http://www.phonearena.com/ PhoneArena.com - Cell Phone Reviews, News, Specs and Info. en-us Copyright 2001-2006 PhoneArena. All rights reserved. phonearena@phonearena.com http://www.phonearena.com/img/logo-en.gif http://www.phonearena.com/ 107 80 http://www.phonearena.com/news/Interview-with-Nokias-Samuli-Hanninen---VP-of-Software-Program-Management_id40390MWC 2013 was a wonderful occasion for us to meet with a number of important people from the industry. One of them was Nokia's Samuli Hanninen, who is currently the company's Vice President of Software Program Management. Being in charge of Software Program Management, Mr. Hanninen turned out to be very well informed with regards to everything that's currently going on inside Nokia's software division. From the amazing PureView camera tech to Nokia's recently-introduced Here Maps, Samuli Hanninen knows a lot of stories that will surely intrigue the nerd inside you. Hit the play button to see what he shared with us during our meeting at Mobile World Congress 2013...]]>NewsFri, 01 Mar 2013 09:34:00 -0600http://www.phonearena.com/news/Interview-with-Nokias-Samuli-Hanninen---VP-of-Software-Program-Management_id40390/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/MWC-2013-wrap-up-and-highlights_id40380You know how the old saying goes: time flies when you're having fun. No wonder that our long-awaited visit to Barcelona for MWC 2013 seemed so short. Oh well, at least we had a great time at the expo, got to see some hot smartphones and tablets, played with cool new gadgets, and took a whole bunch of photos...]]>NewsFri, 01 Mar 2013 08:57:00 -0600http://www.phonearena.com/news/MWC-2013-wrap-up-and-highlights_id40380/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/Interview-with-Drew-Bamford-HTC-AVP-of-User-Experience_id40384At MWC 2013, we had the chance to sit down for a one-on-one interview with HTC's Assistant Vice President of User Experience, Drew Bamford. Mr. Bamford was kind enough to tell us some intriguing facts about HTC's latest software, the Sense 5 user interface, that's going to debut on the upcoming flagship, the HTC One...]]>NewsFri, 01 Mar 2013 06:50:00 -0600http://www.phonearena.com/news/Interview-with-Drew-Bamford-HTC-AVP-of-User-Experience_id40384/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/HTC-One-HDR-and-slow-motion-video-samples-vs-normal-mode-comparison_id40298We shot some footage with the optically-stabilized UltraPixel camera on the HTC One in both normal and HDR modes, so you can have a rough idea about the difference the high dynamic range video makes. We also tried the slow motion mode, so you can check out the results in the slideshow inside. Bear in mind that these display HTC One units might not be completely finalized for retail appearance, so we'll wait for the final unit to place a verdict...]]>NewsWed, 27 Feb 2013 06:42:00 -0600http://www.phonearena.com/news/HTC-One-HDR-and-slow-motion-video-samples-vs-normal-mode-comparison_id40298/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/HTC-One-vs-iPhone-5--first-look_id40297The HTC One and the iPhone 5 are two very impressive devices. They both have this magical aura around them that makes you want to hold them, touch them and of course, own them. Most of that appeal comes from the fact that the two handsets are very well made. Aluminum is used for the construction of both smartphones, which gives them a very solid, premium feel...]]>NewsWed, 27 Feb 2013 06:34:00 -0600http://www.phonearena.com/news/HTC-One-vs-iPhone-5--first-look_id40297/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/HTC-One-vs-Galaxy-S-III-vs-iPhone-5-picture-and-video-samples-comparison_id40295We snapped a few photos and videos at the MWC expo with the display HTC One unit, and then the same ones with Samsung's and Apple's finest. We won't comment on the quality, as there might still be work to be done on the One before it gets in boxes and onto retail shelves, but you can judge for yourself in the slideshow inside...]]