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IFA 2013: all the news from Europe's biggest tech show
As it does every year, Berlin hosted the 2013 IFA exhibition at its giant Messe exhibition grounds. This uncompromising mass of concrete and steel evokes memories of a Blade Runner-like retro futurism, but the devices on show had little retro about them. Much was expected before the event, from Sony's innovative QX lens cameras to LG's return to Android tablets with the G Pad, and the big tech companies duly delivered. You'll find the full set of news, previews, and impressions from the September trade show right here.
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September 5, 2013
Sony's HMZ-T3 continues a proud tradition of awkward head furniture
Has Sony improved its outlandish headgear to the point where normal humans can start caring?
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September 5, 2013
LG's G Pad 8.3 has the build quality to compete with the iPad mini, but not the apps
Well designed and executed, but not yet a compelling purchase
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September 5, 2013
Samsung promises over 70 apps for Galaxy Gear, these are the first 12
What can you do with Samsung's smartwatch?
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September 5, 2013
Galaxy Note 3 first phone to feature ugly new Micro USB 3 port
A new port means potentially faster transfers and charging
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September 4, 2013
Pocket for Galaxy Gear gives a glimpse of how apps will work on Samsung's smartwatch
Listen to Pocket with your phone in your pocket
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September 4, 2013
Samsung's Galaxy Gear is a smartwatch like no other
On sale for $299 in the United States from early October
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September 4, 2013
Samsung's Galaxy Note 3 is bigger, faster, thinner, and lighter, but is it any better?
The back cover now features faux leather and stitching, the S Pen is symmetrical, and the camera's been stepped up to 13 megapixels
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September 4, 2013
Sony's QX Smart Lens attaches an entire camera to your smartphone
Gives a whole new meaning to the idea of interchangeable lenses
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September 4, 2013
Sony's Xperia Z1 aims to be the biggest and best Android cameraphone yet
Taking the Xperia Z that one extra step forward