Mobile Electronics from IFA 2013

Published September 7, 2013
New Samsung Galaxy Gear in different colors are on display after the presentation in Berlin, Germany, Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2013. Samsung has unveiled a highly anticipated digital wristwatch well ahead of a similar product expected from rival Apple. The so-called smartwatch is what some technology analysts believe could become this year's must-have holiday gift. Samsung unveiled the Galaxy Gear on Wednesday in Berlin ahead of the annual IFA consumer electronics show. — AP Photo
New Samsung Galaxy Gear in different colors are on display after the presentation in Berlin, Germany, Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2013. Samsung has unveiled a highly anticipated digital wristwatch well ahead of a similar product expected from rival Apple. The so-called smartwatch is what some technology analysts believe could become this year's must-have holiday gift. Samsung unveiled the Galaxy Gear on Wednesday in Berlin ahead of the annual IFA consumer electronics show. — AP Photo
A journalist looks at a Samsung Galaxy Gear smartwatch (L) and Galaxy Note 3 after their launch at the IFA consumer electronics fair in Berlin, September 4, 2013. The IFA consumer electronics and home appliances fair will open its doors to the public from September 6 till 11 in the German capital. — Reuters Photo
A journalist looks at a Samsung Galaxy Gear smartwatch (L) and Galaxy Note 3 after their launch at the IFA consumer electronics fair in Berlin, September 4, 2013. The IFA consumer electronics and home appliances fair will open its doors to the public from September 6 till 11 in the German capital. — Reuters Photo
New Lenovo Vibe X smartphones are displayed at IFA, one of the world's largest trade fairs for consumer electronics and electrical home appliances, in Berlin, Germany, Thursday, Sept. 5, 2013. IFA will take place on the Berlin Exhibition Grounds from Sept 6 to 11, 2013. — AP Photo
New Lenovo Vibe X smartphones are displayed at IFA, one of the world's largest trade fairs for consumer electronics and electrical home appliances, in Berlin, Germany, Thursday, Sept. 5, 2013. IFA will take place on the Berlin Exhibition Grounds from Sept 6 to 11, 2013. — AP Photo
A model holds an Acer Liquid S2 smartphone as a world premiere during a media preview at the IFA consumer electronics fair in Berlin, September 4, 2013. The IFA consumer electronics and home appliances fair will open its doors to the public from September 6 till 11 in the German capital.  — Reuters Photo
A model holds an Acer Liquid S2 smartphone as a world premiere during a media preview at the IFA consumer electronics fair in Berlin, September 4, 2013. The IFA consumer electronics and home appliances fair will open its doors to the public from September 6 till 11 in the German capital. — Reuters Photo
The new G Pad 8.3 of LG Electronics is displayed at IFA, one of the world's largest trade fairs for consumer electronics and electrical home appliances, in Berlin, Germany, Thursday, Sept. 5, 2013. The tablet has a Full HD display. IFA will take place on the Berlin Exhibition Grounds from Sept 6 to 11, 2013. — AP Photo
The new G Pad 8.3 of LG Electronics is displayed at IFA, one of the world's largest trade fairs for consumer electronics and electrical home appliances, in Berlin, Germany, Thursday, Sept. 5, 2013. The tablet has a Full HD display. IFA will take place on the Berlin Exhibition Grounds from Sept 6 to 11, 2013. — AP Photo
An employee of LG Electronics uses a displayed magnifier to compare the resolution of the new G Pad 8.3 of LG Electronics with a regular 7.9-inch display at IFA, one of the world's largest trade fairs for consumer electronics and electrical home appliances, in Berlin, Germany, Thursday, Sept. 5, 2013. IFA will take place on the Berlin Exhibition Grounds from Sept 6 to 11, 2013. —  AP Photo
