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Samsung Instinct PDA Phone
(Reviews) At $130 with a two-year contract, the Instinct is a good handset and a great deal. But this iPhone look-alike is unlikely to slay Apple's upcoming 3G handset.
RIM BlackBerry Pearl 8120 (T-Mobile) PDA Phone
(Reviews) Sleek Pearl lets consumers use Wi-Fi to boost call quality where cell signals falter.
RIM's BlackBerry Bold Beats Apple to the 3G Punch
(News) Research in Motion's sleek new BlackBerry Bold 9000 will support 3G networks worldwide, as well as Wi-Fi and GPS. Will it be able to withstand a 3G iPhone challenge?
RIM BlackBerry 8820 (T-Mobile) PDA/Cell Phone
(Reviews) This solid business phone gets a boost from the addition of voice over Wi-Fi.
Preview Your Next Cell Phone--Virtually
(Reviews) TryPhone's virtual handsets don't replace the real thing, but they could help you narrow down the list of candidates when you're shopping.
Is the Palm OS Dying? Should You Care?
(Reviews) Some believe Palm OS smart phones are a dying breed--but there are good reasons not to count them out yet.
Palm Centro PDA Phone (AT&T)
(Reviews) This sporty, slimmer variant of the Treo is available on the AT&T network.
Samsung Ace SPH-i325 PDA Phone
(Reviews) This PDA phone includes plenty of features that will keep you entertained while you're on the go.
Memos on the Go
(How To) How to capture ideas and reminders when you're in transit--using tools you may already have.
Turn a Smart Phone into a Wi-Fi Hot Spot
(News) TapRoot Systems says its WalkingHotSpot software will let you use a 3G, Wi-Fi-enabled Windows Mobile or Symbian Series 60 handset as a Wi-Fi hot spot.
Lotus Helps Power Smartphones, IBM Says
(News) IBM revealed that Lotus Expeditor lies at the heart of Sprint's Titan development platform.
HTC names Google phone, 'Dream'
(News) The mobile phone High Tech Computer (HTC) has been developing to run on the Android software from Google will be called "Dream," have a large touchscreen and full QWERTY keypad, a person close to the situation said Thursday.
Dell Smartphone Appears Imminent, Analysts Say
(News) Dell is primed to enter the mobile-phone arena with a smartphone, but it will need an Apple iPhone killer to really make a dent in the market, analysts said.
India Still Wants Access to BlackBerry Transmissions
(News) The government cites security needs, but expects to stop short of banning services for noncompliance.
Tips From a World Traveler
(How To) Leave the laptop at home, copy and paste blog posts, don't rely on your cell phone, and more tips.
Chunghwa may be first to sell Chinese Google phone
(News) Chunghwa Telecom may become the first mobile phone network operator to offer users a Chinese-language Google phone, courtesy of its close relationship with smartphone maker High Tech Computer (HTC).
Microsoft teams with Nokia to put Silverlight on devices
(News) In its quest to make its Silverlight technology as ubiquitous as its competitor Flash, Microsoft is moving full speed ahead to promote adoption of the technology through some strategic moves and partnerships it will highlight at its annual MIX 08 conference, including a deal with Nokia to put the technology on mobile devices.
Acer to acquire smartphone maker E-Ten
(News) Acer, the world's third largest PC vendor, has signed an agreement to buy handheld device maker E-Ten Information Systems of Taiwan.
No messages lost in BlackBerry outage, RIM says
(News) Research In Motion acknowledged an outage left users in the Americas without access to their BlackBerry e-mail service on Monday, but said no messages were lost during the incident.
Mobile Site Domain Manager Offers Standards
(News) DotMobi builds a database to help developers put better surfing tools on mobile devices.
Vodafone CEO calls for mobile OS consolidation
(News) The wide variety of operating systems on mobile phones is hindering the growth of cool mobile Internet applications, according to Arun Sarin, CEO of network operator Vodafone.
Facebook links up with Vodafone on mobile platform
(News) Facebook took a new step into the mobile realm on Thursday, launching a platform for operators designed to make its social networking application work better on portable devices.
