The Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2024 is underway in Barcelona, Spain, and it is the biggest event in the mobile industry. MWC showcases the latest innovations and trends in mobile technology, from smartphones and wearables to AI and robotics. Here are some of the highlights from the second day of the event.
Samsung’s Galaxy Ring: A Phone That Can Transform Into a Bracelet
Samsung has unveiled its most ambitious and futuristic device yet: the Galaxy Ring, a phone that can bend and wrap around your wrist like a bracelet. The Galaxy Ring features a flexible OLED display that can change its shape and size according to the user’s preference. The device also has a built-in camera, speaker, microphone, and sensors that can track your health and fitness data. Samsung claims that the Galaxy Ring is the first device to use its new Galaxy AI platform, which can learn from the user’s behavior and preferences and provide personalized and contextual services. The Galaxy Ring is expected to launch later this year, but no price or availability details have been announced yet.
OnePlus Watch 2: The First Wearable With Google’s Wear OS 4
OnePlus has announced the OnePlus Watch 2, its second-generation smartwatch that runs on Google’s Wear OS 4 operating system. The OnePlus Watch 2 is one of the first devices to use the new OS, which promises to offer better performance, battery life, and compatibility with Android phones. The OnePlus Watch 2 has a circular AMOLED display, a Snapdragon Wear 5100 processor, 1GB of RAM, 8GB of storage, and a 450mAh battery that can last up to 7 days on a single charge. The watch also supports wireless charging, GPS, NFC, heart rate monitoring, SpO2 tracking, and over 100 workout modes. The OnePlus Watch 2 will be available in two sizes: 42mm and 46mm, and will come in various colors and styles. The watch will go on sale in March, starting at $299.
Honor Magic 6 Pro: A Flagship Phone With Eye-Tracking Technology
Honor, the former sub-brand of Huawei, has launched its new flagship phone, the Honor Magic 6 Pro, at MWC 2024. The Honor Magic 6 Pro is a premium device that boasts a 6.8-inch OLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate, a Snapdragon 888+ processor, 12GB of RAM, 256GB of storage, and a 5,000mAh battery with 66W fast charging. The phone also has a quad-camera setup on the back, with a 50MP main sensor, a 13MP ultra-wide sensor, an 8MP telephoto sensor, and a 3D ToF sensor. The front-facing camera is a 32MP selfie shooter that is hidden under the display. The most impressive feature of the Honor Magic 6 Pro, however, is its eye-tracking technology, which can detect the user’s gaze and adjust the screen brightness, volume, and scrolling accordingly. The phone can also unlock itself by scanning the user’s iris, and support gesture controls by tracking the user’s hand movements. The Honor Magic 6 Pro will be available in China in March, and in other markets later this year. The phone will cost 4,999 yuan ($770) in China.
Lenovo’s Transparent Laptop: A Cool Futuristic Vision
Lenovo has showcased a concept device that could be the future of laptops: a transparent laptop with a micro-LED display. The device, which is still in the prototype stage, has a 14-inch screen that can display images and videos with high brightness and contrast, while also allowing the user to see through it. The device also has a touch-sensitive keyboard and a trackpad that can be hidden when not in use. Lenovo says that the transparent laptop could have various applications, such as augmented reality, gaming, education, and entertainment. The device is not expected to hit the market anytime soon, but it is a cool demonstration of what technology can achieve.
Tecno Camon 30 Series: Affordable Smartphones With 50MP Cameras
Tecno, a Chinese smartphone brand that focuses on emerging markets, has launched the Camon 30 series of smartphones at MWC 2024. The Camon 30 series consists of three models: the Camon 30, the Camon 30 Pro, and the Camon 30 Ultra. All three models have a 6.8-inch LCD display with a 90Hz refresh rate, a MediaTek Helio G95 processor, 8GB of RAM, 128GB of storage, and a 5,000mAh battery with 33W fast charging. The main difference between the models is the camera setup. The Camon 30 has a 48MP main camera, an 8MP ultra-wide camera, a 2MP macro camera, and a 2MP depth camera. The Camon 30 Pro has a 50MP main camera, a 13MP ultra-wide camera, a 2MP macro camera, and a 2MP depth camera. The Camon 30 Ultra has a 50MP main camera, a 16MP ultra-wide camera, a 5MP macro camera, and a 2MP depth camera. The front-facing camera is a 16MP selfie shooter for all models. The Camon 30 series will be available in Africa, Asia, and Latin America in March, starting at $199.
