Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2025 has kicked off in Barcelona, with several major manufacturers making significant announcements. Here’s a rundown of the key highlights from Lenovo, Samsung, Xiaomi, and Google.
Lenovo Reveals New Laptops and AI Capabilities
Lenovo has been busy at MWC, showcasing a range of new laptops, including the ThinkPad T14s 2-in-1 and the ThinkBook Flip AI PC. The latter features a fold-out screen and innovative generative AI capabilities. Lenovo also unveiled a concept for a solar-powered laptop that can harness energy from the sun to power the device.
Samsung Unveils New Midrange Phones
Samsung has focused on its midrange offerings, introducing the Galaxy A56 with a larger screen and improved camera array. The phone features enhanced subject detection in portrait mode and an object eraser. Samsung also announced the Galaxy A36 5G and Galaxy A26 5G, both of which have a similar display and battery configuration.
Xiaomi Partners with Leica for High-End Camera
Xiaomi has teamed up with Leica to create a smartphone that emphasizes photography. The Xiaomi 15 Ultra features an impressive camera array, including a 200MP periscope lens, and comes with a separate Photography kit that includes a physical shutter button and adjustable dial.
Google Announces AI-Powered Features for Android
Google has announced two new AI-powered features for the Android operating system: Live Video and screensharing. The former allows users to share what their phone’s camera sees with Gemini, while the latter enables users to ask questions about whatever’s on their screen. These features have the potential to improve accessibility for Android users.
Stay tuned for more updates from MWC 2025 as we continue to report on the latest news and announcements from the event.
Source: https://www.engadget.com/computing/laptops/mwc-2025-everything-announced-in-barcelona-so-far-185656341.html