This month in Smartphone Essentials we:

If the MDA Compact V seems familiar that is because it is essentially the same device as the HTC Touch Diamond2 we reviewed back in June

With more rain forecast for Cumbria, TomTom today issues an alert to its customers about how to update their UK maps, using TomTom Map Share technology.

With your entire music collection stored on your iPod or iPhone, some means of playing that back in the car is a must

Griffin’s Elan Form Graphite case presents arguably the most complete and flexible protection for an iPhone or iPod Touch, without compromising on style or ease of use

O2’s Xda series comprises a wide range of different Windows Mobile devices, but the Venn adds something new to the mix

The perfect travel speakers should be as small and bulk free as possible, but should also not compromise on the sound quality

Acer has been busy lately releasing a slew of Windows Mobile devices all sporting the new Windows Mobile 6.5 Professional

The Motorola DROID is the first phone to be launched with the Android 2.0 software

TomTom is the latest big name navigation player to try and exploit the potential of the iPhone market

Nokia has now produced three handsets with touchscreens

A brilliant smartphone breeds brilliant apps