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MWC 2013 in pictures

MWC 2013 in pictures

MWC 2013 in pictures

Here's a look at some of the products showcased at the Mobile World Congress 2013.

MWC 2013 in pictures

The 4G LTE capable Optimus F5 and F7 smartphones will feature Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean and will have latest LG features like QSlide, QuickMemo and Live Zooming amongst many others.

MWC 2013 in pictures

The HP Slate 7 will have a 7-inch screen, making it similar in size to the Amazon Kindle Fire. It will cost $169.

MWC 2013 in pictures

Firefox OS-powered smartphone ZTE Open features a 3.5-inch screen with HVGA display, 1GHZ processor, 256MB of RAM, 512MB of internal storage and packs in 1,200mAh battery.

MWC 2013 in pictures

Nokia Lumia 520 dubbed as "Nokia's lowest-priced affordable Windows Phone 8 smartphone". The device comes with a 4-inch super sensitive touchscreen.

MWC 2013 in pictures

Huawei Ascend P2 is powered by a 1.5GHz quad-core processor accompanied with 1GB of RAM and 16GB of internal storage. It sports a 4.7-inch screen 720p HD and runs on Android Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean).

MWC 2013 in pictures

Asus Fonepad is a 7-inch tablet that also offers phone functionality, including 3G connectivity for mobile data. It runs Android 4.1 and features an HD display with IPS technology.

MWC 2013 in pictures

The A1000 is a 7-inch entry level Android (Jelly Bean) tablet with a 1.2GHz dual-core processor and Dolby Digital Plus audio.

MWC 2013 in pictures

Optimus G Pro comes with a 5.5-inch 1080p full HD IPS display, 1.7GHz quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro processor, 2GB RAM, Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean, 3,140mAh battery and 13-megapixel camera.

MWC 2013 in pictures

The Nokia Lumia 720 will be placed in the mid-range segment and promises to deliver a high-end camera performance. it features a large f/1.9 aperture with Carl Zeiss optics.

MWC 2013 in pictures

The Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0 will have an 8-inch screen, putting it very close in size to the Apple's tablet.

MWC 2013 in pictures

Acer Smart Display DA220HQL comes with a 21.5-inch with 1080p display and comes with a VA technology. It is powered by dual-core 1GHz TI OMAP 4428 CPU along with 1GB of RAM.

MWC 2013 in pictures

ZTE Grand Memo sports a 5.7-inch screen with a 720p display and comes with Android 4.1.2 on-board. There's a 13-megapixel rear camera capable of 1080p video recording.

MWC 2013 in pictures

The A3000 comes with a 7-inch IPS 1024x600 display, a 1.2GHz quad-core MTK processor and optional 3G HSPA+. It has microSD expansion support upto 64GB.

MWC 2013 in pictures

The S6000 sports a 10-inch 1,280 x 800 IPS display and a quad-core MediaTek's 8389 / 8125 processor, clocked at 1.2GHz. The tablet, measures 8.6mm in thickness and weighs in at 560 grams.

MWC 2013 in pictures

The Chinese maker has now welcomed new additions to the One Touch family, the One Touch Snap and One Touch Snap LTE. (Image credit: GSMArena)

MWC 2013 in pictures

The key highlight of the Nokia 105 is its battery that promises upto to 35-day battery life.

MWC 2013 in pictures

The Nokia 301, features multiple colours, and can come in single or dual SIM mode.

MWC 2013 in pictures

The HomeSync is a media hub that lets you view all your videos, photos and apps at full 1080p resolution, with streaming from local Galaxy devices. The device features a 1TB Hard disk drive and runs on Android Jelly Bean.

MWC 2013 in pictures

The PadFone Infinity runs Android 4.2, is powered by a 1.7GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 600 quad-core processor. It has 2GB RAM and offers 32GB/64GB of internal storage. The PadFone also supports LTE connectivity and NFC.

MWC 2013 in pictures

The Alcatel One Touch Idol X sports a 5-inch full-HD edge-to-edge display and runs on Android 4.2 Jelly Bean. The device is powered by a 1.2 GHz quad-core MediaTek MT6589 processor and 16GB of internal storage.

MWC 2013 in pictures

The One Touch Scribe Easy that has a 5-inch 480800 touch display, Android 4.1.2, a 1.2 GHz dual-core processor, 512 MB RAM, 4GB of internal storage, a microSD card slot for expansion, a 5-megapixel camera and a stylus as well.

MWC 2013 in pictures

The Xperia Tablet Z sports a 10.1-inch screen with full-HD (1920 x 1200) display, runs on Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean) and packs in a 1.5GHz quad-core Snapdragon S4 Pro processor along with 2GB of RAM.

MWC 2013 in pictures

Tizen 2.0 OS is likely to compete with other newly launched operating systems like the Firefox OS, Microsoft's Windows Phone and an overhauled BlackBerry OS.

MWC 2013 in pictures

Measuring 6.98cm in diameter the LG WCP-300 wireless charger happens to be the "world's smallest" charger.

About The Campaign

About The Campaign

NDTV along with Mastercard is launching a multi-platform campaign “Cashless Bano India”, to create digital awareness and educate the masses about digital payment solutions for day to day transactions.

The campaign aims to take the message of a cash free India to the country, and will charter a blue print which can help all stakeholders to become a part of the digital revolution.

We aim to reach out to people and educate them on:

1) Digital and financial literacy

2) New generation digital payment solutions

3) Enabling merchants and consumers to understand and adopt secured and safe payment Solutions

4) Ease of usage at point of sales

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  • Amitabh Kant
    In the next 3 to 4 years, India will technologically leap forward. Every person with a mobile will become a walking ATMAmitabh KantCEO, NITI Aayog
  • Ari Sarker
    The banking industry is going to move away from the practice of a blended merchant rate, we will have a separate cost for credit and debitAri SarkerCo-President, Asia Pacific, Mastercard
  • Sunil Mehta
    Security is an ongoing process. Nothing can be absolutely secure. We need to solve problems on an everyday basisSunil MehtaMD and CEO, Punjab National Bank
  • Praveen Khandelwal
    There should be no transaction costs on merchants or consumers. This should be covered by government subsidiesPraveen KhandelwalGeneral Secretary, The Confederation of All India Traders
  • Dr Arvind Virmani
    At least for the next 5 years or so, cellphones would be the best medium to reach people throughDr Arvind VirmaniPresident, Forum for Strategic Initiatives and Former Chief Economic Advisor