http://apcmag.com/ APC Magazine covers the latest in computing with a critical, independent eye to help you make the most of your tech dollar. http://apcmag.com//best-of-ces-2012-our-pick-of-the-most-exciting-gadgets-tech-headed-your-way-this-year.htm http://apcmag.com//best-of-ces-2012-our-pick-of-the-most-exciting-gadgets-tech-headed-your-way-this-year.htm

We take a look at the most promising and exciting new products and concepts shown off at this year's Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas.]]> Thu, 12 Jan 2012 16:39:24 +1000 http://apcmag.com//a-serious-contender-huawei-mediapad-preview.htm http://apcmag.com//a-serious-contender-huawei-mediapad-preview.htm

Small and bright, Huawei's MediaPad tablet looks set to be a force to be reckoned with.]]> Sun, 09 Oct 2011 06:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//google-is-buying-motorola-androids-knight-in-shining-armour.htm http://apcmag.com//google-is-buying-motorola-androids-knight-in-shining-armour.htm

You can insure almost anything these days. But in buying Motorola, Google not only purchases peace of mind and a bevy of patent protection: it also gets a hardware platform.]]> Tue, 16 Aug 2011 12:19:17 +1000 http://apcmag.com//android-bargain-huawei-ideos-x5-review.htm http://apcmag.com//android-bargain-huawei-ideos-x5-review.htm

Average features? Not for the price. This slightly older Android handset from Huawei is still an astonishing deal and can be found at Dick Smith for as little as $279.]]> Tue, 09 Aug 2011 14:45:27 +1000 http://apcmag.com//2011-the-year-of-huaweis-transformation-into-a-top-five-mobile-player.htm http://apcmag.com//2011-the-year-of-huaweis-transformation-into-a-top-five-mobile-player.htm

With booming business and a steely focus on transforming itself from a business to a consumer brand, Huawei today showed off its vaunted MediaPad and nearly 40 smartphone handsets.]]> Wed, 29 Jun 2011 15:52:08 +1000 http://apcmag.com//huawei-unveils-99-android-froyo-smartphone-bargain-on-optus.htm http://apcmag.com//huawei-unveils-99-android-froyo-smartphone-bargain-on-optus.htm

For less than a hundred dollars, Huawei's offering Android 2.2 for the tightest of budgets (and presumably margins) with the bargain-priced IDEOS X1.]]> Tue, 28 Jun 2011 16:17:16 +1000 http://apcmag.com//telstras-99-smartphone-a-watershed-moment.htm http://apcmag.com//telstras-99-smartphone-a-watershed-moment.htm

With its new Android-based Smart-Touch smartphone selling for just $99, Telstra has symbolically broken through the last major smartphone hurdle: price.]]> Wed, 16 Mar 2011 18:08:33 +1000 http://apcmag.com//top-10-mwc-2011-moments-nokia-microsoft-htc-and-all-the-mobile-action-from-this-years-event.htm http://apcmag.com//top-10-mwc-2011-moments-nokia-microsoft-htc-and-all-the-mobile-action-from-this-years-event.htm

Mobile World Congress is over, and in a world that's increasingly mobile-focused the pace of innovation was more frenetic than ever. Here's 10 things to know from this year's show.]]> Fri, 18 Feb 2011 17:16:46 +1000 http://apcmag.com//huawei-announces-200-capacitive-android-phone.htm http://apcmag.com//huawei-announces-200-capacitive-android-phone.htm

Chinese telco hardware maker has lobbed a grenade into the smartphone market with the launch of an Android handset with a capacitive screen for less than $US200.]]> Fri, 03 Sep 2010 14:55:07 +1000 http://apcmag.com//huawei-demos-7-inch-android-tablet.htm http://apcmag.com//huawei-demos-7-inch-android-tablet.htm

Chinese telecomms titan Huawei showcases a 7 inch Android tablet plus a 3.5 inch Android smartphone.]]> Thu, 24 Jun 2010 13:51:15 +1000 http://apcmag.com//3g-options-for-the-wi-fi-ipad.htm http://apcmag.com//3g-options-for-the-wi-fi-ipad.htm

If you’re buying one of the cheaper iPad Wi-Fi models there are still a few ways to enjoy Internet access anywhere without stumping up the extra money for a 3G version.]]> Thu, 27 May 2010 16:58:51 +1000 http://apcmag.com//give-poor-huawei-a-break.htm http://apcmag.com//give-poor-huawei-a-break.htm

opinion Telstra has selected Chinese network maker Huawei for its 4G/LTE network trial. Let's stop the Chinese spy propaganda right now.]]> Fri, 19 Mar 2010 10:58:29 +1000 http://apcmag.com//internode_launches_ultra_naked.htm http://apcmag.com//internode_launches_ultra_naked.htm

Just when you thought ISPs couldn't strip off any more costs, Internode hands us a big fig leaf...]]> Tue, 18 Nov 2008 15:38:46 +1000 http://apcmag.com//huawei_readies_new_hspa_modems.htm http://apcmag.com//huawei_readies_new_hspa_modems.htm

A thumbdrive modem with microSD slot and a home HSPA-to-WiFi gateway may soon be offered by Australian telcos.]]> Wed, 25 Jun 2008 06:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//3_cuts_the_cable_with_directconnect_usb_modem.htm http://apcmag.com//3_cuts_the_cable_with_directconnect_usb_modem.htm

Mobile broadband just got a little less fiddly, with 3 introducing a slim 3G HSDPA modem which plugs straight into your notebook’s USB port.]]> Fri, 23 May 2008 13:48:00 +1000