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  Samsung F480

  If you're in the market for a touchscreen phone then Samsung's F480, with its 5-megapixel camera, looks like one worth waiting for.

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  LG Secret (KF750)

  Bulky 5-megapixel camera phones will be a thing of the past after LG reveals its Secret. At 11mm thick the Secret will be the thinnest high-end camera phone available. HSDPA data and a touch sensitive display make the Secret a phone you will not want to keep to yourself.

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  Samsung i450

  Finally, a mobile phone with Bang & Olufsen audio technology that we can actually afford.

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  Nokia Music Store

  If you can access the Nokia Music Store then we think it's worth a look; but Nokia isn't making it easy.

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  Samsung SGH-D900i

  Like a Fashion Week catwalk model, the Samsung SGH-D900i garners most of its appeal from being super-skinny, shiny, and appearing to have not much on.

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  Mobile phones for Mother's Day

  With Mother's Day just around the corner we've compiled a list of the best phones for mum, whoever she may be.

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  Telstra's blue tick phones

  Check out our reviews of the Next G mobiles that Telstra recommends for use in rural areas.

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  Talk like a supermodel: sexy fashion phones

  Phones are more than just communication devices -- they can echo your personal style.

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  Best Wi-Fi enabled mobile phones

  Dodge those exorbitant mobile data charges with our list of the best Wi-Fi enabled smartphones.

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  Best GPS-enabled mobile phones

  While it could be argued they're not as robust as in-car sat-navs, these GPS-enabled mobile phones can help you find your bearings when you're on-the-move.

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  Nokia N96

  The Nokia N96 is a step up from the Nokia N95 8GB and offers some truly mouth-watering features.

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  Nokia 6500 Slide

  The Nokia 6500 Slide is an attractive 3G phone, but despite features like video-out doesn't really offer anything enticing enough to buy one.

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  i-mate Ultimate 9502

  The i-mate Ultimate 9502 is one of the best smartphones we have come across -- and if you're happy with Telstra -- the i-mate 9502 makes an excellent alternative to a Blackberry or iPhone.

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  Sony Ericsson Xperia X1

  With high-speed data, a three-inch touchscreen and A-GPS, Sony Ericsson's Xperia X1 looks to be the Windows Mobile equivalent of a hamburger with the lot.

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  Nokia N81

  The music and gaming-focused N81 comes in two flavours: one has 8GB flash memory and the other is equipped with a microSD slot. Wi-Fi extends the functionality of yet another great, if chunky, Nokia phone.

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  Samsung i450

  Finally, a mobile phone with Bang & Olufsen audio technology that we can actually afford.

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  i-mate Ultimate 8502

  The first HSPA smartphone released in Australia may also be the best Windows Mobile available to date.

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  Sbp Mobile Shell 2.0

  Spb Mobile Shell 2.0 gives Windows Mobile an extreme makeover, giving the drab WM interface some flare and making the operating platform easier to use.

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  Sony Ericsson W890i

  The sleeker user interface, improved keypad and HSDPA make the W890i more attractive than its predecessor, the W880i.

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  Sony Ericsson S500i

  What the S500i lacks in the high-end gadgetry of its competition, it makes up for it in style, ease-of-use and its budget price tag.

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  Nokia 6500 Slide

  The Nokia 6500 Slide is an attractive 3G phone, but despite features like video-out doesn't really offer anything enticing enough to buy one.

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  Samsung SGH-D900i

  Like a Fashion Week catwalk model, the Samsung SGH-D900i garners most of its appeal from being super-skinny, shiny, and appearing to have not much on.

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  Nokia N81

  The music and gaming-focused N81 comes in two flavours: one has 8GB flash memory and the other is equipped with a microSD slot. Wi-Fi extends the functionality of yet another great, if chunky, Nokia phone.

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  Nokia 6500 Classic

  One of Nokia's slimmest phones to date, the 6500 Classic is a pleasure to play with, but the lack of expandable memory is a downer.

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  Nokia 5610 XpressMusic

  In a mobile phone market flooded with media playing handsets the 5610 XpressMusic struggles to stand out.

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  Optus taking on Telstra with 42Mbps 3G network

  Today Optus announced plans to expand its 3G network coverage next year to 98 percent of Australia and will bring mobile speeds up to 42Mbps by 2010, in a direct challenge to rival Telstra.

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  Pope text service to offer a unique religious experience

  While it's not a direct line to God, plans for the Pope to send text messages to young people during World Youth Day promise a religious experience of sorts.

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  Vodafone Australia claims iPhone coup

  Vodafone Australia has announced that it will be selling the iPhone in Australia later this year.

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  PS3 bundling could lead to delays

  Since the PlayStation 3 was released 12 months ago it has been a popular item for promotional bundles, but customers shouldn't pay for one expecting instant gratification.

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  iPhone for Optus, not exclusively

  After months of speculation Optus is confirmed to be one of several Australian mobile service providers to be selling Apple's iPhone.

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  Australia now has more mobiles than people

  The number of mobile phones in use in Australia has surged to a record high and now exceeds the nation's population.

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  CDMA network no longer ringing

  After months of public and political debate, Telstra's CDMA mobile phone network was switched off in the early hours of this morning with barely a whimper.

