Hutchison is bringing LG's low-cost 3G device to the masses, which could mean the economical mobiles will hit the Australian market within a matter of weeks.
Telstra has now added the world's largest mobile phone manufacturer to its roster of Next G device suppliers, as it tries to encourage users to switch off from CDMA.
Vodafone has moved another step towards launching a commercial third-generation mobile handset service, and is now letting selected users test its network.
Carriers have barely rolled out their new third-generation wireless networks, and they're already talking about the fourth generation, which could offer affordable high-speed Internet access for consumer electronics devices on the go.
Delaying rollout of third generation mobile networks even by two weeks will cost firms millions, warned Lucent's vice president of marketing Scott Erickson recently.
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Last year I opined that, even if Telstra did launch Apple's iPhone 3G, conflicting goals meant it couldn't afford to seriously back the product. This year, Telstra proved me right, and the reason is simple: Australia's biggest telco just wants to be a Mac.
Well, here we are. After years of bluster, measured progress and loads of annoyance, Australia's broadband users head to the polls on Saturday with a score to settle.
Is Apple keeping the iPod Touch and iPhone platform closed to third party developers to protect its impressive record on security?
For those keen to get their hands on Apple's newest must-have toy, but without ditching their existing phone, the iPod Touch is looking like a better proposition than an iPhone. Here's why.
Vendors insist third-generation mobile and Wi-Fi hot spots are complementary technologies, while analysts claim that it's decision time again. Additional reading: Wireless networking 10 times faster?
Nokia has unveiled four new entertainment devices that also work as mobile phones.
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So close yet so far: the feature-packed W960i smartphone stands out on paper but is held back by a clunky processor and a laggy interface.
Sony Ericsson's Z800i takes 3G clamshells to the next level with a 1.3 megapixel rotating camera, Bluetooth, MP3 playback and a Memory Stick Duo slot for up to 1GB of storage.
Truly a handset for both business and leisure, the W950i is a Symbian-based smart phone that incorporates strong music playback features, 4GB onboard memory and 3G connectivity.
The Sony Ericsson Z1010 is more than just a phone that does video calls, it is a multimedia package in your pocket
It's not the fabled iPod phone, but we reckon its close enough.
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