Topic: Mobile World Congress

IPad 3? Nope, it's iPad HD.

IPad 3 will not be the name of Apple's third generation tablet, according to this VentureBeat report. Plus, Apple is buying 7-inch screens for a smaller model, but that won't be the iPad 3 either.

Samsung Galaxy Tab 2, 'beam' phone unveiled

Samsung Galaxy Tab 2, widely expected, will take on Apple iPad 3, when it's released. Samsung Galaxy Beam smartphone, however, is baffling.  

Eric Schmidt: Google hoping for an Android 'in every pocket'

Android activations now total 850,000 a day, Google chairmen Eric Schmidt said Tuesday at Mobile World Congress.

Ford: Future of the auto? Gridlock.

Ford great grandson says congestion will be major concern by 2040. Bill Ford Jr. calls for automakers and governments to find technology to solve huge looming traffic jams in the world's cities.

Mobile World Congress: Best of day one

The year's largest display of up-and-coming mobile phones, Mobile World Congress, has gotten off to a good start – especially for Android. Check out a list of our favorites from day one of the conference.

Smartphone comeback bid: Nokia's new low-cost Windows phone

Smartphone maker Nokia is releasing two new models, but only the low-cost model runs Windows. The high-end camera smartphone uses Nokia's own operating system. 

Windows 8 preview launch set for late February: Microsoft

Microsoft will take the wraps off a "consumer preview" version of its Windows 8 OS at an event in Spain later this month. 

Samsung Galaxy S III: Can 'the best Android' phone pull off a sequel?

The Samsung Galaxy S III will launch later this year, Samsung reps said in a statement. 

Windows Phone: Skype app 'coming soon'

Windows Phones will feature a Skype app "soon," according to a Skype executive. But Windows Phone owners may have to wait several months for the feature.

Can mobile banking take off in Afghanistan?

A new mobile banking service tries to navigate the geography and politics of Afghanistan.

HTC Flyer mixes iPad looks with stylus controls

HTC Flyer is just another tablet. With a twist.

Android phones go 3-D, without glasses

Android phones could get glasses-free 3-D screens, thanks to LG. Keep your eyes peeled for the LG Optimus 3D along with tons of other Android phones, coming to the Mobile World Congress later this month.

Facebook phone set for early 2011 launch: report

Facebook phone rumors have been percolating since late last year. But a London site insists the Facebook phone is the real deal, twice over.

Microsoft Slate will be available by Christmas: Ballmer

Microsoft Slate: A Microsoft slate to counter Apple's popular iPad tablet computer will be seen by the Christmas holiday.

HTC Desire steals a bit of the spotlight from the Nexus One

The HTC Desire is already scooping up the buzz. But is it better than Google's Nexus One?

Microsoft Zune phone on the horizon?

One analyst cites "industry checks" in predicting the launch of a Microsoft-backed and -branded handset in February or March.

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