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News (41)

• Is the Palm OS missing the multimedia boat?

  The Palm OS may be losing its mojo with software developers.

• 2004: The year of the smart phone? Yes and no

  Smart phones have been one of the big subjects of 2003. But how close are we to the dream of a single device, great for voice, multimedia and various data apps, one equally at home in a high-powered meeting or down the pub?

• Palm takes aim at high end

  Aiming to kick-start a sluggish market for handhelds, Palm is announcing two new devices Monday in the US for mobile professionals and businesses

• Palm to acquire rival Handspring

  Palm will buy rival Handspring for approximately US$169 million in an effort to strengthen its grip on the market for handheld devices.

• Palm to add BlackBerry Connect to Treo 650

  Palm looks set to announce the availability of RIM's BlackBerry Connect (BBC) push-e-mail and calendar software to Australian users of the Palm Treo 650 handheld.

Features and Case Studies (15)

• Tech innovation is under threat

  Eric Benhamou, former chief executive of both 3Com and Palm, has just joined the board of Finjan and taken a minority stake in the web security company through his venture capital fund, Benhamou Global Ventures.

• How Palm lost its grip

  The handheld maker used to be the king of the hill. So how did it tumble into Microsoft's arms?

• Microsoft's mobility power play

  Windows Mobile 2003 marks a new era in mobile communications. Does this mean users can now enjoy easy wireless connection capabilities and a secure environment for their mobile devices?

• Securing Microsoft 2: hackers invited to Redmond

  In part two of 'Securing Microsoft', we learn how the company slowly became more intimate with the security community. Microsoft's slow shift to focus more on security came to a head with Vista, with more money spent in securing Vista than anybody has ever been invested into securing any piece of software before.

• Can Windows Mobile squash BlackBerry?

  Microsoft admits Research in Motion's BlackBerry device dominates the market in handheld e-mail provision, but contends its own solution can cut costs for enterprises -- a claim RIM denies.

Reviews (64)

• Roam if you want to: around-the-world mobile phones

  If you're a globe-trotter, you'll need a world phone to keep in touch from almost anywhere.

• Palm versus Pocket PC: Which is better?

  Palm is the reigning champ of PDA OSs, but Windows Mobile 2003 is gaining ground fast. Which PDA operating system packs the biggest punch?

• Pocket PC 2003: Who needs it (and who doesn't)

  Commentary: If you want to connect your PDA to the Net or your PC via Wi-Fi or Bluetooth, or if your company has waited to settle on a handheld standard, Microsoft's new Pocket PC 2003 could be the ticket. Otherwise...

• Mobile Mania: 10 phones reviewed

  ZDNet Australia puts 10 of the best phones on the market today under the reviews microscope. Whatever your mobile needs are, we've got a phone to ponder for you, as well as a look at the first 3G phone on the Australian market.

• PalmSource unveils OS 6 improvements

  The next version of the Palm OS, destined for high-end gadgets, is designed to fend off increasingly tough competition from Symbian and Microsoft.

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