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09-07-2013, 11:50 AM
This year's IFA consumer electronics show in Berlin offered smartphones, tablets, 4K TVs, a much-anticipated smartwatch and new spins on the camera.
Consumer electronics manufacturers from all over the world headed to the annual expo, which is as much a launch pad for products ahead of the year-end sales period as it is a chance to strut their tech stuff with the latest developments by their engineers.
Samsung launched a new version of the Galaxy Note (http://www.techhive.com/article/2048136/samsung-goes-even-bigger-with-galaxy-note-3.html?tk=rel_news) as well the Galaxy Gear smartwatch, (http://www.techhive.com/article/2048126/go-go-gadget-hands-on-with-samsungs-galaxy-gear-smartwatch.html?tk=rel_news) while Sony showed its new flagship smartphone, the Xperia Z1. (http://www.techhive.com/article/2048113/sony-banks-on-premium-parts-funky-names-with-xperia-z1.html?tk=rel_news) Both had been the subject of rumors and leaks before IFA began, so their appearance was expected.
The Gear which has a 1.6-inch screen was met with mixed reactions. Some liked its futuristic functionality while others were reserving judgement on the new product sector until the devices become smaller and offer more functions.
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Consumer electronics manufacturers from all over the world headed to the annual expo, which is as much a launch pad for products ahead of the year-end sales period as it is a chance to strut their tech stuff with the latest developments by their engineers.
Samsung launched a new version of the Galaxy Note (http://www.techhive.com/article/2048136/samsung-goes-even-bigger-with-galaxy-note-3.html?tk=rel_news) as well the Galaxy Gear smartwatch, (http://www.techhive.com/article/2048126/go-go-gadget-hands-on-with-samsungs-galaxy-gear-smartwatch.html?tk=rel_news) while Sony showed its new flagship smartphone, the Xperia Z1. (http://www.techhive.com/article/2048113/sony-banks-on-premium-parts-funky-names-with-xperia-z1.html?tk=rel_news) Both had been the subject of rumors and leaks before IFA began, so their appearance was expected.
The Gear which has a 1.6-inch screen was met with mixed reactions. Some liked its futuristic functionality while others were reserving judgement on the new product sector until the devices become smaller and offer more functions.
To read this article in full or to leave a comment, please click here (http://cdmagurus.com/article/2048320/tvs-and-smartphones-steal-the-spotlight-at-ifa.html#jump)
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