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Windows Phone 7.5 Update Will Allow Multiple SMS Attachments with Video, Voice Notes

As advanced as Windows Phone 7.5 is in terms of its user interface and software, it has lagged behind other platforms in terms of SMS support as it only allows you to attach a single photo -- not vide...

Posted 2/27/2012 11:58:11 AM

Hands-on with the ASUS PadFone: Is It a Phone or a Tablet?

ASUS's PadFone has been making regular appearances at tech shows since it debuted at Computex last May. But today at Mobile World Congress, ASUS showed off a final version of the phone/ tablet combo, and we got to spend some time with it..

Posted 2/27/2012 9:17:03 AM

Samsung Galaxy Beam Hands-On: Projector Phone Lights The Wall For 3+ Hours

Imagine being able to project a PowerPoint presentation or an HD movie, directly from your smartphone onto whatever wall or screen is in front you. Fortunately, you don't have to imagine because Samsu...

Posted 2/27/2012 5:40:49 AM

Nokia Announces Budget-Minded Lumia 610 Phone, New Apps

Not content to rest on its Windows Phone laurels, Nokia rolled out a new budget-minded Windows Phone handset, the Lumia 610, at Mobile World Congress today.At a press event, Microsoft rep announced ...

Posted 2/27/2012 3:18:13 AM

HTC One X and One S Hands-On: .7-Second Camera, Sense 4, Beats Audio

HTC's new line of One handsets are more than just a set of pretty faces. At the company's Mobile World Congress launch event, we had the opportunity go hands-on with both the quad-core HTC One X and u...

Posted 2/26/2012 5:02:51 PM

HTC Unveils "One" Series Phones, Including Quad-Core One X, Slim One S

Earlier today, LG and Huawei unveiled their first quad-core, Tegra 3-powered handsets and HTC wasn't far behind, unveiling the long-rumored HTC One X, along with the super-slim dual-core HTC One S, an...

Posted 2/26/2012 3:55:09 PM

LG Releases Optimus 4X HD, Optimus Vu: First Quad-Core Phone, Galaxy Note Competitor

LG kicked off Mobile World Congress 2012 with a bang today, announcing the world's first quad-core phone, a pen-based 5-inch handset, a phone that converts 2D games to 3D, and three new style-centered...

Posted 2/26/2012 12:35:20 PM

Samsung Announces the Galaxy Beam with Built-in Pico Projector

What won't your smartphone replace? Samsung is trying its hand at eliminating the pico projector-- which you've undoubtedly been lugging around to every family gathering-- with the Samsung Galaxy Beam...

Posted 2/26/2012 11:15:17 AM

2-Minute Expert: What are No-Contract Smartphones?

The smartphone boom has bloated cellphone bills with priceydataplans -- tied to dreaded two-year contracts. But nowadays, you have the option to avoid a contract and get a plan that offers more minutes and more data for about half the price.

Posted 2/25/2012 12:00:59 PM

Acer Unveils Liquid Glow and CloudMobile Smartphones

Just in time for Mobile World Congress, Acer has revealed two new Ice Cream Sandwich-powered smartphones -- the Liquid Glow and Acer's new flagship phone, the CloudMobile. Feeling bilingual? Check out...

Posted 2/24/2012 4:50:15 PM