Mobile phone articles

  • Ask Us: Is it worth buying GPS navigation for the iPhone?

    25 Nov 2009 5:29 PM

    Derek Fung weighs up the pros and cons of trying to get your iPhone to double as a GPS unit.

  • Nokia 6700 Slide

    25 Nov 2009 2:15 PM

    The 6700 Slide looks like a smartphone for the masses, with a good mix of technology you'll probably use and expensive tech you might not find you'll need.

    Specs: Slider , Bluetooth, HSDPA , 45 MB, microSD , 5-megapixel

    Where to buy? Check price listings

  • Telstra first to launch BlackBerry Bold 9700

    24 Nov 2009 11:55 AM

    Telstra tightens its grip of the smartphone market and is the first to market with the highly anticipated BlackBerry Bold update.

  • Nokia E72

    24 Nov 2009 11:14 AM

    Business users looking for a competent, no-nonsense smartphone will like the E72 for its breadth of features and stylish design.

    Specs: Bluetooth, Wi-Fi (802.11b/g) , GPRS, WAP, UMTS, HSDPA , 5-megapixel , microSD , Symbian

    Where to buy? $200 to $269 at 3 stores

  • iPhone virus adds botnet powers

    24 Nov 2009 10:42 AM

    In a similar fashion to the relatively benign ikee virus that was recently released, another iPhone virus is targeting jailbroken Australian devices and builds botnet functionality into it, according to computer security firm, Sophos.

  • Boost's budget BlackBerrys

    23 Nov 2009 3:24 PM

    Budget mobile brand Boost is helping to train teens into captains of industry by putting BlackBerrys in their hot little hands.

  • mTaxi: There's an app for cabs

    23 Nov 2009 2:00 PM

    If you're an iPhone user then you've probably been wondering when someone would get around to making an app to book taxis. The wait is over.

  • Print from your iPhone

    19 Nov 2009 10:40 AM

    Fancy printing while standing up? Sitting down? We're sure you could even print upside down with your iPhone using one of these apps.

  • Dyson Air Multiplier unboxing

    18 Nov 2009 12:43 PM

    We unbox the Dyson Air Multiplier and give it a quick run through to see if this bladeless fan lives up to the hype.

  • 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

    Where to buy? Check price listings

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