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Try-phone from RIM a Storm in a teacup
Written By: Stan Beer
Section: Technology feature

Category: iPhone

2008-12-07 20:46:41
Mobile phone manufacturers should hang their collective heads in shame. Almost two years after Steve Jobs showed off the revolutionary iPhone to the world at Macworld 2007, the best the likes of RIM, Nokia and others can come up with are pale me too imitations. The Blackberry Storm is no exception.


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$99 iPhone not coming after all?
Written By: Alex Zaharov-Reutt
Section: Technology feature

Category: iPhone

2008-12-07 05:10:29
Although the Boy Genius Report (BGR) said that WalMart would possibly be launching a 4GB $99 iPhone sometime this month, new reports say that while WalMart may well be getting ready to sell the iPhone, it won’t be a 4GB version.


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Unlocked Google Android developer gPhones now available
Written By: Alex Zaharov-Reutt
Section: Technology feature

Category: iPhone

2008-12-06 20:02:04
For US $399, plus shipping and a US $25 fee to join the developer program, developers in one of 18 countries (including Australia) can purchase a fully unlocked G1 Android gPhone from Google – and start coding!


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Over 300m apps sold on the iPhone App Store
Written By: Alex Zaharov-Reutt
Section: Technology feature

Category: iPhone

2008-12-06 01:48:48
Although third party software has been available to download for various smartphones for the last several years, Apple's iPhone and iPod Touch have set off a true mobile software revolution, that sees Apple celebrating 300m free and paid apps "sold" through the App Store - in less than 6 months!


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iPhone - the Paris Hilton of mobile phones?
Written By: Alex Zaharov-Reutt
Section: Technology feature

Category: iPhone

2008-12-05 03:41:59
A report from “Strand Consult” analyses the iPhone from the operators’ point of view, and aside from deciding to send an insult Paris Hilton’s way, outlines its 10 views on the iPhone debate, saying it’s an “operator’s worst friend”.


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G1 Android gPhone already on sale down under
Written By: Alex Zaharov-Reutt
Section: Technology feature

Category: iPhone

2008-12-04 19:57:28
Although the Kogan Agora will start shipping to buyers on January 29, 2009, having already gone on pre-sale, a report says that the original G1 Android gPhones are now on sale in Australia thanks to grey market imports.


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iPhone sales outstrip Windows Mobile handsets
Written By: Stephen Withers
Section: Technology feature

Category: iPhone

2008-12-04 16:17:39
Apple's iPhone has pulled ahead of Windows Mobile based devices in the smartphone market, according to a leading analyst firm. While the iPhone is also catching up with the BlackBerry, Symbian is still the platform to beat.


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World’s second Google Android gPhone launches!
Written By: Alex Zaharov-Reutt
Section: Technology feature

Category: iPhone

2008-12-03 16:19:15
Kogan, the Australian company that has electronics custom manufactured in China to sell direct to Australians, has pulled off a cool scoop in the world’s second Android phone to launch and the very first in Australia, starting at AUD $299 and not locked to any network. Wow!


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3 Mobile goes Bold... BlackBerry Bold
Written By: Alex Zaharov-Reutt
Section: Telecommunications

Category: News

2008-12-03 03:08:05
The BlackBerry Bold boldly goes where BlackBerries have gone before – to the 3 Mobile network in Australia. BlackBerry fans on 3 who want the best physical QWERTY keyboarded Blackberry in existence are sure to be shaken and stirred at the news.


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LG's Renoir, the latest iPhone-esque masterpiece?
Written By: Alex Zaharov-Reutt
Section: Technology feature

Category: iPhone

2008-12-02 22:21:29
LG’s 8 megapixel “Renoir” touch screen smartphone has finally arrived in Australia, with an advertising campaign showing just how many features have been squeezed in to challenge the iPhone, Omnia and even the N97, although where’s the 3.5mm headphone socket?!


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OMG! Nokia’s real iPhone competitor is the N97!!!1!
Written By: Alex Zaharov-Reutt
Section: Technology feature

Category: iPhone

2008-12-02 08:29:40
If you thought the 5800 was Nokia’s iPhone clone, the long awaited N-Series version of the 5800 has been outed today at Nokia World in Barcelona, and it’s the N97! Coming with some serious specs including a slide out QWERTY keyboard, the only downside is the 4-6 month wait in mid 2009 before consumers can buy them.


