Mobile Phones Features

Top apps from BlackBerry Developer Conference 2009 - Nov 12, 2009

We round up five applications that caught our attention at the annual Developer Conference.

There's a map for that: GPS or smartphone? - Nov 11, 2009

As mobile phones become more powerful, we wonder if buying a standalone personal navigation device still makes sense these days.

RIM reinforces partnership with Adobe - Nov 11, 2009

Aside from support for Adobe Flash 10 and Creative Suite software, the BlackBerry smartphone maker also unveiled new services platforms for developers.

Google Maps Navigation a wakeup call to satnav providers? - Nov 3, 2009

Google's free real-time navigation service for Android may upset some players, but it's also welcome competition in an industry dominated by a few.

R.I.P. N-Gage: 2003-2009/10 - Nov 2, 2009

Nokia realigns its gaming strategy by integrating its N-Gage gaming platform, which never really took off, into Ovi Store.

Can the Droid save Motorola? - Nov 2, 2009

Motorola's new Droid is expected to be a hot seller. But will it be enough to turn Motorola around?

Flashed-out: Xenon vs. LED - Oct 28, 2009

Is Xenon flash really better than LED light?

Smartphones for megahertz junkies - Oct 27, 2009

If you love speed, here are five of the fastest smartphones out there, some of which have even broken the 1GHz barrier.

Samsung Pixon12 vs. Sony Ericsson Satio - Oct 23, 2009

See how these two 12-megapixel camera-phones stack up in a shootout.

Case study: Nokia Life Tools - Oct 20, 2009

Nokia may be a name most would associate with handsets and great user interfaces. But increasingly, the Finn is focusing on solutions and services. We take a look at the launch of its Life Tools for emerging markets.