Literally: Candy-bar phones Bonnie Cha/CNET BARCELONA, Spain–One of the best things (and sometimes the most torturing) about Mobile World Congress is checking out handsets from around the world. I think it’s fair to say that the U.S. is a bit behind the times when it comes to the mobile space, so it’s always great to …
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18 February
Sony Ericsson says thanks but no thanks to Google Nexus One
Sarah Tew/CNET Who says no to Google? Apparently, Sony Ericsson. In an interview with Swedish newspaper Sydsvenskan, Sony Ericsson CEO Bert Nordberg revealed that Google first approached his company to build the Nexus One smartphone but it turned the opportunity down, making way for HTC to produce it. Berg said Sony Ericsson wants to release phones under its own brand …
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18 February
More Windows Phone 7 photos
We know that you’re dying to see more glamor shots of Windows Phone 7. We’ve teased with screenshots and photos from the big Microsoft bash, but our intrepid colleague Flora Graham at CNET UK got her hands on a Windows Phone 7 device. The images show the revamped and refined OS in all its glory, though keep in mind that …
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18 February
Finally, a video of the Sony Ericsson Xperia X10
Now playing: Watch this: Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 1:33 BARCELONA, Spain–Though we came away from CES 2010 with loads of photos of the Google Android-powered Sony Ericsson Xperia X10, Sony Ericsson was stingy about video in Las Vegas. Reps wouldn’t let the phone out of their sight–and not that we believe this–because they said that the slick handset wasn’t in …
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18 February
BBC app update: No downloads for iPlayer, News and Sport
News just in: the upcoming BBC News, Sport and iPlayer apps for iPhone and other mobile platforms will not let you download and store any video content locally — all video will be streaming only. This is a hefty kick in the teeth for anyone hoping to store their favourite programmes on their mobiles for later viewing. A small consolation …
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18 February
Huawei shows new Android phones
Huawei Android phones at MWC (photos) +4 more See all photos BARCELONA, Spain–Though it’s been building its reputation in the last few months with models like the T-Mobile Tap and the Huawei M750, Chinese manufacturer Huawei doesn’t have a huge presence in the United States. It takes a visit to its stand at Mobile World Congress to show what the …
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18 February
Samsung covers the bases in Barcelona
Samsung MWC booth tour (photos) +6 more See all photos BARCELONA, Spain–Samsung had more in its Mobile World Congress stand than just the shiny new Samsung Wave. The company also displayed a gallery of handsets, from the big and bulky to the slim and shiny. Currently these handsets aren’t headed to the U.S. market, but our photo gallery gives you …
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18 February
Sony Ericsson’s Vivaz says, ‘Oh, shiny!’
Now playing: Watch this: Sony Ericsson Vivaz 1:28 BARCELONA, Spain–Sony Ericsson spilled the beans on its new Vivaz three weeks before Mobile World Congress, but the device was a big part of the company’s presence at the show, not least because it begat the new Vivaz Pro. And since MWC gave us our first chance to check out the device, …
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18 February
J.D. Power gives Verizon Wireless top marks for call quality
It seems like only two weeks ago when we last heard from J.D. Power and Associates (Oh look, it was). Now the organization that just can’t stop giving out awards has done it again with Verizon Wireless, ranking the carrier the highest among wireless providers in five regions across the United States. According to the J.D. Power and Associates 2009 …
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18 February
Meebo for iPhone: Simply perfect instant messaging
Meebo for iPhone is every bit as good as its browser-based counterpart. Meebo As a longtime fan of Meebo, the browser-based, cross-platform instant-messaging service that requires no software and costs no money, I’ve been waiting forever for an iPhone companion. The wait is over. Meebo for iPhone is here, and it’s perfect. I can’t envision myself wanting or using any …
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