There’s no bigger event for mobile tech enthusiasts than the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, Spain. While CES in January has seen fewer major mobile announcements over the years, MWC continues to be the go-to event for groundbreaking news in the mobile industry. For 2025, the show is set to take place from March 3 to 6.
I love smartwatches. Here’s why I didn’t wear one to MWC 2025
I’m a big fan of smartwatches, but I decided not to wear one to MWC 2025. This is why, and what I chose to wear instead.
My first look at super slim tri-fold Tecno Phantom Ultimate 2 has me impressed
Tri-fold smartphone designs were a prominent feature at , with Tecno’s Phantom Ultimate 2 standing out as a notable contender. , the device was shown off in a glass enclosure. While I was unable to go hands-on with this concept foldable phone, I did manage to persuade a Tecno representative to remove it from the […]
Honor Pad V9 hands-on: the new budget Android tablet to beat
The Honor Pad V9 adds a mammoth 10,100mAh battery to a 6.1mm slim chassis for under $300. It might just be my go-to budget Android tablet recommendation.
Why the HMD Fusion X1 may be the most important phone at MWC 2025
The HMD Fusion X1 may not be a flagship, but it’s an important device for a different reason. We spoke to HMD about its goal to help make kids safer online.

Nothing Phone 3a Pro review: The best Nothing phone
We review the Nothing Phone 3a Pro to find out if the unusual design hides a winning smartphone.
Opera’s Operator will save you the clicks and browse the web for you
Imagine telling a browser to order you a bag of oranges, or book a concert ticket for three — with a sentence. That’s exactly what Opera’s Operator tool does.
Tecno Spark Slim is what the Galaxy S25 Edge and iPhone 17 Air should be
I’m not a fan of slim devices but the Tecno Spark Slim is a concept phone that I want to launch soon, given the no-compromise form.
T-Mobile’s parent company is making an AI Phone with Perplexity
The AI Phone will offer system-wide access to Perplexity, while an in-house app will serve Google Cloud AI, Picasart, and ElevenLabs AI tools.
Lenovo’s display concept turns your laptop into a mobile powerhouse
One of Lenovo’s concepts at MWC 2025 adds multiple screens and is designed to turn your laptop into a mobile powerhouse. Here’s why it’s so impressive.
TCL’s NXTPaper 11 Plus reduces eye strain without sacrificing image quality
TCL’s first AI-powered tablet has features that improve accessibility while simulatenously reducing eye strain and fatigue during long hours of use.
TCL adds four new handsets to its TCL 60 series
TCL has expanded its TCL 60 series — first introduced at CES 2025 — with four additional handsets, each with a specific use case in mind.
Realme’s Ultra phone concept is the craziest thing I used at MWC 2025
Realme has worked out how to stick a full-size camera lens on the back of a smartphone, and I’ve taken photos with it.
I used TCL’s Nxtpaper screen tech, and it’s ready to replace your e-reader
I got my hands on TCL’s newest Nxtpaper screen tech, on both a phone and a tablet, and was really impressed by the upgrades.
Your next phone will probably use Qualcomm’s new X85 modem
Qualcomm has announced the X85 modem, which is likely to power the 5G connection in the next wave of big phone releases.
HMD’s Fusion X1 is a kid-friendly phone with remote access for parents
The HMD Fusion X1 offers a wide range of parental controls for restricting app access, internet browsing, emergency SOS calling, and a dedicated school mode.
This PC has a folding screen that I wish I could buy
There’s a new PC in town and it has a big difference, It’s only a concept but this could easily be one of the best PCs of the modern era. Here’s why.
Did Lenovo’s new solar PC just change the future of laptops?
Lenovo has shown off a proof of concept for a solar-powered ultraslim PC that’s practically indistinguishable from any normal laptop.
Lenovo’s new take on foldable screen laptops quite literally stands tall
Lenovo’s latest AI PC concept device is essentially a 5-in-1 laptop that includes foldable and rollable features.
HMD’s Amped Buds will inject last-mile battery juice into your phone
The HMD Amped Buds come with a sleek charging case that snaps magnetically to a phone’s rear shell and can fuel an iPhone’s battery by up to 20% in one go.
Another phone maker is now promising seven years of updates
Software and security updates are the new displays, cameras, and batteries, as each phone maker looks for another way to differentiate its phones from the competition. The latest to join the crazy is Honor, who unveiled a new commitment to software and security updates during its AI strategy unveil today. Honor makes some of the […]
Here’s how Honor is taking on Samsung and Apple with its huge AI Alpha Plan
The Alpha Plan is aimed at positioning Honor as a AI device company instead of a smartphone brands. Here’s what you need to know about Honor’s $10 billion bet.
Xiaomi’s customizable smartwatch returns and this time it’s wearing a crown
The Xiaomi Watch S4 has a clever way of customizing the look of the smartwatch, and a new way of interacting with the software. We’ve tried it out.

Xiaomi 15 Ultra review: It almost meets our very high expectations
The Xiaomi 15 Ultra’s incredible camera specification has us really excited. Can the phone lived up to our very high expectations. We find out.
The Galaxy A36 and Galaxy A56 are the Samsung phones I want this year
Samsung’s new Galaxy A36 and Galaxy A56 manage to feel like a genuine update over last year’s models, as we found out in our hands-on time with both.
Why the mad Nokia 9 PureView is on my mind as I go to MWC 2025
As I pack for MWC 2025, there’s one mad, and more than a little rubbish, camera phone that’s on my mind: The Nokia 9 PureView.
Xiaomi’s gorgeous new flagship phone just launched in China
Prior to the international launch of the Xiaomi 15 Ultra, the Chinese version was announced. It is a stunning phone.
Realme’s making an Ultra smartphone with a massive camera inside
Realme has an Ultra phone in the works, and will equip it with a large camera complete with an optical zoom feature. It’ll reveal more during MWC 2025.
I’ve seen the future of smartphones, and it’s astonishing
Unlocking your phone and using apps to get things done may become a thing of the past, and an intelligent AI may do everything from the lock screen.
I’m a little worried about the Nothing Phone 2a
Nothing’s latest budget-friendly phone, the Nothing Phone 2a, is almost here. But there’s something about that design that bugs me.
MWC 2024 was weird, and I couldn’t be happier about it
MWC 2024 was full of weird and wonderful concepts and production-ready products, showing the trends for mobile this year are going to be anything but boring.