Bluetooth Isn't Just All Talk And No Show

What do a wristwatch, mobile phone and home stereo have in common? Believe it or not, they can all talk to each other and their common language is Bluetooth. This versatile short-range wireless technology has been used in everything from connecting GPS receivers with PDAs to making the PlayStation 3 controller cable-free.

The Iphone Challengers

Amid all the hype and hoopla you could be forgiven for believing that the iPhone is the only touchscreen mobile phone in town. That's certainly not the case. Apple has undeniably popularised the touch panel as an alternative to the keyboard and also radically reinvented the mobile phone's interface. However, there are other ways to enjoy finger-friendly 3G goodness without buying into the Apple cult and without accepting the iPhone's numerous flaws. For example, each of the models on the right ...