 Google Nexus 4 vs. Apple iPhone 5: Head-to-head

How does the Google Nexus 4 compare to the Apple's flagship, the iPhone 5? Let's find out!

Article | 7/11/2012 Review: Samsung's Galaxy Note II gets bigger and better

Samsung has paid close attention to usability, while also boosting the browser and VPN

Article | 5/11/2012 Hands-on with the Nexus 4

We sat down with hardware manufacturer LG this morning for a brief look at the Nexus 4 and some insights into how it came about. Here's our initial th...

Article | 2/11/2012 Hands-on with the Nokia Lumia 920

Our first hands-on with Nokia's hotly anticipated Lumia 920 Windows Phone.

Article | 30/10/2012 Kenneth van Wyk: The good and bad of Android and iOS

Both Google's and Apple's mobile platforms have security drawbacks and advantages. Is there a clear winner?

Article | 30/10/2012 In pictures: Windows Phone 8 handsets

The Australian launch of Microsoft's Windows Phone 8 was a disappointment to most journalists looking for nitty gritty details on the company's new mo...

Article | 26/10/2012 How to update your Galaxy S III to Jelly Bean right now

Sick of waiting for the Jelly Bean update for your Galaxy S III? We show you how to update manually with an easy, five-step guide.

Article | 24/10/2012 Samsung Galaxy Note II review: Is bigger really better?

Samsung's Galaxy Note II is big, bright and powerful, with a number of new features. Here's an in-depth look at where it excels -- and where it falls ...

Article | 23/10/2012 Motorola RAZR M unboxing and first look

We unbox and take a first look at the Motorola RAZR M.