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iPhone game wins top plaudit at Australian developer awards

Game Developers' Association of Australia (GDAA) crowns Firemint's Flight Control as best Aussie-made game of 2009; Heroes Over Europe and Puzzle Quest: Galactrix also honoured.

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.

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Reviews

  • Nokia 5530 XpressMusic

    The Nokia 5530 XpressMusic is significantly cheaper than most other touchscreen handsets on the market. While it's nowhere near as slick as the iPhone or HTC Hero, we still reckon it offers a good user experience for the price.

  • 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.

  • BlackBerry Bold 9700

    While it's hard to recommend it as an upgrade to current Bold owners, the 9700 is an outstanding phone in its own right and is still among the best handsets for business users.

  • Nokia 6700 Slide

    The 6700 Slide looks like a smartphone for the masses, with a good mix of technology you'll probably use and expensive tech you might not find you'll need.

  • Nokia E72

    Business users looking for a competent, no-nonsense smartphone will like the E72 for its breadth of features and stylish design.

  • Sony Ericsson Xperia X10

    Sony Ericsson has finally satisfied our curiosity and thrown the covers off its first Android-powered handset. A veritable powerhouse, the X10 features a 1GHz processor and a high resolution 4-inch display.

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Features

  • 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.

  • Best budget mobile phones

    While sales for smartphones rise, there will still be an enduring market of people looking for simple phones that do the basics well.

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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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