MWC 2024 Barcelona Live Updates

Xiaomi unveiled its latest flagship tablet, the Pad 6S Pro 12.4, featuring a 12.4-inch 3:2 aspect ratio display with 144Hz refresh rate, Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset, and up to 16GB RAM and 1TB storage. The all-metal slate has six speakers with Dolby Atmos support, four microphones, and comes in black, blue or green color options. Xiaomi claims 35 minutes for a full charge of the 10,000mAh battery using the included 120W charger. The tablet runs MIUI based on Android 14 and has optimisations for multitasking and external display connectivity.

Xiaomi says that the 14 Ultra is one of the most complete camera experiences around on any smartphone.

The Xiaomi 14 Ultra has been touted to feature the most durable frame and display ever in any Xiaomi phone, the company has boasted. The company says the phone uses the most toughened-up materials ever.

Xiaomi promises stellar gameplay on the phone with minimal temperature spikes.

HyperOS will now generate AI subtitles across several supported apps. The OS has also gained AI portrait features that will generate full headshots of you using nothing but text prompts. Lastly, the Gallery app now features AI expansion.

Xiaomi has started by revealing a plan to achieve carbon neutrality by 2040 with 100% renewable energy utilisation.

Samsung is showcasing its latest AI innovations for the Galaxy S24 series at the booth, which aim to enhance user’s communication and creativity in various scenarios. Some of the features include Live Translate, which enables instant and accurate phone call translations using on-device AI, Circle to Search, which allows users to search the web with a simple gesture, and Note Assist, which helps users manage and simplify complex texts. Users can also edit their photos with more flexibility using Generative Edit, which lets them adjust the size and position of any subject in the image.

The booth also features a space where visitors can experience the impressive camera performance of the Galaxy S24 series, especially in low-light conditions. Using the Nightography mode, which leverages the AI-based ProVisual Engine, users can capture stunning close-up shots of small objects on a dimly lit stage.

The retro chic flip phone is making an unexpected comeback in 2024. Human Mobile Devices has partnered with Mattel to release a Barbie-themed flip phone this summer, tapping into both nostalgia and the growing “digital detox” movement. Dubbed the “Barbie Flip Phone,” this sparkly new device promises to embody the empowering ethos of the iconic Barbie brand while providing a convenient way to take breaks from constant smartphone distractions.

Flip phone sales have more than doubled in Europe over the past year as younger generations increasingly seek balance from tech overload, according to HMD. Nearly 40% of Gen Z report worrying about too much screen time, with a third actively trying to limit social media use.

Human Mobile Devices (HMD) will announce new smartphones at the Mobile World Congress 2024, and the company is expected to showcase some of the upcoming products, which could include budget and mid-tier phones.

Samsung is gearing up to launch its new wearable device, the Galaxy Ring, which promises to offer some surprising abilities. The Ring, which is expected to debut at the Galaxy Unpacked event in late July or early August, will compete with the Oura Ring, a popular health tracker that measures blood flow and heart rate.

But the Galaxy Ring will not only monitor your health, but also let you control other devices and make wireless payments with a simple gesture. This is thanks to Samsung’s existing software ecosystem, which includes Samsung Pay and SmartThings. The Ring will also feature electrocardiogram functions, similar to the ones used by the Oura Ring, to detect any heart problems.

The Galaxy Ring is still in the prototype stage, but it is reportedly entering mass production in the second quarter of this year. Rumour has it that the ring will be put on showcase at the MWC event.

Ahead of the event, several brands have already confirmed their presence at the MWC 2024, which includes Xiaomi, OnePlus, HMD Global, Honor, Realme, and more. While Xiaomi will unveil its flagship Xiaomi 14 series to the global audience, OnePlus will launch its latest premium smartwatch — OnePlus Watch 2, and Honor has also confirmed to announce its latest flagship (regular and foldable) devices at the MWC 2024. Similarly, HMD has also confirmed to announce several smartphones, and according to leaks, Lenovo will introduce its first transparent laptop.