Mobile phone stories

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • CNET Loaded

    05 Nov 2009 12:34 PM

    Verizon shows off the Droid, T-Mobile launches contract-free plans, and why you should not wear your mobile phone in a holster on your hip.

  • Prevent embarrassing typos on your iPhone

    05 Nov 2009 12:33 PM

    We'll show you how to deal with the iPhone's autocorrect feature, which can be a blessing or a curse.

  • 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.

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