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HTC has added two more Android smartphones to its mobile mix, both running Android 2.1 plus an enhanced Sense UI packed with sweet new features.]]> Wed, 17 Feb 2010 01:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//optus-deliberately-blocking-android-paid-apps.htm http://apcmag.com//optus-deliberately-blocking-android-paid-apps.htm

EXCLUSIVE | Optus is blocking owners of Android mobile phones from buying paid apps from the Android store, while locking users into long service contracts.]]> Fri, 27 Nov 2009 12:13:25 +1000 http://apcmag.com//htcs-challenge-what-price-a-hero.htm http://apcmag.com//htcs-challenge-what-price-a-hero.htm

Will HTC’s decision to sidestep the subsidised handset plans of mobile phone carriers and sell the Hero and Tattoo outright help or hinder its new Android smartphones? ]]> Thu, 19 Nov 2009 11:22:46 +1000 http://apcmag.com//htc-hero-makes-aussie-debut.htm http://apcmag.com//htc-hero-makes-aussie-debut.htm

In a turnabout move HTC side sidesteps all four Australian mobile carriers to launch its Android-powered Hero and Tattoo smartphones unlocked and for outright sale.]]> Wed, 18 Nov 2009 14:47:32 +1000 http://apcmag.com//htc-hero-tattoo-android-optus-telstra-vodafone-3g-carrier.htm http://apcmag.com//htc-hero-tattoo-android-optus-telstra-vodafone-3g-carrier.htm

Optus or one of its virtual mobile network operators will be the sole Australian carrier for HTC’s new Android-powered Hero and Tattoo smartphones.]]> Wed, 11 Nov 2009 12:52:12 +1000 http://apcmag.com//htc-sets-aussie-launch-of-hero-and-tattoo-android-phones.htm http://apcmag.com//htc-sets-aussie-launch-of-hero-and-tattoo-android-phones.htm

The aptly-named Hero and the more mainstream Tattoo smartphones will make their Australian debut next week on Optus' dual-band 3G network.]]> Mon, 09 Nov 2009 16:16:54 +1000 http://apcmag.com//htc-releases-entry-level-tattoo-android-mobile-phone.htm http://apcmag.com//htc-releases-entry-level-tattoo-android-mobile-phone.htm

Following the high-end Dream and Magic smartphones, HTC hopes the entry-level Tattoo with its new ‘Sense’ UI will drive Android into the mainstream.]]> Tue, 06 Oct 2009 02:14:56 +1000 http://apcmag.com//just-how-much-faster-is-the-iphone-3gs.htm http://apcmag.com//just-how-much-faster-is-the-iphone-3gs.htm

Testing reveals the iPhone 3.0 OS update alone delivers a 3x Javascript browsing boost to the iPhone 3G, while other tweaks to the 3GS provide an additional 3x kick on top of that.]]> Thu, 25 Jun 2009 10:41:46 +1000 http://apcmag.com//skyfire-mobile-browser-released-for-windows-and-symbian-phones.htm http://apcmag.com//skyfire-mobile-browser-released-for-windows-and-symbian-phones.htm

Finally out of beta, the fresh-baked Skyfire promises to bring desktop-class browsing – with full support for Flash and AJAX – to Windows Mobile and Nokia Symbian S60.3 phones.]]> Sun, 31 May 2009 09:00:00 +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//htc-magic-launches-in-australia.htm http://apcmag.com//htc-magic-launches-in-australia.htm

Waiting to hear on plans and pricing for HTC’s second-gen ‘Magic’ Android smartphone? Yeah, we are too.]]> Thu, 28 May 2009 10:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//vodafone-confirms-htc-magic-android-touchscreen-smartphone-for-australia.htm http://apcmag.com//vodafone-confirms-htc-magic-android-touchscreen-smartphone-for-australia.htm

Vodafone and Three are gearing up for next week's launch of HTC’s Android-powered Magic touchscreen smartphone.]]> Thu, 21 May 2009 12:09:58 +1000 http://apcmag.com//htc-magic-android-g2-smartphone-set-for-aussie-launch-in-june-exclusive-to-vodafone.htm http://apcmag.com//htc-magic-android-g2-smartphone-set-for-aussie-launch-in-june-exclusive-to-vodafone.htm

HTC will unveil its G2 ‘Magic’ Android smartphone to the local media next week, with the smartphone offered exclusively through Vodafone.]]> Mon, 18 May 2009 23:00:40 +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//htc-and-vodafone-unveil-second-gen-android-g2-phone.htm http://apcmag.com//htc-and-vodafone-unveil-second-gen-android-g2-phone.htm

New touchscreen HTC ‘Magic’ phone ditches the slide-out keyboard for a virtual QWERTY keypad – along with better browser, bigger battery and 900MHz HSDPA.]]> Wed, 18 Feb 2009 08:30:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//telstra-to-introduce-android-smartphone-in-second-half-of-2009.htm http://apcmag.com//telstra-to-introduce-android-smartphone-in-second-half-of-2009.htm

Telstra reveals to APC that it will release an Android phone on Next G before the year is out.]]> Wed, 18 Feb 2009 08:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//australian-review-htc-dream-optus.htm http://apcmag.com//australian-review-htc-dream-optus.htm

When APC gets the latest smartphone we don't just have a cursory play with it. We give it a thorough roasting, a grilling, a pounding with our thumbs... heck, a few flecks of spittle may even land on the device. Here's our in-depth review of the Australian HTC Dream.]]> Thu, 12 Feb 2009 22:16:04 +1000 http://apcmag.com//optus-to-sell-htc-dream-android-phone-from-mid-feb-for-74-per-month-with-500mb-of-data-up-to-182-.htm http://apcmag.com//optus-to-sell-htc-dream-android-phone-from-mid-feb-for-74-per-month-with-500mb-of-data-up-to-182-.htm

Australia will get the world’s first Android phone outside the US when Optus launches HTC’s Dream on Monday February 16th.]]> Thu, 05 Feb 2009 12:35:06 +1000 http://apcmag.com//bill_explosion_google_android_silently_phones_home.htm http://apcmag.com//bill_explosion_google_android_silently_phones_home.htm

Users of imported Google Android smartphones have got a nasty shock, with their mobile phone bills showing massive unexpected SMS usage.]]> Mon, 05 Jan 2009 16:20:17 +1000 http://apcmag.com//inside_googles_mobile_phone_new_details_of_android.htm http://apcmag.com//inside_googles_mobile_phone_new_details_of_android.htm

EXCLUSIVE | Google reveals new details about its Android mobile phone OS, including why it will be better than other phones.]]> Wed, 17 Sep 2008 01:20:58 +1000 http://apcmag.com//google_android_worth_getting_excited_about.htm http://apcmag.com//google_android_worth_getting_excited_about.htm

Critics are hounding Google over security holes and incompatibility fears, but Google's Android mobile operating system is still on track for commercial launch later this year. It'll soon be on a phone near you. ]]> Thu, 20 Mar 2008 12:13:32 +1000