MWC 2013 Day 1: round-up
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We didn’t get to see Nokia’s rumored EOS, a Windows Phone with a 808-like PureView camera capabilities, but Nokia’s chief executive Stephen Elop did stress a couple of times there is more to come in 2013. Among the Nokia launches, we should say that the Lumia 720 is the phone with the widest aperture we’ve ever seen - and that means a lot for low-light photography.
Asus also kept us entertained with their own tech illusionist and the always cheerful stage-loving Jonney Shih with his funny English. Asus brought a brand new Padfone, a phone that docks into a tablet station, and unveiled an Intel-based 7-inch tablet that has phone functions.
And of course we saw more Firefox OS phones, an endless ocean of Android devices, and all sorts of stuff. If you don’t want to feel like you missed out, take a look below - we’ve rounded them all up here.
Nokia Lumia 720 hands-on 25 Feb 2013
Nokia unveiled the Lumia 720, a mid-range Windows Phone 8 warrior with a twist, that comes with a unibody...
Nokia Lumia 520 hands-on 25 Feb 2013
The Nokia Lumia 520 is the most affordable Windows Phone 8 handset from Nokia, bringing features like...
Nokia 301 hands-on 25 Feb 2013
The Nokia 301 is a new feature phone running on Series 40, but borrowing design clues from the Lumia...
Nokia 105 hands-on 25 Feb 2013
The Nokia 105 is a pretty mind-boggling device. You might think an ultra affordable $20 phone is not...
Nokia Lumia 521 officially coming to T-Mobile 25 Feb 2013
T-Mobile has officially announced that it will offer the Nokia Lumia 521, obviously the carrier's version...
LIVE: Nokia's MWC 2013 press-conference 25 Feb 2013
Nokia is back here at MWC with a press-conference where we expect the manufacturer to unveil some quite...
Nokia Lumia 720 unveiled 25 Feb 2013
Nokia has just unveiled the Lumia 720, another great mid-range Windows Phone 8 device, with a typical...
Nokia Lumia 520 is here with flashy colors and supersensitive screen 25 Feb 2013
The Nokia Lumia 520 is the company's cheapest Windows Phone 8 handset, delivering experiences normally...
Nokia 301 announced: good camera on a feature phone 25 Feb 2013
The Nokia 301 was just unveiled at MWC and it is an exciting budget phone - one of very few that actually...
Nokia 105 announced with great battery life, the cheapest cyan you can buy 25 Feb 2013
Nokia is bringing its phones downmarket with the 105 entry level phone, trying to reach those 2.7 billion...
Asus
Asus Padfone Infinity hands-on 25 Feb 2013
The Asus Padfone Infinity is one of the most exciting devices we saw at Mobile World Congress 2013 -...
Asus Fonepad hands-on 25 Feb 2013
The Asus Fonepad is actually very well built for its mere $249 price it will land at in the US. Sturdy...
LIVE: Asus' MWC 2013 press-conference 25 Feb 2013
Asus has promised to wow us at this year's Mobile World Congress, so here we are at its press-conference,...
Asus lifts cover off Padfone Infinity: 5-inch 1080p phone docks into 10-inch 1200p tablet 25 Feb 2013
Asus has been teasing a new generation of its Padfone for MWC, and sure enough it has just become official:...
Asus announces Fonepad - a $249 7" Android slate powered by Intel Atom 25 Feb 2013
Asus announced the Fonepad today, an affordable 7" Android Jelly Bean tablet with 3G voice and mobile...
ZTE
ZTE Grand Memo hands-on 25 Feb 2013
ZTE Grand Memo is pretty grand, and that's the first thought you come across when you take it in your...
ZTE Open hands-on 25 Feb 2013
The ZTE Open is one of the first handsets running on the Firefox operating system and it brings a clear...
LG
LG Optimus G Pro hands-on 25 Feb 2013
We sat with LG this morning to explore its newest Optimus G Pro flagship that will carry the battle with...
LG Optimus G Pro benchmark score is impressive (video) 25 Feb 2013
We sat down with an LG Optimus G Pro, and ran some benchmarks for you. The handset sports a 1.7 GHz quad-core...
LG Optimus G Pro camera samples here 25 Feb 2013
The LG Optimus G Pro is a monstrous phone not just by its size - it is a powerful device with a 13-megapixel...
LG Optimus F7 hands-on 25 Feb 2013
LG is refreshing its Android family with brand new member in the F series at MWC 2013, and the LG Optimus...
LG Optimus F5 hands-on 25 Feb 2013
Remember when having LTE connectivity on a smartphone was a big deal? Well, that time is long gone now...
LG Optimus L7 II hands-on 25 Feb 2013
LG managed to sell a good number of those L-handsets last year, so it's easy to understand why the company...
LG Optimus L5 II hands-on 25 Feb 2013
The LG Optimus L5 II is among the newest members of the company’s L-series of Android smartphones. And...
LG Optimus L3 II hands-on 25 Feb 2013
The Optimus L3 II is of pretty small size, which makes it suitable for teen hands. Something tells us...
LG Tab-Book hands-on 25 Feb 2013
With its top specs and slide-out QWERTY, the LG Tab-Book isn’t meant to compete with the iPad or the...
LG to acquire webOS from HP 25 Feb 2013
webOS will find a new home with LG as the Korean manufacturer plans to breathe new life into the platform...
Sony
Sony Xperia Tablet Z hands-on 25 Feb 2013
One of the most intriguing devices at this year's Mobile World Congress was definitely the Sony Xperia...