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“Rampant” iPhone OS 2.2 issues?
Written By: Alex Zaharov-Reutt
Section: Technology feature

Category: iPhone

2008-11-26 22:42:26
Phone Atlas is reporting “rampant” iPhone OS 2.2 issues for some users, from Wi-Fi problems, to missing apps (including Safari, Camera and third party apps), to problems connecting with iTunes, while others report smooth sailing. Yep, it’s the "iPhone OS update gamble", but whether you’re really experiencing problems or not probably depends on the RDF.


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Telstra launches hot new Next G phones
Written By: Alex Zaharov-Reutt
Section: Telecommunications

Category: News

2008-11-26 22:03:39
Telstra’s Next G network is getting some of the hottest new phones, and wouldn’t you know it, it’s just in time for Christmas. From a new version of Telstra’s “Country Phone”, a new “simple” phone, to the top new handsets from Nokia, Sony Ericsson and Samsung, Telstra’s hoping your next phone will be on Next G.


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Opera Mini 4.2 brings mobile browsing to life - again!
Written By: Alex Zaharov-Reutt
Section: Fuzzy Logic

Category: The gadget blog

2008-11-25 07:26:30
Got a modern mobile that can run Java apps, and want a better browser than whatever’s built in? Time for a free upgrade to Opera Mini 4.2, for your Nokia, Sony Ericsson, Samsung Instinct, Google G1 Android gPhone and many more.


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Blackberry Storm shows winning form
Written By: Alex Zaharov-Reutt
Section: Fuzzy Logic

Category: The gadget blog

2008-11-24 06:40:31
The launch of the BlackBerry Storm showed that it wasn’t only Apple iPhones that could generate queues in the US, even though the US is the centre of the financial storm that is draining consumer spending power. Reviews say the Storm is pretty good, and with firmware updates, will get even better!


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Telstra’s Next G line-up adds more top-end phones to the mix
Written By: Alex Zaharov-Reutt
Section: Telecommunications

Category: News

2008-11-23 19:11:08
Looking for a new phone? Telstra has six of the latest models on the way, in stores from December 1st, ready for the Christmas rush, and ready for all those tempted by Telstra’s ads to get a better signal with Next G in more places. Which phones are coming?


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iPhone OS 2.2 hacked by iPhone Dev Team – already!
Written By: Alex Zaharov-Reutt
Section: Technology feature

Category: iPhone

2008-11-23 08:38:13
Wow, that didn’t take long. The iPhone Dev Team strikes again, giving jailbreak freedom to iPhone 3G and iPod Touch 1st-gen users, while iPhone 2G owners get the double whammy of jailbreak and unlock as usual. There’s still no 3G unlock, but if you haven’t updated your original baseband, the iPhone Dev Team could well be delivering an early Christmas present sometime soon!


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iPhone OS 2.2 is launched, Dev Team says wait!
Written By: Alex Zaharov-Reutt
Section: Technology feature

Category: iPhone

2008-11-21 10:04:29
Apple’s long awaited iPhone OS 2.2 update has arrived, and brings the rumoured Google Street View features to life, amongst others. Meanwhile, the iPhone Dev Team cautions those who want to officially unlock their 3G iPhones to stay away from this update.


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iUnlock-iPhone.com releases latest iPhone 3G unlock scam
Written By: Alex Zaharov-Reutt
Section: Technology feature

Category: iPhone

2008-11-15 01:52:47
Ripoff merchants iUnlock-iPhone have put out a press release celebrating “groundbreaking 3G capabilities” and raising hopes of a true iPhone 3G unlock, but a quick perusal of its press release and website shows it’s all just a scam to pilfer US $24.95 out of your pocket and steer you away from the iPhone Dev Team’s free software.


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iPhone OS 2.2 due Nov 21?
Written By: Alex Zaharov-Reutt
Section: Technology feature

Category: iPhone

2008-11-14 19:38:58
iPhone OS 2.2 has been rumoured to be arriving on November 21, ensuring plenty of iPhone stories in the lead up to the most feverish sales time of the year, with Google Street View being one of the biggest new features.


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