Mobile phone articles

  • Samsung S6700T

    16 Nov 2009 3:11 PM

    If you're looking for an inexpensive phone with a nice, simple interface and a decent number of features, you won't be disappointed with the Samsung S6700T.

    Specs: Slider , Bluetooth, Next G, 3G, HSDPA , 110 MB, Numerical keypad , microSD , 3-megapixel

  • Best in-car Bluetooth hands-free kits

    12 Nov 2009 4:43 PM

    It's illegal to hold a mobile phone and drive; we pick the best Bluetooth hands-free car kits, so you can inform friends that you'll be late or chat about what so-and-so is doing with you-know-who and not be nabbed by the boys and gals in blue.

  • Uniden BTSC1500

    12 Nov 2009 4:41 PM

    It tries to pack a few too many features on to the one button, but otherwise the BTSC1500 makes for a good in-car companion.

  • Sony Ericsson HCB-105

    12 Nov 2009 2:40 PM

    If you never plan to share it and will never use it in a loud vehicle, the HCB-105 is a good sounding, simple to use choice. Everyone else should look elsewhere.

    Specs: Speakerphone

  • Best FM transmitters for the car

    12 Nov 2009 10:39 AM

    Not all iPod FM transmitters are created equal — some have dodgy cradles that fling your iPod around the cabin, others roll over at the first sign of interference. We pick three of the best, so you have your tunes everywhere you drive.

  • Tough products you can take outdoors

    10 Nov 2009 4:24 PM

    Check out our round-up of ruggedised phones, cameras and laptops that have been built to last in tough environments.

  • HTC Tattoo

    10 Nov 2009 3:25 PM

    If you want an affordable Android smartphone, the Tattoo will fit the bill. Power users should look elsewhere.

    Specs: Bluetooth, Wi-Fi (802.11b/g) , GPRS, WAP, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA , 3-megapixel , microSD , Android

  • Rickroll virus targets iPhones

    09 Nov 2009 11:28 AM

    An Australian has released a virus for the Apple iPhone, ikee, which replaces the infected device's background picture with an image of Rick Astley.

  • Cygnett GrooveTransmit

    06 Nov 2009 4:11 PM

    It mightn't offer the best fidelity, but the GrooveTransmit is a handy, non-invasive way of getting your MP3 collection to play through the car stereo.

  • The Buzz Report: The Droid has landed

    06 Nov 2009 11:16 AM

    Motorola's latest Droid commercial has people drooling (and running for cover), and T-Mobile is just trying to get the lights turned on again.

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