Phones and mobile devices

Independent and trusted tests, reviews and investigations of mobile and home phones, portable media players and accessories.

Top 10 Popular Articles

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Mobile phone plans buying guide

01 Mar 2009 | Finding the right mobile phone plan can be a daunting task. Which provider has the best coverage in your area? Pre-paid or fixed-term contract, and if contract: what monthly amount? More >>

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Mobile phones GSM and 3G review

19 Nov 2009 | CHOICE tests 55 GSM and 3G phones to find the best. More >>

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iPhone GPS apps review and compare

08 Jul 2010 | Turn your iPhone into a satellite navigation GPS with one of these handy new apps. More >>

Smartphones review and compare

Smartphones review

17 Nov 2011 | CHOICE reviews the latest smartphones, including the iPhone 4S and the Samsung Galaxy S II.  More >>

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Next G phones review

02 Sep 2011 | We test 17 phones available on the Next G 850MHz network, including a reception trial in the Australian outback, to help you take the guess work out of buying your next mobile phone. More >>

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Cordless phones with answering machine review 2009

05 Jun 2009 | All phones tested are charged via a base station that sends the signal wirelessly to the handset, so you can have a chat while moving around the house. More >>

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Cordless phones without answering machines review

21 Jul 2011 | We look at models that work with an extra handset, providing added versatility. More >>

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Mobile camera phones review

26 Mar 2009 | It's official, Australians can’t do without their mobile phone, in fact there are now more active mobile phones than people, with 21 million currently in circulation.  More >>

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In car DVD players review and compare

05 Oct 2007 | We tested eight in-car DVD players of two different configurations - remote screens and built in screens. More >>

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Video review - Amazon Kindle

18 Nov 2009 | Steve Duncombe reviews this latest ebook reader from online giant, Amazon.com More >>

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Samsung Galaxy Nexus first look

03 Feb 2012 | The Samsung Galaxy Nexus is less about the phone and more about the latest Android OS it runs on – 4.0, code-named Ice Cream Sandwich. More >>

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Landline phones review

16 Jan 2012 | We review a range of models that include digital answering machines.  More >>

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App review

16 Jan 2012 | This article is updated periodically to ensure we're providing you with up-to-date reviews. More >>

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eBook readers review

20 Dec 2011 | Models tested include the latest Amazon Kindles and three tablet computers including the iPad 2. More >>

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Mobiles for seniors & kids

20 Apr 2010 | CHOICE responds to our member requests and looks at mobile phones without the features that could complicate the process of making and taking phone calls. More >>

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HTC Sensation XL first look

06 Dec 2011 | Would you like a larger screen and headphones with your mobile phone? More >>

Smartphones review and compare

Smartphones review

17 Nov 2011 | CHOICE reviews the latest smartphones, including the iPhone 4S and the Samsung Galaxy S II.  More >>

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MP3 and MP4 players review

14 Nov 2011 | See how the Apple iPod compares with the latest mp3 and mp4 players. More >>

iPhone 4 review

Apple iPhone 4 First Look

04 Aug 2010 | Reviews of the iPhone 4 have been mostly favourable, but is it worth upgrading?  More >>

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Apple iPhone 4S first look

17 Oct 2011 | We take a hands-on look at the iPhone 4S and find out how it compares to its predecessors. More >>

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