Huawei releases unusual teaser video for MWC 2014

Huawei looks like they want to poke fun at its competitors with a teaser video for Mobile World Congress. The video shows a white device without buttons but looks much like an Apple iPhone. It even has a Siri-like typeface and voice control feature telling us what the manufacturer will release. One device will be a tablet with a “huge battery” and “beautiful, slim design.” Another tablet will focus on entertainment consumption and support the “next generation LTE network.” And one smartphone that will feature an “amazing front camera.”

The Chinese telecommunications company didn’t reveal much about the new products. But we’re going to be quick to assume these will be Android-powered gadgets. We just have to wait a few more days before we get to see these new products and judge if Huawei will amaze the world again as the video says.

Source: The Next Web

Samsung to include fingerprint sensor in Galaxy S5

Samsung will reportedly take the me-too route yet again. Sammobile “confirmed” the company’s next flagship handset will feature a fingerprint reader in the home button. It will work in a swipe manner, meaning you have to swipe the home button from base to tip to register your fingerprint. The device will reportedly register up to 8 fingerprints that can be used for different tasks or app shortcuts, aside from using one digit to unlock the phone.

The Galaxy S5 is said to have a Personal Folder and Private Mode feature that will allow you to hide apps or personal information. And yes, the folder is accessible with the use of your fingerprint. Let’s just wait for Samsung’s “Unpacked” event at Mobile World Congress to confirm the presence of this feature.

Source: Android Headlines

LG debuts L Series III smartphones ahead of MWC 2014

LG wants to be top of mind before Mobile World Congress with debut of new L Series III smartphone line. The L40, L70, and L90 aims to target users from the emerging markets. All devices run on Android 4.4 KitKat and 1.2GHz dual-core or quad-core processors. Screen sizes range from 4.5 inches to 4.7 inches. RAM starts at 512MB to 1GB and memory is either 4GB or 8GB. Do not expect the devices to be LTE capable though.

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Samsung sends out invites for Tizen event at MWC

Samsung is looking to debut Tizen operating system at next month’s Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, Spain. Ubergizmo reports the invites for a Tizen event on February 23 have been sent out. Perhaps will get to see some of big Korean carriers such as KT, SK Telecom, and LG U+ to help Samsung show off the Tizen-powered devices.