The Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2024 in Barcelona has been a showcase of some of the most innovative and futuristic gadgets in the mobile industry. From rollable phones and laptops to wearable AI and robotic dogs, here are some of the major announcements and products that caught our attention.
Rollable phones: The next big thing in smartphone design?
One of the most intriguing trends at MWC 2024 was the emergence of rollable phones, which are devices that can expand or contract their screen size by rolling the display in or out. Several companies, including Lenovo, Samsung, and Tecno, unveiled their rollable phone concepts, which promise to offer more versatility and convenience to users.
Lenovo’s rollable phone, which bears the Motorola logo, is a 5-inch device that can expand to a 6-inch display by pushing a button. The device uses a flexible OLED panel that can bend and retract without compromising the quality or durability of the screen. Lenovo claims that the rollable phone can offer the best of both worlds: a compact and pocketable phone that can transform into a larger and more immersive device when needed.
Samsung’s rollable phone concept is a bit different, as it is a bar-style device that can bend and be worn on the wrist. The device uses a flexible battery and a hinge mechanism that allows the user to adjust the curvature of the phone. Samsung says that the rollable phone can offer a new way of interacting with the device, as well as a new form of wearable technology.
Tecno’s rollable phone concept is called the Phantom Ultimate, and it features a double-sided screen that can expand from 6.55 inches to 7.11 inches. The device uses a magnetic sliding mechanism that allows the user to pull out the extra screen from the back of the phone. Tecno says that the rollable phone can offer a more immersive and comfortable viewing experience, as well as a more elegant and futuristic design.
See-through laptops: A new way of looking at your computer?
Another eye-catching innovation at MWC 2024 was the see-through laptop, which is a device that has a transparent display that allows the user to see what is behind the screen. Lenovo and Xiaomi both demonstrated their see-through laptop concepts, which use OLED technology to create a transparent effect.
Lenovo’s see-through laptop concept is called the ThinkReality A3, and it is a device that can be used as a regular laptop or as an augmented reality (AR) device. The device has a 13.3-inch transparent display that can project virtual images and information on top of the real-world view. Lenovo says that the see-through laptop can offer a new way of working and learning, as well as a new form of entertainment and gaming.
Xiaomi’s see-through laptop concept is called the Mi Notebook Air, and it is a device that has a 15.6-inch transparent display that can be used as a normal laptop or as a smart window. The device has a camera and a microphone that can capture the environment behind the screen, and display it on the transparent display. Xiaomi says that the see-through laptop can offer a new way of interacting with the device, as well as a new form of smart home and smart office.
Wearable AI: A new way of enhancing your senses and abilities?
One of the most impressive products at MWC 2024 was the Humane AI Pin, which is a wearable device that can augment your senses and abilities using artificial intelligence (AI). The device is a small pin that can be attached to your clothing or accessories, and it can connect to your smartphone or other devices via Bluetooth. The device has a camera, a microphone, a speaker, and a touch sensor, and it can perform various functions using AI.
Some of the functions that the Humane AI Pin can perform are:
- Face recognition: The device can recognize the faces of people you meet, and display their names and information on your smartphone or smart glasses. The device can also help you remember the faces of people you have met before, and remind you of their names and details.
- Object recognition: The device can recognize the objects around you, and display their names and information on your smartphone or smart glasses. The device can also help you find the objects you are looking for, and guide you to their location.
- Voice translation: The device can translate your voice and the voice of others into different languages, and display the translation on your smartphone or smart glasses. The device can also help you learn new languages, and correct your pronunciation and grammar.
- Emotion detection: The device can detect the emotions of yourself and others, and display them on your smartphone or smart glasses. The device can also help you improve your emotional intelligence, and suggest ways to cope with your emotions and communicate better with others.
- Health monitoring: The device can monitor your health and vital signs, and display them on your smartphone or smart glasses. The device can also help you improve your health and wellness, and suggest ways to exercise, eat, and sleep better.
The Humane AI Pin is designed to be a personal assistant, a coach, and a friend, that can help you enhance your senses and abilities using AI. The device is expected to launch in late 2024, and will cost around $200.
Robotic dogs: A new way of having a pet and a companion?
Another product that attracted a lot of attention at MWC 2024 was the Dynamic 1, which is a robotic AI dog that is inspired by the German Shepherd breed. The product is developed by Tecno, a Chinese company that is known for its smartphones and other gadgets. The Dynamic 1 is designed to mimic a real-life dog, and can perform various actions and behaviors.
Some of the actions and behaviors that the Dynamic 1 can perform are:
- Walking and running: The Dynamic 1 can walk and run on different terrains, and can go up and down the stairs. The Dynamic 1 can also adjust its speed and direction according to the commands and gestures of the user.
- Shaking hands and doing handstands: The Dynamic 1 can shake hands with the user and other people, and can also do handstands and other tricks. The Dynamic 1 can also respond to voice commands and gestures, and can express its emotions through sounds and lights.
- Jumping and playing: The Dynamic 1 can jump over obstacles and play with toys and balls. The Dynamic 1 can also interact with other Dynamic 1s and other robotic pets, and can form social bonds and relationships.
- Learning and evolving: The Dynamic 1 can learn from its environment and its interactions with the user and others. The Dynamic 1 can also evolve and improve its skills and abilities over time, and can adapt to different situations and scenarios.
The Dynamic 1 is designed to be a pet and a companion, that can offer fun and entertainment, as well as emotional support and comfort. The product is expected to launch in early 2025, and will cost around $1,000.
These are some of the highlights of MWC 2024, which has been a platform for showcasing some of the most innovative and futuristic gadgets in the mobile industry. These products promise to revolutionize the way we use and interact with technology, and offer new possibilities and experiences for the users.
