Mobile

Apple’s NanoSIM Comes Under Fire From Nokia, Motorola And RIM

Last year, it became apparent that Apple was planning to introduce a new SIM card, even tinier than the microSIMs it uses in the iPhone 4S and iPad. But now Apple is trying to push the idea through regulators — and its competitors are having none of it.


March 8, 2012
Computing

What Will Be Your Next Tablet? 28 Tablets Compared

Gizmodo AU

Tablets are a hot property right now, but which tablet should you buy? We’ve assembled the specifications for 28 different tablets so you can compare. Update: Now with the new iPad specifications.


Mobile

Report: Apple Opts For Detente In Patent War Against Motorola And Samsung

Steve Jobs was once quoted as saying he’d go to “thermonuclear war” against patent-infringing Android phone makers. Now that Jobs is gone, however, Apple appears to be ready to negotiate with Motorola and Samsung.


March 7, 2012
Mobile

Google And Motorola Forced To Hand Over Android Development Secrets To Apple

Google and a Motorola Mobility unit have been ordered by a US judge to turn over details relating to the development of Android to Apple. Along with it, Google is to hand over information about Google’s pending $US12.5 billion acquisition of Moto.


March 5, 2012
Mobile

What Will Be Your Next Super Phone? 33 Hot Phone Specs Compared [Updated]

With Mobile World Congress having concluded, the smartphone market is seriously heating up. But which of the super phones coming soon will be your next handset? Here’s how these upcoming beasts compare.


March 3, 2012
News

Apple Could Force Motorola To Destroy Devices

Oh patent wars, is there any mellow you can’t harsh? A German court just ruled in Apple’s favor on a patent that could, theoretically, force Moto to destroy a bunch of its devices. My crystal ball says that won’t happen.


February 29, 2012
Mobile

Google Building Firewall Between Android, Motorola

When Google announced it was to acquire Motorola, it was obvious it wanted patents but unclear how Android and Motorola would interact in the future. According to Andy Rubin, who heads up Android, there’s going to be zero communication.


February 27, 2012
Computing

Motorola Xoom 2 Review: Who’s Xooming Who?

Gizmodo AU

Motorola’s second stab at an all-singing all-dancing Android tablet certainly has a unique shape. But that’s not nearly enough to make it a genuinely compelling tablet purchase.


February 22, 2012
Computing

Lunchtime Deal: Motorola Xoom $399

Gizmodo AU

Hot on the heels of the Xoom 2′s launch, it’s not that surprising to find cheap original model Xooms. We’ve seen this kind of price point before, so shopping around may be wise. Sure, the original Xoom is a little bulkier, but internally not that much has changed, so if you did want some Motorola-specific Android action, this deal from WoW Superstores might make sense. [WoW via OzBargain]


February 21, 2012
Computing

Motorola Xoom 2 Coming To Telstra

Gizmodo AU

Motorola’s announced that the Xoom 2 will be available for $720 outright or on a two year Telstra contract for $59 a month. At least they opted not to go for that silly ‘Xyboard’ naming scheme.