If you look at the winners of the Mobile World Congress Mobile Awards, you would think that Samsung is taking over the world, winning in four categories. Google's Nexus 7 tablet won in the tablet category while Nokia won the entry for entry-level phones with the Asha 305.
Here are the winners that should interest our readers the most followed by links and information.
Best Smartphone
Samsung Galaxy S3 - The well reviewed Samsung Galaxy S III was named the top smartphone of 2012, and has gained a great following and offers all kinds of neat features (see video beginner / advanced tips). There are currently deals to get the SG S3 for a little as penny with contract. Many smartphone shoppers are waiting for the Samsung Galaxy IV the next "Next Big Thing" to be announced on March 14.
Best Entry Level/Feature Phone
Nokia Asha 305 - provides aspirational young people a first ‘smartphone-like’ experience with 3" touchscreen, 2MP camera, FM radio and and music play.
Device Manufacturer of the Year
Samsung - the Samsung marketing machine keeps churning out new commercials at major events such as the Oscars starring Tim Burton as well as Paul Rudd and Seth Rogan appearing. in the Galaxy SuperBowl ads. It also makes the Samsung Galaxy Note line of products with the super-useful S Pen.
Best Mobile Tablet
Google and Asus for Nexus 7 - the Nexus line is beloved by pure Android users received great reviews when compared to other 7" tablets. The Nexus 7 sold-out when it was first released but has not sold more than 4.8 million units.
Best Mobile Infrastructure & Outstanding Overall Mobile Technology – The CTO’s choice
Samsung Electronics for Smart LTE Networks - LTE backhaul is important to support Samsung product lines.
Samsung really wants to get into your wallets, and launched Samsung Wallet service this week.
Samsung hosted its third annual Developer Day at Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2013, inviting over 500 app developers from around the world. It featured an API for Samsung Wallet, AdHub, AllShare framework, and S Pen SDK