Latest phones and cell review

Although not yet announced by the manufacturer, the Nokia 8600 slider should be available in retail outlets next week. It's an exclusive and somewhat expensive handset that looks very impressive.

It's not quite a PDA, it's not a normal phone, so exactly what it the oddly named Philips Xenium 9@9m about.. and what sort of person might want one?

Motorola has unveiled the RAZR2 that promises to be everything like the RAZR of 2004, only better.

The next-generation RAZR packs cutting edge features such as CrystalTalk technology, up to 2GB of on-board memory, Web browsing, real-time point-to-point video and ultra-fast menu navigation, all packed into a slimmer, stronger, sleeker design. (more…)

It is one of the most recognisable phones on the market, but we believe that the RAZR is killing Motorola. We examine just how Motorola got into this position and look for some ways forward.

It has stacks of memory, a clever external display and a long battery life - but is it enough for the Motorola RAZR2 V8, or will customers judge it on looks alone?