Samsung shows off the waterproof Xcover 2 smartphone, can’t be bothered to wait for MWC
Choosing not to wait until Mobile World Congress, Samsung has announced the Xcover 2, a robust Android smartphone with a waterproof casing that allows the camera to be used underwater.
Huawei Ascend P2 leaked, could combine a 4.5-inch display with a 1080p resolution
An official-looking press shot said to show the Huawei Ascend P2 has been leaked. The phone could be one of two new phones the Chinese manufacturer will introduce during Mobile World Congress.
Android 4.1 Jelly Bean update hits international Galaxy S2 smartphones
Samsung has reportedly begun sending its Android 4.1 update out to selected Galaxy S2 smartphones. Initially for unlocked devices, the software adds many new features and a new, Galaxy S3-style look to the phone.
Apocalypse for Apple: Conspiracy, coincidence, or the beginning of the end?
January 2013 has been "Kick Apple" month in the press, where even the stories about future devices make the firm sound ridiculous. However, is the negative coverage impacting Apple's business, ahead of a potentially record-breaking earnings call?
LG announces the big screen, Full HD Optimus G Pro, but so far only for Japan
LG has announced the Optimus G Pro, a new smartphone with a 5-inch, 1080p resolution screen which will launch in Japan this April. Could an international release follow at Mobile World Congress?
Samsung boss lets slip the Galaxy Note 8.0 will debut at Mobile World Congress
A Samsung executive has apparently confirmed the rumored Galaxy Note 8.0 will be announced during Mobile World Congress. The tablet is the latest S-Pen equipped device from the manufacturer, and was initially expected to arrive at CES.
Sony announces super slim, quad-core Xperia Tablet Z
Sony has announced the Xperia Tablet Z, a very slim 10.1-inch tablet with a quad-core processor, which is currently headed only for Japan. However, this could change when Mobile World Congress begins next month.
Samsung sweetens Android 4.1 update for the Galaxy Note 10.1 with special features
Samsung has announced the impending availability of Android 4.1 Jelly Bean for the Galaxy Note 10.1, plus the inclusion of Premium Suite, which adds a variety of new features to the tablet.
LG goes one step further, blames Google for Nexus 4 supply disaster
An LG executive has blamed Google for the lack of Nexus 4 stock, saying the company underestimated the demand for the high-spec, low-price smartphone.
Amazon MP3 comes to iOS as a Web-app, neatly avoiding Apple’s App Store commission
Amazon has launched its MP3 music store on the iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad. But don't bother searching for it. To avoid paying Apple commission, Amazon has made it a web-app accessed through Safari.
HTC’s M7 leaked, looks like the offspring of the iPhone 5 and BlackBerry Z10
The HTC M7 has made an appearance in picture form ahead of a possible Mobile World Congress launch, and its design is reminiscent of the Apple iPhone 5 and the future BlackBerry Z10.
LG Optimus G2 not expected at MWC, void to be filled by 1080p tablet/smartphone hybrid
LG probably won't announce the Optimus G2 during Mobile World Congress, and will instead unveil a new tablet/smartphone hybrid device with a 5.5-inch, 1080p display.
Facebook adds Graph Search, a new way to find content and new friends on the social network
A Facebook Phone it is not, but the social network is leveraging a new function that could change the way we interact with the platform: Graph Search.
We’re not to blame for Nexus 4 stock shortage says LG
Even though the Google Nexus 4 is still proving difficult to find in stock online, LG has said production of the device is running smoothly and any rumors of problems are unfounded.
No rest for Huawei, as it’s planning more smartphone releases for Mobile World Congress
Despite a strong showing at CES 2013, Huawei is planning to introduce two additional smartphones at Mobile World Congress, and they could be even more impressive than the Ascend D2 and Ascend Mate.
Archos aims to please everyone, offers 4 screen sizes in new Android tablets
Archos has released a range of new Android tablets under the name Titanium, all with different screen sizes, running right up to an iPad-challenging HD model.