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    Engineers in Microsoft's Live Labs have released the company's first application for Apple's iPhone, even before making it available on Window Mobile.

  • Google 'voice search' is awesome

    The new voice-activated Google Mobile app for the iPhone is finally here. Whatever the reason for the delay, it was worth the wait.

  • Apple looks to 'chord' patterns for future devices?

    Apple could expand on the multitouch input methods used on both the iPhone and Macbook line-up for future devices, according to a recent patent it filed.

  • Google patent points to voice search

    A recently published patent provides further evidence that Google is developing a voice-activated search engine.

  • Telstra prepares wireless, broadband, IP services assault

    Telstra plans to respond in a "measured way" to the competitive threat posed by voice over Internet protocol services, with the maximum net revenue effect on the carrier over the next 18 to 24 months "unlikely to be material" to its traditional voice revenues, senior Telstra executive Ted Pretty said today.

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    The H780 features a simple, discreet design and solid performance, but is a little expensive for what you get.

  • BlackBerry 8800

    A very slick high-end handset with GPS support and BlackBerry's trademark push technology that's let-down by a lack of features now standard in most smartphones.

  • Nikon Coolpix 3700

    The stylish and easy-to-use Coolpix 3700 delivers good photo quality for a pocket camera but lacks the image controls that more advanced snapshooters expect.

  • Microsoft gets verbal about voice-activation program

    Microsoft detailed on Thursday its strategy for expanding the capabilities and distribution of its Voice Command software, a program that lets people control handheld devices via spoken instructions.

  • Samsung T400: A real man's phone?

    Samsung touts the T400 as the blokey equivalent of the T500 Flaunt; does that mean it comes with a breathalyser and free tickets to the footy? You'll have to read our Australian review to find out.

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