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  Phone recycling doubles as CDMA killed off

  The number of phones being handed in for recycling has sky-rocketed in NSW and Victoria in the lead up to Telstra's shutdown of its CDMA network.

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  Nokia announce mid-range threesome

  Nokia announce three new mid-range phones to complement the range of high-end devices expected in the third quarter.

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  Mother's Day Gift Guide

  Give your mum the gift of tech. We've rounded up gadgets that will make her life better well beyond Mother's Day: cameras, mobile phones, laptops and MP3 players.

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  Windows Mobile 6.1 screenshots

  Windows Mobile 6.1 may not be available in Australia until August, but that doesn't mean we can't take a peek.

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  Hands-on: Sony Ericsson Xperia X1

  After twisting a few arms and issuing some idle threats our colleagues at CNET Asia have scored a some sexy hands-on pics with Sony Ericsson's Xperia X1.

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  5-megapixel camera phone showdown

  After reviewing four 5-megapixel camera phones we thought it was time to have a good old fashion camera phone showdown.

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  Bamboo concept phone

  In response to an online greener gadgets competition, Dutch designer Gert-Jan van Breugel has conceived a fantastic looking phone with components made from completely recyclable bio-plastic and bamboo.

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  Memory cards: All your questions answered

  With all the different types and variations available, it's easy to get confused about memory cards. But as they now fit into everything from digital cameras to printers, phones and televisions, it's important to know your way around the memory card maze.

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  Photos: Nokia shows off flexible phones

  The partnership between Nokia and Cambridge University bears fruit in the form of a concept handset, unveiled at the Museum of Modern Art in New York.

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  Google Android: Hands-on with the Google mobile goodness

  We managed to spend some quality time with a prototype handset running Google's highly anticipated mobile operating system, Google Android.

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  Valentine's Day Gift Guide

  Face it -- roses, chocolates, and yes, diamond rings, have been done before. If you really want to impress your sweetheart, surprise him or her with a tech present that will have them remembering you the whole year through.

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  Oi!: A mobile network with a difference

  Have you ever heard of a mobile service provider that isn't a big, faceless corporation, and that gives back to the community?

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  Oi!: LG has a Secret

  The cat's out of the bag, and it's an HSDPA capable touchscreen fashion phone with a 5-megapixel camera.

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  Oi!: Is that a CNET in Your Pocket?

  Do you wish a CNET editor was with you when you last bought a TV or a digital camera? Wish no more with the launch of CNET in Your Pocket.

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  Oi!: Nokia Music Store to open in Australia

  Nokia today has unveiled part of its master plan to take over the world, one mobile music service at a time.

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  Oi!: Nokia's N-Gage goes live

  Nokia announces the launch of the N-Gage mobile platform, commuters rejoice.

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  Oi!: "Super lens" for phone photographers?

  Would a camera phone lens kit including an 8x optical zoom lens and a tripod coerce you to finally sell your stand-alone camera on eBay?

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  Oi!: Juicy BlackBerry 9000 rumours

  While Research in Motion shows off the latest Curve and Pearl at CTIA 2008, it's leaked pictures of the upcoming BlackBerry 9000 which are causing the biggest stir amongst BlackBerry fans.

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  Oi!: Hands-on with the TeaShark mobile browser

  Maybe we're being unnecessarily critical, but TeaShark seems like a silly name for a hot drink, let alone a mobile Web browser. Although, to be fair, Google and Firefox aren't much better in the names department.

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  Oi!: 3 bundles mobiles with broadband

  3 Mobile bundles capped mobile plans with mobile broadband and very nearly gives us what we want.

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  Top 5 PDA-phones

  These hybrid devices combine the organisational features of a traditional PDA with the communication capabilities of a mobile phone. To make your life easier, here are our current top five picks.

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  Best free Windows Mobile software

  You dig your Windows Mobile device, but you'll love it more when it's loaded up with free software for entertainment, security and work. Find the best and brightest free downloads for your faithful handheld.

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  Apple iPhone vs Nokia N95

  Will Apple's iPhone reshape the mobile phone market? Are there better devices actually available already? We put the iPhone head-to-head with its competition to see how it stacks up.

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  Nokia N95: photo gallery

  The Nokia N95 has finally landed in Australia. CNET.com.au's N95 photo gallery explores the form, features and additional goodies in the box of this multifaceted multimedia device.

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  Nokia announce mid-range threesome

  Nokia announce three new mid-range phones to complement the range of high-end devices expected in the third quarter.

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  LG has a Secret

  The cat's out of the bag, and it's an HSDPA capable touchscreen fashion phone with a 5-megapixel camera.

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  Telstra Next G mobile phones

  Telstra claims its Next G network covers 98 percent of the Australian population and is the fastest in the country. CNET.com.au explains what Next G is and how it differs from other providers, and compares the Next G mobile phones available.

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  Peering into Apple's future

  Following a blockbuster first quarter driven by the Mac, here's a look at each segment of the company's business and what might lie in store.

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  Telstra unveils six Next G mobile phones

  Coinciding with Telstra's launch of NEXT G, an HSPDA-enabled 3G network in Australia that operates in the 850MHz space, is the release of six new mobile handsets

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