New Colors for Galaxy Note 2, Galaxy S3 Mini in 2013?

With the Galaxy S3, Samsung's proven it's not afraid of adding a bit of color to its smartphone line-up. A few months back, the manufacturer debuted new colors for its Galaxy S3, including garnet red, amber brown and sapphire black. And next year it seems two more Samsung devices might be due a fresh coat of paint, specifically the Galaxy Note 2 and Galaxy S3 Mini.

According to reports from SamMobile, which has proved pretty accurate with Samsung leaks in the past, the Korean manufacturer will introduce three new colors for the Note 2 early next year, and the S3 Mini in December or early 2013.

The site's sources say the S3 Mini will appear in "Titan Gray, Garnet Red and Onyx Black," while the Note 2 will get "Amber Brown, Topaz Blue and Ruby Wine." The change in nomenclature for the blue and red versions of the Note 2 suggests these might look a bit different to "Pebble Blue" and "Garnet Red"-finished Galaxy S3s.

SamMobile says Samsung will showcase the new colors at Mobile World Congress 2013, although given the alleged release timing, we think there's a chance they might also make a surprise appearance at CES in January. Either way, we'll live from both both shows over the next few months.

Source: http://www.androidcentral.com

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Huawei Ascend W2 images leaked online

Images of the Huawei Ascend W2, Huawei’s flagship Windows Phone 8 device, have surfaced online, showcasing the looks of the high-end smartphone. 

When Windows Phone 8 was announced, Huawei was one of the first companies listed that would launch a Windows Phone 8 powered device along with Samsung, HTC and Nokia. 

The big three have already showcased and launched their respective Windows Phone 8 powered devices. Better later than never though, now images of the Huawei Ascend W2 have leaked online.

Winp.cn indicates that the smartphone will have an 8MP rear camera with dual LED flash, apart from a front facing camera. Other speculation suggests that the smartphone will have a 4.5-inch display, dual-core processor and will support 4G LTE connectivity.

In the past, we have heard rumours that Huawei would launch the W1, which would be powered by Windows Phone 8 in October 2012, but that hasn't happened. We suspect that both the device will be unveiled at CES in January 2013 or at the Mobile World Congress 2013 in February.

Samsung was the first to announce a Windows Phone 8 powered smartphone, the Ativ S, closely followed by Nokia who showed off the Lumia 920 which is their flagship Windows Phone 8 device along with the mid range Lumia 820. HTC has also shown off the HTC Windows Phone 8X and the Windows Phone 8S that are powered by WP8.

Source: http://www.thinkdigit.com

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Busy Times for UK Telecoms Regulator Ofcom

The last few days have been particularly busy for UK telecoms regulator Ofcom. It started the week by announcing its rules for next year’s UK 4G mobile spectrum auction – expect services to go live in around six months – and it ended the week with plans to avoid a 5G capacity crunch. 

Meanwhile Three UK revealed that its DC-HSDPA 3G services (which it had originally described as 4G, but let’s not talk about that now) were hitting the same kind of speeds as 4G customers have been enjoying.

Confusing for consumers? Perhaps, although no more confusing than Nokia’s new maps business. Taking a tip from the Book of Really Literal Company Names (last seen on the shelf at Everything Everywhere) the Finnish company has rebranded its mapping and location business unit as HERE. Already on the cards is a free HTML5-based HERE maps application for iOS.

Also last week we learned that BlackBerry 10 would launch on 30th January 2013, which means the new BlackBerry 10 smartphones will be available on… oh, hang on, we don’t know yet. Probably no later than the end of Mobile World Congress in February, if RIM has any sense.

In addition, RIM added voice calling to its BBM instant messaging service; effectively VoIP via WiFi. Rather reminiscent of Microsoft’s Live Messenger announcement from last week.

Vodafone UK announced a smartphone leasing deal, Telefonica launched a mobile-based footfall tracking service for businesses and Tradedoubler brought affiliate marketing to mobile applications.

Meanwhile, research told us that wireless power for mobile devices would be worth over £3 billion by 2020, mobile accessories would be worth £39 billion by 2017 and mobile coupon use was expected to rise by 30% next year.

Finally, as patent-related legal battles rage around the world, there’s news of a settlement. Apple and HTC have agreed to dismiss all current lawsuits and have put a ten-year license agreement in place to cover current and future patents. Could this be the shape of things to come throughout the mobile industry? 

