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    Microsoft sees big growth for its Windows Mobile operating system, with one of the software giant's execs in Asia telling Reuters on Tuesday that sales will increase at least 50 per cent over the next year as demand for smartphones picks up.

  • Consumer BlackBerry by Christmas: RIM

    Research In Motion is eyeing a pre-Christmas date for the local launch of the BlackBerry Pearl, its first shift away from the enterprise market into the broader personal digital assistant (PDA) and smartphone space.

  • Microsoft launches IE-enhanced Windows Mobile 6.1

    Microsoft has officially announced version 6.1 of its Windows Mobile operating system.

  • Photos: HTC Touch Diamond to rival iPhone?

    With all eyes on the Australian iPhone release, HTC has stolen some of the limelight with the release of the Touch Diamond. Coming in glossy black, with a large touch screen and an array of features, everything about this phone screams iPhone rival.

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    Microsoft has wrapped up its acquisition of smartphone maker Danger, setting the stage for a boost to its consumer mobile business.

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    Symbian is the mobile world's dominant operating system, but can it walk the walk in the business world or will it always be the poor cousin to Windows Mobile in the enterprise? David Braue finds out.

  • Photos: HTC Touch Diamond to rival iPhone?

    With all eyes on the Australian iPhone release, HTC has stolen some of the limelight with the release of the Touch Diamond. Coming in glossy black, with a large touch screen and an array of features, everything about this phone screams iPhone rival.

  • Nokia's big plans on the Qt

    With the acquisition of Trolltech, Nokia has made its largest bet yet on changing the course of the industry.

  • Is mobile Linux ready for the enterprise?

    Cutting costs by deploying Linux is a well-established strategy on the server and even the desktop, but what effect could it have on the cost of mobile computing?

  • 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?

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    It works well as a GPS navigator but, as a phone, the slow responses and awful text messaging really let the A702 down.

  • ASUS A696

    This slimline, brushed metal phone-less PDA packs GPS and Bluetooth, but somehow manages to miss out on Windows Mobile 6.

  • Microsoft slams iPhone as irrelevant

    Apple's soon-to-be-launched iPhone will be irrelevant to business users because it is a "closed device" and does not support Microsoft Office, a senior executive with the software giant said this week.

  • Windows Mobile 6

    Announced slightly earlier than expected, Microsoft took the wraps off its new mobile operating system, Windows Mobile 6. We have pictures of some of the new features, so take a peek at what could be on your next smart phone or PDA.

  • i-mate Ultimate 6150

    The Ultimate 6150 goes like grease lightning but be warned: you'll need deep pockets to own one, and not just to pay the price tag.

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