Windows Phone 8.1 Changes Include Dual-SIM And Cheaper Devices Support

Windows Phone 8.1 Changes Include Dual SIM And Cheaper Devices Support

We didn’t expect Microsoft to talk much about Windows Phone 8.1 at its press and analyst event ahead of the Mobile World Congress 2014 in Barcelona, and the company has stuck to that, although it did offer a clue of what to expect. More information on the update is expected to be revealed at the company’s own BUILD conference in April. Windows Phone VP Joe Belfiore says that Microsoft will “technically” support all existing Windows Phone 8 devices when the update drops this spring, he didn’t refer to it as Windows Phone 8.1.

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    HP Pavilion x360 official: tablet, notebook, convertible

    This week HP has revealed the HP Pavilion x360, a convertible tablet PC that allows the user to work with a variety of use-case abilities. This device works with an … Continue reading

    Tizen stumbles as hardware fails to appear

    Tizen may have two new smartwatches to its name, but the open-source OS is still struggling to convince the mobile world that it’s the best alternative to Android and iOS. … Continue reading

    HP ProPad 600 G1 slate brings Windows 8.1 and Atom processor

    On the cusp of Mobile World Congress 2014, HP has introduced two new business tablets, the first of which is the HP ProPad 600 G1. With this slate comes fairly … Continue reading

    HP ElitePad 1000 G2 64-bit business tablet arrives next month

    In addition to the ProPad 600 introduced today, HP has rolled out the red carpet for its ‘total business solution’ slate, the HP ElitePad 1000 G2. With the ElitePad 1000 … Continue reading

    Microsoft ‘Less Excited’ About Nokia’s Android Ambitions

    Microsoft Less Excited About Nokias Android Ambitions

    Over the past few years Nokia has become synonymous with Windows Phone smartphones, it is Microsoft’s largest WP OEM that has played a major part in driving growth for Redmond’s mobile operating system. The company’s devices and services division is now set to be acquired by Microsoft for $7.17 billion, though that deal hasn’t been closed just yet. As it continues to function independently for now, there have been many rumors recently about Nokia launching an Android phone. When asked how Microsoft felt about that, Windows Phone VP Joe Belfiore said “Some things we’re excited about, some things we’re less excited about.”

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    Mediatek MT6732 Processor For The Mid-Range Market

    Mediatek MT6732 Processor For The Mid Range MarketMediatek has just announced the Mediatek MT6732 system-on-chip (SoC), which comes with quad-core cluster of ARM A53 64-bit CPUs, a Mali-T760 GPU and in integrated LTE modem. Mediatek aims at getting market share in what it calls the “Super-mid” market, which it defines by “premium features at mainstream prices”. In 2014, this has become a priority for most chipmakers that I have met with, from Broadcom, to Qualcomm and NVIDIA. (more…)

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    Huawei Ascend G6 4G pushes 150Mbps to mainstream

    Huawei’s Mobile World Congress showing isn’t all about skinny tablets and transforming wearables, with the company also bringing along the Ascend G6 4G smartphone, too. Running Android on a 4.5-inch … Continue reading

    Huawei’s TalkBand Is The Company’s Foray Into Wearable Tech

    Huaweis TalkBand Is The Companys Foray Into Wearable Tech[MWC 2014] Remember last week when a photo was revealed on the internet that suggested that it was Huawei’s upcoming wearable device? Huawei’s take is definitely very different compared to the likes of Samsung who has decided to keep to its somewhat serious image with the Galaxy Gear 2 and Galaxy Gear Neo, choosing to go with bright colors instead, perhaps to appeal to a younger and more fashion-conscious group of consumers. During Huawei’s press conference at MWC, the wearable device was announced and we guess the TalkBand is now official. (more…)

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    Huawei TalkBand B1 wearable packs pull-out headset

    The wearables market is getting crowded, so Huawei is adding a pull-out Bluetooth headset to its new TalkBand B1 wristband to better differentiate it. Announced at MWC 2014, the TalkBand … Continue reading