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

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