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Kristall Liquid Screen Protector phone

Defang your keys: This liquid makes your phone screen as hard as sapphire

We test out the Kristall Liquid Screen Protector and find it's the path to a smudge and scratch free smartphone. Screen protectors were never this easy before.
Sony Xperia Z4 Tablet

Hands on: Sony Xperia Z4 Tablet

We got up close and personal with the stunningly svelte Sony Xperia Z4 Tablet. This premium powerhouse really packs a punch, and it looks gorgeous.
Qualcomm Sense ID 1

This 3D fingerprint sensor uses ultrasound scanning to hold your data tight

Qualcomm's Sense ID ultrasound fingerprint sensor reads through layers of your skin for more accuracy, and works with the Snapdragon 810 processor.
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Hands on: LG Watch Urbane LTE

We go hands on with the Watch Urbane LTE, LG's attempt to make its own smartwatch operating system. With awesome new features, LTE built in, and a beautiful new design, it's our favorite new watch at Mobile World Congress 2015.
huawei android wear customization watch

Have you seen the gorgeous Huawei Watch yet? Here are our first pics and video

Huawei has revealed its first serious Android Wear Watch, the Huawei Watch, and some new TalkBand wearables at Mobile World Congress. First pics inside!
Acer Liquid M220

Acer reveals Liquid M220 Windows Phone, Android Jade Z, and Liquid Leap+ wearable

At MWC today Acer unveiled an entry-level Windows Phone set for the States, a new fitness band ,and a host of Android smartphones including the Liquid Jade Z.
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Hands-on: HTC One M9

We go hands on with HTC's latest and greatest phone, the One M9. With a brand new camera and some cool features, it's a great update to HTC's line, but some aesthetic issues hold it back from greatness.
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Hands on: LG Watch Urbane

We put on the Watch Urbane, LG's latest Android Wear watch, which shares the exact same guts as the G Watch R.
Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge and Galaxy S6

Hands On: Samsung Galaxy S6 and S6 Edge

We go hands on with the Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 Edge, The two best Samsung phones we've ever used.
lenovo vibe shot camera phone comes into focus at mwc

Lenovo reveals Vibe Shot camera phone and budget A7000 at MWC

Lenovo has just unveiled a new Android 5.0 Lollipop camera phone called the Vibe Shot at MWC. It also showed the budget A7000 smartphone and the Pocket Projector.
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Hands on: Yezz’s Andy phone is coming to America

Smartphone newcomer Yezz had its new Andy A5QP device on display at Mobile World Congress, along with the announcement of a 4G LTE version coming soon. As it's namesake (apart from the A5QP bit), I visited the firm's booth for a hands-on.
creoir ibis luxury smartwatch accompany smartphone

Would you turn down a Rolex for Creoir’s Ibis luxury smartwatch?

We've got luxury smartphones, so why not a luxury smartwatch to go with them? The Creoir Ibis is a concept smartwatch which could end up being a reality by this Christmas, but may end up way out of Santa's budget.
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Hands on: Nokia X

Nokia has announced the Nokia X, the Nokia X+ and the Nokia XL, three phones which use Android as their operating system, but push Microsoft’s services rather than Google’s.

Neonode takes the ‘touch’ out of touchscreens with gesture control for your phone

Neonode's Smartphone One platform uses proximity sensors to make best use of the space around the phone, allowing users to interact with their devices without ever laying a hand – or finger – on them.

Fingerprint scanners make the leap from spy flicks to your smartphone

We chat with CrucialTec at Mobile World Congress about its innovative fingerprint security scanner, which will debut later this year.
Huawei Ascend P2 themes

Hands on: Huawei’s Ascend P2 caters to iPhone refugees with simplicity

We go hands on with Huawei's new Ascend P2. The P2 has some great UI and customization features, including some that may interest fans of iOS.

Hands on: Asus’ Fonepad is an OK tablet, but an awful phone

We go hands on with the Asus Fonepad, a brand new 7-inch tablet that's actually a phone. Why would you want a 7-inch phone? We don't know.

