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  LG is the only manufacturer who has unveiled almost all their devices prior to MWC. The latest one to get a confirmation is the Optimus 4X HD, a step up from the Optimus 2X that boasts a quad-core processor. Optimus 4X HD is equipped with a powerful 1.5GHz quad-core Nvidia Tegra 3 processor and [...]

  South Korea’s SK Telecom has made LG’s rumored Optimus 3D successor official. The phone is called the Optimus 3D Cube and is one of the slimmest and lightest 3D smartphones that has a thickness of 9.6mm and weighs 148g. Slated to release on SKT in March, the new Optimus 3D Cube is powered by [...]

  Continuing the unveilings prior to Mobile World Congress, LG has dropped three new devices under the new L-Style range. LG says the L-Style range will sport a “timeless design” that will differentiate itself from the rest of the competition. L-Style design concentrates on five aesthetic features – Modern Square Style that gives a comfortable [...]

  MWC is just around the corner and every mobile phone company is trying to pull something special off their hat to attract users. Fujitsu for instance, has developed a high-end Tegra-equipped smartphone that is said to be designed in response to the spread of LTE, WiMAX high-speed networks. The unnamed phone runs Android 4.0 [...]

  Samsung has added two devices to its Galaxy arsenal that will be shown at Mobile World Congress (MWC) next week. The Galaxy Ace 2 and Galaxy Mini 2 are the two new devices that will supersede Samsung’s Galaxy Ace and Galaxy Mini devices with upgraded hardware. Expected to hit in April in UK, the [...]

  If there is anything we can be certain of, LG Electronics will put together a strong show at MWC. After confirming the Optimus Vu yesterday, LG has announced the Optimus LTE Tag. The Optimus LTE Tag takes over from LG’s first Optimus LTE phone and adds Near Field Communication (NFC) support. The phone uses [...]

  Chinese phone maker, ZTE has confirmed to unveil two new handsets equipped with LTE at the upcoming Mobile World Congress. The PF200 and N910 will run the latest version of Android 4.0 aka Ice Cream Sandwich and will come with 1.2GHz and 1.5GHz processors (apparently dual-cores). The PF200 features a 4.3-inch qHD display, 8MP [...]

  LG teased it and now they’ve officially unwrapped their 5-inch device ahead of Mobile World Congress (MWC). The Optimus Vu will take on its arch rival’s Galaxy Note with a display with 4:3 aspect ratio which LG reckons is “optimized for viewing to grasp more at a glance and note taking to increase productivity.” [...]

  MWC pertaining news are coming thick and fast. After a leak from the Korean manufacturer, eyes are on the Taiwan-based HTC who will unveil the One X and One S devices. The devices are in fact, marketing names of already leaked HTC Edge/Endeavor and HTC Ville respectively. Off the two, One X will be [...]

  Samsung has inadvertently confirmed a new tablet that could make its debut at Mobile World Congress. The leak comes by way of Samsung’s official blog that mentions a product name never heard of — “Galaxy Note 10.1.” This could’ve been easily overlooked as a typo but the fact that Samsung was looking for models [...]

  LG’s second iteration of its 3D smartphone will be unveiled at Mobile World Congress. According to an ETNews article, LG will unveil Optimus 3D 2 at MWC later this month while SK Telecom will be the likely carrier to launch it in South Korea. The article also mentions that the glasses-free 3D device’s successor [...]

  Microsoft started sending invites yesterday for its Windows 8 event at Mobile World Congress. It’s a consumer preview event where Microsoft will give a detailed peek on the upcoming Windows 8 OS and most likely release the consumer-centric preview version to the masses. Interesting thing about the event is the venue that confirms Microsoft’s [...]

  Samsung’s newly created category of phone / tablet will soon get a competitor from its archrival, LG Electronics. The Korean company is teasing a 5-inch smartphone / tablet device dubbed as Optimus Vu with an expected showcase at Mobile World Congress later this month. While LG isn’t forthcoming with all the details, Engadget claims [...]

  Bad news for users waiting for the first glimpse of Samsung’s power packed Galaxy S III device at MWC. The Korean company has confirmed that they won’t announce the Galaxy S III at Mobile World Congress later this month. Instead, the company is planning to host a dedicated event sometime before the first half [...]

  A rumor from yesterday suggested that Samsung will not show its Galaxy S III device at upcoming Mobile World Congress. Now an official statement during an earnings call says that they’re “reviewing” launch options for the flagship device. This does not mean Samsung won’t show the device at next month’s mobile expo but considering [...]