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VoIP guide: Voice over IP in Australia
Tired of paying the phone bill? You don't have to be tech savvy to make calls over the internet. This Australian guide explains all that you need to know about using VoIP (or Voice over Internet Protocol) services.
Inside Skype for iPhone: Photos
Months after sharing its intentions to launch an iPhone-only version of Skype, Skype for iPhone is officially here — almost. The free, native VoIP client for iPhones and iPod Touches will be available in Apple's iTunes store sometime on Tuesday.
Reviews
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Nokia E65
Easily one of the best looking handsets on the market with a good assortment of features including Wi-Fi, quadband support and Quickoffice, but the E65 is better suited to those after business chic rather than business geek.
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Skype 3
The changes to Skype 3 are mostly entertainment-oriented and there are no major upgrades to performance, but we still like Skype for its ease of use, low cost and sound quality.
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Google Talk beta
With an interface that lacks ads, the simple Google Talk beta dresses up its features by allowing you to leave and receive free voicemail messages, transfer files, and find out what music your buddies are tuning in to.
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Nokia E60
In classic Nokia candy bar form, the E60 has an abundance of business features under its shell including Wi-Fi, push e-mail and VoIP.
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TRENDnet ClearSky TVP-SP1BK
Solid finish and wireless capability makes the TRENDnet ClearSky very desirable.
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Nero SIPPS Connect
If you value your sanity, avoid Nero's SIPPS Connect VoIP service and stick with Skype 2 for both Internet and analog VoIP calling.
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Skype 2 (beta)
Though Skype 2 suffers from middling voice quality when calling landline phones, it's still one of the best free VoIP services around, and its new Skype Video feature makes it even better.
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Google Talk
With an interface that lacks ads but is also short on features, this early Google Talk beta serves Gmail users who want to chat via text or voice.
Features
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The world is your local calling zone
VoIP may save you on interstate calls, but it's also great for keeping in touch when you're overseas. David Braue explains how it has helped him move his virtual office to Singapore at almost no cost.
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Something to talk about: IM lets you hang up the phone
Instant-messaging apps include Web-based calling so that you can make free phone calls around the world or pay to connect with landline and mobile phones, while letting you share files and photos and plug-ins with the swipe of a mouse.
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Nokia's E series takes on BlackBerry
The Finnish mobile giant recently announced three new smart phones aimed at mobile professionals. The brand-new E series, which consists of the Nokia E60, the Nokia E61, and the Nokia E70, will come with WLAN and 3G, and operate on Symbian OS 9.1. Expect the handsets to be out in Q1 2006.
News
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Skype for iPhone: It's official
Months after teasing us at CES with an announcement of Skype's native VoIP client for the iPhone, the free Skype for iPhone will finally be available to download from the iTunes App Store sometime on Tuesday.
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Australia to wait til December for Skype 3 mobile
Skype and mobile phone group 3 will launch a 3G mobile phone in Australia in December, which will allow Skype users to make free Internet calls to each other while on the move.
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AAPT promises 'naked DSL' by Christmas
AAPT has revealed that it will start selling Internet connectivity without the need for a phone connection before the end of the year.
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Nintendo DS to receive Web, VoIP, TV abilities
It appears that the Nintendo DS - the so-called "kid's machine" -- is growing up.
DIYs and How-to
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Windows Starter Kit: Must-have PC apps
Bought a new PC but hate the bloatware it comes with? We've sourced the best free Windows apps to increase your productivity.
Downloads
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MobilityPass Compass
Communicate securely from abroad using softphone, sms, instant messaging, fax, and e-mail push tool.
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Skype
Talk with friends and family for free over the Internet.
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AlertMe PC
Analyze the sound of smoke/fire and get alerted via an e-mail/SMS text message or a call.
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iSoftphone
Internet phone using VoIP.
The Explain Series
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Get (laptop) smart before you buy
Win the numbers game and get the laptop that's perfect your needs as well as your budget!
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Microsoft Windows® 7. Your PC, simplified.
Windows® 7 has been designed to be more reliable, more responsive, and to make the things you do every day easier.
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Whereis® maps
If you’d like to get to know more of Australia, and do it safely, then check out Whereis® maps.
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Commonwealth Bank Mobile Banking
Bank anywhere, anytime. Learn more.
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Nokia Navigation
The introduction of GPS adds a new dimension of 'social navigation'.
| Apple iPhone 3GS 32GB | 35 plans |  3% |
| Apple iPhone 3GS 16GB | 35 plans |  3% |
| Nokia N97 | 42 plans | 2% |
| Sony Ericsson Satio | 6 plans | 1% |
| Nokia 5800 XpressMusic | 35 plans | 1% |
| Apple mobile phones | 2% |
| Nokia mobile phones | 1% |
| Sony Ericsson mobile phones | 1% |
| Samsung mobile phones | 1% |
| Blackberry mobile phones | 1% |
