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Vividwireless: fast, but on a leash

Channel Seven-owned internet service provider vividwireless launched its Perth WiMax network today, showing off real-world speeds of 14Mbps, as well as tempting prices, but it won't have the coverage of a national mobile network.

Make Google Maps your Android wallpaper

An update to Google Maps on Android phones lets you wallpaper the start screen with a real-time map, among other things.

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Reviews

HTC HD mini

Do you disagree with the bigger-is-better camp? Fear not, HTC has those with small pockets covered with the upcoming release of its scaled down HD2.
Garmin-Asus nuvifone A50

The nuvifone's Linux heritage can be seen in the M50, an Android nuvifone that certainly doesn't skimp in the navigation department.
Sony Ericsson Xperia X10

Update: we take the X10 in our own hands and walk away impressed. The software is fast and the X10 gives off an air of sophistication unlike any Android phone before it.
INQ Chat 3G

The INQ Chat 3G takes the popular, inexpensive INQ1 and slaps a full QWERTY keyboard on top. It's an addition as delicious as gravy on a pile of mashed potatoes, but the Chat 3G doesn't live up to the BlackBerry devices that it emulates.
HTC HD2

There's no doubt in our minds that the combination of power, features and good looks make the HTC HD2 the best Windows Mobile smartphone ever made.
HTC Smart

Smartphones may be the rage these days, but the HTC Smart isn't exactly a smartphone regardless of what its name suggests.
LG GW620

LG's first foray in the world of Google's Android appears to have a few hits and misses. The QWERTY keyboard is nice and DivX compatibility is welcome, but the older version of the OS will turn many away.
Nokia N900

What's Maemo? Never mind. The N900 ditches the "internet tablet" moniker of its predecessors and stands out as one of the most impressively featured handheld devices of 2009.

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Features

Best touchscreen mobile phones

In the good old days we'd let our fingers do the walking when using the Yellow Pages. These days our fingers do a lot more with our mobile phones.
Best PlayStation 3 games

With its Blu-ray and music features, Sony loves to spruik the PlayStation 3 as a multi-purpose home theatre centre, but face it, you wouldn't have one if you didn't want to play games. Here's our pick of the best.
Top 5 business smartphones

Want to work on the move but don't want to lug a laptop? You'll need a smartphone that lets you do email, open business documents and browse the web.
Mobile broadband: HSDPA modem round-up

We test the latest HSDPA mobile broadband hardware on the 3G networks of Telstra's Next G, Vodafone, Optus and 3 Mobile.

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News

Windows Phone 7 Series FAQ

Finally, Microsoft has delivered a mobile operating system that not only looks completely new and compelling, but also functional and competitive. However, there are still a number of unanswered questions about the specifics of the release.
In the labs: BlackBerry Storm2

Got a question about the latest BlackBerry touchscreen? The BlackBerry Storm2 has blown into the CNET offices and we want to hear from you!
More pictures of BlackBerry's first slider emerge

Yet more images of a possible slider BlackBerry have emerged.
Nokia to launch N900 down under

Nokia nerds anxiously waiting for the launch of the N900 can breathe again; the mobile phone supplier plans to launch the smartphone in Australia in April.

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DIYs and How-to

I'm looking for a reasonable wireless Internet plan that will not break the bank.

I'm looking for a reasonable wireless Internet plan that will not break the bank.
I need to get wireless Internet on my laptop, but can't find anyone offering ExpressCards.

I need to get wireless Internet on my laptop, but can't find anyone offering ExpressCards.
How to make your smart phone smarter

You don't have to be a brain surgeon to boost your smart phone's IQ. Downloadable software offers maps and directions, an instant messenger, and the latest news to go.
CNET.com.au's quick guide to handheld operating systems

In this quick guide, we take a look at the functionality and applications of the four main handheld operating systems -- Palm, Windows Mobile, Symbian and BlackBerry.