>NewsWed, 27 Feb 2013 06:17:00 -0600http://www.phonearena.com/news/HTC-One-vs-Galaxy-S-III-vs-iPhone-5-picture-and-video-samples-comparison_id40295/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/Sony-Xperia-Tablet-Z-vs-Apple-iPad-first-look_id40296The Sony Xperia Tablet Z is easily one of the most impressive gadgets we saw at this year’s Mobile World Congress…]]>NewsWed, 27 Feb 2013 06:00:00 -0600http://www.phonearena.com/news/Sony-Xperia-Tablet-Z-vs-Apple-iPad-first-look_id40296/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/GSMA-anounced-2013-mobile-awards-winners-see-who-won-for-best-smartphone-and-tablet-here_id40291The Mobile World Congress is the largest mobile show in the world and that’s why the awards given away by its organizers from the GSM Association have more value…]]>NewsWed, 27 Feb 2013 02:56:00 -0600http://www.phonearena.com/news/GSMA-anounced-2013-mobile-awards-winners-see-who-won-for-best-smartphone-and-tablet-here_id40291/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/HTC-One-vs-Samsung-Galaxy-S-III---first-look_id40266HTC's handset is truly a thoughtful design, and a proof that a big-screen phone doesn't have to be all-plastic to be light and comfortable to hold, but can come wrapped in premium materials with great success, too. Granted, the S III is thinner, but that doesn't really feel as an advantage, rather the HTC One feels more solid in the hand because of the extra girth, and easier to grip. The One is also more narrow and elongated, which helps operate it with just one hand and your thumb better than the S III...]]>NewsTue, 26 Feb 2013 12:55:00 -0600http://www.phonearena.com/news/HTC-One-vs-Samsung-Galaxy-S-III---first-look_id40266/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/Qualcomm-ZTE-Grand-Memo-has-Qualcomm-Snapdragon-600-under-the-hood-not-an-800_id40265Earlier reports that the first phone to use Qualcomm's new top of the line Snapdragon 800 processor would be the ZTE Grand Memo turned out to incorrect and while ZTE later backed off the claim, it has yet to change its own web site; the speculation now is that the ZTE Grand Memo will be powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 600...]]>NewsTue, 26 Feb 2013 12:45:00 -0600http://www.phonearena.com/news/Qualcomm-ZTE-Grand-Memo-has-Qualcomm-Snapdragon-600-under-the-hood-not-an-800_id40265/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/MWC-2013-Day-1-round-up_id40231Wow, Mobile World Congress really heated up today with a boom of new devices getting unveiled from all sorts of places…]]>NewsMon, 25 Feb 2013 12:11:00 -0600http://www.phonearena.com/news/MWC-2013-Day-1-round-up_id40231/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/LG-Tab-Book-hands-on_id40233With its top specs and slide-out QWERTY, the LG Tab-Book isn’t meant to compete with the iPad or the multitude of Android slates, but it can be a very tempting alternative to an Ultrabook, depending in the final price it launches at...]]>NewsMon, 25 Feb 2013 12:05:00 -0600http://www.phonearena.com/news/LG-Tab-Book-hands-on_id40233/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/Sony-Xperia-Tablet-Z-hands-on_id40226One of the most intriguing devices at this year's Mobile World Congress was definitely the Sony Xperia Tablet Z. The legendary Japanese company has tried its luck in tablets before with the Tablet S and Tablet P, but even though those models weren't so bad, they failed to generate any significant buzz. But it looks like Sony isn't willing to give up. The manufacturer is back once again with a new, and this time we believe it has a much bigger chance for success...]]>NewsMon, 25 Feb 2013 11:53:00 -0600http://www.phonearena.com/news/Sony-Xperia-Tablet-Z-hands-on_id40226/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/Asus-Padfone-Infinity-hands-on_id40208The Asus Padfone Infinity is one of the most exciting devices we saw at Mobile World Congress 2013 - a combination of a phone and a tablet…]]>NewsMon, 25 Feb 2013 10:06:00 -0600http://www.phonearena.com/news/Asus-Padfone-Infinity-hands-on_id40208/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/ZTE-Grand-Memo-hands-on_id40211ZTE Grand Memo is pretty grand, and that's the first thought you come across when you take it in your hands, as we were struggling to operate it and had to resort to both palms for easier handling of the glossy plastic chassis...]]