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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.

Steve Jobs cheese head: Mac fanboy-ism gone too far

If you've always wanted a bust of the iconic Steve Jobs in your house, you've come to the right place. There's just one caveat: it's made out of mozzarella.

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Reviews

iXpand 3G

Despite its stylish iPhone-like design, the iXpand 3G is best avoided due to its sub-par battery performance.
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.
Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars (iPhone)

The success of a GTA port for the iPhone was always going to rest on the implementation of good controls. Rockstar has quite a ways to go before it masters this aspect on the iPhone platform.
Apple Time Capsule (2TB, Late 2009)

The Apple Time Capsule is a convenient and simple wireless router and NAS server combo for your home. Unfortunately, you can find better deals on devices that offer greater storage space and many more features for the price.
Apple AirPort Extreme Base Station (Late 2009)

The AirPort Extreme Base Station is a great wireless router for Mac or novice users who need something that's simple, nice-looking and works well for their homes. Savvy Windows users will find many better value alternatives.
Apple Mac Mini (Late 2009)

If you demand a small, relatively affordable Mac, the Mac Mini is your only option. Otherwise, you can find Windows-based small form factor desktops that offer more interesting features with better value.

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Features

Apple iPad FAQ

We have answers to the most frequently asked questions about Apple's new touchscreen tablet, due in Australia in late April.
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.
Maps on the iPad: What you'll find

The Google-powered maps app for the iPad gets some subtle new features, but there are a few caveats too.
Best 13-inch laptops

13-inch laptops are the new 15-inch. With decent resolution screens, excellent portability, good performance and in some cases stellar battery life, this segment is set to explode in 2010.

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News

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.
Google vs. Apple war turns personal

The fight between former bosom buddies Apple and Google is getting heated and personal. According to a feature in the New York Times, Apple CEO Steve Jobs poured scorn and invective on Google's mantra of "don't be evil" after its "betrayal" in entering the mobile phone market.
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.
Pizza Hut app augments your reality

Pizza Hut's new iPhone app uses augmented reality to help you locate your nearest pizza purveyor of the Hut variety.

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DIYs and How-to

Set up an Apple iPod Touch

Learn how to configure an iPod Touch using Apple's iTunes software, and get tips on using the Touch's email, Wi-Fi and parental controls.
Advanced iTunes: Get more from the software

Here's a collection of four tips for getting more out of the software — using multiple libraries on a single machine, the best uses for Smart Playlists, getting true CD-quality rips from your CD, and tips for getting perfect album art.
Troubleshooting iPhone upgrade issues

We outline a few simple tips to help overcome tethering woes for iPhone users upgrading to firmware version 3.0.
Get songs and playlists off the iPhone

It's easy to get songs on to an iPhone; it's notoriously hard to get them off. Whenever you plug someone else's iPhone or iPod into a computer, iTunes wants to erase everything on that player. Here's an easy way to get your songs and videos off your iPhone.

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Downloads

OneScan

Use Apple's OneScanner with Photoshop.
Recent Additions

Make recent files and their information available in the Apple Menu.
Imagery

Make older graphic formats work with your Macintosh.
Color StyleWriter 4000 Series Update

Update your driver for StyleWriter 4100 and 4500 printers.