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IFA 2012

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IFA 2012

IFA is Europe's biggest show dedicated to consumer technology. We'll be on the ground in Berlin getting our hands on the latest products, such as the Samsung Galaxy Note 2, along with the latest from Sony, Philips, HTC and more. Make sure you bookmark this page and come back to see what's new every day.

Top Stories

Samsung Galaxy Note 2

The Samsung Galaxy Note 2 is huge, superbly powerful and has oodles of helpful software to make using its stylus a pleasure.

The best gadgets of IFA 2012, as picked by CNET UK experts

It's been a week of brand new gadgets, but which are the most tempting tech treats? Our experts have their say.

The top 5 worst-named products of IFA 2012

Naming tech hasn't been the industry's strong suit at this year's IFA tech trade show. We pick out five howlers.

Samsung Galaxy Camera

An Android-based camera with a 21x zoom, excellent sharing features and a huge 4.8-inch screen, the Samsung Galaxy Camera is spot on.

Galaxy Note 2 and tonnes more live from IFA in Podcast 303 Podcast

Luke, Andy and Rich take the CNET UK Podcast on tour, broadcasting (almost) live from the epicentre of the technology world: IFA.

Beats by Dr Dre president on origins, bass and music piracy

CNET UK chats to Luke Wood, president of divisive headphone brand Beats by Dr Dre.

Reviews

Sony Alpha NEX-5R

The Sony Alpha NEX-5R is an extremely versatile compact with interchangeable lenses, Wi-Fi and downloadable apps.

Sony Vaio Duo 11

The Sony Vaio Duo 11 has a great screen, powerful specs and a slide-out keyboard for work on the go.

Sony Xperia T

The Xperia T is one of Sony's best Android efforts, but compared to the competition, it's not quite as impressive as it should be.

Asus Vivo Tab RT

A slick design and an extra battery in the dock are reasons to keep an eye on this Windows RT-powered gadget.

Asus Vivo Tab

The Asus Vivo Tab has a keyboard dock, and is powered by Windows 8. Read on for our first impressions.

Huawei MediaPad 10 FHD

A high-res screen and powerful processor are reasons to keen an eye on the Huawei MediaPad 10 FHD.

Huawei Ascend Y201 pro

The Huawei Ascend Y201 pro wants to deliver Android 4.0 to folk on a shoe-string budget.

Huawei Ascend D1 Quad XL

The Huawei D1 Quad XL makes some very ambitious claims for its battery, as well as sporting a crystal-clear screen.

Huawei MediaPad 7 Lite

Huawei has bulked up its tablet portfolio with the cheaper, lower-powered 7-inch MediaPad 7 Lite, which has 3G but only a single-core chip.

Philips 9000 Series

The 46-inch and 60-inch Philips 9000 Series TVs boast eye-popping 1080p resolution pictures and loads of 3D and Internet extras.

Huawei Ascend G600

The Huawei Ascend G600 is a mid-range 'droid that runs Ice Cream Sandwich and packs a dual-core chip, a 4.5-inch screen and a big battery.

Samsung Ativ Tab

Samsung has revealed its first Windows RT tablet effort -- the Ativ Tab -- at the IFA tech trade show in Berlin.

Samsung Ativ S

The oddly-named Samsung Ativ S is a Windows Phone 8 mobile with a 4.8-inch display.

Samsung Ativ Smart PC Pro

The Samsung Ativ Smart PC Pro packs a Full HD screen, keyboard dock and some spicy specs to appeal to demanding professionals.

Samsung Ativ Smart PC

The Samsung Ativ Smart PC packs the latest Windows 8 software and a helpful keyboard dock for getting on with some real office work.

Sony Xperia Tablet S

The Xperia Tablet S looks a much better effort from Sony than the previous Tablet S, with a faster chip and less chunky styling.

Crave

Sony boss on why it won't make a plain Android phone and 4G

Pierre Perron, UK managing director of Sony Mobile, talks about how the company is speeding up its Android updates, the need for 4G and more.

Opinion: Windows 8 will kill the traditional laptop

Windows 8 is just around the corner and with its touch-based interface, is the laptop as we know it a dying breed?

Haier concept future-fridge gives us chills, mixes drinks Photo Gallery

Meet the fridge of the future! Haier's touchscreen monolith has a semi-transparent touchscreen -- check out our photos.

Motorhead Motorheadphones rock hard, feel soft in hands-on Photo Gallery

We've tested Motorhead's gnarly-lookin' Motorheadphones ahead of their UK launch. Read on for photos and first impressions.

IFA 2012 inside guide: crazy products, brilliant humans Photo Gallery

Our photo gallery takes you inside Berlin's IFA tech fair to show you some weird sights and interesting people.

Samsung Galaxy Camera is superzoom Android in hands-on video Video

Samsung's glued two gadgets together, creating the Android-powered Samsung Galaxy Camera. Check it out in this vid.

Sony's bonkers 4K TV tested in hands-on pictures Photo Gallery

The Sony KD-84X9005 is a 4K TV on show at IFA and it's a lovely piece of kit. Just very expensive, big and heavy.

Samsung Galaxy Note 2 is even more massive in hands-on pics Photo Gallery

We have hands-on pictures of the 5.5-inch Samsung Galaxy Note 2. Check 'em out, and let us know what you think.

Sony PlayMemories is first app store for cameras

As the first major app store for cameras, Sony PlayMemories represents a bold step for snappers.

Archos GamePad is £130 Android-packing 7-inch gaming tablet

Tired of tapping on glass? Archos is giving you analogue joysticks and physical buttons to mash with your Android tablet.

Samsung Galaxy Note 2 gleams with Jelly Bean, 16:9 screen

The Samsung Galaxy Note 2 will have quad-core power, 4G, Jelly Bean, and a 16:9 screen, rumours say.

Samsung Galaxy Note 2 first video, also starring Wim Wenders

How best to introduce the Samsung Galaxy Note 2? In a teaser video starring legendary director Wim Wenders. Obviously.

Sony Xperia SL is official, is Ice Cream Sandwich Xperia S

The Sony Xperia SL is official, adding a faster processor and Ice Cream Sandwich to the original Xperia S.

Samsung Galaxy Note 2 panel pic points to even bigger screen

The Galaxy Note 2 will have an even more massive 5.5-inch display, if this leaked snap is to be believed.

Black Samsung Galaxy S3 bares all in candid T-Mobile snaps

The black Samsung Galaxy S3 has appeared on T-Mobile's US site, teasing us with its ebony charms. Is it glossy? Is it matte? We must know!

Samsung Galaxy Note 2 emerging this month, Samsung says

Samsung is making a sequel to the Galaxy Note, with the giganto-phone set to be revealed at the end of August.

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