>NewsMon, 25 Feb 2013 09:20:00 -0600http://www.phonearena.com/news/ZTE-Grand-Memo-hands-on_id40211/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/Samsung-HomeSync-media-hub-demo-video_id40206We spent some quality time with Samsung's HomeSync media streaming and sharing device, which comes with 1 TB of storage, Bluetooth 4.0 and USB 3.0 port...]]>NewsMon, 25 Feb 2013 08:10:00 -0600http://www.phonearena.com/news/Samsung-HomeSync-media-hub-demo-video_id40206/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/LG-Optimus-G-Pro-benchmark-score-is-impressive-video_id40203We sat down with an LG Optimus G Pro, and ran some benchmarks for you. The handset sports a 1.7 GHz quad-core Snapdragon 600, clocked higher than what we have on the HTC One, but has a larger display, yet it should score at least as impressive...]]>NewsMon, 25 Feb 2013 07:46:00 -0600http://www.phonearena.com/news/LG-Optimus-G-Pro-benchmark-score-is-impressive-video_id40203/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/Asus-lifts-cover-off-Padfone-Infinity-5-inch-1080p-phone-docks-into-10-inch-1200p-tablet_id40184Asus has been teasing a new generation of its Padfone for MWC, and sure enough it has just become official: the Asus Padfone Infinity…]]>NewsMon, 25 Feb 2013 07:03:00 -0600http://www.phonearena.com/news/Asus-lifts-cover-off-Padfone-Infinity-5-inch-1080p-phone-docks-into-10-inch-1200p-tablet_id40184/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/Nokia-Lumia-720-hands-on_id40197Nokia unveiled the Lumia 720, a mid-range Windows Phone 8 warrior with a twist, that comes with a unibody design, and different colors. In fact, the Lumia 720 is the first Nokia phone with both a unibody design and a microSD memory extension card slot...]]>NewsMon, 25 Feb 2013 06:12:00 -0600http://www.phonearena.com/news/Nokia-Lumia-720-hands-on_id40197/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/LG-Optimus-G-Pro-hands-on_id40193We sat with LG this morning to explore its newest Optimus G Pro flagship that will carry the battle with the Xperia Z, HTC One and Galaxy S IV behemoths and here are our initial impressions...]]>NewsMon, 25 Feb 2013 05:25:00 -0600http://www.phonearena.com/news/LG-Optimus-G-Pro-hands-on_id40193/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/Samsung-Exynos-5-Octa-reference-board-demo_id40189We managed to get some hands-on time with the Exynos 5 Octa reference board at the MWC expo, and there is a bunch of tasty geeky lingo for you in the video inside, explaining which core kicks up when to achieve that performance in that power and thermal envelope, as well as tidbits on the graphics prowess of the platform...]]>NewsMon, 25 Feb 2013 04:15:00 -0600http://www.phonearena.com/news/Samsung-Exynos-5-Octa-reference-board-demo_id40189/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/MWC-day-1-here-is-the-schedule-of-events-for-Monday_id40132The PhoneArena team has finally landed at Barcelona to bring you everything new and exciting from the Mobile World Congress 2013. Even though the show officially kicks off on Monday, February 25th...]]>NewsMon, 25 Feb 2013 03:11:00 -0600http://www.phonearena.com/news/MWC-day-1-here-is-the-schedule-of-events-for-Monday_id40132/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/Nokia-Lumia-720-unveiled_id40171Nokia has just unveiled the Lumia 720, another great mid-range Windows Phone 8 device, with a typical Nokia unibody design coming in different vibrant colors…]]>NewsMon, 25 Feb 2013 02:10:00 -0600http://www.phonearena.com/news/Nokia-Lumia-720-unveiled_id40171/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/LIVE-Nokias-MWC-2013-press-conference_id40051Nokia is back here at MWC with a press-conference where we expect the manufacturer to unveil some quite intriguing devices. Last year, Nokia introduced the innovative 808 PureView and Lumia 620 to the world, and this year we're once again looking forward to a new camera breakthrough. Sure, the Nokia Lumia 920 already has that beautiful 8MP PureView Phase II camera, but we all know that's still light-years away from the quality of the good-old 808, and that's what we're all hoping to see here at MWC - the real PureView and Windows Phone in a single device...]]