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In pictures: First look - RIM's new BlackBerry Torch smartphones

It's been a pretty rough year for BlackBerry maker Research in Motion, as the company's PlayBook tablet received middling reviews, RIM axed 11% of its workforce and its BlackBerry smartphones have continued to lose market share to Android and the iPhone. But RIM is hoping that its newest devices are the start of a turnaround, as they combine top-notch hardware with what RIM hopes are significant improvements to its operating system and user experience. In this slideshow we'll give you a first look at some of the key features from RIM's newest smartphones, the BlackBerry Torch 9810 and the BlackBerry Torch 9850.

In pictures: First look - RIM's new BlackBerry Torch smartphones
IN PICTURES: The greatest tech flops of 2011 (so far)

Dell Streak 7, Windows Phone 7, RIM BlackBerry PlayBook Tablet, head the slideshow of failures

IN PICTURES: The greatest tech flops of 2011 (so far)
IN PICTURES: Free Android apps - 11 great utilities for your phone

You can never have too many Android apps ... especially when they're free. Here are 11 downloads that deserve a spot on your device, each designed to add functionality to your Google phone and enhance your overall Android experience.

IN PICTURES: Free Android apps - 11 great utilities for your phone
In pictures: HP ProBook 5330m

One of the nicest 13.3in business laptops on the Australian market

In pictures: HP ProBook 5330m
IN PICTURES: The 10 most essential apps for Android phone users

An Android expert discusses the 10 apps he just can't live without

IN PICTURES: The 10 most essential apps for Android phone users
IN PICTURES: Google+ vs. Facebook - How do they compare?

In Google+, the search giant offers a serious competitor to Facebook. Here's how the two social networks stack up.

IN PICTURES: Google+ vs. Facebook - How do they compare?
IN PICTURES: 36 great iPhone games

We've sifted through the thousands of games and have settled on these 36 titles to enthusiastically recommend

IN PICTURES: 36 great iPhone games
IN PICTURES: 10 hot Honeycomb apps for business

You have the Android Honeycomb tablet. ... now it's time to put it to work

IN PICTURES: 10 hot Honeycomb apps for business
IN PICTURES: 10 cool apps for Android Honeycomb tablets

Here are 10 apps that show off the power and versatility of the Android Honeycomb tablet platform

IN PICTURES: 10 cool apps for Android Honeycomb tablets
Google apps for business: 10 powerful add-ons

Check out these 10 Google Apps add-ons designed to enhance the Google Apps experience and help you take care of business -- from data protection to project management and more. All add-ons can be found at Google Apps Marketplace, and most of them are free or offer a free edition.

Google apps for business: 10 powerful add-ons
IN PICTURES: Top 15 Music apps for your smartphone

Check out 15 apps for iOS and Android phones to make your music listening experience better.

IN PICTURES: Top 15 Music apps for your smartphone
IN PICTURES: Top 15 iPhone and iPad apps that cost $1.19

Small investments can reap big rewards when it comes to dirt cheap iPhone and iPad apps

IN PICTURES: Top 15 iPhone and iPad apps that cost $1.19
IN PICTURES: The 20 best free Android apps of 2011 ... so far

Looking for some inspiration as you hunt for new apps to enjoy on your Android device? Here's our top 20 from dozens of great new apps for Android phones and tablets launched this year. And here's the best part: They're all free.

IN PICTURES: The 20 best free Android apps of 2011 ... so far
In pictures: Apple iOS 5 previewed

Apple’s new mobile OS won’t hit your iPhone or iPad until the Spring, but the company unveiled many of the new features at its recent Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC)

In pictures: Apple iOS 5 previewed
IN PICTURES: The 20 best gadgets of 2011 - so far

It's been a good year for tech toys, and it'll probably get better, but here are some of the best gadgets we've seen in the first half of 2011.

IN PICTURES: The 20 best gadgets of 2011 - so far