Like at any technology show, the biggest product releases of Mobile World Congress dropped in the first couple of days. But the latter days of an event remain just as interesting. You actually have time (well, a few minutes anyway) to roam the show floor to find hidden gems and underdog products, and you can …
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“Congress” usually isn’t a word that inspires excitement, but the Mobile World Congress is anything but usual. Held every February in Barcelona, Spain, it is the the premier global event for the wireless industry. Think of a smaller CES, but pack it with only smartphones, tablets, and everything mobile, and you’ll get the idea. Then, drop it all in one …
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Beginning this weekend, the largest CNET team ever will on the ground in Barcelona, Spain, to cover Mobile World Congress. The world’s most important wireless trade show, Mobile World Congress delivers a bounty of new smartphones, tablets, and everything mobile. To get the latest hands-on videos and photos, interviews, device news, live blogs, and analysis, visit our Mobile World Congress …
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Google today released a mobile app for its Android Device Manager service. Available for free in the Google Play store, the app lets users manage and secure an Android tablet or phone associated with their Google account from another Android device (running Gingerbread and up). Related stories: Essential steps for securing your phone, and what else can be done to …
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The low-cost iPhone continues to be one of those rumors that just won’t quit. But as we approach Apple’s September 10 event, the rumor finally appears to be close to reality. As Josh Lowensohn said last month, despite Apple’s vow to clamp down on leaks, the last few weeks have delivered a steady stream of gossip about a cheaper iPhone, …
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As Nokia’s new Lumia 1020 demonstrates, there’s no stopping the march of the camera phone. Cameras continue to be an integral feature on almost every handset, leaving only the most basic models out of the shooting fun. Related stories CNET’s cell phone buying guide The Top 5 camera phones How CNET tests cell phones That’s why CNET always tests a …
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AT&T added another date to the tech calendar today by teasing a big announcement scheduled for next week. Details in the e-mailed announcement are slim — we don’t whether it will host an event or just send a press release — but the carrier urges us to “Get ready for what’s next in wireless” on next Tuesday, July 16. Honestly, …
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T-Mobile issued invitations today for a media event in New York City on July 10. Exactly what the carrier has in store for the shindig remains a mystery, but T-Mobile promises that it will deliver its “boldest moves yet.” It all begins at 11:30 a.m. PT. Related stories: When Does My Phone Unlock? And How Can I Get My Carrier …
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Verizon Wireless today expanded its rugged smartphone lineup by announcing the Casio G’zOne Commando 4G LTE. An update to 2011’s Casio G’zOne Commando, the Commando 4G LTE has largely the same design as its predecessor. Clad in black with a few red accents, the handset packs rubber sidings for protection, and top and bottom ends that almost come to a …
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LAS VEGAS — A press event the first night of CTIA gave me the opportunity to see a new screen protector from Tech21. If you haven’t heard of the UK-based company, it makes some pretty durable cases for popular smartphones like the Galaxy S3 and the iPhone 4/4S. The Impact Shield strips device protection down to the bare minimum with …
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