Hands On With Verizon's New HTC Smart Phone
(News) Our cell phone expert puts the HTC SMT5800 through its paces and finds out how it stacks up against Verizon's other Windows Mobile phones.
Startup sets full mobile browser free
(News) A growing set of developers is setting to work making Web browsing on a phone match the experience on a PC.
Nokia E90 Communicator PDA Phone
(Reviews) The Nokia E90 offers almost everything you could ever want in a PDA phone, except usability and a low price.
Samsung BlackJack II PDA Phone
(Reviews) This slim and good-performing PDA phone can handle your calling, messaging, and mobile entertainment needs.
T-Mobile Sidekick LX PDA Phone
(Reviews) This stylish PDA phone works wonders for messaging but can be awkward for phone calls.
AT&T Tilt PDA Phone
(Reviews) This PDA phone is a bit costly, but it operates well as a device that fits in your hand and offers maximum flexibility.
T-Mobile Shadow PDA Phone
(Reviews) With the Shadow, T-Mobile delivers a smarter smart phone than most; its tinny call quality may be a concern, however.
Motorola Q Global PDA Phone
(Reviews) The Q Global PDA phone offers solid features for U.S. business travelers, but its GPS and broadband fall short overseas.
HTC Touch PDA Phone
(Reviews) This advanced PDA phone's touch-based interface and Windows Mobile 6 OS are promising applications, but the two don't mix well.
Microsoft Ramps up Windows Mobile
(News) To lure more consumers, it will distribute a Zumobi app that makes it easier to access Web sites and widgets.
HTC sold 2 million of its iPhone-rival handset last year
(News) Taiwanese smartphone maker HTC sold 2 million of the Microsoft-based mobile phones it developed to compete with the iPhone last year, the 'Touch' family of handsets.
Pantech Duo PDA Phone
(Reviews) Pantech's PDA phone has a cool dual-sliding design, but it's saddled with spotty sound quality.
ITC Rules in Nokia's Favor
(News) An International Trade Commission judge made an initial ruling in Nokia's favor in an patent dispute with Qualcomm; final ruling expected in April.
Samsung develops RFID chip for mobile handsets
(News) Samsung Electronics has developed an RFID (radio frequency identification) chip it hopes will turn mobile phones into more useful tools to tell people about the products and services they want.
Samsung SCH-i760, From Verizon
(Reviews) With the addition of the Samsung SCH-i760, Verizon gives its ho-hum selection of Windows Mobile 6 smart phones a much-needed boost.
Nokia unveils successor to N95
(News) Nokia has unveiled a new high-end mobile phone with a 5 megapixel camera and a built-in GPS navigation system.
Microsoft spinoff opens mobile beta
(News) A Microsoft spinoff plans to release an open beta of a new mobile browsing user interface in mid-December.
HTC Advantage X7501 PDA Smart Phone
(Reviews) Hybrid device's great display doesn't make up for an awkward phone and poor keyboard.
HTC already working on Google phone
(News) Taiwanese mobile phone maker High Tech Computer (HTC) is already working on a Google phone, and will start selling it in the second half of next year, an executive said Tuesday.
What Google's Mobile OS Will Do for Your Next Cell Phone
(News) When will you be able to buy a Google phone? We'll answer your questions about everything about Android, the Google phone, and the Open Handset Alliance in this evolving FAQ.
FAQ: Google's Android Platform for Mobile Phones
(News) When will you be able to buy a Google phone? We'll answer your questions about everything surrounding Android, the Google phone, and the Open Handset Alliance in this continually evolving FAQ.
LG's iPhone-like phone launched in Europe
(News) The iPhone-like handset that LG Electronics unveiled at August's Internationale Funkausstellung (IFA) trade show is now on sale in Europe, the company said Monday.
First Look: A Motorola Q Smart Phone for Travelers
(Reviews) Motorola's new Q 9H targets the international traveler who wants to be productive and enjoy multimedia with a Windows Mobile handheld, but it falls a bit short on data connectivity and GPS features.
