Mobile phone handset articles

  • Best GPS-enabled mobile phones

    04 Nov 2009 3:32 PM

    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.

  • Mobile phone starter's guide: What is Bluetooth?

    02 Nov 2009 2:34 PM

    An obscure dental hygiene issue? Something you've heard a friend talk about on their mobile? CNET.com.au explains Bluetooth, what to be aware of when buying Bluetooth products, and what to expect in the future.

  • Sony Ericsson Yari

    27 Oct 2009 2:51 PM

    The Yari looks great but doesn't have stellar features or applications. If you're in it for the games then be prepared for a serious disappointment.

    Specs: Slider , Bluetooth, 3G, HSDPA , Numerical keypad , microSD , 5-megapixel

  • Best budget mobile phones

    22 Oct 2009 3:45 PM

    While sales for smartphones rise, there will still be an enduring market of people looking for simple phones that do the basics well.

  • Grant Denyer talks tech, cars and TV

    19 Oct 2009 5:00 PM

    At the recent launch for the PSP Go, as well as GT PSP, we caught up with Seven Network regular Grant Denyer. In a wide ranging interview we covered all things tech, cars and TV.

  • Samsung Blue Earth

    15 Oct 2009 12:01 PM

    Treehuggers can now rejoice as Samsung has finally revealed details about its Blue Earth mobile phone; a handset with a solar charging panel over the battery.

    Specs: Touchscreen , Touchscreen

  • New Wi-Fi spec challenges Bluetooth

    15 Oct 2009 10:13 AM

    A new Wi-Fi specification will let wireless devices discover and connect to one another without a router.

  • Sony Ericsson Naite

    09 Oct 2009 12:54 PM

    Sony Ericsson's Naite isn't a heart-starter but let's face it, the reason you'd buy the Naite is for the secret pleasure of knowing your phone is slightly less of a burden on the environment than those wretched iPhones.

    Specs: Candybar , Bluetooth, Infrared, Next G, 3G, HSDPA , 100 MB, Numerical keypad , microSD , 2-megapixel

  • 3D TV and crazy gadgets from CEATEC Japan

    07 Oct 2009 4:01 PM

    Ty Pendlebury takes us through the highlights at CEATEC, the Japanese trade show for the gadget-obsessed.

  • Top 5 camera phones

    06 Oct 2009 2:16 PM

    These mobiles aren't just great phones, they are excellent cameras as well. And they're not your low-res cameras either, but multi-megapixel wonders.

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