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Qantas launches iPhone-optimised site

Qantas has launched a new web service designed to take advantage of the iPhone's touchscreen functionality.

Apple posts iPhone 2.0.2 update; users say problems remain

Apple updated the iPhone's software Monday afternoon, but according to first reports posted to the company's support forum, the new 2.0.2 firmware has not fixed users' 3G reception problems.

Android phone could come in November

The U.S. Federal Communications Commission released documents on Monday that may indicate that the first Android phone will hit the U.S. market in November.

Vodafone launches mobile broadband on a USB stick

If you need wireless broadband, but don’t have a PC card to slot in a modem, Vodafone’s new USB Internet Stick mobile broadband service might be what you’re looking for.

Telcos gouging Australian customers on mobile roaming fees

A report conducted by KPMG has revealed that Australian mobile carriers charge too much for international roaming.

Google says thanks for Android petition

After 219 developers signed a petition asking for more information about Android's progress, Google offered a two-sentence reply saying thanks.

Vodafone rejects roaming report

Vodafone has rejected a government-commissioned report into international roaming charges for mobile phones. Conducted by KPMG Australia, the report concludes that international roaming charges are unreasonably high, citing various comparisons betwee...

iPhone includes app 'kill switch,' Jobs admits

Apple's CEO Steve Jobs Monday confirmed that the company has a "kill switch" it can flip to remotely disable potentially malicious applications that have been downloaded to any iPhone.

Researcher reveals critical Java bugs in Nokia phones

A pair of critical vulnerabilities in Sun Microsystems's Java technology for mobile devices could be used by hackers to surreptitiously make calls, record conversations and access information on Nokia Series 40 cell phones, a Polish researcher said M...

iPhone OS 2.0.1 causing connection difficulties for some Australian users

Some Australian iPhone users who have installed the latest iPhone OS update have reported difficulties re-connecting to their mobile providers.

Jobs shakes up Apple management over MobileMe debacle

Apple CEO Steve Jobs has given MobileMe to the executive who heads iTunes, part of a shake-up over the sync service's public problems since its launch last month, according to a memo sent to company employees earlier this week.

Analysts predict win for Linux in MID market

Linux has the potential to power the bulk of mobile Internet devices, some analysts say.

Gartner: Global mobile phone sales will rise 11 per cent in '08

Gartner is projecting 11 per cent growth in global sales of cell phones and related devices in 2008, citing healthy sales in the first half of the year.

Apple's iPhone 3G gets version 2.0.1 software upgrade

Apple has issued a point release upgrade for its iPhone and iPhone 3G products to version 2.0.1 of the firmware, weighing in at a hefty 249MB.

Gartner: 'Caveats apply' for enterprise iPhone use

After three weeks of testing and reviewing Apple's new iPhone 2.0 firmware and an iPhone 3G for use in large businesses, analyst firm Gartner said the device can be supported by IT shops -- but only for a narrow set of uses such as voice, e-mail, Web...