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Article | 23/02/2012 This is what Australia's first mobile phone looked like

Telstra is today celebrating 25 years since it launched Australia's first hand-held mobile phone, the Walkabout TM.

Article | 23/02/2012 When will your Samsung smartphone get Android's Ice Cream Sandwich update?

The latest version of Google's Android software, 4.0 or Ice Cream Sandwich, has been released, but when will your Samsung smartphone get it?

Article | 16/02/2012 When will your LG smartphone get Android's Ice Cream Sandwich update?

The latest version of Google's Android software -- 4.0 or Ice Cream Sandwich -- has been released, but when will your LG smartphone get it?

Article | 14/02/2012 How do I jailbreak my iPhone?

Have you ever looked at someone's iPhone home screen, and noticed that it has five icons in the dock? Or maybe you've seen a classic console emulator ...

Article | 13/02/2012 Why your smartphone is still waiting for Android's Ice Cream Sandwich update

A new version of Google's Android software has been released, but when will your Android phone get it, and why does it take so long? We explain the pr...

Article | 13/02/2012 How to connect your iPhone to your TV

iPhones are great, but sometimes you don't want to settle for showing off your photos or watching videos on a small screen while you're sitting in fro...

Article | 6/02/2012 Samsung Galaxy Nexus vs. Samsung Galaxy S II: Smartphone comparison

Samsung's Galaxy Nexus vs. the Galaxy S II. Let's see how these two powerhouse Android phones stack up, and find out which one is right for you.

Article | 24/01/2012 Just how fast is the HTC Velocity 4G?

Telstra has officially released the HTC Velocity 4G, Australia's first 4G capable smartphone. Is it really that fast? Let's find out.

Article | 24/01/2012 In pictures: the HTC Velocity 4G launch

Telstra and HTC teamed up last night to launch the new HTC Velocity, Australia's first 4G smartphone, at Sydney's newest hot-spot restaurant Neild Ave...

Article | 20/01/2012 Hands-on with the Nokia Lumia 800

In February 2011, Nokia CEO Stephen Elop announced that the company would be switching from Symbian to the Windows Phone platform for its core smartph...

Article | 9/12/2011 Best smartphones of 2011

It's been a massive year in the mobile phone world. Apple launched its fifth-generation iPhone, the iPhone 4S, Google's Android platform went from str...

Article | 1/12/2011 Galaxy Nexus vs. iPhone 4S: Smartphone comparison

The Samsung Galaxy Nexus is the first smartphone to run the latest version of Google's Android platform, 4.0 or "Ice Cream Sandwich". Naturally, its g...

Article | 30/11/2011 A word on the Galaxy Nexus: Battery life

I have been lucky enough to have had my hands-on the Galaxy Nexus for nearly five days now and I'm pleased to report that I'm very impressed.

Article | 29/11/2011 Great apps for iOS

Navigating an app store can be tricky, with vague descriptions, dubious user reviews, and sometimes buggy apps. We searched for the best apps availabl...

Article | 28/11/2011 A first look at the Galaxy Nexus

The Galaxy Nexus is the first smartphone to run the latest 4.0 "Ice Cream Sandwich" version of Google's Android operating system.

Article | 11/11/2011 Top Christmas gifts: Mobile phone accessories

Looking to buy a Christmas present without breaking the bank? Here are 10 cool mobile phone accessories that won't blow your budget.

Article | 9/11/2011 Want Siri on your Android phone? Try these apps

Wouldn't you like to have your very own gofer dedicated to doing all the menial tasks you hate? That's a big part of the appeal of the iPhone 4S: Siri...

Article | 1/11/2011 A first look at the Samsung Galaxy Note

Don't like your smartphones big? Then look away now. Samsung's Galaxy Note is the definition of big: it has a whopping 5.3in touchscreen that's a full...

Article | 31/10/2011 Samsung Galaxy Note: Unboxing and hands-on

Samsung has boldly released the Galaxy Note Android phone. Its intended to create another category of device, this time in between in the smartphone a...

Article | 28/10/2011 Hands-on with the new Motorola RAZR

Motorola has resurrected its iconic RAZR brand in a bid to resurrect some of its former glory. The result is the all-new Motorola RAZR: an Android sma...