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The smartphone market is exploding, with everything from Blackberry-style keyboard phones to the latest touchscreen devices. Start your research with our latest Smartphone Group Test, see what readers said about each brand in our Reliability & Service Awards, and follow our news and reviews about the latest phones and apps below.

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Amazing Apps For Your iPhone: Religious Texts 
By Alex Kidman | Nov 6, 2009
There's a lot of Bibles in the App store. A whole lot. Want to follow your faith from the comfort of your phone? These apps make it easy.
 
Apple looks to kill off iPhone jailbreaking 
By Stuff.tv blank | Nov 5, 2009
Apple has big plans to tackle iPhone jailbreaking, with a job posting for an "iPhone OS Platform Security Manager" showing Apple means business
 
Sony Ericsson debuts Android-based Xperia X10 
By | Nov 4, 2009
Sony Ericsson has finally joined its rivals by unveiling its first Android-based handset, the Xperia X10..
 
Lost and found: could GPS keep tabs on your pets? 
By Daniel Long | Nov 3, 2009
GPS pet locators could save pet owners the misery of losing their beloved furry friends, and it appears you can buy them in Australia
 
Google Maps Navigation beta uncorked 
By Paul Taylor | Oct 30, 2009
Google has released the beta version to its brand new Google Maps Navigation software, developed specifically for Android 2.0 devices
 
Telstra dangles lure with prepaid wireless 3G offer - but will customers take the bait? 
By Daniel Long, Staff Writers | Oct 29, 2009
A "bonus" 1GB of data and a chance to double your download limit are two ways Telstra is hoping to attract more of the prepaid wireless crowd
 
App turns iPhone into one-time password generator 
By | Oct 29, 2009
Two-factor security firm Deepnet Security has launched a new system designed to turn an iPhone into a one-time password generator..
 
Google rolls out Android 2.0 SDK 
By Iain Thomson | Oct 28, 2009
Google has officially released the software development kit (SDK) for its Android operating system..
 
Amazing Apps for your iPhone: Let the music play! 
By Alex Kidman | Oct 28, 2009
Your iPhone isn't just limited to iPod style playback, thanks to these music-centric apps.
 
Amazing Apps for your Phone: 6 of the best augmented reality apps 
By Alex Kidman | Oct 21, 2009
Looking to do something completely different with your iPhone? These 6 apps will help you see the world in a whole new way.
 
Apple making jailbreaking "impossible" with iPhone 3G S update 
By Stuff.tv blank | Oct 15, 2009
Apple is reportedly shipping new iPhone 3G S handsets with an updated bootrom to prevent users jailbreaking their phones
 
iPhone finally gets Foxtel, but it's a more improved Foxtel than other phones 
By Daniel Long | Oct 14, 2009
With the recent changes made possible by the iPhone 3.0 OS, Mobile Foxtel is finally unleashed onto iPhone handsets. But the big news is the improved video stream.
 
Amazing Apps for your Phone: Tick Tock, Tick Tock - Ten Time Telling Apps 
By | Oct 14, 2009
The best apps for the frequent flyer, road traveller, student, or anyone who wants to make their iPhone their constant timekeeping companion
 
Portable WiFi network made possible by battery-powered Virgin Mobile modem  
By Daniel Long | Oct 13, 2009
A wireless, battery-powered 3G modem that enables up to three users to simultaneously access the internet wirelessly, is being touted as an Australian first by Virgin.
 
Amazing Apps For Your Phone: Score a shopping bargain 
By Alex Kidman | Oct 8, 2009
Is the bargain in the shop in front of you really all that cheap? Your phone can let you know. Here's how.
 
Orchestra in a SoundDock? Bose's new speaker system rocks to new beat 
By Daniel Long | Oct 7, 2009
Utilising new engineering technologies to produce incredible high and lone tones, the Bose SoundDock 10 is a virtual orchestra in your lounge room.
 
Windows Mobile 6.5 phones expected today 
By | Oct 7, 2009
The first phones running Windows Mobile 6.5 go on sale today, with Microsoft extolling the virtues of the new operating system..
 
Amazing Apps for your Phone: Photography Apps 
By Alex Kidman | Sep 30, 2009
Your iPhone's onboard camera might not be all that exciting, there's no end of camera-specific applications that can make something special out of your photos once they've been ...
 
Nokia N97 smartphone fails with confusing OS and poor keyboard 
By Jonathan Bray | Sep 30, 2009
Packed with features, but the keyboard is terrible and the touch-enabled OS confusing.
 
Move over 007: iPhone overtakes Aston Martin as coolest brand 
By Staff writers | Sep 29, 2009
The Apple iPhone has beaten James Bond's Aston Martin to reach the chequered flag as the must-have cool brand..
 
 
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