Probably not. But It would be nice to think so. 

Source: http://thefonecast.com 

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Sony promises top-end handset to compete with GS III and iPhone

Sony Mobile's sales chief, Dennis van Schie, has gone on the record with a pledge that just about crosses the line from marketing to manifesto. Speaking to the Financial Times Deutschland, he said Sony "will create, in the near future, a flagship model that can compete with Apple's iPhone and Samsung's Galaxy S III." Such a claim doesn't sound like a ringing endorsement of the manufacturer's existing top-end offering, the fast yet flawed Xperia TL, but it does raise our hopes for CES, since FTD reports that the superphone in question will be presented in early 2013 at both the Las Vegas show and Mobile World Congress. On a related note, van Schie also promised that Sony's chaotic array of online storefronts would become better integrated by the end of 2013, with every user being able to use a single ID across all their devices to access content -- something that sounds simple, but evidently isn't.

Source: http://www.engadget.com

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Registration for the Mobile World Congress Barcelona 2013 Now Open

Historically, the GSMA always used to delay the registration process for media representatives for a while after regular attendees were allowed to register their interest in attending its flagship event – the Mobile World Congress. However, this is not the case with MWC Barcelona 2013. The registration process opened for absolutely everyone today [November 13th 2012]. Press need to go here. GoMobile News would urge all of its readers to register as soon as possible because this is very definitely a not-to-be-missed event and regarded by many as the place to be if you even remotely regard yourself as a shaker and mover in the mobile/cellular world. Here at GoMobile Towers we are particularly intrigued by the app which supports MWC 2013 which is known as My MWC.

The show’s organisers, the GSMA, describe My MWC as “the exclusive social networking tool for MWC attendees.”

It goes on to say that, “The tool has been completely redesigned and will enable more efficient networking before, during and after the event.”

The GSMA also adds that improvements to My MWC include a much improved mobile app version and better business deal matchmaking.

When it is released – and the GSMA is promising that this will happen next week, you should be able to find more details about what the app does here.

Previously, the My MWC app was a web based application to ensure that all flavours of smartphone could access the service – not just Android and iPhone.

The app was supplied to the GSMA by the US based Zenista. See my previous story here.

However, GoMobile News is prepared to speculate that there might be OS specific versions for iOS and Android in 2013 whilst the other mobile OS users still access it via the mobile web.

Anyway, the first thing that you should do is register for MWC 2013 by going here.

It is interesting to note that the GSMA is offering Fast Track collection of badges from Barcelona Airport’s Terminal 1.

It doesn’t give times and dates for the Fast Track service and warns that not all types of passes are available via the Fas tTrack service.

Source:http://www.gomonews.com

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Keynote Speakers at the 2013 GSMA Mobile World Congress Barcelona

The GSMA today announced that the CEOs of AT&T, Ericsson, Qualcomm and Viber are confirmed to deliver keynote presentations at the 2013 GSMA Mobile World Congress, taking place 25-28 February 2013 at Fira Gran Via in Barcelona. The GSMA also introduced new features on the exhibition floor, including the GSMA Connected City, along with new sponsors, partners and event elements, and announced that registration for the 2013 Mobile World Congress is now open. 

"Over four days, more than 70,000 attendees of Mobile World Congress 2013 will gather to discuss and debate the latest trends and issues in mobile," said Michael O'Hara, Chief Marketing Officer, GSMA. "Throughout Mobile World Congress, attendees will have the opportunity to experience the power of mobile firsthand, through our exhibitors' stands, event features such as the Connected City, our conference programme and seminars, and much more." 

Industry Leaders to Take the Stage at Mobile World CongressThe GSMA announced that CEOs from several of the world's leading mobile companies have recently been confirmed to speak in the Mobile World Congress keynote programme, including:

• Randall Stephenson, Chairman, President and CEO, AT&T
• Hans Vestberg, President and CEO, Ericsson
• Paul Jacobs, Chairman and CEO, Qualcomm
• Talmon Marco, Founder and CEO, Viber Media 

These industry executives join previously announced Mobile World Congress keynote speakers:

• Rene Obermann, CEO, Deutsche Telekom
• Franco Bernabe, Chairman, GSMA and Chairman and CEO, Telecom Italia Group
• Suk-Chae Lee, CEO, KT Corp.
• Gary Kovacs, CEO, Mozilla
• Susan Whiting, Vice Chair, Nielsen
• Stephen Elop, President and CEO, Nokia
• Kaoru Kato, President and CEO, NTT DOCOMO
• Lars Nyberg, President and CEO, TeliaSonera
• Vittorio Colao, Chief Executive, Vodafone Group 

The keynote programme will feature insightful and thought-provoking sessions such as "Mobile Operator Strategies", "The Future of Communications", "Vertical Disruption", "Operating in the Cloud" and "Mobile in Media". For more information on the Mobile World Congress keynotes, as well as the full conference programme, visit http://www.mobileworldcongress.com/conference/.

