After Making a Business, Huawei Aims to Make a Name for Itself in Smartphones

In an interview, Huawei phone unit Chairman Richard Yu talks about how he is growing the business by saying no to low-end opportunities.
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Dueling Korean Robots Among the Hidden Gems on Barcelona Show Floor

AllThingsD’s Ina Fried wanders the Mobile World Congress show floor in search of the quirky and quixotic.
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Huawei Plans Firefox OS Phone, but CEO Says Unclear How Consumers Will Take to It

Richard Yu tells AllThingsD that while carriers like alternatives to Android and Apple, it remains to be seen whether consumers will bite. Meanwhile, Huawei plans more Windows Phones.
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Smartphone Makers See New Market in Old People

As the smartphone market matures, device makers are looking to create products specifically for the gray-haired set.
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Google’s Rubin: No Need for Retail Stores

The head of Android says that Google doesn’t need its own retail stores to sell its Nexus devices.
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Andy Rubin: Samsung’s Android Success Mostly About Just Executing Well

Andy Rubin tells reporters there is not much he or Google can do to help other device makers be more profitable.
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Google’s Andy Rubin on Firefox OS: “In General, I Feel Friendly”

Speaking to reporters, the Android boss suggests that Mozilla’s operating system can reach places that Android can’t.
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Apple Now a Bit Easier to Deal With, and Other Observations From France Telecom’s Straight-Talking CEO

At a dinner with reporters on Monday, Stephane Richard talks about the challenges facing Microsoft and BlackBerry in mobile, as well as his frustrations with European regulators.
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Asus Tries Another Phone-Tablet Hybrid, This One With Intel Inside

The Taiwanese hardware maker, known for mixing devices, has a 7-inch tablet capable of making phone calls.
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Visa Taps Samsung for NFC Payment Deal

Future Samsung phones will be certified to work out of the box with Visa’s payment system.
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Nokia CEO: Windows Phone Line Needs to Still Hit Lower Prices Over Time

webOS Finds New Life Yet Again, This Time in LG Televisions

With New Windows Phone Models, Nokia Aims to Better Compete on Price

GM Says AT&T’s 4G LTE Will Replace Verizon Service at Heart of OnStar

Intel Still Nibbling Around the Edges in Mobile

Yep, Samsung’s Galaxy S IV to Launch at March 14 Event in New York

Meet Mozilla’s Host of New Mobile Partners

What to Expect When You Are Expecting a Lot of News Out of Barcelona

Mobile World Congress: The Event You Don’t Want to Miss — Or Launch a Product At

Qualcomm’s New Snapdragon Processor Packs Two More Surprises