MWC 2024 Barcelona Live Updates

Xiaomi promises great gameplay on the phone while minimizing temperature rise.

HyperOS now generates AI subtitles across several supported apps. The OS also added an AI portrait feature that generates a full headshot of the user using only text prompts. Finally, the Gallery app now has AI enhancements.

Xiaomi first announced plans to achieve carbon neutrality by 2040 by using 100% renewable energy.

Samsung is showcasing its latest AI innovations for the Galaxy S24 series at its booth, aimed at enhancing user communication and creativity in a variety of scenarios. Features include Live Translate, which uses on-device AI to enable instant and accurate phone translations; Circle to Search, which lets users search the web with simple gestures; and Circle to Search, which lets users manage and simplify complex text. Includes Note Assist and more to help you. . Users can also edit photos with more flexibility using generative editing, which allows them to adjust the size and position of objects within the image.

The booth also has a space where you can experience the Galaxy S24 series' excellent camera performance, especially under low light conditions. Powered by his AI-based ProVisual Engine, Nightgraphy mode allows you to 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 is partnering with Mattel to launch a Barbie-themed flip phone this summer, tapping into both nostalgia and the growing “digital detox” movement. Dubbed the Barbie Flip Phone, this shiny new device embodies the empowering spirit of the iconic Barbie brand while offering a convenient way to take a break from constant smartphone distraction. I promise.

Sales of flip phones have more than doubled in Europe over the past year as younger generations increasingly seek balance from technology overload, HMD said. Nearly 40% of Gen Zers report worrying about having too much screen time, and one-third are actively trying to limit their social media use.

Human Mobile Devices (HMD) is set to unveil new smartphones at Mobile World Congress 2024, where the company is expected to showcase some of its upcoming products, including budget and mid-range phones.

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

But with Galaxy Ring, you can not only monitor your health, but also control other devices with simple gestures and make payments wirelessly. This is thanks to Samsung's existing software ecosystem such as Samsung Pay and SmartThings. The ring also has an electrocardiogram feature to detect heart problems, similar to the one used in the Oura Ring.

The Galaxy Ring is still in the prototype stage, but will reportedly go into mass production in the second quarter of this year. Rumor has it that this ring will be on display at the MWC event.

Ahead of the event, several brands have already confirmed their participation in MWC 2024, including Xiaomi, OnePlus, HMD Global, Honor, and Realme. Xiaomi presents its flagship Xiaomi 14 series to a global audience, while OnePlus launches its latest premium smartwatch, OnePlus Watch 2, and Honor also presents its latest flagship devices (regular and foldable) at MWC 2024 It has been confirmed that the device will be announced. HMD has also confirmed that it will unveil several smartphones, and leaks suggest that Lenovo will unveil its first transparent laptop.