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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.
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.
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 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.
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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.
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.
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.
Black and green variants of the OnePlus Watch 2.

This is the OnePlus Watch 2, and it looks incredible

OnePlus has given us our first glimpse of its next smartwatch. It looks quite elegant and fresh, but it’s the battery life claim that gives us the most hope.
The folded Tecno Phantom V Fold and Tecno Phantom V Flip.

A smartphone company you haven’t heard of has big plans for 2024

Tecno was one of the more interesting smartphone companies in 2023. Now, it has big plans to make its 2024 even more exciting.
Leaked design of OnePlus Watch 2.

The next OnePlus smartwatch is coming soon with a big upgrade

It seems we don't have long to wait to see the new OnePlus Watch 2. OnePlus's new watch also looks to have a big advantage the first watch didn't have, too.
The Nothing Phone 2 and Nothing Phone 1's Glyph lights.

We may see the Nothing Phone 3 in just a couple of months

Are you ready for the Nothing Phone 3? You better be, because we may learn more about the upcoming smartphone very soon.
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Digital Trends’ Top Tech of MWC 2023 Awards

These are our picks for the best announcements of MWC 2023.
Oppo Reno 10x Zoom review

Oppo Find X2 launches with whopping 3K-resolution screen

Oppo launched the Find X2 smartphone on March 6, a new date following MWC 2020's cancellation. The phone has a 3K resolution, 120Hz refresh rate screen.
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Widescreen Xperia 1 II super phone is full of Sony’s camera and visual expertise

Sony has now revealed the Xperia 1 II and the Xperia 10 II. The phones would have kicked off the first day at MWC 2020, had the show not been canceled.
LG V60 ThinQ press render leak

LG’s next flagship phone, the V60 ThinQ, leaks after MWC cancellation

LG’s next flagship phone, the LG V60 ThinQ, has broken cover in a new leaked press render. It features a tiny notch, gold frame, and a Google Assistant button.

Digital Trends Live: MWC cancellation, fact-checking Facebook, and more

On this Digital Trends Live, we discuss the biggest trending stories in tech, including the cancellation of the MWC, Reuters fact-checks Facebook, and more.
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Digital Trends Live: MWC update, Galaxy Unpacked recap, custom emojis, and more

On this episode of Digital Trends Live, we discuss the top stories in tech, including an update on the Mobile World Conference, and a Samsung Galaxy recap.
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HTC Vive Cosmos Elite hands-on review: External tracking returns

HTC has launched a series of new "faceplates" for the Vive Cosmos. A new high-end bundle, the Cosmos Elite, adds support for external tracking.
Ericsson HQ

GSMA confirms Ericsson pulling out of MWC could have further impact on the show

Swedish telecoms giant Ericsson has pulled out Mobile Word Congress because of fears around the ongoing coronavirus outbreak. It joins LG and ZTE in doing so.
Motorola Edge Plus leak

Motorola’s next flagship with 90Hz wraparound screen previewed in new leak

A new leak offers the first look at the Motorola Edge+. It will reportedly feature a curved screen that wraps around the edges along with a 90Hz refresh rate.
Cricket Wireless

ZTE will skip Mobile World Congress press conference due to coronavirus outbreak

ZTE has announced the cancellation of its Mobile World Congress press conference, citing secondary issues associated with the coronavirus, like difficulty getting visas and arranging travel. The company also says that it wants to avoid making people uncomfortable. The outbreak has so far killed over 400.
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Huawei Mate X2 folding phone patent shows big design change over the original

The Huawei Mate X2 is rumored to launch this year. Patents show it may be closer to the Galaxy Fold than the Mate X, featuring a stylus and six camera lenses.
Oppo Reno 10x Zoom review

Oppo’s smartwatch gets casually outed, and looks more than a little familiar

Oppo has casually given us an early look at its upcoming smartwatch. An image posted on social media in China reveals the watch will have a design reminiscent of the Apple Watch. There's a strong chance the wearable will be official at MWC 2020.
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Motorola’s next phone may be a rival to the Samsung Galaxy Note series

According to a new leak, Motorola's next phone may end up being a rival to the Samsung Galaxy Note series. The leak shows an image of a phone with an edge-to-edge display and a stylus, along with Android 10. Not much else is known about the phone beyond what's shown in the image.
Google Assistant 2.0 on the Pixel 4.

Android 11: Everything you need to know

It won't be dessert-themed, but Android 11 will still be sweet. Here's what we know about Google’s next mobile phone OS.
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A special group of artists have given Honor’s MagicWatch 2 the style it needed

Honor has enlisted a group of artists to give its MagicWatch smartwatch the individuality it so badly needs. Six artists have created a new collection for Honor, with custom artwork extending from the watch face on to the strap itself. The new models will be showcased during Mobile World Congress.
Cristiano Amon at CES 2020

Qualcomm says 2020 is the year 5G will finally go mainstream

Qualcomm is all-in on 5G and thinks you will be too soon enough. Company president Cristiano Amon expects 200 million 5G smartphones to ship in 2020. Fixed wireless and 5G PCs are here as well, including a newly anounced laptop from Lenovo. The company sees 2020 as the year consumers truly embrace 5G.
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TCL Communication is a sleeping giant about to awaken, and 5G is its alarm clock

At CES, TCL Communication gave us a preview of the new smartphones it will launch at MWC 2020, which will also be sold in North America. The new TCL 10 range includes a sub-$500 5G version, and it turns out that the new network technology is critical not only to TCL's new phones, but also the timing of its global expansion.
Huawei Mate X

Here are our picks of the best phones of MWC 2019

With lots of buzz about 5G and folding phones, and a host of events from the top manufacturers in the business, the best phones of MWC 2019 were always going to be exciting. Join us for a closer look at the smartphones that caught our attention at this year's Mobile World Congress in Barcelona.

Digital Trends Live: MWC 2019, ezCater, and an Apple streaming service

On episode 76 of Digital Trends Live, we discussed trending news like the best products from Mobile World Congress 2019, and sat down with John Hall of Calendar.com and Briscoe Rodgers of EzCater to discuss how tech is changing the ways businesses and people live their lives.
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LG’s V50 ThinQ demo shows potential of 5G for viewing live concerts

We hear a lot about how 5G is going to change our lives, but don't often see an effective demonstrations of what it can do. At MWC 2019, LG simulated how the hyperfast connection and low latency will transform the way we watch live concerts, especially on mobile devices.
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Nokia 4.2 vs. Nokia 3.2 vs. Nokia 1 Plus: Trio of budget phones compared

HMD Global has been turning out some great budget Android phones under the Nokia brand, and the latest trio all come in at less than $200. Find out precisely what you get for your money as we compare the Nokia 4.2, Nokia 3.2, and the Nokia 1 Plus to determine which is best and exactly how they differ.