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Hands on: YotaPhone combines your phone and Kindle into one dual-screened device

One of the most eye-catching stands at Mobile World Congress had inside it one of the most innovative and unusual smartphones on display at the show - the dual-screen YotaPhone which combines both LCD and E Ink displays into one device.

Samsung Galaxy S4 to be launched in Times Square, New York on March 14

Samsung has invited the world to see the new Galaxy S4 flagship smartphone revealed at a potentially enormous event to be held in Times Square, New York City on March 14.

Neonode takes the ‘touch’ out of touchscreens with gesture control for your phone

Neonode's Smartphone One platform uses proximity sensors to make best use of the space around the phone, allowing users to interact with their devices without ever laying a hand – or finger – on them.

Fingerprint scanners make the leap from spy flicks to your smartphone

We chat with CrucialTec at Mobile World Congress about its innovative fingerprint security scanner, which will debut later this year.

Hands on: LG Optimus G Pro holds its own with Galaxy Note 2

The LG Optimus G Pro is one of the latest phablet devices, and easily one of the highest profile phones on display at MWC 2013. Our hands-on impressions.
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Always in focus: This camera module turns your next smartphone into a Lytro

A company named DigitalOptics has developed a fast new autofocus smartphone camera module, which could bring a Lytro-like experience to your phone.

Hands on: Fujitsu ‘Stylistic S01’ is the best smartphone for the tech challenged

The Fujitsu Stylistic S01 could be dismissed as a smartphone for old people or your parents, but it's more than that. We had the chance to give it a try.

Hands-on: Sony’s Xperia Tablet Z could be the first Sony tablet worth owning

We get some hands-on time with the Sony Xperia Tablet Z at Mobile World Congress, where Sony confirmed the tablet will launch internationally during the spring. If you liked the Xperia Z smartphone, you'll love this.

Hands on: Samsung’s Galaxy Note 8.0 is good, but clearly an iPad Mini reaction

We get a hands-on test with the new Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0 tablet, which sits in-between the Galaxy Note 2 and Galaxy Note 10.1 in Samsung's range.
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What to expect at Mobile World Congress 2013

In just over a month, Mobile World Congress 2013 begins, and with it will come an abundance of new smartphone and tablet announcements. Here's what we're expecting the major manufacturers to bring with them.

The true cost of switching to a new phone OS? It’s more inconvenience than money

We're often told that switching app ecosystems is expensive and irritating, but is it? We discover cost isn't really an issue, but it's no walk in the park.

LG just can’t keep a secret, as MWC-bound F Series smartphones are made official

LG has announced the F Series collection of mid-range 4G LTE Android smartphones, which will join the Optimus G Pro and the L Series II range on display at Mobile World Congress.

ZTE to debut the Grand Memo and a Firefox phone at MWC, could be joined by a Tegra 4-powered surprise

ZTE will be launching the Grand Memo and one of the first phones to run Mozilla's Firefox OS during Mobile World Congress, plus Nvidia has confirmed the company will be the first to produce a device using the Tegra 4 processor.

Asus keeps us guessing about its plans for MWC in new video

If you're wondering what Asus has planned for Mobile World Congress, then unfortunately, the latest video from the company doesn't provide any firm facts. This doesn't stop it from being good fun and offering several clues though.
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Google’s new video makes us want Project Glass even more

Google has released a new video showing Project Glass, its amazing potential and a little more about how it will be controlled when it's finally put on sale. Also, if you really can't wait and have a bit of spare cash, it's recruiting more Explorers...

UK networks win as 4G spectrum auction ends, but final total falls short of early estimates

The winning bidders in the recent UK 4G LTE spectrum auction have been announced, with all four major networks picking up chunks of the 800MHz and 2.6GHz spectrum. We're still waiting for solid news on the big switch-on though.

LG’s Windows 8 tablet, the Tab Book, to make MWC appearance

After showing two Tab Book Windows 8 tablets during CES 2013, LG has informed us it'll be taking the more powerful model to Mobile World Congress, at which time we hope to hear more about the price and availability.

HTC reveals the HTC One, with a 4.7-inch 1080p screen and an UltraPixel camera

HTC has announced the HTC One, its brand new top-of-the-range Android phone for the coming year. It features a 4.7-inch, 1080p touchscreen, New Sense user interface and a clever new Ultrapixel camera system.