Sony Xperia Tablet Z benchmark results 25 Feb 2013
The Snapdragon S4 Pro – we've seen it powering quite a few high-end smartphones already, haven't we?...
First Sony Xperia Tablet Z photo samples 25 Feb 2013
Taking photos with a tablet – once believed to be a silly idea, now transformed into something more or...
Sony Xperia Tablet Z pricing and availability info 25 Feb 2013
Today has been bringing us a lot of new info about the Sony Xperia Tablet Z. We're seeing benchmarks,...
HP
HP Slate 7 hands-on 25 Feb 2013
The HP Slate 7 might seem like just another 7-inch Android tablet, but it means so much more than that…
LG to acquire webOS from HP 25 Feb 2013
webOS will find a new home with LG as the Korean manufacturer plans to breathe new life into the platform...
Firefox OS
Alcatel One Touch Fire hands-on 25 Feb 2013
The interface is rather intuitive, and we were able to locate the contact and calling apps quickly, as...
ZTE Open hands-on 25 Feb 2013
The ZTE Open is one of the first handsets running on the Firefox operating system and it brings a clear...
Mozilla releases video showing off the new Firefox OS 24 Feb 2013
A video showing off the new Firefox OS has been released by Mozilla at MWC and also announced some partners...
Mozilla CEO expects Firefox OS phones for US in 2014 24 Feb 2013
Mozilla’s chief executive Gary Kovacs has just unveiled an important partnership with LG and three more...
Alcatel
Alcatel announces the One Touch Idol X smartphone with Android 4.2 and a 5-inch 1080p display 24 Feb 2013
The Alcatel One Touch (OT) Idol X is another beastly smartphone from a place you wouldn’t expect one...
Alcatel One Touch Scribe Easy hands-on 25 Feb 2013
The Alcatel One Touch Scribe Easy is an affordable phone with stylus functionality, what Alcatel calls...
Alcatel One Touch Fire hands-on 25 Feb 2013
The interface is rather intuitive, and we were able to locate the contact and calling apps quickly, as...
Alcatel One Touch Star hands-on 25 Feb 2013
The Alcatel One Touch Star is one of a few devices Alcatel brought to MWC and while it is not one to...
Alcatel One Touch Scribe HD camera samples here 25 Feb 2013
Alcatel announced new addition to the Scribe family with the One Touch Scribe Easy, a basic but cool...
Alcatel One Touch Scribe HD resurfaces at MWC 25 Feb 2013
A 5-inch Android phone with 720p display and MediaTek processor, the Alcatel One Touch Scribe HD was...
Alcatel outs One Touch Scribe Easy, a 5-incher with a stylus and MagicFlip cover 25 Feb 2013
Alcatel announced new addition to the Scribe family with the One Touch Scribe Easy, calling it the "perfect...
Lenovo IdeaPhone S890 hands-on 25 Feb 2013
We first saw the Lenovo S890 at CES 2013, and now it’s one step closer to arriving and we get to check...
Lenovo IdeaPhone S720 hands-on 25 Feb 2013
We found the device well-built, with ergonomic rounded corners, and a relatively thin chassis with soft-touch...
Acer
Acer Liquid C1 hands-on 25 Feb 2013
The Acer Liquid C1 might not catch the eye at first, but it is indeed different than most other smartphones...
Acer Liquid Z2 hands-on 25 Feb 2013
The 3.5-inch touchscreen on the Acer Liquid Z2 is barely passable. Sure, it works, but the panel has...
Acer Liquid E1 hands-on 25 Feb 2013
We were pleasantly surprised how the Acer Liquid E1 feels in the hand. Granted, it is all plastic, but...
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8 Comments
1. Joshing4fun posted on 25 Feb 2013, 12:58 1 0
These shows are always letdowns now that all the flagships have their own announcements. Just a bunch of Chinese phones and low end Nokias.
2. lolioslol (banned) posted on 25 Feb 2013, 13:32 0 0
Did you guys see apples' showing?
oh wait....
3. Droid_X_Doug posted on 25 Feb 2013, 14:28 0 0
Maybe PA should put up a poll for most under-whelming press event at MWC 2013? My vote would be for Nokia.
6. applesauce posted on 26 Feb 2013, 07:01 0 0
It wasn't underwhelming if you went in with no expectations. If anything, it's encouraging, because it reaffirms their commitment to dominating the low- and mid-range markets. I was hopeful for a new flagship, but I was extremely skeptical of its likelihood, with the 920 only being out since November and Windows8 not having any known updates that would allow for camera sensors bigger than 16MP.
4. lubba posted on 25 Feb 2013, 14:28 1 0
So many Android OEM and devices! Who will survive? Regarding Nokia, don't be disappointed no high end stuff. Blame on tech rumors. Though we surely will see more in the later months. Regarding Chinese phones, what do you expect. The only Android OEMs out there are from Asia.
5. Joshing4fun posted on 25 Feb 2013, 14:56 0 0
But the 'Chinese phones' are all mid range at most and will never reach America. (besides maybe prepaid).
That's not interesting or exciting.
7. applesauce posted on 26 Feb 2013, 07:02 1 0
Well, it's Mobile WORLD Congress, not Mobile America Congress. We already had CES. More often than not, America isn't included with "world" (aka global or international) products. True for cars, too.
8. bluescreen posted on 27 Feb 2013, 14:49 0 0
and i bothered to click on this article why? wish i knew...thanks for wasting my time PA
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