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Interview with Nokia's Samuli Hanninen - VP of Software Program Management

Interview with Nokia's Samuli Hanninen - VP of Software Program Management 01 Mar 2013, 09:34 4

MWC 2013 was a wonderful occasion for us to meet with a number of important people from the industry....

MWC 2013 wrap-up and highlights

MWC 2013 wrap-up and highlights 01 Mar 2013, 08:57 12

You know how the old saying goes: time flies when you're having fun. No wonder that our long-awaited...

Interview with Drew Bamford, HTC AVP of User Experience

Interview with Drew Bamford, HTC AVP of User Experience 01 Mar 2013, 06:50 14

At MWC 2013, we had the chance to sit down for a one-on-one interview with HTC's Assistant Vice President...

HTC One HDR and slow motion video samples vs normal mode comparison

HTC One HDR and slow motion video samples vs normal mode comparison 27 Feb 2013, 06:42 13

We shot some footage with the optically-stabilized UltraPixel camera on the HTC One in both normal and...

HTC One vs iPhone 5 – first look

HTC One vs iPhone 5 – first look 27 Feb 2013, 06:34 50

The HTC One and the iPhone 5 are two very impressive devices. They both have this magical aura around...

HTC One vs Galaxy S III vs iPhone 5 picture and video samples comparison

HTC One vs Galaxy S III vs iPhone 5 picture and video samples comparison 27 Feb 2013, 06:17 33

We snapped a few photos and videos at the MWC expo with the display HTC One unit, and then the same...

Sony Xperia Tablet Z vs Apple iPad: first look

Sony Xperia Tablet Z vs Apple iPad: first look 27 Feb 2013, 06:00 19

The Sony Xperia Tablet Z is easily one of the most impressive gadgets we saw at this year’s Mobile World...

GSMA anounced 2013 mobile awards winners: see who won for best smartphone and tablet here

GSMA anounced 2013 mobile awards winners: see who won for best smartphone and tablet here 27 Feb 2013, 02:56 92

The Mobile World Congress is the largest mobile show in the world and that’s why the awards given away...

HTC One vs Samsung Galaxy S III - first look

HTC One vs Samsung Galaxy S III - first look 26 Feb 2013, 12:55 109

HTC's handset is truly a thoughtful design, and a proof that a big-screen phone doesn't have to be all-plastic...

Qualcomm: ZTE Grand Memo has Qualcomm Snapdragon 600 under the hood, not an 800

Qualcomm: ZTE Grand Memo has Qualcomm Snapdragon 600 under the hood, not an 800 26 Feb 2013, 12:45 20

Earlier reports that the first phone to use Qualcomm's new top of the line Snapdragon 800 processor would...

MWC 2013 Day 1: round-up

MWC 2013 Day 1: round-up 25 Feb 2013, 12:11 8

Wow, Mobile World Congress really heated up today with a boom of new devices getting unveiled from all...

LG Tab-Book hands-on

LG Tab-Book hands-on 25 Feb 2013, 12:05 14

With its top specs and slide-out QWERTY, the LG Tab-Book isn’t meant to compete with the iPad or the...

Sony Xperia Tablet Z hands-on

Sony Xperia Tablet Z hands-on 25 Feb 2013, 11:53 29

One of the most intriguing devices at this year's Mobile World Congress was definitely the Sony Xperia...

Asus Padfone Infinity hands-on

Asus Padfone Infinity hands-on 25 Feb 2013, 10:06 6

The Asus Padfone Infinity is one of the most exciting devices we saw at Mobile World Congress 2013 -...

ZTE Grand Memo hands-on

ZTE Grand Memo hands-on 25 Feb 2013, 09:20 19

ZTE Grand Memo is pretty grand, and that's the first thought you come across when you take it in your...

Samsung HomeSync media hub demo (video)

Samsung HomeSync media hub demo (video) 25 Feb 2013, 08:10 3

We spent some quality time with Samsung's HomeSync media streaming and sharing device, which comes with...

LG Optimus G Pro benchmark score is impressive (video)

LG Optimus G Pro benchmark score is impressive (video) 25 Feb 2013, 07:46 36

We sat down with an LG Optimus G Pro, and ran some benchmarks for you. The handset sports a 1.7 GHz quad-core...

Asus lifts cover off Padfone Infinity: 5-inch 1080p phone docks into 10-inch 1200p tablet

Asus lifts cover off Padfone Infinity: 5-inch 1080p phone docks into 10-inch 1200p tablet 25 Feb 2013, 07:03 36

Asus has been teasing a new generation of its Padfone for MWC, and sure enough it has just become official:...

Nokia Lumia 720 hands-on

Nokia Lumia 720 hands-on 25 Feb 2013, 06:12 53

Nokia unveiled the Lumia 720, a mid-range Windows Phone 8 warrior with a twist, that comes with a unibody...

