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There’s no bigger show for mobile tech geeks than Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, Spain. As CES in January has shed many of the biggest mobile announcements over the years, MWC has maintained a steady cadence of delivery hard-hitting news in the mobile world. For 2024, the show is taking place February 26 to 29.

Three sizes of the Samsung Galaxy Ring, sitting on top of a white display case.

I saw the Samsung Galaxy Ring. Here’s what I love (and what I’m worried about)

The Samsung Galaxy Ring is coming soon, and I got a chance to see it in-person. There are a few things I quite like, plus some things I'm a bit worried about.
Metavision camera sensor tech.

This smartphone camera sensor could make blurry photos a thing of the past

There's no worse feeling than taking a great picture with your phone, only to realize it's a blurry mess. This company has big plans to stop that for good.
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Top tech of MWC 2024

Mobile World Congress 2024 has been packed with exciting new products, and it was tough choosing the best. Here are our six top picks from the show.
A person holding the open Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5, showing the screen.

Samsung may have a big surprise in store with its next folding phone

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 is coming later this year, and according to one new report, there could be a big surprise attached to it.
OnePlus 12R Genshin Impact Edition.

If you like Genshin Impact, you’ll love this new OnePlus phone

OnePlus has taken the OnePlus 12R to new heights with this gorgeous limited edition inspired by Genshin Impact.
Honor Magic V2 RSR unfolded back.

I used a folding phone that costs nearly $3,000. Is it worth it?

We've seen plenty of folding phones that cost $1,800. But what about a foldable that costs nearly $3,000? I recently had a chance to use one.
Concept images of HMD Fusion Smart Outfits.

This company has big plans to change smartphone design forever

A new name in mobile has an ambitious plan to make modular phones work, from repairability to add-on modules. We spoke to HMD at MWC 2024 to learn more.
Someone wearing Motorola's concept folding phone on their wrist.

I used Motorola’s futuristic folding phone, and it’s truly crazy

Motorola is no stranger to folding phones, but its latest one is unlike anything else I've ever used or seen before.
Tecno PolarAce Imaging System.

An unknown company just set a new standard for smartphone cameras

Tecno's PolarAce Imaging System promises full 4K HDR 30 fps capture with AI-based noise reduction technology and some cool new generative AI capabilities.
The Nokia G11's camera module.

Ignore the rumors — this iconic phone brand isn’t going away

Rumors suggested the Nokia name was set to disappear. HMD Global has clarified the situation, and it's good news.
A promotional image for the Barbie x HMD Global phone.

A Barbie phone really is coming this summer, but it’s not what you expect

A partnership between HMD Global, maker of Nokia phones, and Mattel will see a Barbie Flip Phone launch this year. And we spoke to the company about it.
Renders of the ZTE Nubia Music.

This company just announced lots of new Android phones, and they look great

ZTE doesn't have a big presence in the U.S., but it just announced a bunch of new Android phones at MWC 2024 — and they look pretty good.
A render of a ZTE tablet announced at MWC 2024.

ZTE’s new Android tablet is one of the craziest we’ve seen in 2024

ZTE has announced a new tablet with a whole lot of buzzwords attached to it. Say hello to the ZTE Nubia Pad 3D II, which combines 3D, AI, and 5G.
Tecno's new renewable fiber on the back of a phone.

This company gave us a sneak peek at the future of smartphone design

One of 2023's most interesting smartphone companies is at MWC 2024, and it just gave us a sneak peek at what the future of smartphone design could look like.
Tecno Pocket Go AR gaming kit.

The Tecno Pocket Go looks like the AR glasses of my dreams

Do you like AR glasses, Windows PCs, and portable gaming consoles? What if you mashed all of those together? Well, you'd get the new Tecno Pocket Go.
A person holding the Tecno Pova 6 Pro.

I used one of the most ridiculous Android phones of 2024

This is the Tecno Pova 6 Pro, and I spent the weekend using it. From the crazy battery life to some flashing lights, it's one of 2024's wildest Android phones.
The Tecno Dynamic 1 robot dog on a cyberpunk background.

This AI-powered robot dog looks like something from The Terminator

Domo Arigato, Roboto Doggo. Tecno Mobile has announced the Dynamic 1, an AI-enhanced robot dog for your household.
A photo of many Android figurines on a white wall.

Google just announced 8 big Android updates. Here’s what’s new

It's MWC 2024, and Google has announced a load of new features coming to Android devices. Here's everything you have to look forward to!
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 media asset.

Qualcomm wants to add these crazy AI tools to your Android phone

At MWC 2024, Qualcomm showed off its latest advancements in generative AI for Android phones. And they look really impressive.
Qualcomm Snapdragon X80 Modem-RF chip.

Your next phone could get a huge 5G upgrade, thanks to AI

Qualcomm's latest Snapdragon X80 and FastConnect 7900 chips take 5G and Wi-Fi technology to new heights thanks to the power of AI.
Someone holding the TCL 50 LE smartphone at CES 2024.

TCL’s new Android phones are coming soon, and they look promising

TCL has revealed more information about its new Android phone lineup for 2024, and it sounds even more promising than we originally suspected.
TCL Linkkey IK511 5G Dongle against a blue background.

This tiny dongle will change 5G connectivity forever

TCL's new Linkkey IK511 is small dongle with 5G connectivity, and it's a pretty big deal. Here's why.
A photo of the Samsung Galaxy Ring teased at Unpacked 2024.

Samsung is about to display the Galaxy Ring for the first time

Samsung will show off the Galaxy Ring for the first time this week, offering visitors to Mobile World Congress a closer look at the health tracker.
The Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 5 opened up on a table.

Lenovo partners with iFixit to drastically improve laptop repairability

An iFixit partnership has made the rugged 2024 Lenovo ThinkPad T series a lot more repairable.
Someone holding the Motorola Edge Plus (2023).

Motorola phones are about to steal these iPhone features

Wish your Motorola phone worked with tablets and PCs the way iPhones work with iPads and Macs? Well, your wish is about to come true.
A close up of the Xiaomi Watch S3's face and bezel.

Xiaomi’s newest smartwatch has a super-unusual feature

Xiaomi just announced a new smartwatch at MWC 2024 — and it has a very unusual (and equally cool) feature you have to see.
Someone holding the Honor Magic 6 Pro, showing the back of the phone.

Honor just launched a phone that could kill the Galaxy S24 Ultra

MWC 2024 is kicking off a high note. Honor just announced a global release for the Honor Magic 6 Pro — and it looks like a proper Galaxy S24 Ultra killer.
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The 6 biggest announcements we expect from MWC 2024 next week

Mobile World Congress 2024 is happening next week in Barcelona. Here are the biggest announcements we expect from the show.

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