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Apple's MobileMe meltdown

Apple forced to give away one month of free MobileMe service for the second time in as many weeks.

Hackers open Apple's iPhone

Hackers open up a whole new world to users of the iPhone 3G.

Latest iPhone news

Google takes aim at Apple's iPhone

If you've ever wished you could put Google in your pocket, you'll have the opportunity soon - quite literally.

Apple pushes out new iPhone update

Apple has issued another update to the software that runs its iPhones in hopes of decreasing dropped calls, improving battery life and cutting the time it takes to synchronise it.

iPhone free for all

Garry Barker rates his pick of the free software for the iPhone and iPod touch.

Net mob search for iPhone girl's identity

China's "human flesh search engine" is in hot pursuit of an unnamed Chinese factory worker.

Slow Optus credits iPhone 3G users for woes

Optus gives "goodwill credits" to iPhone 3G customers suffering reception problems and slow data speeds, but new reports say a software fix is on the way.

Fast Forward

Were you jilted by Samsung?

Fast Forward Frustrated Samsung customers are still waiting over five months later for the company to fulfil its two for one LCD television promotion. Launched in November last year, the promotion promised a free LCD TV - either 19-inch or 26-inch - to customers who bought a high-definition Samsung LCD or plasm...

Screen Play

Move over Master Chief

Screen Play Microsoft has unveiled a new Halo game from acclaimed developers Bungie and announced its redesigned interface for the Xbox 360 will be released on November 19. Halo 3: Recon is a standalone expansion that lets fans experience events leading up Halo 3 and see the fate of the Earth through the eyes ...

Gadgets on the Go

Nokia's N96 drives me around the bend

Gadgets on the Go The N96's clunky sat-nav will have you scrambling for a paper street directory. Nokia's N96 is trying to be all things to all men. It has a list of features that would make an iPhone owner weep, yet the N96's usability is disappointing in the post-iPhone age. The mapping app is particularly painful...

Latest mobile phone reviews

Review: Nokia 6210 Navigator

This is a solid offering with a crisp six-centimetre screen and a slide out keyboard.

Review: Motorokr E8 Aria music phone

The control system works well though and its performance as a music player is solid.

Review: Blueant Supertooth III

The slim Supertooth III clamps snugly to your sunvisor using a magnetic clip.

Buyers guide: portable GPS devices

We've reviewed some of the newest navigation units and listed the most impressive features.