MWC 2017

News

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  Intel shows how smart cities are constantly communicating

  A kiosk, a drone, and even a lamppost all have something to say in Intel's demonstrations of smart-city technology at Mobile World Congress.

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  The Porsche Design Book One laptop is selling beauty and power

  Porsche Design's Book One outclasses even Microsoft's Surface Book on aesthetics, but the specs show it chose beauty over power.

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  With 10 million Cardboard viewers in the wild, Google showcases new AR, VR apps and games

  Google announces Sky VR for Daydream and The Sims for Tango as part of its continued push to get AR and VR off the ground.

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  Sony's Android-powered Xperia projector turns any flat surface into a touch screen

  Due to ship this summer, Sony's Xperia Touch is a small household device that lets you interact with and manipulate screens and apps projected onto tabletops and walls.

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  Lenovo's Yoga 720 brings a bit of game with discrete GTX 1050 graphics

  It's the mobile part, but it's better than integrated and enough for most gaming.

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  Lenovo's $199 Miix 320 laptop may challenge cheap Chromebooks

  Lenovo's Miix 320 costs the same as a low-end Chromebook but offers some nicer features and, of course, full-fledged Windows.

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  Samsung unveils Galaxy Book, a Windows 10 tablet aimed at the Surface-curious

  Arriving in 10.6- and 12-inch versions, Samsung's new tablets are packed with productivity features—plus the inevitable extra trick for Samsung enthusiasts.

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  Samsung's Galaxy Tab S3 is like a giant Note7

  Samsung's newest premium tablet, the Galaxy Tab S3, brings an all-glass back, HDR support, and an S Pen.

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  Nokia now has three budget Android phones in its arsenal, but everyone is going to want the 3310

  HMD has expanded its line of Nokia handsets with a pair of budget models, but the show-stopper is the updated retro model.

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  Moto adds some premium flair to the budget G5 and G5 Plus

  Lenovo brings an all-metal body to the latest Moto G series phones, the G5 and G5 Plus, and packs them with features for the same low price.

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  Nokia will use its Withings health devices to send data to your doctor

  Withings devices are rebranding under the Nokia name as Nokia overhauls the Withings Health Mate app and launches a next-level version of Apple’s CareKit and ResearchKit initatives.

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  Huawei goes all out at MWC with new P10 phones, Android Wear watches

  Huawei unveils two new P10 flagships and a follow-up to the Huawei Watch, but the handsets won't be making their way to the U.S. anytime soon.

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  HP’s Pro x2 convertible takes on the iPad with vertical accessories

  HP’s Pro x2 convertible is boldy taking on the iPad in the world of retail and other verticals. Good luck with that.

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  HP’s Elite x3 Windows phone gets a job with Mobile Retail and Mobile Scanning Solutions

  HP hopes its Elite x3 Windows phone will become essential equipment if it learns how to read barcodes in retail, medical and other vertical industries.