Archive for the ‘New Handset’ Category

Acer Banks On Android For Smartphone Debut

Sunday, September 5th, 2010

Computer maker Acer is entering the Australian smartphone market for the first time with a range of five phones based on the Google Android platform. Android has exploded in the past year and analysts are predicting it will be the leading mobile phone platform globally by 2012.

Review: Dell Streak

Thursday, August 26th, 2010

Lately I've been feeling very self-conscious when talking on the phone in public, and it's not because I'm worried about strangers listening in on my private conversations.

Blackberry Torch To Take On Apple iPhone

Monday, August 16th, 2010

Research In Motion (RIM), maker of the BlackBerry, has unveiled a BlackBerry Torch to take on the hot-selling iPhone, avoiding comment on a plan in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to snuff out data service there.

Sharp 3D Smart Phone

Wednesday, August 4th, 2010

Sharp plans to take on Apple's iPhone by the end of the year, with the international launch of a smartphone featuring a 3D panel that can be viewed without special glasses, a spokeswoman said today.

The Death Grip

Tuesday, August 3rd, 2010

While the infamous "death grip" reception problems caused much controversy in the US, forcing Apple chief executive Steve Jobs to apologise and offer customers free "bumper" cases to fix the issue, it doesn't seem to be as much of a problem in Australia.

The Google “Superphone” Is Here

Wednesday, July 21st, 2010

Google's much hyped Nexus One 'superphone' is finally in Australia with Vodafone Hutchison Australia snapping up the exclusive online rights to sell the handset.

iPhone 4 Recall Rumours

Thursday, July 15th, 2010

"Apple's image and potentially iPhone sales could be compromised if Apple does not explicitly and constructively address the issue of what it believes is wrong with the phone and how it will address it," Sacconaghi said in the statement.

Nokia N8 Smartphone

Thursday, July 8th, 2010

The Nokia N8, Nokia's latest smartphone, intuitively connects to the people, places and services that matter most. With the Nokia N8, people can create compelling content, connect to their favorite social networks and enjoy on-demand Web TV programs and Ovi Store apps. Available in select markets during the third quarter ...

T-Mobile MyTouch 3G Slide makes official debut

Tuesday, May 4th, 2010

T-Mobile's latest Android device isn't the biggest surprise, considering all the various leaks over the past couple of months, but nonetheless, we're glad that we can finally talk about the T-Mobile MyTouch 3G Slide with official authority.

Motorola Launches the Ruggedized i1 Push-to-Talk Phone

Wednesday, March 24th, 2010

The CTIA 2010 kicks off in Las Vegas and this early Motorola is announcing its latest Android phone with a rather unusual look and features. The Motorola i1 is the first iDEN device that carries the features of most smartphones today thanks to the Android OS running on it. Some ...