If you have a passion for mobile phones, can write well and hold your own in front of a camera, you could be our mobile phone editor or reviewer (the final title will depend on your level of experience). We’re looking for someone to lead our coverage in this hugely exciting area to make sure …

In conversation at the Art Gallery of New South Wales today, iconic Australian designer Marc Newson told CNET that when it comes to the iPhone, designers understand the difference immediately, while “Mr and Mrs Average” don’t. Marc Newson, CBE: “The better something is made, the less noise it makes.” (Credit: Seamus Byrne/CNET) Marc Newson is one of Australia’s leading industrial …

So, what’s the killer feature of the iPhone 5? Arguably, its speed. Or, is it the screen? A lot of parts of Apple’s latest iPhone have been tweaked top to bottom, and the first challenge you might find is picking a few apps that take advantage of the iPhone 5 fully. Screenshot by Scott Stein I expect many more in …

RIM’s BlackBerry e-mail service was offline earlier today for users across the Europe, Middle East, Africa. But service has since been restored, according to the company. Research In Motion confirmed the outage in a tweet earlier today and said that services should now be up and running again. A spokesman for RIM sent CNET the following statement from CEO and …

Yesterday we performed a field test of the turn-by-turn directions on both the iOS 6 Apple Maps app on the iPad and Google Maps on a Samsung Galaxy Tab. Both fared pretty well with getting us to our destinations, but Google Maps came out on top. As we pointed out yesterday, a number of people have been complaining about the …

CNET This article updates the original hands-on comparison posted on July 2, 2012, to include changes to iOS 6. I also compare Siri on iOS 6 to Samsung’s S Voice (found in the Samsung Galaxy S3 flagship phone. Back in June, Google’s Android 4.1 Jelly Bean managed to bring Android’s voice actions to the forefront in a meaningful way. Mostly, …

Nokia has found a vulnerability in Apple’s armor, and it’s taking advantage. The mobile company yesterday posted a blog on its site discussing the value of its mapping applications. Although some gloating might have been warranted, Nokia just couldn’t help itself from taking a few swipes at Apple and Google. “Unlike our competitors, which are financing their location assets with …

Here’s a taste of how much Windows Phone 8 will cost: prices have emerged for the HTC 8X and HTC 8S as they prepare to take on the Nokia Lumia range. The dual-core HTC 8X will cost £400, challenging the Nokia Lumia 920 also announced this month. The 4.3-inch high-definition screen shows off the new Windows Phone 8 homescreen, which …

Is the Lumia 920 better than the iPhone 5? Certainly, Nokia wants to convince you it is. In a new Facebook post, the Finnish phone maker breaks down the key features found in both smartphones, naturally giving the nod to the 920 in each category. And in many areas, the company does manage to make its case. The Lumia 920’s …

The iPad and Kindle Fire HD are two different tablets intended for slightly different market segments. The iPad is a “does everything” tablet, while the Fire HD remains focused on media consumption. However, most people shopping for a tablet don’t have the funds to afford both (not that I’m at all encouraging anyone purchase both) and will therefore have to …

One maps expert has some tips to help Apple deal with its “cartostrophe.” Even though it’s only been available a few days, Apple’s iOS 6 is already taking heat for its new Maps app. The new mobile operating system is the first to incorporate Apple’s mapping technology instead of Google’s popular Maps app. But the new technology is experiencing some …

Update: RIM says it’s fixed the issue, with a statement that reads, “Our apologies to any customers impacted by the BlackBerry service issue today. We can confirm that services have been restored and are now operating normally.” Original story follows. BlackBerry services are currently borked for Vodafone customers across Europe, on the day the ailing firm’s biggest rival launches its …

What’s the first thing you’re going to do with your iPhone 5? Watch a movie on the new 16:9 screen? See if your house has disappeared? Or take a hammer and a chisel to it and break it into bits? Stop! Because someone has done it for you. The expert gadget-bashers-apart at iFixit have taken their tools to the new Apple …

Nearly two weeks after Sprint announced its Android 4.1 Jelly Bean update for its Galaxy Nexus, Verizon has followed suit. The carrier announced today that it will start rolling out Jelly Bean to Galaxy Nexus phones. As is the case with other Android 4.1 updates, the Galaxy Nexus will benefit from enhanced notifications, Google Now, smarter widgets, and more. Verizon …

Jelly Bean could hit the HTC One X in a mere matter of weeks. Word on the street suggests the latest version of Android is finally coming to HTC’s flagship phone — and the 4G One XL will have Android 4.1 Jelly Bean on board from the off. Rumours from MoDaCo suggest Jelly Bean is coming to the One X …