Tag: Mobile world congress
Oppo debuts ‘hidden selfie’ camera technology
Chinese smartphone maker Oppo has revealed another glimpse of its hidden selfie camera technology as manufacturers explore new designs to maximise display space. The firm first unveiled details of an under-display front-facing camera earlier this month, which puts the lens under the smartphone’s screen. OPPO's brand new solution for full-screen display – Under-screen Camera (USC)…
#MWC19: weird and wonderful gadgets including Roboy and Energizer phone
The Mobile World Congress (MWC) technology convention is drawing to a close in Barcelona, with foldable phones among the most notable innovations appearing on the show floor. However, the four-day event also attracts a number of unique and unusual devices to its halls, as manufacturers look to strike a balance between being innovative and standing…
MWC 2019: Nubia Alpha unveils ‘wearable phone’
A “wearable smartphone” with a flexible display that wraps around the wearer’s wrist has become the latest flexible device to appear at the Mobile World Congress technology show. The Nubia Alpha has a four-inch flexible OLED display built into a watch strap as well as a five-megapixel camera and can be used to make calls…
MWC 2019: Sony announces ‘world’s first’ 4K OLED smartphone, Xperia 1
Sony is to launch the “world’s first” smartphone with a 4K resolution OLED display – similar technology to modern televisions. The Japanese technology giant’s new flagship Xperia 1 has a 6.5in (16.5cm) display set in a 21:9 aspect ratio, making it similar in shape to a cinema screen, which Sony says will allow users to…
Huawei Mate X vs Samsung Galaxy Fold: How foldable phones compare
Huawei has joined Samsung in announcing its first foldable smartphone, with a flexible phone-sized screen that opens out to a tablet-sized device. But how do the two new devices compare? Martyn Landi reports from Mobile World Congress in Barcelona... Samsung Galaxy Fold (Samsung) – A 4.6-inch HD+ Super AMOLED front display, with the device unfolding…
What to expect at Mobile World Congress 2019
Foldable phones, 5G and better smartphone cameras are expected to be the main talking points when the Mobile World Congress (MWC) technology trade show begins in Barcelona next week. The annual event brings together some of the biggest names in the industry, including Sony, Huawei, LG and Nokia – each of which is expected to…
Samsung prepares to unveil Galaxy S10 range. Could it include foldable phone?
Samsung is set to reveal its next-generation Galaxy S10 range of smartphones later on today (February 20th), which could include a formal announcement of its first foldable device. The firm is expected to unveil its Galaxy S10 range of phones, with reports suggesting that as many as three devices could be announced at its Unpacked…
Huawei confirms P30 Series launch – could foldable phone make a debut?
Huawei has confirmed its next flagship smartphone will be unveiled in Paris on March 26. The Chinese technology giant used Twitter to officially announce the event, which will reveal the P30 series – likely to be at least two phones. Rules were made to be rewritten. Paris, 26.03.2019. #RewriteTheRules #HUAWEIP30 pic.twitter.com/hFzZI3pVYr — Huawei Mobile (@HuaweiMobile)…
Huawei announces 5G foldable smartphone based on own technology
Chinese tech giant Huawei has announced plans for a next-generation 5G smartphone that will use its own technology instead of US components in a bid to gain a competitive edge and sidestep complaints it is a security risk. Huawei Technologies Ltd, the leading supplier of network switching gear for phone companies, is spending heavily to…
MWC 2018: Alcatel launches cheap 7inch and 10inch tablets with ‘Kids Mode’
TCL Communication, the brand which owns Alcatel, has introduced the all-new Alcatel 1T tablet series at this year's Mobile World Congress in Barcelona. According to Alcatel, this new series is aimed at being affordably priced while offering simple, sleek designs. Both models, the 10inch Alcatel 1T 10 and the 7inch Alcatel 1T 7 – feature the latest Android 8.1…