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-apps-for-android-february-2012.htm http://apcmag.com//best-apps-for-android-february-2012.htm

Check out the latest and greatest in apps for your Android smartphone with our monthly app roundup.]]> Mon, 20 Feb 2012 06:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//best-apps-for-android-september-2011.htm http://apcmag.com//best-apps-for-android-september-2011.htm

Check out the latest and greatest in apps for your Android smartphone with our monthly app roundup.]]> Mon, 12 Sep 2011 08:09:26 +1000 http://apcmag.com//stay-charged-.htm http://apcmag.com//stay-charged-.htm

Extend the battery life of your Android smartphone with these super-charged tips and tricks. ]]> Thu, 07 Jul 2011 08:00:00 +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//meet-meego-nokias-n9-is-sleek-sexy-and-streamlined-but-is-the-os-an-island.htm http://apcmag.com//meet-meego-nokias-n9-is-sleek-sexy-and-streamlined-but-is-the-os-an-island.htm

With a colourful flourish, Nokia has shown off its upcoming N9: the world's first-ever "pure touch" (buttonless) smartphone... but also likely the only MeeGo from Nokia you'll see.]]> Tue, 21 Jun 2011 17:20:44 +1000 http://apcmag.com//android-devs-flock-to-warts-and-all-pro-am.htm http://apcmag.com//android-devs-flock-to-warts-and-all-pro-am.htm

Now that Australian developers can sell Android apps, information-hungry local developers are packing into grass-roots developer forums like one held by jTribe this week.]]> Fri, 05 Nov 2010 09:28:41 +1000 http://apcmag.com//consumer-vs-geek-nokia-n8-smartphone.htm http://apcmag.com//consumer-vs-geek-nokia-n8-smartphone.htm

Nokia’s new flagship, the N8, is a brilliant phone for consumers, says APC editor Tony Sarno, while phone geek Jenna Pitcher reckons it has failings that would stop her buying one.]]> Mon, 25 Oct 2010 11:51:20 +1000 http://apcmag.com//blackberry-torch.htm http://apcmag.com//blackberry-torch.htm

The new Torch finally adds some consumer sexyness to Blackberry without sacrificing the features that have made the Berry indispensable for mobile professionals. ]]> Sat, 23 Oct 2010 09:47:13 +1000 http://apcmag.com//photos-a-hands-on-tour-of-windows-phone-7.htm http://apcmag.com//photos-a-hands-on-tour-of-windows-phone-7.htm

Rarely-seen pre-production units of an LG smartphone, running Microsoft's upcoming Windows Phone 7 OS, got a semi-public airing this week. Here's what we saw.]]> Fri, 16 Jul 2010 15:35:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//microsoft-shows-off-office-on-a-windows-7-series-phone.htm http://apcmag.com//microsoft-shows-off-office-on-a-windows-7-series-phone.htm

Can Microsoft make a dent in the smartphone market by appealing to the mobile-worker?]]> Thu, 29 Apr 2010 11:55:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//in-depth-review-htc-desire-outguns-the-iphone.htm http://apcmag.com//in-depth-review-htc-desire-outguns-the-iphone.htm

Sorry Apple fanboys, but the HTC Desire is set to bitch-slap the iPhone back to Cupertino.]]> Tue, 27 Apr 2010 09:45:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//spy-shots-dell-revs-up-android-and-windows-smartphones.htm http://apcmag.com//spy-shots-dell-revs-up-android-and-windows-smartphones.htm

Four new smartphones are on the launchpad at Dell HQ: the Lightning for Windows Phone 7, plus the Android-powered Aero, Smoke and Thunder running Dell’s slick new ‘Stage’ UI.]]> Sun, 25 Apr 2010 14:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//microsoft-partners-may-launch-a-range-of-windows-phones.htm http://apcmag.com//microsoft-partners-may-launch-a-range-of-windows-phones.htm

A Microsoft Australia Evangelist, Michael Kordahi is talking up the upcoming Microsoft Phones. Yes, "phones", as in a little community of humping rabbits.]]> Thu, 25 Feb 2010 15:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//google-nexus-one-android-2-1-with-multitouch.htm http://apcmag.com//google-nexus-one-android-2-1-with-multitouch.htm

We tested the new Google Nexus One running the Android 2.1 software upgrade right here in Sydney. ]]> Wed, 17 Feb 2010 10:11:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//blackberry-bold-9700-launches.htm http://apcmag.com//blackberry-bold-9700-launches.htm

Telstra, Optus and the Vodafone-3 alliance now known as VHA are all lined up to carry the new Bold 9700, a smartphone described as “the best BlackBerry ever”.]]> Thu, 05 Nov 2009 15:50:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//rim-releases-blackberry-desktop-software-for-mac.htm http://apcmag.com//rim-releases-blackberry-desktop-software-for-mac.htm

Mac users can finally enjoy a first-class BlackBerry experience thanks to RIM’s just-released Blackberry Desktop Manager for Mac OS.]]> Sun, 04 Oct 2009 23:46:47 +1000 http://apcmag.com//facebook-lite-offers-content-without-the-crud.htm http://apcmag.com//facebook-lite-offers-content-without-the-crud.htm

New Facebook Lite isn’t quite so ‘in your face’ – it’s a leaner, cleaner and dare we say more Twitter-esque look without the overload of apps, ads and other distractions.]]> Mon, 14 Sep 2009 09:50:56 +1000 http://apcmag.com//is-this-the-next-iphone.htm http://apcmag.com//is-this-the-next-iphone.htm

Are these leaked photos of the new iPhone?]]> Thu, 04 Jun 2009 23:20:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//htc-magic-continues-android-dream.htm http://apcmag.com//htc-magic-continues-android-dream.htm