>NewsMon, 25 Feb 2013 01:27:00 -0600http://www.phonearena.com/news/LIVE-Nokias-MWC-2013-press-conference_id40051/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/MWC-2013-Day-0-round-up_id40157And just like that, we’re getting close to wrapping up our first day at Mobile World Congress 2013 in beautiful Barcelona…]]>NewsSun, 24 Feb 2013 13:54:00 -0600http://www.phonearena.com/news/MWC-2013-Day-0-round-up_id40157/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/BlackBerry-Q10-hands-on_id40149We can reconfirm that it is a very well-built device, with a compact chassis that leaves you with a solid feel in the hand, and the grip is further aided by the soft touch plastic on the back. The handset exudes an overall premium feel with very responsive side keys and deep key travel on the physical QWERTY keyboard - something we've come to expect from this BlackBerry form factor, and the Q10 doesn't disappoint...]]>NewsSun, 24 Feb 2013 12:52:00 -0600http://www.phonearena.com/news/BlackBerry-Q10-hands-on_id40149/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/Samsung-Galaxy-Note-8.0-benchmark-scores-here-testing-the-Exynos-4412_id40155The Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0 is probably the most exciting tablet to come out of MWC - it is a direct iPad mini competitor expected to retail for around the same price…]]>NewsSun, 24 Feb 2013 12:46:00 -0600http://www.phonearena.com/news/Samsung-Galaxy-Note-8.0-benchmark-scores-here-testing-the-Exynos-4412_id40155/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/First-camera-samples-from-the-Samsung-Galaxy-Note-8.0_id40151We managed to snap a few photos with the rear camera of the newly announced Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0, so you can have better idea what will be the results when you take it on your next concert or industrial espionage mission...]]>NewsSun, 24 Feb 2013 12:12:00 -0600http://www.phonearena.com/news/First-camera-samples-from-the-Samsung-Galaxy-Note-8.0_id40151/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/Huawei-Ascend-P2-hands-on_id40140Huawei Ascend P2 is a direct heir of last year's P1, and a very slim one at that. The body is plastic overall, but is feathery light, and, as mentioned, has a very meager waistline, clocking at 8mm...]]>NewsSun, 24 Feb 2013 08:37:00 -0600http://www.phonearena.com/news/Huawei-Ascend-P2-hands-on_id40140/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/Huawei-Ascend-P2-announced-with-a-slim-body-and-large-battery_id40139Just as rumored, the Huawei Ascend P2 will have a major selling point being one of the thinnest big-screen handsets out there at 6.3mm only. Powered by a 1.5 GHz quad-core processor, the Ascend P2 features a sufficiently large 4.7" HD 720p screen, eschewing the Full HD trend of late, which is hardly a big deal...]]>NewsSun, 24 Feb 2013 08:32:00 -0600http://www.phonearena.com/news/Huawei-Ascend-P2-announced-with-a-slim-body-and-large-battery_id40139/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/Samsung-Galaxy-Note-8.0-hands-on_id40134Ah, traditions, such a wonderful thing! Samsung used last year's MWC as a stage to announce the Note 10.1 tablet, so it was only fitting for us to see another Note device at MWC 2013. Enter the Galaxy Note 8.0, which will proudly take the empty seat between the Note II and Note 10.1 as a compact tablet designed to be used with a special stylus, which Samsung lovingly calls "S Pen."...]]>NewsSun, 24 Feb 2013 06:10:00 -0600http://www.phonearena.com/news/Samsung-Galaxy-Note-8.0-hands-on_id40134/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/LIVE-Huaweis-MWC-2013-press-conference_id40048Here we are, guys! The events of MWC 2013 have started, and it's now time to enjoy Huawei's press-conference, where the Chinese manufacturer is expected to unveil its newest smartphone - the Ascend P2. And if your interest meter has a tendency to drop quickly upon hearing "Huawei", note that the Ascend P2 isn't a phone that can be easily ignored...]]>NewsSun, 24 Feb 2013 06:10:00 -0600http://www.phonearena.com/news/LIVE-Huaweis-MWC-2013-press-conference_id40048/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/Samsung-announces-HomeSync---a-1TB-media-streaming-hub-with-Android-and-multiple-format-support_id40129Samsung just took the wraps off its HomeSync media streaming and sharing device, which comes complete with 1TB of storage. Powered by a 1.7 GHz dual-core processor, the media hub runs Android and supports up to eight separate accounts for the whole family to take part in jolly sharing, but provides encryption for each one if needed, too...]]