RIM BlackBerry Curve 8320
(Reviews) Voice-over-Wi-Fi feature makes an excellent phone even better.
First Look: The AT&T Tilt Smart Phone
(News) Whether you use the Tilt to type notes or to watch videos, its revolutionary adjustable, angled screen makes viewing a pleasure. And hey, it's also a versatile cell phone.
First Look: Palm Centro Smart Phone
(Reviews) Our review finds Palm's $100 Centro to be a big step forward in a small package, despite the lack of some top-end features.
Hands On:Keyboard-Capable Cell Phones
(Reviews) These phones may offer sweet relief from the standard cell phone keypad.
Palm's New Centro Phone: Treo Lite
(News) Tired of your Treo? Palm's new Centro delivers the Palm OS in a much smaller, sprightlier 3G phone.
RIM BlackBerry 8820
(Reviews) The first BlackBerry with Wi-Fi support debuts.
HP wins license to sell more smartphones in China
(News) Hewlett-Packard Co. has won a license from the Chinese government to sell more smartphone models in the country, a company spokeswoman said Thursday.
Vodafone launches consumer-targeted Palm smartphone
(News) As part of a strategy to generate greater revenue from mobile data services, Vodafone Group PLC has collaborated with Palm Inc. to launch a smartphone modeled after the Treo 750v but at a fraction of the price and with a newly designed user interface.
Details emerge of new Palm smart phone
(News) Details of Palm Inc.'s new smart phone are emerging ahead of the product's launch on Wednesday.
Software glitch shuts down BlackBerry service
(News) Some BlackBerry users in North America experienced problems on Friday when a software issue meant that the email service shut down, leaving the handheld device's email capabilities disabled.
Vodafone's new handset lineup to include iPhone rival
(News) Vodafone Group PLC plans to launch several phones for holiday shoppers in Europe, including a high-end, touch-screen rival to Apple Inc.'s iPhone.
Linux will be on a third of smartphones in 2012
(News) By 2012, Linux will be running on nearly 31 percent of all smart devices, thanks to a growth rate faster than Windows Mobile and Symbian, according to predictions from a research firm.
HTC shows 3G version of Touch smartphone
(News) Taiwan's High Tech Computer Corp. (HTC) has taken the wraps off a thinner, faster version of its Touch smartphone.
How to: Buy a Mobile Phone
(How To) Here's an overview of the technology now available, the product options, and how well and far the devices will travel.
Helio Ocean
(Reviews) This stylish, feature-packed phone almost has it all.
Sybase, HTC aim to improve Windows Mobile devices
(News) IAnywhere Solutions Inc. has announced a partnership with High Tech Computer Corp. that could help smart phones based on Windows Mobile compete more effectively with the BlackBerry, according to an iAnywhere executive.
Do You Really Want an iPhone?
(Reviews) Apple's iPhone isn't the only cool smart phone out there; here are some alternatives worth considering.
IPhone Requires iTunes, Apple says
(News) Consumers planning to buy the iPhone when it goes on sale in the U.S. later this month will need to have an iTunes Store account before they can activate the device, according to information on Apple Inc.'s Web site.
Zander says Motorola will rebound with new handsets
(News) The day after announcing that 4,000 employees will be laid off, Motorola Inc. CEO Ed Zander told investors that he plans to boost profits with a wide range of multimedia handsets, instead of relying on a single blockbuster product like the Razr cell phone.
Symantec mobile security client delayed
(News) Symantec Corp. has delayed the release of its first security suite for Windows Mobile devices.
Palm to launch new mobile device
(News) Palm Inc. plans to announce a new type of mobile device on Wednesday, as it continues its product-line transition from simple personal digital assistants (PDAs) to more advanced smartphones.
Quanta stock leaps on iPhone order reports
(News) Shares of Taiwan's Quanta Computer Inc. soared early Tuesday after the island's two largest financial daily newspapers said the company had won orders for Apple Inc. iPhones.
