Our favorites from Barcelona's big mobile show So, Mobile World Congress is done for another year, and that means that before we left we had to pick out our collective favorites from the event. MWC isn't just about the devices, though, it brings together app developers, accessories, something to cover the whole mobile ecosystem. As such, we've been able to pick a good selection of top...
Kazam as a brand is still less than two years old, but it already boasts an impressive portfolio of mobile devices. Covering Android, Windows 8.1 and Windows Phone, it's the latter of those three we're focused on here as we take a closer look at the latest Microsoft powered handsets: The Thunder 450 and 450WL. The Thunder 450W may be familiar to regular readers as the Blu Win HD...
We're getting ready to pack up and leave Mobile World Congress for another year and while we've got a few posts still left to wrap up, we're reflecting on what's been a pretty decent show for Microsoft and the Windows device ecosystem. As a small token, Microsoft gave us three Skype gift cards of $10 value each at the event, so we're giving them away to you guys. $10 of Skype credit...
It's almost not fair to write about Vive, the virtual reality system that HTC and software company Valve announced here at MWC. "You have to experience it" was the line the folks who make the thing kept telling us leading up to the announcement.
Coship BVC is one of a bunch of new ODM partners for Microsoft and Windows Phone and at Mobile World Congress we managed to snag one for a first look. As is becoming less unusual, Coship offers the X1 in two varieties: One with Windows Phone, one with Android. The two are identical in terms of the hardware, just offered with a choice of different software. Specs wise we're...
Prior to the start of Mobile World Congress we got word that Kyocera was bringing a prototype device to Barcelona that would be running Windows Phone. So we dropped by to take a look at it, and prototype is definitely the key word here. That's because this is literally a version of the Android powered Torque smartphone with Windows Phone as the OS. The hardware is 100% identical, right...
Whether it's in the kids' play room or the boss' boardroom, the Lenovo Pocket Projector is a quick, easy and affordable way to up-size videos for group viewing. It used to be the only folks who carried around those little pocket projectors were those who got paid to do it — road warriors who have to be able to give presentations whenever, wherever. And they were either big and clunky...
Part of the fun of events like Mobile World Congress is not only the new devices, but getting to see ones you'd never normally come across in every day life. The Panasonic Toughpad FZ-E1 is one such device that we saw while hanging out with Microsoft's OEM partners division in Barcelona. You won't see many around, but it's the toughest Windows Phone there is. Windows and Windows...
Microsoft took some time today at the Mobile World Congress event to reveal some its Windows 10 universal app plans to developers at the conference. Microsoft wants those developers to make apps for the OS that will work with everything from small smartphone screens to the Xbox One console to large touchscreen devices like the upcoming Surface Hub. In a blog post today, Microsoft's...
Microsoft has made it so those who happened to miss today's event (or would like to relive the magic) can sit through the full 38 minutes. Microsoft today unveiled the Lumia 640 and Lumia 640 XL, as well as making some other notable announcements. The video isn't from YouTube so you'll need to be on your PC to enjoy the show. What was your favorite part of today's event?
Interested in Microsoft's latest foldable Bluetooth-enabled keyboard accessory? So are we. Check out our hands-on video to know what's on offer with the Universal Foldable Keyboard. The keyboard is portable, and connects to two devices simultaneously, with buttons available for toggling between the two. Cross-platform functionality means that the keyboard works on Android devices as...
Alongside the Lumia 640, Microsoft also announced a phablet version for those with large hands (or a thing for big phones), the Lumia 640 XL. The company kindly took a few minutes at Mobile World Congree to walk us through the new Windows Phone and you're able to relive all the action in the above video. Priced at $245 (219 euros), the dual-SIM LTE Lumia 640 XL from Microsoft looks...
Announced yesterday at MWC 2015 was the HP Spectre x360, the latest in HP's line of high-end high-design Spectre portables. The previous Spectres have been very nice machines, but the x360 might just take the cake. The Spectre x360 sports, as the name might imply, a 360° hinge mechanism that allows you to pivot the screen all the way around and close it onto the backside to use it as a...
The new Lumia 640 and 640 XL that were just announced at Mobile World Congress both come out of the box with Windows Phone 8.1 Update 2. On the face of it there's nothing much different, but the settings menu has been given a little visual refresh and organization. Now, as you'll see up top, there's no longer just a long list of menu items, they're broken up into sections like...
Qualcomm has a host of new technologies in store, including an ultrasonic fingerprint scanner, cognitive machine learning for your smartphone and tablet, and, of course, a new processor: the Snapdragon 820. Qualcomm today at MWC 2015 announced their newest device security measure: an ultrasonic fingerprint scanner. Dubbed Qualcomm Snapdragon Sense ID 3D Fingerprint Technology, the tech...
This morning, Microsoft has – as expected – unveiled two new Lumias for the Windows Phone line: the Lumia 640 and Lumia 640 XL.With the announcement of the Lumia 640 and Lumia 640 XL, Microsoft demonstrates it can handle Lumia hardware (and improve where Nokia failed) Announcing mid-range phones during Mobile World Congress is almost routine now for Microsoft (Nokia), and this year's...
Microsoft today announced that the Lumia 640, Lumia 640 XL will be available through AT&T, T-Mobile and MetroPCS in the US, offering some choice for consumers as to who they wish to use with their shiny new smartphone. The Lumia 640, announced today at Mobile World Congress 2015, will sell for less than $200, while its phablet brother, the Lumia 640 XL will be priced at $245...
Barcelona, Spain – This morning, Microsoft has announced a second new Windows Phone for their budget range of devices. Following on the heels of the 5-inch Lumia 640 is its bigger brother the 5.7-inch Lumia 640 XL, which also includes a 13 MP rear and 5 MP front-facing cameras. Launching this month in various markets worldwide, the $245 (219 euros) dual-SIM LTE Lumia 640 XL from...
Barcelona, Spain – This morning, Microsoft has unveiled the Lumia 640, the latest budget-friendly Windows Phone in the Lumia lineup. The Lumia 640 builds off of the strengths of the Lumia 635 but brings none of the drawbacks. With improved hardware and a larger, 720P display, the Lumia 640's dual-SIM LTE design should open Windows Phone to a whole new market. Additionally, Microsoft...
We got a look at Microsoft's new web browser for Windows 10 — Project Spartan — in January, and at Mobile World Congress the Redmond giant is demoing the functionality of the browser on Windows 10 for phones. The browser has a clean UI, and being a universal app allows you to sync information across devices. One of the highlights with Spartan is the reading list feature, which comes...