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In Pictures: 10 best alternatives to the iPhone 5S

Just in case you were underwhelmed by the new Apple smartphones.

In Pictures: 10 best alternatives to the iPhone 5S
Hands-on with the Samsung Galaxy S4 Active

Samsung has just released the Galaxy S4 Active in Australia, a water and dust resistant Android smartphone. It's best described as a rugged version of the original Galaxy S4, rated at IP67 standards to survive being submerged in one metre of water for up to 30 minutes. Let's go hands-on!

Hands-on with the Samsung Galaxy S4 Active
Hands-on with the Samsung Galaxy S4 Zoom

We've just got our hands on Samsung's new Galaxy S4 Zoom, a wacky looking Android smartphone with a 16-megapixel camera, optical zoom, and a xenon flash. Is it practical to use as a phone? Let's take a first look!

Hands-on with the Samsung Galaxy S4 Zoom
Hands-on with the LG Optimus F5

We go hands-on with the LG Optimus F5, a budget smartphone with 4G connectivity. It's one of the first 4G devices to be sold on prepaid, and the first 4G prepaid smartphone sold in Australia by Optus.

Hands-on with the LG Optimus F5
In Pictures: The 14 most influential smartphones ever

Our look back at the highlights of the smartphone’s lightning-fast rise to prominence.

In Pictures: The 14 most influential smartphones ever
In Pictures: Android 4.2 - A visual guide to what's new

Google's Android 4.2 release brings bold new flavors to the Jelly Bean platform. Here's a look at the new and noteworthy features it'll bring to your device.

In Pictures: Android 4.2 - A visual guide to what's new
HTC Windows Phone 8X: First look

We take a first look at the HTC Windows Phone 8X.

HTC Windows Phone 8X: First look
In Pictures: Top 10 gadgets of 2012

Here are 10 that made a significant impact in the industry this year, listed in the order of their releases

In Pictures: Top 10 gadgets of 2012
In Pictures: Google's new Nexus 4

Googles LG-made Nexus is a powerhouse. Here's a first look at the latest entry in the company's Nexus line.

In Pictures: Google's new Nexus 4
Motorola RAZR M unboxing and first look

We unbox and take a first look at the Motorola RAZR M.

Motorola RAZR M unboxing and first look
IN PICTURES: 2011's hottest holiday tech gifts

Looking for the perfect gadget for everyone on your holiday list this year? Whether your budget is big or small and whether your recipients are old or young, here's a list. Please note all prices are in $US.

IN PICTURES: 2011's hottest holiday tech gifts
IN PICTURES: 10 products changing the business world

From Siri and SSD to augmented reality and Ice Cream Sandwich, here are 10 technology gamechangers

IN PICTURES: 10 products changing the business world
Top Christmas gifts: Mobile phone accessories

Looking to buy a Christmas present without breaking the bank? Here are 10 cool mobile phone accessories that won't blow your budget.

Top Christmas gifts: Mobile phone accessories
Samsung Galaxy Note: Unboxing and hands-on

Samsung has boldly released the Galaxy Note Android phone. Its intended to create another category of device, this time in between in the smartphone and tablet.

Samsung Galaxy Note: Unboxing and hands-on
IN PICTURES: Forget iPhone 4S - Nine high-end Apple alternatives

Apple fanatics are still predictably going ga-ga over the new iPhone 4S, but not everyone's been bitten by the Apple bug ... Here are 10 comparable, high-end devices

IN PICTURES: Forget iPhone 4S - Nine high-end Apple alternatives