RIM plans Wi-Fi BlackBerry
(News) Research In Motion Ltd. expects to start selling a BlackBerry with both cellular and Wi-Fi wireless capabilities, the company's CEO said Thursday.
FCC approves iPhone
(News) The Federal Communications Commission approved Apple Inc.'s iPhone, clearing the way for the combined phone and music player to hit the shelves.
BlackBerry Curve 8300
(Reviews) Research In Motion's new BlackBerry Curve 8300 adds a dash of Pearl chic to a more powerful, keyboard-equipped smart phone.
iPhone, Therefore I Am
(News) Plus: a (much) nicer Linux interface and second-gen UMPCs.
AT&T to target iPhone to enterprise
(News) AT&T Inc. plans to market the iPhone to business users in addition to consumers but analysts aren't recommending that enterprises supply workers with the phones.
T-Mobile Sidekick ID
(Reviews) T-Mobile's Sidekick cell phone/PDA hybrid comes with removable rubberized bumpers and a $150 price tag.
Get the iPhone look -- on your Pocket PC
(News) Pocket PC users can get the look and feel of the iPhone before the iPhone even hits the shelves.
Palm prepares Linux platform for future smartphones
(News) Palm Inc. will unveil a platform before the end of 2007 that runs the Palm OS on top of a Linux kernel, allowing the company to improve the performance and stability of its handhelds and smartphones, CEO Ed Colligan said Tuesday.
RIM adds APIs for new types of applications
(News) Research In Motion Ltd. (RIM) is hoping to expand the types of applications developers can make for its BlackBerry handheld by adding APIs (application programming interfaces) to the BlackBerry Java Development Environment.
RIM BlackBerry 8800
(Reviews) Among this phone's impressive features are excellent e-mail options, built-in GPS, and a sleek design.
Motorola's tough PDA goes on the road
(News) Motorola has launched a durable phone with GPS and Bluetooth for salespeople on the road -- updating the MC50 durable enterprise PDA made by recently-acquired Symbol.
Top 5 Cell Phone-PDAs
(Reviews) These are the top cell phone-PDAs today, but ratings and rankings can change quickly due to pricing and technology changes, so check back frequently for the latest info.
HTC Races to Ship Smartphone
(News) Windows Mobile gains momentum as handset makers rally to release first device based on updated OS.
IPhone competitors not there yet
(News) So much for Apple Inc. raising the bar in the mobile phone industry.
HTC unveils 'laptop' 3G handset
(News) HTC has launched a trio of smartphones at the 3GSM World Congress in Barcelona, including a device resembling a tiny laptop and a Window Mobile 6-based handset with a slide-out QWERTY keyboard.
First Look: A New Treo for the Masses
(Reviews) Palm debuts the Treo 680, which sports a slimmer design and a lower price tag but suffers from some serious gotchas.
First Look: Nokia E62 and T-Mobile Dash
(Reviews) Competing PDA/phones expand buyers' options, with improved capabilities and stylish looks.
Cingular 8525
(Reviews) The very fast data access offered by this PDA phone is undermined by poor battery life and a bulky design.
Palm Treo 680
(Reviews) This affordable PDA phone features a sleeker design than past Treos, but relies on the same slow EDGE network for data access.
Samsung IP-830w
(Reviews) This dual-network phone suffers from an unappealing design and an even more unfriendly price tag.
RIM BlackBerry 8703e
(Reviews) This all-business phone offers impressive e-mail features, but it lacks a camera and a media player.
HP iPaq hw6920
(Reviews) HP's PDA phone includes support for many wireless standards but unforgivably lacks a 3G data connection.
Palm Treo 700wx
(Reviews) This upgrade to the already-impressive Treo 700w adds some worthy improvements under the hood.
T-Mobile Dash
(Reviews) This supersleek Windows Mobile hybrid is optimized for messaging, e-mail, and multimedia.
Nokia E70
(Reviews) This PDA phone features an excellent camera and a unique folding keyboard for easy typing.
Nokia E62
(Reviews) This affordable PDA phone offers an impressive package of serious productivity software.
