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  • Wi-Fi evolves

    Perhaps the most worrying development for Australian hotspot operators is that PC vendors like Lenovo and Dell are taking 3G broadband and running with it.

  • Wi-Fi and 3G may come together

    New wireless networking chips for handheld devices are giving second life to the 802.11b standard and could soon test the theory that Wi-Fi and mobile data services can work hand in hand rather than compete.

  • Multi-feature mobiles catch consumer interest

    A report predicts that consumers will flock to buy new mobile phones in the latter half of the year, lured by picture messaging, colour screens and low prices to lure them.

  • Hutchison manager: Mobile devices to converge

    Hutchison applications partner manager Shane Williamson weighed in this morning with his predictions about the immediate future of the mobile phone market.

  • Linux set for central role in 3G devices

    Texas Instruments plans to make its OMAP wireless platform Linux-friendly, meaning that 3G devices by Nokia, Ericsson and Sony could use the open source operating system.

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    MyPerfect.com.au has potential

    Victorian Web start-up My Perfect has a strong story and rationale for why it will succeed. But it has to overcome some challenges and design flaws first.

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  • What happened to WiMax's American dream?

    With US cellular operator Sprint Nextel and WiMax provider Clearwire suspending their partnership to build a new nationwide wireless network using WiMax, the future looks precarious for the much-hyped technology that was supposed to revolutionise the mobile Web.

  • Wi-Fi and 3G may come together

    New wireless networking chips for handheld devices are giving second life to the 802.11b standard and could soon test the theory that Wi-Fi and mobile data services can work hand in hand rather than compete.

  • 10 mobile trends: Should you care?

    silicon.com's Jo Best looks at 10 oft-debated areas in mobile and wireless and asks a simple question: how much should you care over the next 12 months?

  • Mobility madness: Managing mobile devices

    Today's smart phones are less about ring tones and more about extending your corporate applications well and truly into the field. Say goodbye to the deskbound worker -- and hello to a potential data and security nightmare, warns David Braue.

  • Finding the perfect teleworking tools

    Technology is allowing workers to stay in contact no matter where they are. How do you choose the right combination of hardware, software, data transport, and voice transport, then secure the whole lot and make sure your organisation is set up to take advantage?

Reviews (30)

  • Optus Smartphone: Just how smart is it?

    The Qtek7070 Smartphone can be viewed as the Optus' answer to the 3G and 3G-like offerings of the other mobile carriers. If you want to know the differences, you'll have to read our Australian review.

  • Canon PowerShot G6

    An attractive enthusiast-oriented alternative to pricier 8-megapixel models.

  • NEC e808N

    The second video-capable mobile phone to become available for Hutchison's 3G network '3' is the NEC e808N, which comes complete with a QWERTY keyboard. Read our Australian review.

  • NEC e606

    The bulky e606 3G capable phone has unique features that will make it a must have for some people. Read our Australian review.

  • Sharp GX10

    The Sharp GX10 is Vodafone's flagship handset for its Vodafone Live service. But is it up to the task of delivering the Live service to customers? Read our Australian review.

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