1 / 13MWC Kickoff: The Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2024 kicked off in Barcelona, Spain, on Monday, February 26. The event saw mobile phone makers showcasing their latest devices and telecom industry executives exploring the newest networking gear and software. (AP Photo)
2 / 13Royal Presence: Spain’s King Felipe VI graced the event, adding a touch of royalty to the technological extravaganza. (Reuters Photo)
3 / 13AI Buzz: Tech and telecom companies, gearing up for the annual event, released new products and features. They hoped the buzz around generative AI would boost business prospects and invigorate a sluggish smartphone market. (Reuters Photo)
4 / 13Ethical Dilemmas: Despite the excitement, many experts expressed concerns that generative AI may raise legal or ethical issues. These concerns, however, did not deter companies from continuing to innovate. (Reuters Photo)
5 / 13Chinese Competition: One company, competing with Apple and Oppo for a share of China’s smartphone market, is working to integrate the LlaMA 2 large language model (LLM), a tool similar to ChatGPT, into its phone. (Reuters Photo)
6 / 13Futuristic Phones: Deutsche Telekom showcased a futuristic smartphone concept that relies on AI rather than apps to handle users’ specific needs. The German company’s “T-phone” device, developed in collaboration with partners Qualcomm and Brain, represents a significant shift from current smartphones. (Reuters Photo)
7 / 13Honor’s New Release: Ahead of the MWC, Honor unveiled their new product, the Honor Magic V2 RSR Porsche Design. (Reuters Photo)
8 / 13A woman was seen holding the new device at the event on February 25, 2024. (Reuters Photo)
9 / 13AI in Gaming: People were seen trying out a Super Soccer video game with AI-generated landscapes at the MWC, ahead of the UEFA Euro 2024. (Reuters Photo)
10 / 13Samsung’s Latest: A person was spotted looking at the Samsung Galaxy Ring, one of the new devices showcased at the MWC.
11 / 13Cyberdog Show: Visitors were seen looking at the Cyberdog 2 show during the MWC 2024. (AP Photo)
12 / 13AI Display: V. Stella’s generative AI display was another highlight of the MWC 2024. (AP Photo)
13 / 13Huawei Stand: Visitors were seen walking through the Huawei stand during the MWC 2024, taking in the latest devices and software on display. (AP Photo)