Smart Phones Get Smarter
(Reviews) With big screens, QWERTY keyboards, and fast Net connections, sleek phones are packing PC-like power. We'll help you choose the right one.
Treo 700p, Sidekick 3 Tops Among PDA/Phones
(reviews) Treo 700p, Sidekick 3 Tops Among PDA/Phones
First Look: Battle of the Music Phones
(reviews) First Look: Battle of the Music Phones
Samsung's Sliver-Thin Cell Phone
(reviews) Samsung's Sliver-Thin Cell Phone
Palm's Smarter, Faster Treo 700p Smart Phone
(reviews) Palm's Smarter, Faster Treo 700p Smart Phone
RIM BlackBerry 8700g
(reviews) RIM BlackBerry 8700g
Motorola Q
(reviews) Motorola Q
T-Mobile Sidekick 3
(reviews) T-Mobile Sidekick 3
Palm Treo 700p
(reviews) Palm Treo 700p
First Look: Battle of the Music Phones
(reviews) First Look: Battle of the Music Phones
Cingular Rolls Out First HSDPA Phone
(news) Cingular Rolls Out First HSDPA Phone
Symbian Updates Smart Phone Software
(news) Symbian Updates Smart Phone Software
Cell Phone Fees That Sneak Up on You
(howto) Cell Phone Fees That Sneak Up on You
Three Smart Phones, Three Different Reasons
(reviews) Three Smart Phones, Three Different Reasons
First Look: T-Mobile's Smooth Sidekick 3
(reviews) First Look: T-Mobile's Smooth Sidekick 3
Where's Wireless Data for the Rest of Us?
(howto) Where's Wireless Data for the Rest of Us?
T-Mobile Sidekick II
(reviews) T-Mobile Sidekick II
T-Mobile MDA
(reviews) T-Mobile MDA
RIM BlackBerry 8700c
(reviews) RIM BlackBerry 8700c
Palm Treo 700w
(reviews) Palm Treo 700w
Palm Treo 650
(reviews) Palm Treo 650
Nokia 9300
(reviews) Nokia 9300
Cingular 8125
(reviews) Cingular 8125
Motorola Introduces the Q
(news) Motorola Introduces the Q
Helio Offers Cell Phones for the MySpace Crowd
(news) Helio Offers Cell Phones for the MySpace Crowd
Sprint to Sell the Treo 700p By End of May
(news) Sprint to Sell the Treo 700p By End of May
Palm OS Version of Treo 700 Is Coming
(news) Palm OS Version of Treo 700 Is Coming
More BlackBerry Alternatives
(howto) More BlackBerry Alternatives
A Palm That Does Windows: The Treo 700w
(reviews) A Palm That Does Windows: The Treo 700w
Treo as Notebook Alternative, Part 1
(howto) Treo as Notebook Alternative, Part 1
Choices Abound for Mobile E-Mail
(news) Choices Abound for Mobile E-Mail
T-Mobile Catches Windows Mobile Fever
(reviews) T-Mobile Catches Windows Mobile Fever
A More Treo-like BlackBerry
(reviews) Research in Motion's latest cell phone/PDA hybrid supports Cingular's EDGE network and includes Intellisync synchronizing software.