LG hints at new F Series and V Series hardware in latest MWC teaser video

The latest LG MWC 2013 teaser video contains a hint at two new model ranges, perhaps called the F Series and the V Series. We've heard about the F Series before, but the V Series is a tantalizing mystery.

Glamour shot of the HTC One leaks out ahead of special launch event

The HTC One, the official name of the HTC M7, has been leaked again just hours before it's expected to be unveiled at a special launch event. This time we've got an official-looking glamor shot of the phone, where the black and silver models are posing for the camera.

Fujitsu targets the older generation with the Stylistic S01, its first major smartphone release outside Japan

Fujitsu has finally made good on its promise to start releasing smartphones outside of Japan, although not in the way we expected. It has announced the Stylistic S01, an Android phone aimed at the older generation.

Archos prepares to play the smartphone game, as three Android devices are leaked

If the latest leak proves to be correct, Archos is about to launch a range of smartphones, as it shows three new devices - a low-end budget model, a high-end quad-core phone and a big-screen tablet/smartphone hybrid - all running Google Android.

Researchers hack Android phone using some clever software and oddly, a refrigerator

A team of researchers from a German university have come up with a way of hacking an Android phone with the help of a refrigerator and a piece of software they call FROST, with predictably chilling (sorry) results.

Ubuntu for Mobile preview coming to a Nexus near you on February 21

Canonical has announced the long-awaited test version of Ubuntu for Mobile will be released on February 21. It'll be compatible with two Nexus smartphones, but it's recommended only experienced users install it.

LG confirms Snapdragon 600 processor and U.S. release for 5.5-inch, 1080p Optimus G Pro

LG has provided more details on its 5.5-inch, 1080p Optimus G Pro smartphone/tablet hybrid, including the first appearance of Qualcomm's Snapdragon 600 processor, plus a North American release later in the year.

No tablet launch at MWC for Nokia, as it makes smartphones its number one priority

Despite long-standing rumors to the contrary, an analyst report has indicated Nokia won't release a tablet running Windows RT at Mobile World Congress, as it will concentrate on smartphones instead.

Qualcomm reveals Quick Charge technology, which reduces smartphone charging times by 40 percent

Qualcomm has talked about Quick Charge, a technology it has been quietly incorporating into a variety of smartphones for a while, which is said to reduce charging times by up to 40 percent.
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Stop hating on Vertu: There’s nothing wrong with a luxury smartphone

The Vertu TI, an Android phone which costs the equivalent of $11,000, has been oddly misunderstood. People are questioning its value and spec sheet, instead of viewing it in the same way as a meal prepared by a Michelin-starred chef. Weirdly, this only affects the tech industry.

Nvidia co-founder says Windows RT “rocks” on Tegra 4, first products to arrive after summer

Nvidia's co-founder has revealed the first products using the company's Tegra 4 processor will arrive after the summer. He has also commented on Windows RT, saying the software, "rocks" when used on Tegra 4-powered hardware.

Motorola X Phone described as a “real breakthrough,” on target for Google I/O launch

The rumored Motorola X Phone is being hyped up again, this time being described as, "A real breakthrough," by a network exec in Australia. It's expected to make its debut during Google I/O in May.
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Microsoft fixes Surface RT tablet Wi-Fi bug in new software update

In its monthly round of software updates, Microsoft has fixed an annoying Wi-Fi bug plaguing Surface tablet owners, along with adding in several performance-improving driver updates.

LG Optimus G Pro with a 5.5-inch screen announced, MWC appearance looks certain

LG has launched a second Optimus G Pro smartphone/tablet hybrid, this time increasing the size of the screen to 5.5-inches. We're expecting the phone to put in an appearance at Mobile World Congress, where we should learn more about where it'll go on sale.

Vertu TI hands-on: The first Vertu phone you’ll want to own, but can’t afford

Vertu has launched the Vertu TI, its first smartphone running Google Android, and we've had the chance to spend some time with the phone. Forget what you think you know about Vertu and luxury tech products, we think this on is something special
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Vertu launches its first Android smartphone, the $11,000 Vertu TI

Vertu has announced its first smartphone since its split from Nokia. Named the Vertu TI, it's made from the same high quality materials as older Vertu devices, but this time it uses Google Android as its operating system.