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Preview: Nokia Lumia 710

Nokia's Lumia 800 may have attracted most of the attention, but the company has unveiled two Windows Phone devices. The second is the mid-range Lumia 710 which cuts back on a few features in order to obtain a more affordable price point.

By Ross Catanzariti | 27 October, 2011 14:18

Tags: mobile phones, Nokia, Nokia Lumia 710, smartphones, Windows Phone 7

LG Optimus 2X review

LG's Optimus 2X is one of the first dual-core Android smartphones to reach Australian shores. The handset is not being distrusted by a carrier; instead it will be distributed through Harvey Norman for $649.

By TechWorld staff | 04 May, 2011 12:01

Tags: Google Android, lg, mobile phones, smartphones

Samsung Galaxy 5 Android smartphone

Not to be confused with the flagship Samsung Galaxy S, the Galaxy 5 smartphone is an entry-level prepaid smartphone. Excusive to Telstra and retailing for just $199, the Samsung Galaxy 5 is the cheapest Android phone on the market but despite this it doesn't skimp on too many features.

By Ross Catanzariti | 15 October, 2010 14:30

Tags: Google Android, Google Android phones, mobile phones, samsung, samsung galaxy, smartphones

HTC HD7 smartphone (preview)

HTC announced two smartphones for the launch of Windows Phone 7 -- the HTC 7 Trophy and the HTC 7 Mozart -- but its ace in the pack is the HD7, boasting a huge 4.3in display.

By Ross Catanzariti | 14 October, 2010 16:20

Tags: htc, mobile phones, smartphones, Windows Phone 7, Windows Phone 7 handsets

LG Optimus 7 smartphone (preview)

LG's Optimus 7 is one of two Windows Phone 7 smartphones that will launch as an Optus exclusive on 21 October. The Optimus 7 has an impressive 16GB of storage and a 3.8in touchscreen display.

By Ross Catanzariti | 13 October, 2010 10:08

Tags: lg, LG Optimus, mobile phones, smartphones, Windows Phone 7, Windows Phone 7 handsets

Hands on with the Dell Mini 3i smartphone

The first Dell Mini 3i smartphone to go on sale anywhere in the world will be available in China this December for 4800 Chinese yuan (US$704) without a mobile phone contract, China Mobile representatives said Thursday.

By Dan Nystedt | 20 November, 2009 08:05

Tags: Android, dell, Dell Mini 3i, smartphones

Hands on with Samsung's Android handset

Samsung Electronics gave the world a first look at its upcoming Galaxy handset, which runs Google's Android operating system, at the CommunicAsia exhibition in Singapore, where I had a chance to try it out.

By Sumner Lemon | 16 June, 2009 20:24

Tags: Android, Google Android, samsung, smartphones

Telstra EasyTouch Discovery

Designed in collaboration with a seniors group, Telstra's EasyTouch Discovery is a mobile phone targeted at first-time and elderly users. Featuring extra large buttons and straightforward menus, the EasyTouch Discovery still manages to pack in a reasonable number of features.

Palm Pre vs. Apple iPhone: how they stack up

Moribund Palm, in danger of becoming just a Windows Mobile running dog with lackluster handhelds, seems to have scored with its introduction this week of the Palm Pre 3G smartphone, powered by the new webOS operating system. But how does it stack up against Apple's iPhone?

By John Cox | 12 January, 2009 11:58

Tags: iPhone, Palm Pre

Smartphone showdown: Nokia's new N97 vs. iPhone

Nokia this week released its high-end N97 3G smartphone, combining a touchscreen with a tilted 3.5-inch display, a full QWERTY keyboard, and inviting a straight-up comparison with Apple's trend-setting iPhone. 

By John Cox | 03 December, 2008 14:58

Tags: Apple, iPhone, n97, Nokia

HP grooms iPaq for business

There are enough smartphone choices to make you dizzy. Yet in the business world, it arguably comes down to RIM's BlackBerry and select Windows Mobile-based devices -- with the strong possibility of Apple's 3G iPhone stealing some of their thunder.