Month: February 2012
MWC 2012: "We're not doing very well in the tablet market" say Samsung
Not quite towing the company line, a Samsung executive at Mobile World Congress 2012 has admitted his company are struggling to make waves in the tablet market. Hankil Yoon, a Samsung product strategy executive told CNET that: "honestly, we're not…
MWC 2012: Vimeo iOS editing app ready to battle iMovie
Vimeo have updated their app for iPads, iPods and iPhones, adding on-the-go video editing for all your camera shot clips. As well as simple cropping and track editing functionality from a phone, music player or tablet, the app also…
GetTaxi cab booking smartphone app has Addison Lee in its sights
We've all had at least one less than satisfactory cab experience; whether it's a driver that doesn't know where your destination is or having to wait an age for a taxi that never arrives, it can be a needless…
MWC 2012: Asus Padfone is batsh*t crazy phone/tablet hybrid
Jack of all trades or Frankenstein's mobile monster? We'll let you pass judgement on the Padfone, Asus's crazy smartphone/tablet hybrid just revealed at Mobile World Congress 2012. A little like the Motorola Atrix, it's a smartphone that docks inside…
MWC 2012: Panasonic showing smartphone strength with Eluga Power
Keen to make waves in the smartphone market, Panasonic have just made an impressive showing with their Eluga Power handset at Mobile World Congress 2012. Very much a premium device, it's packing Android Ice Cream Sandwich on a 1.5GHz…
MWC 2012: ZTE Era quad-core handset put its stamp on the smartphone map
You're not alone if you're not all that familiar with mobile manufacturers ZTE. Although a popular brand in East Asia, the Chinese company have yet to really make waves in Europe and the States. ZTE are taking Mobile World…
MWC 2012: Dual-Sim ViewSonic ViewPhone 4e, 4s and 5e handsets revealed
Following on from the V350 dual-SIM smartphone they released back in 2011, ViewSonic have unleashed a bevy of new dual-SIM Android handsets at Mobile World Congress 2012. The ViewPhone 4s, ViewPhone 4e, ViewPhone 5e and ViewPhone 3 will all…
MWC 2012: Nokia contract megapixel madness with 41MP 808 PureView smartphone
Don't worry, you read that headline correctly: Nokia have taken Mobile World Congress 2012 to reveal that Nokia 808 PureView, a smart cameraphone packing in a 41MP sensor. According to Nokia, this allows for "incredibly sharp, detailed images, superior low…
MWC 2012: HTC One S is made from same stuff as satellites
Boldly going where no phone has gone before, HTC's One S handset, just revealed at Mobile World Congress 2012, has a shell made using same the process and materials as spacefaring satellites. Featuring a unibody case, it's made by…
MWC 2012: HTC One V brings back a legendary design
Remember the HTC Legend? Of course you do! It was one of the more popular smartphones of 2010 with its slight-lip design. HTC are bringing the look back this year at MWC 2012, with specs fitting for the times…