Apple upgrades entry-level iPhone with new 17e model
Apple has confirmed the launch of the iPhone 17e, a lower-priced model in the latest iPhone range first launched last autumn. It comes with the same A19 chip as the standard iPhone 17 and an upgrade in the modem compared to last years 16e, to Apple's own C1X with up to twice the speeds. The new phone launches 11 March starting at USD 599.
Apple upgrades entry-level iPhone with new 17e model
Apple has confirmed the launch of the iPhone 17e, a lower-priced model in the latest iPhone range first launched last autumn. It comes with the same A19 chip as the standard iPhone 17 and an upgrade in the modem compared to last years 16e, to Apple's own C1X with up to twice the speeds. The new phone launches 11 March starting at USD 599.
HMD to focus on smart feature phones, launch digital wallet in H1
HMD Global announced an increased focus on the feature phone market, where it has built up a successful role as one of the few active suppliers. This will include the launch of dedicated services such as a digital wallet, videoconferencing app and AI tools for feature phones. For smartphones the company will focus more on specific target markets, such as rugged devices for industrial use or high-security models targeting the defence and public sectors. Its new ambitions were laid out in a statement issued f
HMD to focus on smart feature phones, launch digital wallet in H1
HMD Global announced an increased focus on the feature phone market, where it has built up a successful role as one of the few active suppliers. This will include the launch of dedicated services such as a digital wallet, videoconferencing app and AI tools for feature phones. For smartphones the company will focus more on specific target markets, such as rugged devices for industrial use or high-security models targeting the defence and public sectors. Its new ambitions were laid out in a statement issued f
Nokia targets AI-RAN advances with Doksuri remote radio heads
Nokia has introduced new remote radio heads (RRUs) built using its latest-generation system on chip (SoC) technology for AI-native radio access networks (RAN). Marketed under Nokia's AirScale brand of cell site equipment, Doksuri RRUs are designed to boost energy efficiency, network performance and ease of installation in 5G networks. The product brings advanced AI functionality into the radio unit directly, aligning with Nokia's wider AI-RAN strategy.
Nokia targets AI-RAN advances with Doksuri remote radio heads
Vivo previews X300 Ultra with 400mm add-on telephoto
Vivo has previewed its flagship X300 Ultra camera-focused flagship smartphone at Mobile World Congress and confirmed that it will be the first Vivo Ultra device to launch outside of China. In a statement, Vivo said the X300 Ultra will include an add-on telephoto lens with an industry-leading 400mm equivalent focal range. The 'Vivo Zeiss Telephoto Extender Gen2 Ultra' is designed to meet APO imaging standards and supports a full 200MP optical output, added Vivo.
Vivo previews X300 Ultra with 400mm add-on telephoto
Lenovo unveils Qira AI, new tablets at MWC
Lenovo is making a new push into the AI assistant market with the launch at Mobile World Congress of Qira, an ambient AI built into its computers and smartphones, rather than layered on as a standalone application. Qira will roll out on over 20 devices in the coming weeks, including the new Idea Tab Pro Gen 2, one of several new tablets presented in Barcelona.
Lenovo unveils Qira AI, new tablets at MWC
Orange to expand D2D satellite services with AST-Vodafone venture
Orange has signed MoU agreements with AST SpaceMobile and Satellite Connect Europe to bring D2D (Direct-to-Device) satellite services to more markets, following its partnership with Skylo in France. Satellite Connect Europe, the Luxembourg-based "SatCo" joint venture between AST SpaceMobile and Vodafone, has recently confirmed plans for five European ground stations to support its open access D2D connectivity offering for MNOs, powered by AST SpaceMobile's low Earth orbit constellation. Orange said that a f
Orange to expand D2D satellite services with AST-Vodafone venture
Qualcomm unveils first 3GPP Rel 19 modem for 5G phones
Qualcomm Technologies has unveiled its first modem running the 3GPP's Release 19 specifications for the most advanced 5G networks. Presented at Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, the X105 5G modem-RF is sampling to customers already and should appear in smartphones in the second half of 2026. Also coming later this year is a new processor for wearables, to drive new "personal AI" devices such as pendants.
Qualcomm unveils first 3GPP Rel 19 modem for 5G phones
Motorola launches Razr Fold at MWC, agrees GrapheneOS partnership
Motorola introduced its latest foldable smartphone at Mobile World Congress, the new Razr Fold, which will launch in the coming months first in Europe for EUR 1,999. Also on display are the new Moto Edge 70 Fusion smartphone, including a special edition from the company's sponsorship of the Fifa World Cup this summer, and a new partnership with Graphene to work on more secure devices for the business market.
Motorola launches Razr Fold at MWC, agrees GrapheneOS partnership
Vodafone to use Amazon Leo for mobile backhaul in Europe, Africa
Vodafone announced an agreement with Amazon Leo to use the low Earth orbit satellite network to provide services for its customers in Europe and Africa. The network is expected to support backhaul to 4G and 5G mobile sites in remote areas, helping improve coverage for its mobile customers.
Vodafone to use Amazon Leo for mobile backhaul in Europe, Africa
NTT Docomo launches first commercial 5G Core on AWS with NEC
NTT Docomo has launched Japan's first commercial 5G core network (5GC) on Amazon Web Services (AWS), developed in partnership with NEC, with the system going live on 26 February. The operator said the 5GC is built on a hybrid cloud architecture combining AWS and Docomo's proprietary virtualisation platform, enabling dynamic capacity expansion in response to traffic surges and supporting carrier-grade availability.
NTT Docomo launches first commercial 5G Core on AWS with NEC
Xiaomi 17 and 17 Ultra launch globally at MWC alongside Leica Leitzphone and Pad 8 tablets
Xiaomi has taken advantage of its appearance at Mobile World Congress to launch the Xiaomi 17 and Xiaomi 17 Ultra smartphones for international markets, as well as a number of additional devices, including the Leica Leitzphone and the latest Pad 8 tablets. The global versions of the Xiaomi 17 and Xiaomi 17 Ultra, released in China at the end of last year, share the same specifications as the earlier models apart from slightly different battery sizes – 6,330 mAh and 6,000 mAh respectively – and are priced at
Xiaomi 17 and 17 Ultra launch globally at MWC alongside Leica Leitzphone and Pad 8 tablets
Honor previews 'robot phone', new foldable at MWC
Honor has presented a "Robot Phone" at Mobile World Congress, featuring a small movable camera at the top of the phone to collect data on the user's surroundings. The "new species" of smartphone looks at how future AI devices could integrate motion and spatial awareness. Alongside the preview device - which has no launch date - the company unveiled its new foldable phone, the Magic V6, which will reach markets in the second half of the year.