Hands on: LG Optimus G Pro holds its own with Galaxy Note 2

The LG Optimus G Pro is one of the latest phablet devices, and easily one of the highest profile phones on display at MWC 2013. Our hands-on impressions.

Sapphire is unscratchable, unbreakable, and the next big thing in touchscreens

There's nothing worse than a scratched or broken phone screen, but sapphire, the world's second hardest substance, may soon protect your phone.

Hands on: Fujitsu ‘Stylistic S01’ is the best smartphone for the tech challenged

The Fujitsu Stylistic S01 could be dismissed as a smartphone for old people or your parents, but it's more than that. We had the chance to give it a try.
sony xperia tablet z vs ipad nexus 10 xperiaspec

Sony Xperia Tablet Z vs iPad vs Nexus 10: Spec showdown

Want to know how the upcoming Sony Xperia Tablet Z stacks up against the top tablets todayt? We put it up against the iPad and Nexus 10 in a spec showdown.
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Always in focus: This camera module turns your next smartphone into a Lytro

A company named DigitalOptics has developed a fast new autofocus smartphone camera module, which could bring a Lytro-like experience to your phone.

Hands on: Kyocera Torque is an Android phone you can drop in the toilet

Do you ever get mad at your phone? We do. Luckily, the Kyocera Torque for Sprint can take any abuse you give it, and then some. On top of that, it's a great Android phone and has a new type of speaker that lets you hear sound even in the noisiest of environments.

Hands-on: Sony’s Xperia Tablet Z could be the first Sony tablet worth owning

We get some hands-on time with the Sony Xperia Tablet Z at Mobile World Congress, where Sony confirmed the tablet will launch internationally during the spring. If you liked the Xperia Z smartphone, you'll love this.

Nokia Lumia 720 not coming to U.S. (so far)

Nokia introduced a second affordable and well-designed phone at Mobile World Congress: the Lumia 720. Sadly, this one isn't coming to America. Too bad, because it's a sweet-looking smartphone with a camera made to make iPhone owners weep.

Hands on: Samsung’s Galaxy Note 8.0 is good, but clearly an iPad Mini reaction

We get a hands-on test with the new Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0 tablet, which sits in-between the Galaxy Note 2 and Galaxy Note 10.1 in Samsung's range.
TECNO PHANTOM V Fold in white lifestyle image

Meet the PHANTOM V Fold, TECNO’s Innovative Flagship Foldable Phone

At MWC 2023, TECNO just revealed their first foldable phone, the Phantom V Fold. We take a look at its innovative screen design, cameras, and inner tech.
Garmin Forerunner smartwatch lifestyle photo

The best smartwatches and wearables of MWC 2023

MWC 2023 is happening now, and these are the coolest smartwatches and wearables to come out of the event!
Person adjusting Garmin Forerunner 965 on their wrist.

Garmin’s newest smartwatches steal one of the Apple Watch’s best features

Garmin has just unveiled its two latest Forerunner smartwatches with advanced training metrics and vibrant AMOLED displays.
Motorola Rizr back.

The Motorola Rizr shows why rollable phones are still a terrible idea

You know that fun rollable Motorola Rizr phone? It's a cool concept for a trade show, but I doubt it'll ever be anything more than that. Here's why.
Nothing Phone 1 Glyph Interface lights.

The Nothing Phone 2 just got a spec upgrade I can’t wait for

During MWC 2023, Carl Pei confirmed one of the internal specs for the Nothing Phone 2 — and it has me ecstatic.
The Tecno Phantom V Fold's open screen.

The best smartphones at MWC 2023: the 6 coolest ones we saw

What are the best phones announced at MWC 2023? There's no need to wonder, we have the best models all picked out for you here.
Opening the Tecno Phantom V Fold.

Why this unknown folding phone is more exciting than the Z Fold 4

You probably don't know Tecno, but the new Phantom V Fold smartphone is as important to it as the Galaxy Fold was to Samsung. Here's why it's exciting.
People holding the Realme GT3 smartphone.

Meet the Android phone that charges from 0 to 100% battery in under 10 minutes

At MWC 2023, Realme announced the next Realme GT3 will have 240W charging technology that will take the battery from 0% to 100% in under 10 minutes.