Windows Mobile Treo Arrives
(news) Windows Mobile Treo Arrives
Sony Ericsson to Offer Microsoft's ActiveSync
(news) Sony Ericsson to Offer Microsoft's ActiveSync
Treo vs. Treo
(reviews) Treo vs. Treo
Living in a 3G World
(news) Living in a 3G World
First Look at the Palm Treo 700w Smartphone
(reviews) First Look at the Palm Treo 700w Smartphone
Pocket PC Phone May Leave You Squinting
(reviews) Pocket PC Phone May Leave You Squinting
Late BlackBerry Slows Subscriptions
(news) Late BlackBerry Slows Subscriptions
A More Treo-Like BlackBerry
(reviews) A More Treo-Like BlackBerry
Lots of News in Handheld Land
(news) Lots of News in Handheld Land
RIM Revamps BlackBerry Phone
(news) RIM Revamps BlackBerry Phone
Orange Unveils Windows Handhelds
(news) Orange Unveils Windows Handhelds
Attack of the Treo and BlackBerry Clones
(news) Attack of the Treo and BlackBerry Clones
HP Prepares New Wireless IPaqs
(news) HP Prepares New Wireless IPaqs
Motorola Unveils Slim Windows Smart Phone
(news) Motorola Unveils Slim Windows Smart Phone
Microsoft's Peabody Smart Phone Nears Completion
(news) Microsoft's Peabody Smart Phone Nears Completion
Nokia Pushes Web Services on Symbian OS
(news) Nokia Pushes Web Services on Symbian OS
Microsoft Unwraps Windows Mobile 5
(news) Microsoft Unwraps Windows Mobile 5
HP Releases Fix for H6315 PDA Phone
(news) HP Releases Fix for H6315 PDA Phone
HP's H6315 Phone on Hold at T-Mobile
(news) HP's H6315 Phone on Hold at T-Mobile
Nokia Slashes N-Gage Price
(news) Nokia Slashes N-Gage Price
HP Sets Its Sights on Smart Phones
(news) HP Sets Its Sights on Smart Phones
Symbian Updates Smart Phone OS
(news) Symbian Updates Smart Phone OS
Up Close and Personal With the Treo 650
(reviews) Up Close and Personal With the Treo 650
BenQ Unveils WLAN Smart Phone With Camera
(news) BenQ Unveils WLAN Smart Phone With Camera
New File System Constrains Treo 650 Storage Capacity
(news) New File System Constrains Treo 650 Storage Capacity
Acer Hints at Smart Phone Launch
(news) Acer Hints at Smart Phone Launch
Smart Phones and Hybrids
(howto) Smart Phones and Hybrids
Nokia's New Phone Doubles as a PDA
(news) Nokia's New Phone Doubles as a PDA
First Look: A BlackBerry for Phone Lovers
(reviews) RIM's BlackBerry 7100t phone represents a radical departure from the company's text-centric roots.
First Look: T-Mobile Sidekick II
(reviews) The former World Class Product of the Year PDA gets a much-needed upgrade.
Danger Updates Sidekick
(news) Hybrid PDA-phone improves screen, keyboard, and camera, but still lacks Bluetooth support.
Nokia Pushes N-Gage-ing Games
(news) New titles from Atari, Capcom are intended to lure more users to the wireless gaming device.
Living With ... the Danger Hiptop
(reviews) Has the Hiptop had its day? PC World's Richard Baguley reports on his experiences with the Danger Hiptop communicator.
Impressive Treo 600
(reviews) Handspring's new Palm-based PDA/cell phone hybrid offers a slew of additional features.
The PDA Pundit: Palm or Pocket PC? It's All About the Apps
(reviews) Software is an important part in the process of choosing a handheld; if you already own a PDA, that choice may come down to what you already know.
Handspring Unveils Next-Gen Treo
(news) Treo 600 is first phone-PDA hybrid based on the Palm 5 OS.
Sexy Samsung Palm Phone
(reviews) The good-looking SPH-i500 is a capable combination device.
PDA Phones for the Smart and Rich
(reviews) New hybrids from Palm and Samsung are worth a look.
T-Mobile Asks: Need a Good Sidekick?
(reviews) All-in-one Sidekick is an efficient, attractively priced PDA, but its cell phone performance is below par.
Microsoft Smartphones Arrive--At Last
(news) Cell phones running the new OS are now available, but customers in the U.S. may have to wait just a little longer.
T-Mobile Sidekick Debuts
(news) Always-wired PDA/phone packs plenty--AIM, e-mail, conversation--into tiny package.
PDA Phone Rings True
(news) T-Mobile's Pocket PC phone has plenty of useful features, good looks, and cool extras, all at an attractive price.
Handspring Treo 270
(reviews) Palm-compatible device, with a color screen and tiny keyboard, combines phone and PDA functions.

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