The MWC 2024, which has welcomed nearly 100,000 visitors, has had the participation of more than 2,400 exhibitors and around 1,100 speakers, and in it, renowned brands such as Samsung, Xiaomi, Google, Telefónica, Microsoft, Nokia, and Huawei have presented their latest innovations and products that will set trends in the coming months.
If you are one of those who could not attend the great technology fair par excellence held in Barcelona, in this article we offer you a summary of the most outstanding innovations.
MWC 2024 in Barcelona
The Mobile World Congress 2024, held in Barcelona, has brought together leading brands and more than 95,000 visitors, consolidating the city as the epicenter of innovation in technology and innovation for yet another year.
This new edition of the MWC, far from being limited to mobile devices as has become customary, has broadened its focus to a wider range of technologies, including innovations in robotics, aerial vehicles, advances in Artificial Intelligence, Virtual and Augmented Reality, Metaverse and, in addition, the latest in display technology and other hardware.
What were the key figures of MWC 2024?
- More than 2,400 exhibitors were present at this edition, showing their latest innovations and technological advances.
- Between 95,000 and 100,000 visitors came to the fair in total during the 4 days, coming from different countries, to discover the trends of the sector.
Which brands have been present at MWC 2024?
- Samsung, Xiaomi, Lenovo, Huawei and other internationally renowned cell phone brands were present at the event, presenting their latest innovations and mobile devices.
- The big telecommunications companies, such as Telefónica, Orange, Vodafone or SK Telecom, also had prominent spaces at the fair.
- And of course, some of the most important global big tech companies did not want to miss the event either: Amazon, Microsoft, Qualcomm, Accenture, Oracle or Google were present.
Technological innovations at the Mobile World Congress 2024
At the Mobile World Congress 2024, we were able to see several technological innovations that will undoubtedly set the standard in the world of mobile devices and technology in general. Below, we detail some of the advances that most surprised us and caught our attention:
Mobile devices of all types
The companies participating in MWC 2024 dedicated to the manufacture of Smartphones have shown all kinds of significant advances. Foldable devices, wrist devices that work as a Smartphone and Smartwatch, transparent devices...
But all of them, in general, have an impact on the search for an improvement in the autonomy of mobile devices, seeking to extend battery life, and an improvement in the resolution of the screens, providing exceptional visual quality.
Artificial Intelligence Integration
Another highlight of the event was the integration of Artificial Intelligence in all kinds of devices and for very different uses. One of the most prominent brands in this aspect was Samsung, which presented innovative AI-driven features, including an instant simultaneous translation system for calls and chats, as well as the use of AI to improve photo and video taking.
Robotics for everything
What the attendees of the fair could also see, and it is already usual in the last editions, were robots in every corner. Dog-shaped or human-shaped, and supported by the use and integration of Artificial Intelligence systems, new and increasingly surprising innovations continue to be developed, for example robots from China Mobile trained to challenge visitors to play board games.
6G networks and higher transmission speeds
One thing that the fair has highlighted is the future arrival of 6G networks, which promise to revolutionize mobile connectivity. These networks promise to reduce latency in connections and significantly increase data transmission speeds, which will open up new possibilities in terms of mobile interconnection and communication.
Boosting the virtual world. Metaverse, Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality.
MWC 2024 highlighted disruptive innovations under the concept of "Game Changers", merging the digital with the tangible through advances in quantum computing and Extended Reality. This breakthrough signals a transition towards highly personalized services, projecting a future where technology evolves towards Virtual and Augmented Reality devices and assistive systems integrated into our environment, laying the groundwork for future technologies.
Transparent displays and interactive holograms
The future of mobile technology
The vision for the future of mobile technology presented at MWC 2024 focuses on the continued evolution of smarter and more connected devices. Through the technological innovations exhibited at the show, a promising outlook for the sector is envisioned, with a focus on the integration of artificial intelligence and the expansion of 6G networks.
Overview of innovations presented
- Greater autonomy in mobile devices, allowing longer use without the need for recharging.
- Screens with increasingly sharper resolutions and more vibrant colors, offering a more immersive visual experience.
- Integration of artificial intelligence in all aspects of devices, from photography to virtual assistance.
- Virtualization of experiences and services, through new dimensions of Extended Reality and the Metaverse.
Industry outlook for the future
The outlook for the future of mobile technology is centered on the diversification of services and applications offered through these devices.
Greater interconnection between different devices is expected, creating an even more integrated and functional digital ecosystem for users. The arrival of 6G networks promises to revolutionize connectivity, reducing latency in communications and enabling faster and more efficient data transmission.
