Week In Review: Galaxies, Grumpy Phones And CliffyB


The Galaxy S 3 finally arrived, we delved into CliffyB’s past and the mysteries of phone support were discussed in this week’s top stories.

Gizmodo Asks CliffyB About His Geek Origins

Do I really have to introduce CliffyB? Really? Design director for Epic games, developer celebrity and non-stop full-time proud geek? Yeah, that guy. But how did he get his geek start?
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Nokia Lumia 710 Review

The Lumia 710 is the cheaper, slightly fatter brother of the excellent Nokia Lumia 800. It’s a capable enough smartphone, but can it entice budget buyers?
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Harvey Norman, JB Hi-Fi or Good Guys: Who’s Australia’s Best Bricks And Mortar Gadget Retailer?

An Australian survey of trusted brands suggests that JB Hi-Fi is the third most reputable brand in the country — behind Apple and Australia post. Many Giz readers buy a lot online, but when you do venture out into the real world, where do you spend your cash?
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Rant: Why Is Mobile Phone Support So Hard To Get Right?

We’ve come a long way in terms of what you can do with a mobile phone, be it the apps that you run or the networks that you run it on. Why, then, are the support services that underpin them still so woefully bad?
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Samsung Galaxy S III: Meet the New Android Emperor

The Galaxy S III is finally here! Although that’s “here” in the global sense; Samsung doesn’t have plans to announce it in Australia just yet.
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Most Entertaining Story

Developers Cubed: A Mobile Phone And A Digital Stethoscope

App development isn’t just about games and social networking — it can also save the lives of children. That’s the premise behind Team Stethocloud’s exemplary application.
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The Cheapest NBN 50 Plans

It’s the most popular NBN speed in Australia for a reason. Here are the cheapest plans available.

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