MWC 2014 Live Blog: Highlights from MWC 2014

If you want to keep track of what's going on at MWC 2014 so far but don't have much time, you've come to the right place. Our MWC 2014 live blog will bring you just the MWC 2014 highlights, so you don't have to trawl through dozens of stories to find out what's going on.

Last update: 24/02/14 at 11:17... more to follow

Day One at MWC 2014 has only just begun and we've already had some interesting developments, the biggest of which has come from Nokia.Nokia confirms it's launching two new Android-based smartphonesIn Brief Nokia confirmed one of its worst kept secrets, that it's launching Android-based smartphones. The Nokia X and Nokia X Plus both run a heavily customised version of Android stripped of all visible signs of Google. They'll both have 4-inch screens and will sell for less than 100 Euros, so clearly they're not aimed at the flagship end of the market.

Full Story: Nokia X and Nokia X unveiled as company’s first Android based phones

Sony announces details of new flagship Xperia Z2

In Brief The Sony Xperia Z2 features a 5.2-inch full HD Triluminous display running on a 2.3GHz quad-core Qualcomm Snapragon 801 Krait CPU with 3GB of RAM and an Adreno 330 GPU. It can record 4K video and has a 20.7MP resolution camera. It goes on sale in March.


Full Story: Sony Xperia Z2 flagship launched at MWC 2014

Sony's new mid-range Xperia M will cost less than £200 and has 4G

In Brief The new phone, which Sony claims will be available for less than 220 Euros (~£180), has 4G built-in and what Sony believes to be the best camera of any phone in its price bracket. It's screen doesn't sound all that impressive, though, with a low resolution for its 4.8-inch size. It goes on sale in April.



Full Story: Sony Xperia M2 is Sony's new sub-£200 4G smartphone

First Impressions: The new LG G2 mini fails to impress Luke Johnson


"The LG G2 mini could have, and should have wowed. Instead I’ve been left frustrated with yet another leading manufacturer that has failed to make a truly representative 'mini' spinoff. After first use I would say that, if you can afford to, don’t wait for the mini to hit stores, splash out on the LG G2 now instead."

Read Luke's full LG G2 mini first impressions

First Impressions: Evan Kypreos likes the look of Lenovo's updated tablet



Lenovo has clearly listened to the criticisms of its first Yoga tablet and seems to have resolved many of the issues holding it back. In particular I am pleasantly surprised by quite how much better the screen is – the small $50 (UK price to be confirmed) price bump is more than worth it. On this evidence the Lenovo Yoga Tablet 10 HD Plus could be a real stand-up Android tablet.

Read Evan's full Lenovo Yoga Tablet 10 HD Plus first impressions

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Samsung's Unpacked 5 event will include the launch of the Samsung Galaxy S5. Last year, Samsung held an event separate to MWC for the Samsung Galaxy S4 launch. This year, however, the eagerly awaited Samsung Galaxy S5 looks set to steal the show.

The Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 Lite was also rumoured for an MWC launch, but Samsung has launched it separately in press release form. It's not exactly the high-end offering, but more of a rival to the Tesco Hudl and Argos MyTablet.

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