Less is more in the new Android phone from HTC: Magic drops the keyboard.]]> Mon, 01 Jun 2009 14:25:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//google-to-announce-android-surprise-this-week.htm http://apcmag.com//google-to-announce-android-surprise-this-week.htm

Mmmm... donuts. Google has kicked off its dev conference with a demo of the next generation of Google's young mobile OS, Android.]]> Thu, 28 May 2009 14:15:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//3s-htc-magic-available-from-mid-june-starting-at-87month.htm http://apcmag.com//3s-htc-magic-available-from-mid-june-starting-at-87month.htm

The middle of June is when the magic happens on both Vodafone and 3, with 3's plans kicking off from $63/month for 1GB and 'free' handsets from $109/month.]]> Thu, 28 May 2009 13:04:13 +1000 http://apcmag.com//sony-ericsson-well-wait-for-android-20.htm http://apcmag.com//sony-ericsson-well-wait-for-android-20.htm

Sony Ericsson is staying away from Google’s smartphone OS until it’s better at multimedia, which it says means waiting until Android 2.0 is released.]]> Tue, 26 May 2009 15:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//palm-eos-slimmed-down-pre.htm http://apcmag.com//palm-eos-slimmed-down-pre.htm

With the Palm Pre yet to be revealed to the world, word on the streets is that Palm is already working on another version of its WebOS phone: the Eos.]]> Wed, 20 May 2009 07:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//microsoft-moves-windows-mobile-my-phone-online-backup-service-into-open-beta.htm http://apcmag.com//microsoft-moves-windows-mobile-my-phone-online-backup-service-into-open-beta.htm

The cloud-based My Phone service stores text messages, contacts, photos and video clips from Windows Mobile phones on the Web.]]> Tue, 19 May 2009 11:34:10 +1000 http://apcmag.com//linux-powers-iphones-loudest-contenders-.htm http://apcmag.com//linux-powers-iphones-loudest-contenders-.htm

iPhone challengers Palm Pre as well as HTC's Dream and Magic have one thing in common: Linux-based operating systems. We look at why Linux is so good for smartphones.]]> Thu, 05 Mar 2009 12:30:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//lg_renoir_kc910.htm http://apcmag.com//lg_renoir_kc910.htm

With every new generation of camera-phone comes the inevitable question: can it replace a standalone point-and-shoot camera? Finally, yes it can.]]> Fri, 30 Jan 2009 09:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//sony_ericsson_xperia_x1.htm http://apcmag.com//sony_ericsson_xperia_x1.htm

Our first hands-on experience with the X1 at a Telstra presso last year was a memorable occasion. ]]> Thu, 29 Jan 2009 09:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//hp_ipaq_912c.htm http://apcmag.com//hp_ipaq_912c.htm

Is the iPAQ back to take down the popular BlackBerry Bold? Not this time around... but it does have astonishingly good battery life.]]> Wed, 31 Dec 2008 10:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//bury_me_with_my_blackberry.htm http://apcmag.com//bury_me_with_my_blackberry.htm

It’s not enough that some people can’t live without their BlackBerry.… now there are people who want to be buried with it!]]> Wed, 17 Dec 2008 10:56:51 +1000 http://apcmag.com//htc_touch_3g.htm http://apcmag.com//htc_touch_3g.htm

HTC has hatched yet another Touch smartphone that's easier on the wallet without skimping on the good stuff.]]> Fri, 12 Dec 2008 09:52:15 +1000 http://apcmag.com//blackberry_unveils_curve_8900.htm http://apcmag.com//blackberry_unveils_curve_8900.htm

While RIM’s new mid-range smartphone brings Bold features and design to the Curve family, the new 8900 remains a GSM-only phone. ]]> Wed, 10 Dec 2008 11:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//blackberry_pearl_flip_8220.htm http://apcmag.com//blackberry_pearl_flip_8220.htm

BlackBerry breaks with design tradition to take on the flip phone market.]]> Wed, 10 Dec 2008 09:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//more_new_blackberrys_curve_8900_and_pearl_8200_flipphone.htm http://apcmag.com//more_new_blackberrys_curve_8900_and_pearl_8200_flipphone.htm

RIM is on a roll, with next-gen Pearl and Curve smartphones set to follow this week’s launch of the Storm. Here’s what you need to know...]]> Fri, 10 Oct 2008 14:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//blackberry_bold_handson_review.htm http://apcmag.com//blackberry_bold_handson_review.htm

Our massive review of RIM's hot new BlackBerry Bold 3G smartphone covers all the key features, with screenshots of the slick new BlackBerry OS.]]> Tue, 12 Aug 2008 11:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//newest_blackberry_makes_a_bold_debut.htm http://apcmag.com//newest_blackberry_makes_a_bold_debut.htm

It’s finally here – well, sort of. Despite today’s official launch, the 3G smartphone won’t land in our hands for at least another three weeks.]]> Tue, 29 Jul 2008 12:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//apple_iphone_3g.htm http://apcmag.com//apple_iphone_3g.htm

At long last, Aussie users can (legitimately) get their hands on the legendary iPhone. Has it been worth the wait?]]> Tue, 22 Jul 2008 08:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//its_a_touchphone_tsunami.htm http://apcmag.com//its_a_touchphone_tsunami.htm

This week sees LG and HTC join Samsung in unleashing touchscreen smartphones. Up next: BlackBerry ‘Thunder’ and Nokia’s ‘Tube’.]]> Tue, 24 Jun 2008 06:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//htc_touch_cruise.htm http://apcmag.com//htc_touch_cruise.htm

It's no supermodel, but this smartphone from HTC certainly comes close.]]> Sat, 14 Jun 2008 09:00:00 +1000