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Report: iPhone Nano in time for Xmas

You can expect an iPhone Nano to be on the shelves in time for the holiday shopping season, according to a report on the UK's Daily Mail.

GPS-enabled phone use to triple by 2013

The number of GPS-enabled handsets is set to more than triple during the next five years, analysts have predicted.

iPhone exclusivity plan falters in Germany

Germany's T-Mobile and Apple have been forced to sell an unlocked version of the iPhone in that market, after rival operator Vodafone won an injunction in court.

iPhone debuts in UK, Germany

The Apple iPhone makes its European debut at the end of this week, launching in the United Kingdom and Germany on Friday, marking the first countries outside the US to officially get the phone.

iPhone prepares for new life as a PC

Starting from February, you'll finally be able to call the iPhone a mobile computer.

Apple's 3G iPhone: Will Australia get the device first?

In announcing the UK launch of the iPhone, Apple CEO Steve Jobs dropped hints that a 3G iPhone is on the way. Will it debut in Australia?

Apple unveils iPhone in the UK

Apple has confirmed O2 as the exclusive UK carrier for the iPhone, which will make its UK debut on 9 November.

Apple iPhone: Has 3 won it for Australia?

AT&T won the right to offer the hype-worn iPhone in the US and it looks like Spanish-owned operator O2 will get the same chance in the UK -- now the bets are on for which of the operators will bring the Apple handset to Aussie customers.

HTC's Touch mobile touches down in Australia

Mobile device manufacturer High Tech Computing (HTC) unveiled its first branded smartphone for Australia -- the HTC Touch -- in Sydney yesterday.

Apple iPhone gets 8 hour talk time, new screen

Apple has smartened up the spec for the iPhone as the US launch date draws closer, promising users more chatting and browsing time.

Microsoft launches 'PlayReady' DRM system

Microsoft has launched a new digital rights management system that will allow users to use commercial content on multiple different devices for a single fee.

O2 unveils Flame, Zinc, Graphite 3G PDA-phones

Eyeing off O2's PDA and smartphones but disappointed with the lack of 3G support? Its line-up for 2007 looks impressive, with Wi-Fi, 2-megapixel cameras and zippy processors on all models.

HTC snubs i-mate, O2 in favour of Dopod

HTC's buyout bid for customer Dopod (who's recently launched its smartphone range in Australia) has reached the final stages, according to Dopod CEO Jack Tong.

Dopod gives Aussies the nod

Dopod, the fastest growing mobile communications company in Asia, has today announced its entrance into the Australian market. Initially, two models from Dopod's range will be available for purchase locally -- the 838Pro and the 595.

Will Skype phones reduce mobile bills?

With dedicated Skype phones and hybrid handsets that couple Wi-Fi with mobile phone networks, there is potential for saving money on local and international calls. But are we like to see more pennies in our pockets any time soon?

The Atom gets a white revival

White's been "the new black" for yonks, and its reign appears to be everlasting as vendors embrace the colour more passionately than sixties teens embraced rock music.

Intel helps put super 3G in every PC

Chip giant Intel has signed a deal with the GSM Association (GSMA) to help hardware makers include mobile SIM card readers and 3G connectivity in new PCs.

Motorola to make Windows Media phones, keep iTunes

Mobile handset manufacturer Motorola has announced that it is integrating Microsoft's digital rights management (DRM) technology into a number of its handsets.