An employee of LG Electronics uses a displayed magnifier to compare the resolution of the new G Pad 8.3 of LG Electronics with a regular 7.9-inch display at IFA, one of the world's largest trade fairs for consumer electronics and electrical home appliances, in Berlin, Germany, Thursday, Sept. 5, 2013. IFA will take place on the Berlin Exhibition Grounds from Sept 6 to 11, 2013. — AP Photo
Camera's that can be attached to a smart phone or tablets using the display as a viewfinder are seen at the Sony booth at the 53rd edition of the IFA (Internationale Funkausstellung) electronics trade fair in Berlin on September 5, 2013 . IFA, Europe's largest consumer electronics and home appliances fair, opens from 6 to 11 September 2013. — AFP Photo
Camera's that can be attached to a smart phone or tablets using the display as a viewfinder are seen at the Sony booth at the 53rd edition of the IFA (Internationale Funkausstellung) electronics trade fair in Berlin on September 5, 2013 . IFA, Europe's largest consumer electronics and home appliances fair, opens from 6 to 11 September 2013. — AFP Photo
Pranav Mistry (C) head of the think tank team, Samsung Research America presents the Samsung Galaxy Gear smartwatch during its launch at the 'Samsung UNPACKED 2013 Episode 2' at the IFA consumer electronics fair in Berlin, September 4, 2013. The IFA consumer electronics and home appliances fair will open its doors to the public from September 6 till 11 in the German capital. — Reuters Photo
Pranav Mistry (C) head of the think tank team, Samsung Research America presents the Samsung Galaxy Gear smartwatch during its launch at the 'Samsung UNPACKED 2013 Episode 2' at the IFA consumer electronics fair in Berlin, September 4, 2013. The IFA consumer electronics and home appliances fair will open its doors to the public from September 6 till 11 in the German capital. — Reuters Photo
A woman holds a camera that can be attached to a smart phone or tablets using the display as a viewfinder at the Sony booth at the 53rd edition of the IFA (Internationale Funkausstellung) electronics trade fair in Berlin on September 5, 2013 . IFA, Europe's largest consumer electronics and home appliances fair, opens from 6 to 11 September 2013. — AFP Photo
A woman holds a camera that can be attached to a smart phone or tablets using the display as a viewfinder at the Sony booth at the 53rd edition of the IFA (Internationale Funkausstellung) electronics trade fair in Berlin on September 5, 2013 . IFA, Europe's largest consumer electronics and home appliances fair, opens from 6 to 11 September 2013. — AFP Photo
A Sony Xperia Z1 smartphone (L) and a SmartWatch 2 are pictured at the Sony booth during a media preview day at the IFA consumer electronics fair in Berlin, September 5, 2013. The IFA consumer electronics and home appliances fair will open its doors to the public from September 6 till 11 in the German capital. — Reuters Photo
A Sony Xperia Z1 smartphone (L) and a SmartWatch 2 are pictured at the Sony booth during a media preview day at the IFA consumer electronics fair in Berlin, September 5, 2013. The IFA consumer electronics and home appliances fair will open its doors to the public from September 6 till 11 in the German capital. — Reuters Photo

Opinion

Editorial

Looking ahead
Updated 01 Jan, 2025

Looking ahead

The dawn of 2025 brings with it hope of a more constructive path to much-needed stability.
On the front lines
Updated 01 Jan, 2025

On the front lines

THE human cost of terrorism in 2024 was staggering. The ISPR reports 383 officers and soldiers embraced martyrdom...
Avoiding reform
01 Jan, 2025

Avoiding reform

PAKISTAN’S economic growth significantly slowed down to a modest 0.92pc during the first quarter of the present...
Charter of economy
Updated 31 Dec, 2024

Charter of economy

Before a consensus on economy is sought, the govt must resolve tensions with the opposition and reduce political temperatures.
Madressah compromise
31 Dec, 2024

Madressah compromise

A CLASH between the ruling coalition and the clerical old guard over the Societies Registration (Amendment) Act,...
Safety at work
31 Dec, 2024

Safety at work

PAKISTAN’S first comprehensive occupational safety and health (OSH) profile exposes the inadequacies of worker...