Mobile World Congress

News PC-maker Acer has launched the first four of eight smartphones in Barcelona this week on Windows, but with an eye on Google's Android, too.

By Nicole Kobie Published 17 February 09

News Bill and Melinda Gates have pledged $12.5 million to extending mobile phone payments to the ‘unbanked.’

By Maggie Holland Published 17 February 09

News Mobile World Congress wouldn't be the same without a few announcements from Finnish mobile leader Nokia.

By Sylvie Barak Published 16 February 09

News Vodafone and Opera Software are teaming up on a bespoke version of the Opera Mini mobile browser.

By Nicole Kobie Published 16 February 09

News Intel and LG are targeting the middle ground between smartphones and netbooks with their new mobile internet devices (MIDs).

By Barry Collins Published 16 February 09

News The electronics giant is upbeat about the future. A future Samsung sees heavily focused on the touch screen and smartphone markets.

By Maggie Holland Published 16 February 09

News The company isn't just content with announcing Windows 6.5 for mobiles at the Mobile World Congress event in Barcelona.

By Andrew Williams Published 16 February 09

News Most mobile phone manufacturers agree that the responsibility for security falls with them and the carrier, rather than the user.

By Asavin Wattanajantra Published 16 February 09

In-depth The excitement gathers pace as the biggest event in the mobile industry’s calendar, Mobile World Congress, kicks off.

By Maggie Holland Published 16 February 09

News Mobile giant Vodafone has started MWC with a bang by announcing a range of new handsets aimed at both first-time mobile users and more advanced connoisseurs.

By Maggie Holland Published 16 February 09