MWC was packed with brands showing off phones that all have their own unique selling points.
Samsung wasn’t the only manufacturer showing off new devices and features at Mobile World congress – both flagship brands and smaller device makers had plenty of new tech to showcase too.
LG made waves with the innovative G5 and its 'Friends’ – a host of optional plug-in modules including battery-boosting camera grip the LG cam Plus, audio booster the LG HiFi Plus (which also comes with a pair of Bang and Olufsen H3 hadphones), plus a dual-sensor spherical camera, VR headset and the Sphero-style Rolling Bot. This was a huge sensation at MWC and we Can’t wait to get our hands on the entire bundle!
BQ launched the M10 Ubuntu tablet, packing in a full PC-style Linux distro, plus the updated Aquaris X5 Plus smartphone, while Huawei showcased the MateBook, a two-in-one tablet/ laptop running Windows 10. Huawei has also just announced a partnership with iconic camera brand Leica, so we’re anticipating incredible lenses and sensors to be included in the Chinese brand’s future phone offerings.
Meanwhile Kyocera made a splash by going one better than Sony and Samsung and unveiling phones that are not only waterproof but can also cope with a dunk in saltwater (the Torque G02), or with being washed in 40-degree soapy water (the Digno Rafre). Sadly, the two bathing beauties are currently only available in Japan.
