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Best mobile phones of 2009

Ladies and gentlemen, we present the year's best phones, rated on features, performance and value for money.

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Reviews

  • LG Watch Phone GD910

    The GD910 certainly has wow-factor. It looks like a watch but performs well as a mobile phone cum messenger. Sadly, the high price really dents the appeal of this wonderful gadget.

  • 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.

  • Nokia E72

    Nokia E72 is a smartphone with loads of attitude and great features , well-suited for busy business people or anyone looking for a cool piece of technology.

  • Nokia 6760 Slide

    Awkward design choices spoil an otherwise excellent phone for people who rate messaging features over calling or web browsing.

  • LG New Chocolate

    If you're looking for an excellent touchscreen with outstanding performance, look elsewhere. The LG New Chocolate looks great but lacks all the hallmarks of a great phone.

  • Motorola H790 Bluetooth Headset

    The H790 may not have some of the complementary technologies we sometimes see in Bluetooth products, but the functions it does perform it does exceptionally well.

  • INQ Mini

    Sporting a funky, small design and social networking features this phone is a great choice for both the young and young at heart.

  • Samsung Galaxy Spica (i5700)

    On the surface the Spica looks like a very competent smartphone, but we're beginning to expect a lot more from manufacturers that take on Google's OS.

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Features

  • Extend your mobile phone's battery life

    There's little in life more frustrating than having your mobile phone run out of battery when you've left your charger at home. Follow these simple tips to extend your phone's battery life and avoid being caught short.

  • Best GPS-enabled mobile phones

    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.

  • What is Bluetooth?

    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.

  • Best portable mobile phone speakers

    People love sharing their music when they are out and about. We check out the best portable speakers to use with your music-playing mobile phone.

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  • Nokia's Fun Camera brings back memories

    It's amazing what you find when you're cleaning out your desk at the end of the year, like this ancient Nokia Fun Camera accessory circa 2004.

  • Samsung's new mobile OS: What's a Bada?

    Samsung will launch a new mobile operating system in 2010 called Bada. We take a closer look at what to expect and examine the various barriers to success facing an entirely new platform.

  • In the labs: Nokia N900

    The Nokia N900 is in the CNET testing labs now. Don't miss your chance to ask us anything about this phone before the review is finished.

  • Hands-on: Bing for iPhone

    Snigger as you will over Microsoft's decision to call Bing, its overhauled search engine, a "decision engine", but know this: Bing is the real deal.

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DIYs and How-to

  • 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.

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Downloads

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