josh@bgr.comWe just had a chance to dive into Facebook’s (FB) new “Home” software suite on the HTC First, and came away with some good early impressions. Press weren’t allowed actual hands-on time, but …
Live from Facebook’s Android event
Various reports over the past few years have suggested that Facebook (FB) is developing its own smartphone, but nothing has materialized yet. Instead, Facebook continues to expand its mobile products across various mobile …
Ford Sync’s new Spotify integration signals further decline of traditional radio
We had the opportunity to tour the Ford booth on Tuesday at Mobile World Congress, and were treated to a first-hand walk-through of the newest version of the company’s Sync in-car media and …
Alcatel One Touch Fire preview: This anemic Firefox phone might be a tough sell
Another day, another Firefox OS-powered handset here at Mobile World Congress. We had the chance to take a hands-on look at Alcatel’s first Firefox phone on Tuesday and walked away with some distinctly …
Hands on with NVIDIA’s blazing fast Tegra 4 reference tablet
In a world where frequent technology shifts are commonplace, it’s tough to stand out. Phones are getting bigger and faster with each passing month and crafting a device with real-world performance that truly …
Asus Fonepad preview: Decent tablet, terrible phone
Why? Seriously, Asus (2357). Why? This question bears asking, as going hands-on with Asus’ new Fonepad truly requires some big hands. Single-handed operation is a thing of the past. Remember when diminutive phones were the latest trend? …
Does the world need another new mobile OS? Firefox and ZTE think so
The new ZTE (0763) Open is perhaps more significant for what it’s not than what it is. The handset does not run Android, iOS, Windows Phone, BlackBerry 10 or Tizen. In a world …
ZTE Grand Memo preview: Destined to get lost in the phablet crowd
One thing is quite clear: Samsung’s (005930) gamble on the 5-inch handset market is catching fire. Manufacturers seem to be scrambling to concoct their very own iteration of the “phablet,” clearly attempting to …
Sony Xperia Z preview: A serious smartphone contender finally emerges from Sony
Whereas the seriously unimpressive Xperia Z tablet poses no threat to any tablet vendors, Sony’s (SNE) new Xperia Z smartphone is poised to make a slightly more significant mark in the smartphone world. …
LG Optimus G Pro preview: LG’s newest phablet is a serious Galaxy Note II challenger
Want another sexy phablet to feast your eyes on? We’re not so sure we do either, but at least LG’s (066570) Optimus G Pro packs a bit of style along with its Note-chasing …
Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0 preview
Samsung’s (005930) Galaxy Note 8.0 tablet has been one of the worst-kept secrets in recent memory, as rumors and leaks floating around the Web over the past few weeks have painted a fairly comprehensive …
LG unveils Optimus G Pro smartphone with 5-inch full-HD display
LG (066570) and Japanese carrier partner NTT DoCoMo have joined to unveil the Optimus G Pro, a followup to the popular Optimus G smartphone that debuted last year. The Optimus G Pro features …
Sony may debut a smartphone with 6.44-inch display at MWC
With the rise of smartphones, the mobile industry has gone from ridiculously small devices to oversized handsets. Samsung’s (005930) original Galaxy Note was one of the first devices to blur the line between smartphones …