>NewsSat, 23 Feb 2013 21:01:00 -0600http://www.phonearena.com/news/Samsung-announces-HomeSync---a-1TB-media-streaming-hub-with-Android-and-multiple-format-support_id40129/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/Samsung-Galaxy-Note-8.0-vs-Apple-iPad-mini-vs-Google-Nexus-7-specs-comparison_id40125We are pitting Samsung's latest Note family member against its most formidable opponents - the Apple iPad mini and the Google Nexus 7 small and more affordable slates. While we don't have much details on price and availability for the Note 8.0 rather than Q2 in Europe and Asia, the other two have been around for a while, so you can have a look how they stack up in the table inside...]]>NewsSat, 23 Feb 2013 20:01:00 -0600http://www.phonearena.com/news/Samsung-Galaxy-Note-8.0-vs-Apple-iPad-mini-vs-Google-Nexus-7-specs-comparison_id40125/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/Samsung-Galaxy-Note-8.0-now-official-with-improved-S-Pen-tech-and-Smart-Remote-mode_id40121After months of speculation, the mid-sized warrior in Samsung's Note family is finally official. The aptly named Galaxy Note 8.0 sports an 8-inch 1280x800 pixels display clocking 189ppi pixel density - a tad higher than the direct competitor Apple's iPad mini...]]>NewsSat, 23 Feb 2013 20:00:00 -0600http://www.phonearena.com/news/Samsung-Galaxy-Note-8.0-now-official-with-improved-S-Pen-tech-and-Smart-Remote-mode_id40121/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/What-to-expect-from-MWC-2013_id39905It's the same every year - before we know it, MWC is knocking on the door. The biggest mobile-related technology tradeshow is now just a few days away, promising to unleash hordes of new handsets and tablets against us. Well, you know what? We're fully armed and ready to face this assault. In fact, we'll be heading to Barcelona later this week so that we can find out what our dear hardware manufacturers have prepped up for us. And make no mistake, there will be tons of intriguing devices worth seeing...]]>NewsMon, 18 Feb 2013 09:56:00 -0600http://www.phonearena.com/news/What-to-expect-from-MWC-2013_id39905/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/5.5-LG-Optimus-G-Pro-picture-and-specs-sheet-are-in-Full-HD-screen-3140-mAh-battery-and-microSD_id39554We present you how the speculated 5.5" LG Optimus G Pro, expected to be announced at the MWC expo later this month, might look like in reality, along with the full, and decidedly mouthwatering specs sheet...]]>NewsThu, 07 Feb 2013 05:07:00 -0600http://www.phonearena.com/news/5.5-LG-Optimus-G-Pro-picture-and-specs-sheet-are-in-Full-HD-screen-3140-mAh-battery-and-microSD_id39554/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/Samsung-Galaxy-Tab-3-family-to-include-a-2560x1600-display-member-UAP-profile-reveals_id39257There are three versions listed, GT-P3200, GT-P5200 and GT-P8200, which could very well be a 7-incher (rumored to be nixed so as not to clash with the 8" one), an 8-incher, which is likely the Galaxy Note 8.0, and a 10" flagship which might end up being the Galaxy Tab 3 Plus...]]>NewsWed, 30 Jan 2013 02:45:00 -0600http://www.phonearena.com/news/Samsung-Galaxy-Tab-3-family-to-include-a-2560x1600-display-member-UAP-profile-reveals_id39257/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/Alleged-Samsung-Galaxy-Tab-3-pics-appear-ahead-of-MWC_id39155We got sent images of what is claimed to be one of the upcoming Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 versions, which are pretty blurry to tell the exact model number, but it shouldn't be long before we see the things announced at the MWC expo next month...]]>NewsMon, 28 Jan 2013 03:22:00 -0600http://www.phonearena.com/news/Alleged-Samsung-Galaxy-Tab-3-pics-appear-ahead-of-MWC_id39155/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/Samsung-Galaxy-Note-8.0-spy-shots-pop-up_id39060The thing looks as the larger brother of the Galaxy S III and Note II, complete with an elliptical home button at the bottom when held in portrait mode...]]>NewsThu, 24 Jan 2013 07:48:00 -0600http://www.phonearena.com/news/Samsung-Galaxy-Note-8.0-spy-shots-pop-up_id39060/commentsPhone Arena