Mwc 2017

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A drone flies during the Mobile World Congress on the third day of the MWC in Barcelona, on March 1, 2017 (Photo: AFP)

Five trends at Mobile World Congress

Several phonemakers unveiled new smartphones with batteries that can last longer and be charger faster.

03 Mar 2017 7:59 AM

Citing the use of 5G in areas like smart transportation, smart cities and agriculture, Sharma said that individual domains will have to come forward and explore the application scenarios.

India should use 5G to solve developmental problems:TRAI Chief

Trials for 5G is presently being carried out in few countries like the US and Japan.

01 Mar 2017 5:12 PM

Users can program up to five fingerprints to launch their favorite apps directly from the lock screen.

Alcatel launches A3 5-inch HD smartphone at MWC 2017

The A3 comes with creative selfie tools for smart social starters.

01 Mar 2017 1:48 PM

The A5 LED has 4G LTE connectivity and an octa-core processor to ensure photos, games, and movies load smoothly to the 5.2-inch HD display.

Alcatel launches world’s first interactive LED-covered smartphone at MWC 2017

The Alcatel A5 LED allows users to enjoy Private Mode, with a different sign-in to protect your hidden photos and apps.

28 Feb 2017 6:21 PM

Nokia 3310 will be available in four colour variants—Warm Red, Yellow, both with a gloss finish, and matte finished Dark Blue and Grey.

Nokia 3310 to hit shelves in India in June: report

The Nokia 3310 is speculated to cost less than Rs 3,000 in India.

28 Feb 2017 3:21 PM

Consumers anticipate it will bring certain advantages, ranging from improved community infrastructure with more responsive, effective emergency services to more efficient use of personal time, improved education and learning capabilities, lower living costs such as greater home energy efficiency and more informed decision-making. (Representational image)

Global survey reveals consumers and businesses recognize advantages of digital cohesion

The 16-country survey suggests business and consumer users see Digital Cohesion as an inevitable, positive societal development.

28 Feb 2017 1:53 PM

The back cover has elaborate micro-pattern textures, with a gloss finish and matching frames in vibrant colors.

MWC 2017: Alcatel introduces U5 4G smartphone

The phone comes with Phone Guard, which enables you to save battery, boost performance and protect your phone from viruses.

27 Feb 2017 3:41 PM

Arto Nummela shows the new re-launched Nokia 3310 (Photo: AP)

Nokia relaunches iconic 3310 phone

The new Nokia 3310 version will cost €49 (approx. under Rs 3,500)

27 Feb 2017 9:01 AM

The reported price tag of the new Nokia 3310 is $63.

New Nokia 3310 with colour display maybe unveiled today

It will be a full-flegded smartphone that will come at a price of $63.

26 Feb 2017 10:09 AM

Beneath the facade of shiny new phones and dusty debates over network technical implementations, Europe's largest annual technology fair will see top phone companies parading far-reaching business makeovers. (Representational image)

Beyond phones and 5G, mobile world seeks to reinvent itself

Next week's Mobile World Congress in Barcelona will feature phone companies in various stages of acceptance that the industry's predictable.

25 Feb 2017 8:25 AM

MWC 2017: Here is what's awaiting you

The rumour mills have churned out a lot during the last few months and now we need to see what the smartphone giants have in store for us.

21 Feb 2017 3:28 PM

The G6’s will feature a 5.7-inch display with 2880 x 1440. The company is touting the size and ratio of the display as a FullVision screen. LG can split the UI is two equally-sized squares using the 18:9 ratio.

LG develops a new UI for G6’ FullVision display

The new skin will take advantage of the unique 18:9 aspect ratio display of its upcoming flagship smartphone, the G6.

17 Feb 2017 1:41 PM

The Nokia 3310 is expected to cost EUR 59 (approx Rs 4,192).

Nokia 3310 to ‘reborn’ at MWC 2017: report

The Nokia 3310 has been one of the most popular devices and also the sturdiest mobile phones ever built.

15 Feb 2017 3:38 PM

The company took to Twitter to announce the launch of Apollo 2 and also claimed that the device will be the first to be powered by Helio X30 processor.

Vernee announces Apollo 2 with 8GB RAM at MWC 2017

The device might be the first to incorporate 8GB of RAM, depending on when the device will hit the shelves.

14 Feb 2017 2:18 PM

Samsung Galaxy S8 to pack 8GB RAM, UFS 2.1 flash storage

New rumours claims Samsung Galaxy S8 may come with 8GB RAM, UFS 2.1 flash storage.

27 Dec 2016 12:22 PM

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