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TCL’s wearable display puts a 140-inch screen right in front of your eyes

The TCL NXTWear G may look like a pair of sunglasses, but it's actually a wearable display for your phone or PC that puts a huge screen in front of your eyes.
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TCL’s 20 Pro 5G phone now works wirelessly with TVs, PCs, and tablets

TCL's Multi-Screen Collaboration software feature enables the TCL 20 Pro 5G phone work wirelessly with a TCL TV or tablet, and with Windows computers.
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Consumer tech trade shows like MWC are changing, and it’s for the better

There are changes happening around the format of familiar, long-established tech trade shows like MWC and CES, and it seems to be for the better.
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Mobile World Congress 2021 postponed to late June due to COVID-19

GSMA has announced it's postponing the Mobile World Congress 2021, which was originally set to take place in March, to late June.
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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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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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Honor’s 9X Pro is a solid budget smartphone forced to live on an island

The Honor 9X Pro solves the design issues of the Honor 9X, but introduces some other issues all of its own -- particularly its lack of Google Mobile Services.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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What to expect from smartphone makers now that MWC 2020 is canceled

Mobile World Congress 2020 was canceled due to fears about the coronavirus. Here's the latest on where manufacturers will now show off their latest devices.
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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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Xiaomi Mi 10 phones launch in China with Galaxy S20-baiting specs

The Xiaomi Mi 10 and Mi 10 Pro have launched in China, just as the company cancels its MWC 2020 launch event. The two phones will challenge the Galaxy S20.
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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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Nokia and HMD Global won’t be in Barcelona. Will coronavirus cancel MWC 2020?

A number of companies have pulled out of Mobile World Congress 2020, begging the question: Will MWC go ahead, or will it eventually be canceled?
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Galaxy S20, Galaxy Buds+, Z Flip: Everything you’ll see at Galaxy Unpacked today

It wouldn't be Galaxy Unpacked without an array of potential reveals, and Samsung isn't likely to disappoint this year. The year's first Galaxy Unpacked is February 11, and there's plenty of rumors about what we'll be seeing. From the Galaxy S20 to the latest foldable, here's what to expect.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Nvidia’s EGX is the super-computing cloud platform of the future

As businesses add in more cameras and sensors to collect data, Nvidia announced a partnership with Microsoft to create an end-to-end system. The EGX cloud platform will help drive more intelligent decisions, from AI-based decision-making at Walmart stores to camera-driven quality inspections.
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Nvidia and Ericsson announce the first GPU-powered 5G mobile network

From the graphics cards in your PC to gaming in the cloud, Nvidia is now pushing its GPU to help drive the next generation of 5G wireless networks. Through partnerships with Ericsson and Red Hat, Nvidia is pushing the capabilities of its EGX servers to help power dynamic 5G networks.
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Sony Xperia 1 review: One for the fans

Sony’s Xperia 1 smartphone is svelte, tall, modern, and powerful. The 21:9 aspect ratio means you get a cinematic viewing experience. It’s too bad there are several other shortcomings, such as a lackluster camera, unimpressive battery life, and far too high of a price tag. Here’s our Xperia 1 review.
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F(x)tec Pro 1, the phone with a full-size keyboard, is available for pre-order

Want a full-size keyboard? Want a larger screen than BlackBerry's Key2 can provide? Well, check out the Pro 1 from a company called F(x)tec. It has outfitted a QWERTY keyboard on a large 5.99-inch smartphone for the best of both worlds. Now you don't need to miss out on the bezel-less trend.
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Sony’s Xperia 1 is the first smartphone with a 4K OLED display

Sony took the wraps off of three new phones at Mobile World Congress 2019, including the Xperia 1, which is the company's latest flagship phone and the first phone with a 4K OLED display with a 21:9 aspect ratio. Sony also unveiled the Xperia 10 and Xperia 10 Plus, which are midrange devices.
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Samsung Galaxy S9 and S9 Plus: Here’s everything you need to know

Samsung announced the upcoming Galaxy S9 and S9 plus at Mobile World Congress in February 2018 and released them in March. This year's flagships look a lot like their predecessors, but have some pretty awesome new features under the hood. Here are all the details on the Samsung Galaxy S9 and S9 Plus.
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LG’s V50 ThinQ is a different take on the folding phone, and it supports 5G

LG has a habit of releasing too many similar phones. Following on the heels of the V40 ThinQ, which arrived last October, the company has now unveiled the LG V50 ThinQ. The marquee difference is that the new phone supports 5G networks, and an accessory turns the V50 into a foldable phone.
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Huawei Mate X folding smartphone: Everything you need to know

Huawei has announced the Huawei Mate X, a 5G folding smartphone with stunning looks and an exciting specification sheet. The Mate X has three screens -- one on the front, one on the back, and one after the phone is unfolded -- plus a clever hinge system, and a Leica camera. Here are all the details.
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5G your old phone: HTC’s 5G Hub is now available for pre-order from Sprint

The HTC 5G Hub runs Android Pie, has a Qualcomm 855 processor, 4GB of RAM, and an HD touchscreen, but it's not a phone -- it's a hot spot designed to connect to 5G. You can leave it at home or work, or take it on the go. It's ideal if you want 5G this year, but don't want to shell out $1,000 or more for a 5G phone.