Google’s Eric Schmidt today called for the technology community to build-out connectivity to the estimated 5 billion of the world’s population who had “never done a Google search” – while at the same time announcing plans to bring the firm’s Chrome and Android units closer together. In his third visit to the Mobile World Congress…

Ford Motor Company’s executive chairman Bill Ford has called on the mobile industry to help develop smarter transport systems for the future. In a special keynote address at MWC tonight, Ford – the great-grandson of legendary founder Henry Ford – outlined the need to develop intelligent vehicles and transport systems and the role that the…

HTC announced its One smartphone portfolio tonight, refreshing its premium line with a trio of Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich) powered devices. The smartphone vendor is looking to regain some momentum after a tough fourth quarter, as its current handset portfolio shows signs of age. Fabian Nappenbach, director of Product Marketing, EMEA, for the company,…

Tagged Open Web Devices, the intention is to create a phone architecture that relies entirely on web technology, with all of the device capabilities including calling, messaging, browsing and games developed using HTML5 and executed via the Firefox web browser. The partners are also planning to evolve the HTML5 standard to add new interfaces which…

February 2012 – and Barcelona is becoming the hub of the mobile world again. The Mobile World Congress (MWC) or “Fiesta de los Móviles” like the locals call it will take place from February 27th – March 1st. After the congress moved from Cannes, France to Barcelona in Spain it has become the Nr. 1…

Huawei has officially announced the World’s fastest smartphone, the Ascend D quad. The quad-core smartphone runs on the Android 4.0 operating system and Huawei’s proprietary power management system. Boasting the most compact design among 4.5-inch smartphones, the Ascend D quad provides up to 30 per cent in energy savings. “We’ve listened to people’s top demands from…

Sweden’s mobile and telecommunications leaders showcase the latest in mobile data, wireless connectivity, user experience and rich content at Mobile World Congress 2012 The Swedish Pavilion (Hall 2, stand 2F13) brings together cutting-edge technology solutions and innovative companies from Sweden at the Mobile World Congress, February 27 to March 1, 2012 in Barcelona, Spain. With…