Mobile World Congress Exhibition to Showcase Connected CityAt Mobile World Congress 2013, the GSMA is expanding upon its highly popular "Connected House" exhibit to create the "Connected City." In partnership with mobile operators including AT&T, Deutsche Telekom, KT, Telenor and Vodafone, the GSMA will showcase a range of mobile connected products and services, providing Mobile World Congress attendees the opportunity to experience the Connected Life.

In addition, the GSMA today announced that the Wireless Broadband Alliance (WBA) will be hosting the WBA Wi-Fi Zone at Mobile World Congress. The WBA Wi-Fi Zone will focus on key themes such as next-generation hotspot migration, Wi-Fi roaming and offload, Wi-Fi and heterogeneous networks, and operator, vendor and device manufacturer engagement. For more information on the Mobile World Congress exhibition, visit http://www.mobileworldcongress.com/exhibition/.

Car Connectivity Consortium to hold App Developer Conference In App Planet, mobile industry leaders and the application development community will participate in programmes focusing on the explosive growth in the mobile apps market, as well as exhibition, product and service demonstrations, networking and workshops. The Car Connectivity Consortium has just joined App Planet as an App Planet Supporting Sponsor and will hold a full-day programme on 26^th February. The Official App Planet Sponsor is Generalitat de Catalunya - Government of Catalonia, and other App Planet Supporting Sponsors include Inneractive and Wireless Industry Partnership (WIP). For more information, visit http://www.mobileworldcongress.com/app-planet-overview/.

AVG Technologies and Juniper Networks to Participate in Mobile Security Forum
In its third year at Mobile World Congress, the Forum Series is a sponsored programme that brings together industry players to discuss and debate a range of topics in focused sessions. AVG Technologies and Juniper Networks are the latest companies to sign on to participate in the Forum Series, joining AdaptiveMobile in the Mobile Security Forum. Other Forum Partners include Metaswitch Networks in MNO Developer Cloud Forum and ZTE in the LTE Forum and the MNO Developer Cloud Forum. For more information, visit http://www.mobileworldcongress.com/forum-series/.

GSMA and Leger Marketing to Present Results of Consumer Research Study As part of the mPowered Brands Programme at Mobile World Congress, the GSMA and Leger Marketing, the global polling, research and strategic marketing firm, have designed and are currently implementing a 50-country citizen assessment of mobile's importance in consumers' lives, focusing on issues such as quality of life, individual productivity and shopping behavior, among others. The results will be shared and explored with audiences in the mPowered Brands Theatre at Mobile World Congress. Another new addition to the mPowered Brands Programme is InternetQ, which will be presenting in the mPowered Brands Theatre. For more information on mPowered Brands at Mobile World Congress, visit: http://www.mobileworldcongress.com/mpoweredbrands.

Global Mobile Awards Open for Entry? The Global Mobile Awards 2013, which recognise excellence and innovation within the mobile communications industry, are currently open for entry and will accept submissions through 30th November. The Global Mobile Awards include 37 awards and will be presented at Mobile World Congress on Tuesday 26th February 2013. The GSMA today announced that McAfee is the Global Mobile Awards Category Sponsor for the "Apps of the Year" category. For more information on the Global Mobile Awards, including entry details, please visit www.globalmobileawards.com.

Mobile World Congress Media Village: New Opening Hours, Welcome ReceptionFor the first time, the Media Village at Mobile World Congress will be open to press, industry analysts and exhibiting companies on the day prior to the official opening of Mobile World Congress. The Media Village will be open on Sunday, 24^th February, from 11:00 to 17:00. Accredited press and industry analysts will have access to dedicated working facilities, and meeting rooms will also be available to Mobile World Congress exhibitors wishing to hold press conferences or briefings. 

