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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.

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.

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Reviews

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.
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.
LG Mini

The LG Mini gives a strong first impression, but its lack of an applications eco-system could make it hard for a phone that is otherwise as capable as any smartphone.
HTC Desire

HTC sets the bar high for the competition with a handset that truly lives up to its name. The Desire packs a punch with solid hardware and class-leading smartphone software.

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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 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.

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News

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 reduces traffic light delays

Telstra has almost finished enabling the migration of more than 8000 traffic lights onto its Next IP communications network.
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.

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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

Apple XModem Tool

Use the XModem transfer protocol in conjunction with the Apple Modem tool.
Network Emulator

Emulate a TCP/IP network.
Throttled

OS X users: Keep your download connection speeds high with this bandwidth throttle.
Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 Service Pack 5 (Intel) with Standard Encryption

Update your system with Service Pack 5 for Windows NT 4.0 Workstation and Server.