Articles tagged "mwc 2013"
Firefox OS to Debut in Five Countries in June, 11 More by End of the Year
Mozilla CEO Gary Kovacs told AllThingsD that the first-wave rollout of the Firefox OS will begin in June.
Highlights from Mobile World Congress 2013
Mobile World Congress 2013 ended on 28 February. Here's a round-up of our hands-on experience with the latest smartphones and tablets, and all that you need to know about the major developments for the mobile industry in 2013.
Gemalto Adds the LinqUs Mobile Wallet App to Its Software Portfolio (Updated with video)
Gemalto is launching its LinqUs Mobile Wallet, the complete suite of secure software solutions that enables a range of NFC services, mobile banking, mobile payment, and loyalty programs - all integrated in a single wallet.
Introducing the NVIDIA TegraZone Fantastic Five
Five new Tegra 4-optimized games with breathtaking graphics and immersive gameplay are debuting at the MWC 2013 this week. The TegraZone "Fantastic 5" are: Burn Zombie Burn, Carie: Blood Mansion, CODEX: The Warrior, Dead on Arrival 2, and RU Golf.
ASUS Announces Open Cloud Strategy and New Mobile Devices at MWC
At MWC, ASUS also announces its open cloud strategy, dubbed ASUS Open Cloud Computing (AOCC), which comprises of four distinct services: AOCloud, AOLink, AOStream and AOHelp.
ZTE Announces 5.7-inch Grand Memo at MWC 2013(Update)
With the recent influx of 5-inch devices, ZTE has gone ahead and announced an Android smartphone with a 5.7-inch, 720 x 1280 display at MWC 2013. Comparatively, Samsung's Galaxy Note II comes with a 5.5-inch screen and Huawei's Ascend Mate comes with a bigger 6.1-inch screen.
Hands-on: LG Optimus G Pro
LG is one of the few phone makers to venture into the 5.5-inch phone segment, where Samsung rules with an iron fist. Can LG's first Full-HD smartphone beat Samsung in its own game? Here's our first impressions of the LG Optimus G Pro.
Hands-on: Sony Xperia Tablet Z
Sony announced yesterday that the Xperia Tablet Z will hit global markets from spring 2013. As its availability is still some months away, we decided to drop by the Sony booth at MWC 2013 and explored the tablet further. Hit the link to find out more.
Huawei Showcases the MediaQ M310 at MWC 2013
Measuring only 14mm slim, the Huawei MediaQ M310 cube connects content from smartphones, tablets, and TVs, bringing the living room into a smarter era.
Ubuntu for Tablets Announced, Developer Preview Available for Nexus Devices on 21st (Updated with Video)
Following its announcement for Ubuntu smartphones last month, Canonical has also announced a new version of its Ubuntu Linux operating system for tablet devices.
Firefox Phones to Hit Market Later This Year, First Commercial Build of OS Debuts at MWC 2013 (Updated with Video!)
Four hardware makers - Alcatel, LG, ZTE, and Huawei - are set to build Firefox phones, which will start retailing from 17 carriers worldwide, later this year. Mozilla has also announced that it is also demonstrating its first commercial build of its Firefox OS at the MWC 2013.
Nokia Introduces New Affordable Range of Devices at MWC
Nokia hasn't forgotten its affordable range of smartphone devices, and has unveiled two of such devices alongside its new Windows Phone 8 powered Lumia phones. The Nokia 105 and 301 are primarily targeted at emerging markers and are both priced at very compelling prices.
Nokia Announces Lumia 720 & Lumia 520 at MWC
Nokia adds two new Windows Phone 8 device to their current Lumia portfolio. Joining the flagship Lumia 920 are the Nokia Lumia 720 and 520.
Sony Joins in, Firefox Handset Already in the Works
The fifth, after Alcatel, LG, ZTE, and Huawei, to announce that they are making Firefox devices, Sony deputy CEO, Bob Ishida, has commented that their engineers are "currently working with Firefox OS Mobile and HTML 5 evolving technologies" for an upcoming device.
Dual-screen NEC Medias W Mobile Device Seen at MWC 2013
The NEC Medias W dual-screen Android smartphone prototype has been spotted in the wild again, this time at MWC 2013.
ASUS Unveils 7-Inch Fonepad with Voice Call Capability
ASUS joined the ranks of Samsung and Huawei in offering a tablet with voice call capability. Known as the Fonepad, the 7-inch ASUS tablet is powered by Intel Atom Z2420 processor and Android 4.1 Jelly Bean. Hit the link to find out more.
MakerBot and Nokia Collaborate to Enable Printing of Custom 3D Smartphone Covers
MakerBot and Nokia have partnered to create a free, downloadable 3D printing file to allow those interested in 3D printing to custom make their own phone case for the latest Nokia Lumia smartphones.
Hands-on: ASUS PadFone Infinity
ASUS took the wraps off the latest member of the PadFone family, the 5-inch PadFone Infinity. Equipped with Qualcomm Snapdragon 600 processor and 2GB RAM, the PadFone Infinity is set to give the other 5-inch phones a run for their money. Read on to find out more about the PadFone Infinity.
Visa and Samsung Announces Global NFC Alliance Agreement
Visa and Samsung have announced their alliance that pairs Visa's payment technology with Samsung's mobile devices to accelerate the adoption of NFC payments globally. Read on to uncover details of their agreement.
Hands-on: Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0
Samsung introduced yet another screen size to its ever-growing tablet portfolio - the Galaxy Note 8.0. Besides the 8-inch display size, does the Galaxy Note 8.0 has any other differences from the Galaxy Note family? Read on to find out more.
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