LG Mobile returns to Barcelona this year to introduce 2 new flagship devices at Mobile World Congress: the LG Optimus 3D, a super Smartphone with unparalleled 3D performance, and the LG Optimus Pad, a true Android tablet with Honeycomb OS from Google designed to offer the full viewing experience of a tablet while still being easy to hold with one hand. “This year, LG Mobile will emerge as a leader in the next generation of Smartphone and tablets”, said Dr. Jong-seok Park, CEO of LG Mobile. “What you see here is just the beginning - we will continue to innovate with mobile products that address consumer needs and deliver benefits that live up to our `Life`s Good` commitment.”

One of the world`s slimmest and lightest Android smartphones, LG Optimus Black is already a hit, having recorded more than 2 million pre-orders in more then 20 countries since the LG Optimus Black introduction at Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. “This year, LG will emerge as a leader in the next generation of Smartphone and tablet devices,” said Dr. Jong-seok Park, CEO of LG Mobile. “What you see here today is just the beginning - we will continue to innovate with products that address consumer needs and deliver benefits that live up to our `Life`s Good` commitment.”

LG Mobile introduces the LG Optimus 2x dual core Smartphone at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona. The world`s first Smartphone with a dual-core processor, the LG Optimus 2X handset was developed in partnership with graphics processor powerhouse, NVIDIA. The dual-core Tegra 2 system-on-a-chip found in the LG Optimus 2X mobile phone runs at a clock speed of 1GHz and boasts low power consumption and high performance for playing video and audio. Not only does the LG Optimus 2X mean more powerful multimedia features, the NVIDIA Tegra 2 processor makes for faster, smoother web browsing and multitasks with virtually no screen lag.

ASUS introduces the ASUS EP121 Windows tablet. Choice is essential when selecting innovative and technologically advanced personal computer devices. When it comes to tablets, there is a clear need for tablets than can deliver a full multimedia experience with HD video, broad connectivity options and even mobile gaming plus the broadest range of media compatibility with standards, all in a compact mobile device. In short, there is demand for tablets that enable users to both consume and create content to help whether it is for learning, work or play. The Asus EP121 android tablet has been displayed at the CES Show in Las Vegas.

ASUS introduces the Eee Pad Transformer Android tablet. Choice is essential when selecting innovative and technologically advanced personal computer devices. When it comes to tablets, there is a clear need for tablets than can deliver a full multimedia experience with HD video, broad connectivity options and even mobile gaming plus the broadest range of media compatibility with standards, all in a compact mobile device. In short, there is demand for tablets that enable users to both consume and create content to help whether it is for learning, work or play. The Asus Transformer android tablet has been displayed some weeks ago at the 2011 CES Show.

ASUS introduces the Pad Slider Android tablet. Choice is essential when selecting innovative and technologically advanced personal computer devices. When it comes to tablets, there is a clear need for tablets than can deliver a full multimedia experience with HD video, broad connectivity options and even mobile gaming plus the broadest range of media compatibility with standards, all in a compact mobile device. In short, there is demand for tablets that enable users to both consume and create content to help whether it is for learning, work or play. The Asus Pad Slider Android tablet has been displayed at the CES 2011 Show in Las Vegas.

ASUS introduces the Eee Pad Memo Android tablet. Choice is essential when selecting innovative and advanced mobile computer devices. When it comes to tablets, there is a clear need for new tablets than can deliver a full multimedia experience with HD video, broad connectivity options and even mobile gaming plus the broadest range of media compatibility with standards, all in a compact mobile device. In short, there is demand for tablets that enable users to both consume and create content to help whether it is for learning, work or play. The new Asus Pad Memo android tablet has been displayed at the CES 2011 Show in Las Vegas.

The highly anticipated Nokia E7 Smartphone will begin arriving in retail stores in select markets this week, with broader availability building up quickly in several other markets. The new Nokia E7 Smartphone is equipped with a 4-inch clear black display, full qwerty keyboard and has fast access to a wide variety of software apps directly on the Smartphone homescreen, the Nokia E7 Smartphone is the key to having a successful day in or out of the office. Importantly, the Nokia E7 Smartphone supports business applications from enterprise technology partners including Microsoft and IBM.

Canalys published its Q4 2010 global country level Smartphone market data, which revealed that Google’s Android has become the leading platform. Shipments of Android Smartphones reached 32.9 million, while mobile devices running Nokia’s Symbian platform trailed slightly at 31.0 million worldwide. But Nokia did retain its position as the leading global Smartphone vendor, with a share of 28%. The 4th quarter also saw the worldwide Smartphone market continue to soar, with shipments of 101.2 million units representing year-on-year growth of 89%. The final quarter took shipments for the year to fractionally below 300 million units, with an annual growth rate of 80% over 2009.

Sharp has introduced world’s first Android Smartphone (Froyo version 2.2) with a crisp and clear 3.8 inch LCD display that supports 3D graphics. Sharp enters the Android market with the Sharp Galapagos 3D Smartphone that retails under the name Softbank 003SH. The new Sharp 3D Galapagos Smartphone is equipped with a 3.8-inch (480x800 pixel) widescreen touchscreen and supports Multi-touch technology, which allows you to view 3D pictures without special glasses. The Sharp Galapagos 3D Smartphone will be available in the colours black, white and red.