In another Mobile World Congress first, the GSMA will host the official Mobile World Congress Media Welcome Reception from 17:00 to 19:00 on Sunday, 24^th February at Fira Gran Via. This networking cocktail reception will offer accredited press and industry analysts the opportunity to meet with leading players from across the mobile ecosystem and preview the week's activities in relaxed social environment. The reception will also feature a select number of exhibition showcases and demonstrations. For more information on the Media Village at Mobile World Congress, please visit http://www.mobileworldcongress.com/press/.

Mobile World Congress Registration Now OpenRegistration for Mobile World Congress 2013 is now open; attendees wishing to register should visit http://www.mobileworldcongress.com/register/. For more information on Mobile World Congress including details on how to attend, exhibit or sponsor, please visit www.mobileworldcongress.com.

The Mobile World Congress is the cornerstone of the Mobile World Capital, which will be hosted in Barcelona from 2013 to 2018. The Mobile World Capital also includes the Mobile World Centre, the Mobile World Festival and the Mobile World Hub, programmes and activities that will span the entire year and will benefit not only the citizens of Barcelona, Catalonia and Spain, but also the worldwide mobile industry. For more information on the Mobile World Capital, please visit www.mobileworldcapital.com. 

About the GSMA

The GSMA represents the interests of mobile operators worldwide. Spanning more than 220 countries, the GSMA unites nearly 800 of the world's mobile operators with more than 230 companies in the broader mobile ecosystem, including handset makers, software companies, equipment providers and Internet companies, as well as organisations in industry sectors such as financial services, healthcare, media, transport and utilities. The GSMA also produces industry-leading events such as the Mobile World Congress and Mobile Asia Expo. 

Source and for more information, please visit the GSMA corporate website at www.gsma.com

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MWC Brokerage Event at Mobile World Congress Barcelona 2013

Enterprise Europe Network will organise the international Brokerage Event at Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, 25-27 February 2013. The aim is to assist enterprises, universities and research institutions in finding partners in Europe for product development, manufacturing and licensing agreements, joint ventures or other types of partnership.

Our industry is redefining “mobile”. No longer limited only to communications, mobile is now a force transforming our world in an unprecedented way. Mobile connects, entertains, informs and inspires us, ultimately changing how we live and who we are. Mobile World Congress is the global epicenter of this redefinition as our participants enable, lead and accelerate it.

With nearly 1,500 exhibitors and  67,000 visitors from 205 countries in 2012, the Mobile World Congress has cemented its reputation as the world's largest mobile technology fair.

Every year since 2006, a partnering (brokerage) event has taken place at the Mobile World Congress, organised by ACC1Ó -a department of the Catalan Government's Ministry of Enterprise and Labour- together with a core group of partners from the Enterprise Europe Network with the aim of helping European start-ups, SMEs and Research groups from the mobile technology sector in initiating transnational partnerships. In 2013 the venue will take place 25-28th February at Fira Gran Via, just down the road from the old location, a large state-of-the-art event space which will allow the show to grow and expand in the years to come.  

In 2012, over 500 companies from 27 countries submitted almost  600 technology profiles they were offering or seeking. Over the 3 days of the brokerage event, approximately 1,000 meetings took place.

The Brokerage Event 2013 is the ideal environment for:

• small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), offering and / or looking for new technologies
• scientists / research institutes offering innovative RTD results
• start-up companies and entrepreneurs
• operatorswilling tomeetinnovators and added-value service providers

Meet your future business

This B2B Matchmaking Partnering event brings together innovative organisations from several countries around the globe seeking to collaborate to mutual commercial benefit. Activity will focus on one-to-one 30-minute pre-scheduled meetings.

The purpose of the brokerage event is to enhance opportunities for companies to explore and find partners from the mobile technology sector.

The EEN Brokerage Event collects innovative technology offers and requests from all over Europe (and other countries such as Canada, Israel, United States...).

A large diversion of prospects is available as all sort of collaboration sought is offered: Research & Development, Technical Co-operation, Joint Venture Agreement, Manufacturing Agreement, Licence Agreement, Commercial Agreement, FP7-ICT Project).

During the event, meetings will take place face-to-face at the Catalan Government Pavilion at congress square (between 4-5 hall).

Dates for your diary:

BROKERAGE DATES: 25, 26 AND 27th February 2013

Source:  http://www.b2match.com, http://www.eenw.org

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