LG Optimus G Pro hands-on

LG Optimus G Pro hands-on 25 Feb 2013, 05:25 36

We sat with LG this morning to explore its newest Optimus G Pro flagship that will carry the battle with...

Samsung Exynos 5 Octa reference board demo

Samsung Exynos 5 Octa reference board demo 25 Feb 2013, 04:15 15

We managed to get some hands-on time with the Exynos 5 Octa reference board at the MWC expo, and there...

MWC day 1: here is the schedule of events for Monday

MWC day 1: here is the schedule of events for Monday 25 Feb 2013, 03:11 12

The PhoneArena team has finally landed at Barcelona to bring you everything new and exciting from the...

Nokia Lumia 720 unveiled

Nokia Lumia 720 unveiled 25 Feb 2013, 02:10 37

Nokia has just unveiled the Lumia 720, another great mid-range Windows Phone 8 device, with a typical...

LIVE: Nokia's MWC 2013 press-conference

LIVE: Nokia's MWC 2013 press-conference 25 Feb 2013, 01:27 47

Nokia is back here at MWC with a press-conference where we expect the manufacturer to unveil some quite...

MWC 2013 Day 0: round-up

MWC 2013 Day 0: round-up 24 Feb 2013, 13:54 6

And just like that, we’re getting close to wrapping up our first day at Mobile World Congress 2013 in...

BlackBerry Q10 hands-on

BlackBerry Q10 hands-on 24 Feb 2013, 12:52 17

We can reconfirm that it is a very well-built device, with a compact chassis that leaves you with a solid...

Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0 benchmark scores here: testing the Exynos 4412

Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0 benchmark scores here: testing the Exynos 4412 24 Feb 2013, 12:46 27

The Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0 is probably the most exciting tablet to come out of MWC - it is a direct...

First camera samples from the Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0

First camera samples from the Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0 24 Feb 2013, 12:12 13

We managed to snap a few photos with the rear camera of the newly announced Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0,...

Huawei Ascend P2 hands-on

Huawei Ascend P2 hands-on 24 Feb 2013, 08:37 7

Huawei Ascend P2 is a direct heir of last year's P1, and a very slim one at that. The body is plastic...

Huawei Ascend P2 announced with a slim body and large battery

Huawei Ascend P2 announced with a slim body and large battery 24 Feb 2013, 08:32 17

Just as rumored, the Huawei Ascend P2 will have a major selling point being one of the thinnest big-screen...

Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0 hands-on

Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0 hands-on 24 Feb 2013, 06:10 28

Ah, traditions, such a wonderful thing! Samsung used last year's MWC as a stage to announce the Note...

LIVE: Huawei's MWC 2013 press-conference

LIVE: Huawei's MWC 2013 press-conference 24 Feb 2013, 06:10

Here we are, guys! The events of MWC 2013 have started, and it's now time to enjoy Huawei's press-conference,...

Samsung announces HomeSync - a 1TB media streaming hub with Android and multiple format support

Samsung announces HomeSync - a 1TB media streaming hub with Android and multiple format support 23 Feb 2013, 21:01 16

Samsung just took the wraps off its HomeSync media streaming and sharing device, which comes complete...

Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0 vs Apple iPad mini vs Google Nexus 7 specs comparison

Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0 vs Apple iPad mini vs Google Nexus 7 specs comparison 23 Feb 2013, 20:01 41

We are pitting Samsung's latest Note family member against its most formidable opponents - the Apple...

Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0 now official with improved S Pen tech and Smart Remote mode

Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0 now official with improved S Pen tech and Smart Remote mode 23 Feb 2013, 20:00 41

After months of speculation, the mid-sized warrior in Samsung's Note family is finally official. The...

What to expect from MWC 2013

What to expect from MWC 2013 18 Feb 2013, 09:56 42

It's the same every year - before we know it, MWC is knocking on the door. The biggest mobile-related...

5.5

5.5" LG Optimus G Pro picture and specs sheet are in: Full HD screen, 3140 mAh battery and microSD 07 Feb 2013, 05:07 100

We present you how the speculated 5.5" LG Optimus G Pro, expected to be announced at the MWC expo later...

Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 family to include a 2560x1600 display member, UAP profile reveals

Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 family to include a 2560x1600 display member, UAP profile reveals 30 Jan 2013, 02:45 12

There are three versions listed, GT-P3200, GT-P5200 and GT-P8200, which could very well be a 7-incher...

Alleged Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 pics appear ahead of MWC

Alleged Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 pics appear ahead of MWC 28 Jan 2013, 03:22 34

We got sent images of what is claimed to be one of the upcoming Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 versions, which...

Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0 spy shots pop up

Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0 spy shots pop up 24 Jan 2013, 07:48 55

The thing looks as the larger brother of the Galaxy S III and Note II, complete with an elliptical home...

 
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