The world of smartphones is going to look very different this year and I know it is because I was just at the Mobile World Congress, possibly the world’s largest tech event, which took place in Barcelona last week.
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Video: Nubia Alpha hands-on review – bendable phone on your wrist
The Nubia Alpha is a smartwatch with a lot of the functionality of a regular smartphone.
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Video: Demo of 5G application in the Middle East – MWC 2019
Alp Uysal, Head is Strategy of Ericsson explains the 5G use case in the Middle East and gives a demo of how urban planning can be done using 5G networks and technology
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In pictures: 5G and foldable phones steal the show on MWC 2019 Barcelona
5G is on track to account for 15 per cent of global mobile connections by 2025, as the number of 5G network launches and compatible devices ramps up this year, according to a new GSMA report.
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Video: Technology shaping the future of football – MWC 2019
Joris Evers, Chief Communications Officer of La Liga explains the implementations of emerging technologies in football including Replay360, Video Assistant Referee (VAR), virtual reality etc. in order to improve football viewing experiences for fans.
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STC, Ericsson sign deal to launch 5G network in Saudi Arabia
Agreement follows announcement that Saudi Arabia plans the largest 5G commercial roll-out in the Middle East and North Africa
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Saudi Arabia announces plans for largest 5G roll-out in Middle East
Announcement at Mobile World Congress will see 10,000 5G base stations provide Saudi consumers with region’s fastest and most extensive 5G coverage
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Video: First look of the Mobile World Congress 2019
Arabian Business’ Shruthi Nair is at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona to give live updates of all the announcements, launches and unveilings taking place there.