In Pictures: Google I/O Android Sandbox - Coolest sights and gadgets from the show floor

The Android Developer Sandbox is the place to be if you want to see the hottest Android-based projects. Here's what we liked.

A closer look at ZTE's Android phones: ZTE Era and N910

ZTE announced a total of 15 devices today at its Mobile World Congress Press conference, but the ZTE Era definitely got the most buzz.

Hands-on with ZTE's inexpensive Windows Phones

ZTE was heavy on the Android-related announcements today, but the handset and tablet manufacturer also announced a Windows Phone as well.

First look: Nokia Lumia 808 PureView and Lumia 610

Nokia is on a roll with the Lumia phones this year and today the company announced the Lumia 808 PureView and the Lumia 610. The Lumia 808 is a camera-centric Symbian phone while the Lumia 610 is an inexpensive Windows 7 Phone.

ZTE reveals ambitious line-up: Quad-core tablets and phones galore

ZTE revealed its "New Era" for smartphones and tablets in 2012 at its press conference at Mobile World Congress today.

First look: Samsung's Galaxy Beam Android phone with a built-in projector

Samsung Sunday announced its first phone of Mobile World Congress (MWC), the Samsung Galaxy Beam, an Android smartphone with a built-in projector. The Galaxy Beam will be available globally in the second quarter of this year. MWC, which officially starts Monday in Barcelona, Spain, is the world's largest mobile show.

HTC announces the One X, its first quad-core smartphone

HTC kick-started Mobile World Congress 2012, the world’s largest mobile-devices trade show, on Sunday by showing three of its new Android smartphones: the HTC One X, the HTC One S, and the HTC One V. HTC has not yet announced pricing or launch dates for the phones.

Meet the ZTE Mimosa X: The first NVIDIA Tegra 2 phone with an Icera modem

We’re a week away from the official first day of Mobile World Congress, and the new phones are already starting to roll in.

WebOS lives on! HP's mobile OS to go open source

The future of webOS has been hazy since HP announced in August that it will discontinue its webOS line of devices. The HP Veer 4G faded into oblivion, but the HP TouchPad has enjoyed numerous fire sales since the announcement. Today, HP announced that webOS will live on as an open source platform.

By Ginny Mies | 12 December, 2011 08:30

Tags: open source, tablet PC, Handhelds, webOS, hardware systems, tablets, software, Hewlett-Packard, HP

Google Music: What to expect from today's event

Google is prepping for a big announcement here in Los Angeles today and the rumor mill is buzzing about what the company could possibly be unveiling.

By Ginny Mies | 17 November, 2011 06:24

Tags: Internet-based applications and services, music files, Google, Music and audio, internet, MP3

iPhone 4S battery life: How does it compare to other smartphones?

The iPhone 4S's battery-drain problem has been a hot issue over the past week. Apparently the location-services system in iOS 5 is the main culprit behind the rapid loss of battery power.

By Ginny Mies | 08 November, 2011 02:56

Tags: Apple, consumer electronics, iPhone, smartphones

Hands-on with the Nokia Lumia 800 and Nokia Lumia 710

I've been eager to get my hands on Nokia's first Windows Phone 7 phones ever since Nokia and Microsoft announced their partnership back in February.

By Ginny Mies | 27 October, 2011 10:47

Tags: consumer electronics, Microsoft, smartphones, Nokia, windows phone 7, mobile

CTIA 2011 preview: Hot phones to watch

Mango, Android and tablet could be the big buzzwords at the upcoming CTIA Enterprise & Applications event in San Diego.

By Ginny Mies | 10 October, 2011 01:39

Tags: lg, telecommunication, Windows, Android, t-mobile, operating systems, tablet PC, samsung, 4g, smartmedia, htc, consumer electronics, Microsoft, at&t, Tech Events, smartphones, ctia, software, Mango, verizon

Windows Phone Mango officially goes live

Windows Phone 7 owners rejoice: Your smartphone is finally getting the Mango update. The update will be pushed to existing Windows Phone 7 owners over the next few weeks.

By Ginny Mies | 28 September, 2011 03:31

Tags: consumer electronics, at&t, Microsoft, smartphones, Phones

Samsung Epic Touch 4G for Sprint: Slim, speedy

The arrival of Samsung's Galaxy S II phones has been a long time coming. We first saw the next generation of Samsung's popular line of Android phones back in February at Mobile World Congress. After many successful months in Europe, the Galaxy S II line of phones is finally coming to U.S. shores. The first of the phones, the Samsung Epic Touch 4G ($200 with a two-year contract with Sprint; price as of September 12, 2011) will be available starting on September 16.

By Ginny Mies | 14 September, 2011 09:59

Tags: consumer electronics, Samsung Electronics, smartphones, Phones