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Tortured teen texter turns to iPhone

A US teen diagnosed with carpal tunnel after sending 100 text messages a day believes Apple's touchscreen phone could be the answer to her agony.

When it comes to copy and paste, Microsoft argues that there's a better way of doing things on the phone. What do you think about "smart links"?

BlackBerry Storm 2

It's not the perfect Storm, but it's pretty close. RIM's SurePress technology is far better than before, and the increase in RAM makes for a noticeably smoother user experience.
Samsung Omnia Pro

It looks like a BlackBerry but behaves like an old-school Windows Mobile. Samsung's Omnia Pro struggles to deliver on our basic expectations of what a smartphone should be.
iXpand 3G

Despite its stylish iPhone-like design, the iXpand 3G is best avoided due to its sub-par battery performance.
Ricoh CX3

Ricoh has finally hit the nail on the head with the CX3, it has the right balance between features, performance and affordability.
LG GT540

LG's GT540 could change the way we think about smartphones if it manages to bring it to Australia as a prepaid handset, and could help to raise the awareness of Android at the same time.
Samsung B3310

The Samsung B3310 is simple and fuss-free, and is suited to those who need a phone for making calls and the occasional web surfing or social networking.
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.
HTC Legend

Chiselled out of a single block of metal, the HTC Legend makes up for its lack of specs with good looks rarely seen in touchscreen devices of late.

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 phones for $69 per month

For $69 per month you can get a sweet phone on a plan that offers excellent value. Check out our picks for the best phones on plans in this price range.
Best mobile phones for $49 per month

Looking for an AU$49 plan with a free phone attached? Check out our guide of the best phones at this price point.
Telstra Next G mobile phones

Telstra claims its Next G network covers 98 per cent of the Australian population and is the fastest in the country. CNET Australia explains what Next G is and how it differs from other providers, and compares the Next G mobile phones available.

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.
Sexy texts land couple in Dubai jail

We know sending sexy texts could spell trouble if those messages were discovered by a suspicious spouse, but would you expect to end up in jail?
Start Up! iPhone browser boots ads

Looking for a way to speed up web browsing on the iPhone? Start Up is a browser alternative that can optimise sites for mobile viewing and block ads on the pages you visit.
Telstra's futuristic fixed-line video phone

Telstra is delivering on one of the most enduring futuristic fantasies of the last century; fixed-line video calling.

Getting started on Android

Our quick guide to the Android software gives you a glimpse into the mobile operating system and what it can do for you.
How much mobile data do you need?

Trying to add up your potential data usage may seem like a nightmare, but a little common sense could save you money when signing your next contract.
Troubleshooting iPhone upgrade issues

We outline a few simple tips to help overcome tethering woes for iPhone users upgrading to firmware version 3.0.
Memory cards: Make your phone more like an iPhone

Our need for storage is increasing, particularly because we want all of our music, videos and photos to travel with us on our phones, but manufacturers typically cut costs by skimping on internal memory. Luckily, the saving grace is expandable memory cards.