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If you've been wooed by the recently unveiled Samsung Galaxy S3 and you've still got some sand left in your Galaxy S II's contract hourglass then fret not - we've rounded up five of the best apps to breathe some new life into your trusty Samsung Galaxy S II handset.

Plus: Nikon D3200 unboxing, Apache OpenOffice 3.4 released, Samsung Galaxy S3 vs HTC One X, Should Windows 8 come with DVD playback as standard?

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How to supercharge your Samsung Galaxy S II NEWS
How to supercharge your Samsung Galaxy S II
By Esat Dedezade | May 9, 2012
Pining after a Samsung Galaxy S3? Maybe these apps will restore some shine back to your trusty Galaxy S II's lustre.
In pictures: Post mortem of exploding iPhone 4S PHOTO GALLERY
In pictures: Post mortem of exploding iPhone 4S
May 9, 2012
Blew up on flight in regional NSW in late 2011.
Essential downloads: Apache OpenOffice 3.4 released NEWS
Essential downloads: Apache OpenOffice 3.4 released
By Chris Jager | May 9, 2012
Apache OpenOffice is a free, feature-packed office suite for PC, Mac and Linux. The latest version adds a host of improvements including zippier load times and AES256 encryption support. Get the download here.
Discuss: Should Windows 8 come with DVD playback as standard? NEWS
Discuss: Should Windows 8 come with DVD playback as standard?
By Chris Jager | May 9, 2012
Windows 8 will not come with Windows Media Center or DVD playback by default. Is this a sign of the times, or has Microsoft turned its back on optical media too soon?
First impressions: Samsung Galaxy S3 vs HTC One X NEWS
First impressions: Samsung Galaxy S3 vs HTC One X
By Luke Edwards | May 9, 2012
Can the two most spec heavy Android handsets have it out, or are they perfectly matched?
Social media in the real world NEWS
Social media in the real world
By Sam Kieldsen | May 9, 2012
We take a look at some products that transport the world of Facebook, Twitter, etc, into the 'meatspace'.
Google 'self-drive' cars get Nevada road-legal licence NEWS
Google 'self-drive' cars get Nevada road-legal licence
By Luke Edwards | May 9, 2012
Nevada is the first state to allow driverless cars loose on the road
LG Google TV coming on May 21st NEWS
LG Google TV coming on May 21st
By Luke Edwards | May 9, 2012
In the lead up to Apple TV, LG is getting into bed with Google.
Viral of the Week: VW Hover Car NEWS
Viral of the Week: VW Hover Car
By Luke Edwards | May 9, 2012
VW has released this concept video of what our hovering vehicle future will look like
Video: real transforming robot car NEWS
Video: real transforming robot car
By Esat Dedezade | May 9, 2012
Meet the amazing pint-sized Optimus Prime that's sure to be the downfall of cats everywhere.
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Report: Apple television to have Siri and FaceTime NEWS
Report: Apple television to have Siri and FaceTime
By Luke Edwards | May 9, 2012
It looks like chatting face to face will be as easy as watching TV once Apple gets its TV out there
Nikon D3200 unboxing NEWS
Nikon D3200 unboxing
By Sophie Charara | May 9, 2012
What looks set to be the ultimate beginner's DSLR just landed on our desk.
iCloud reveals banner notifications destined for OS X Mountain Lion NEWS
iCloud reveals banner notifications destined for OS X Mountain Lion
By Paddy Smith | May 9, 2012
Has Apple let the Mountain Lion out of the bag?
Samsung launches i7 Series 5 notebooks NEWS
Samsung launches i7 Series 5 notebooks
By Paddy Smith | May 9, 2012
Samsung Notebook Series 5 550P with Ivy Bridge i7 announced.
Discount on 'No, I Will Not Fix Your Computer' T-shirt NEWS
Discount on 'No, I Will Not Fix Your Computer' T-shirt
By Chris Jager | May 8, 2012
Buy one T-shirt from ThinkGeek, get another one half-price.
Pictured: iPhone 5 LM Concept with virtual home button NEWS
Pictured: iPhone 5 LM Concept with virtual home button
By Paddy Smith | May 9, 2012
Unlike most concept designs, this next-gen iPhone attempts to solve the real-world problem of retaining your apps' size ratio.
Ad-Aware Free Antivirus+ 10.1 drops Windows 2000, improves speed and reliability NEWS
Ad-Aware Free Antivirus+ 10.1 drops Windows 2000, improves speed and reliability
By Mark Wilson | May 9, 2012
The latest version of Ad-Aware Free Antivirus+ is available now. Get the free download here,
In Pictures: Samsung Galaxy S the 3rd PHOTO GALLERY
In Pictures: Samsung Galaxy S the 3rd
May 4, 2012
The Samsung Galaxy S3 was officially unveiled last night in London. Check out the gallery to see what the Galaxy S III brings to the table.
In Pictures: e-waste recycling plants around the globe PHOTO GALLERY
In Pictures: e-waste recycling plants around the globe
Apr 30, 2012
In celebration of World Environment Day, we take a look at some of the world's biggest recycling plants where computers go to die and be reborn...
Fun with liquid Nitrogen PHOTO GALLERY
Fun with liquid Nitrogen
Nov 29, 2011
Over the weekend we attended an extreme overclocking workshop in Brisbane. Take a look at what happens when you use liquid Nitrogen to cool a CPU. [Words: John Gillooly]

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