Nokia launches 5 new smartphones at MWC, including forked Android device line

Exciting news for Nokia fans in emerging markets, the company has revealed five new models highlighted by three Android powered smartphones released under its Nokia X line. Likely developed before Microsoft acquired Nokia, the models are The Nokia X is the entry-level model in the family, will cost €89, and is available immediately. The Nokia X+ offers more memory and storage for those who want to enjoy even more music, photos and video. It’s priced at €99 and will be available in early Q2 2014 and the Nokia XL packs a 5-inch screen, 5MP rear-facing and 2MP front-facing camera, great for Skype video calls. It will be priced at €109 and be available in early Q2 2014.

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Sony slides into wearables with SmartWear SWR10 and apps

After introducing a new vision for smart, wearable technology at CES 2014, Sony Mobile announced that SmartBand and Lifelog application will be available worldwide from March 2014.

SmartBand’s core module is a 24/7 wearable device; fully waterproof (rated IP582) despite its exposed Micro-USB port. It's light, unobtrusive and the independent core means it can be carried or worn as you wish, to fit your lifestyle. Initially available in Black, a variety of vibrant colour styles will be available after launch. I enters a somewhat crowded and fragmented wearable accessories market.

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Sony unveils Xperia Z2 flagship with 4K video recording and 2.3Ghz quad core processor

Sony's early salvo at Mobile World Congress in Barcelona includes a truly remarkable follow up to the Sony Xperia Z1. it is waterproof, as expected, but the Xperia Z2 brings a lot more innovation including a spanking new 20.7 megapixel camera that can capture 4K video, a 5.2" full-HD display, a Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 processor with 2.3 GHz quad-core Krait CPUs , 3GB RAM and high capacity 3200 mAh battery in an 8.2mm slim smartphone.

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Microsoft reveals new Windows Phone hardware partners

Just when we thought Nokia was the only Windows Phone hardware maker left, Microsoft has announced a bevy of hardware partners slated to make new handsets in time for Windows Phone 8.1 this Spring which is really Windows Phone 9 if you consider the massive list of new features and upgrades. Aside from Nokia, HTC and Samsung (the last two which were the last non-Nokia makers to release WP devices), we see Lenovo, Huawei, LG, ZTE, Foxconn, Longcheer and a few other brands I've honestly never heard of. 

Microsoft VP Nick Parker says, "we're open for business on Windows Phone to anyone who wants to build one." Great for consumers who now have some choice to look forward to in the Windows Phone space.

Source: Engadget