Software : Huawei smartwatch is a go for MWC 2014 |
| Huawei smartwatch is a go for MWC 2014 Posted:  At the rate Apple is going, it may very well be the last maker of consumer electronics to introduce a smartwatch now that China's Huawei is reportedly readying their own device set to unveil later this month. WSJ.D reported Monday that another contender for the smartwatch crown is planning to step into the ring during this year's Mobile World Congress event, which kicks off in Barcelona, Spain on February 24. A spokeswoman for China-based Huawei Technologies declined to elaborate on the company's smartwatch plans, which will make their debut alongside a new smartphone and two new tablets at the annual mobile conference. One thing's for sure, however: The smartphone Huawei plans to announce won't be a sequel to the Ascend P6, instead choosing to hold a separate launch event for the company's next-generation flagship handset. Tick-tockThe burgeoning smartwatch market continues to make headlines, with Sony, Pebble, Samsung and others duking it out amidst rumors that Apple will soon jump into the fray with its own Bluetooth-connected wearable for the wrist. Although Huawei is ranked third behind Samsung and Apple as a major player in the global smartphone market, the Chinese vendor has little brand recognition for anything but networking gear outside of its home turf. Huawei took the wraps off a video game console called the Tron at last month's Consumer Electronics Show, but now plans to follow rival Chinese manufacturer ZTE into the wearables market. Ironically, smartwatches appear to be a "market" in name only thus far: Canalys recently claimed a mere 500,000 such devices would ship globally last year, but expected that figure to mushroom to five million in 2014 - assuming major players like Apple, Google and Microsoft decide to join the fray.
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| Mozilla invites bug-crushers to try Firefox for Windows 8 Touch Posted:  Mozilla has launched the Firefox for Windows 8 Touch beta, packing in several new features, probably lots of new bugs, and a revamped UI experience. To make the new browser fit in with Microsoft's desktop-free direction, Mozilla has slapped on some tile menus, including a new start screen, so it doesn't seem out of place on a Windows 8 tablet. Other features include the ability to view the app in bog standard fullscreen, or snapped to the side or filling the rest of the screen not already occupied – you know, for the snazzier tablet enthusiasts. Mozilla has also integrated Windows Share, so users can more easily inundate their friends with whatever they're currently doing on the web. The magic touchFirefox is continuing to lose market share, according to the latest figures by Net Applications. It dropped from 18.35 per cent in December to 18.08 in January, while Chrome nibbled off a tiny chunk more by growing from 16.22 per cent to 16.28 per cent. Internet Explorer, however, is making something of a comeback, jumping from 57.91 per cent to 58.21 per cent. Whether or not a touch-friendly version of Firefox for Windows 8 tablets helps Mozilla's market share remains to be seen. The slow Windows 8 adoption may hurt its chances. The beta of the Metro-styled Firefox comes after numerous delays, with a release date set for March. Mozilla is inviting all users of the beta browser to submit any bugs they find and post feedback. |
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