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    Qualcomm has begun shipping a chip that enables a mobile phone to use nearly all of the world's wireless networks, regardless of the communications standard it's based on.

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    When Sun Chun first heard of Skype and its promise of free, high-quality Internet phone service, he figured the claims were mostly hype.

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    It seemed to be an obvious recipe: take two popular emerging technologies and stir vigorously. But the end result isn't to everyone's taste.

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    Adobe's attempt to bring its AIR platform to all handheld devices smells strongly of Sun's attempt to dominate the smartphone market with Java. But will the software giant's efforts suffer the same fate?

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    What's the best smartphone for your business? BlackBerry, iPhone, Nokia, or even HTC, Samsung or Android? In a ZDNet.com.au feature, we investigate businesses and talk to CIOs and executives to find out which handsets are picking up speed and which are falling by the wayside.

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    Wrapped in a sturdy stainless steel case, there's nothing ground-breaking about the Shine Slide. However for AU$249, it's an excellent prepaid option.

  • Beefing up mobile blogging

    Blogia is touted as more robust and full-featured than other "moblog" offerings.

  • Nokia 5140

    The 'Swiss-army' 5140 sports a compass, torch, thermometer and is shock/water-resistant. Squeeze in a fitness coach and Nokia has a great phone for those with active lifestyles.

  • Siemens A55

    The Siemens A55 is a budget-level mobile phone with a suprising array of features for its price point. Check out our Australian review.

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