Best of MWC 2025: the top gadgets we saw on the showfloor

MWC 2025 has been a show packed with exciting mobile tech. We've rounded up the best new products and concepts we've seen at the show.

Mobile         March 6, 2025

I love smartwatches. Here’s why I didn’t wear one to MWC 2025

I'm a big fan of smartwatches, but I decided not to wear one to MWC 2025. This is why, and what I chose to wear instead.

Mobile         March 5, 2025

Why the HMD Fusion X1 may be the most important phone at MWC 2025

The HMD Fusion X1 may not be a flagship, but it's an important device for a different reason. We spoke to HMD about its goal to help make kids safer online.

Mobile         March 4, 2025

Nothing Phone 3a Pro review: The best Nothing phone

We review the Nothing Phone 3a Pro to find out if the unusual design hides a winning smartphone.

Mobile         March 4, 2025

Realme’s Ultra phone concept is the craziest thing I used at MWC 2025

Realme has worked out how to stick a full-size camera lens on the back of a smartphone, and I've taken photos with it.

Mobile         March 3, 2025

I used TCL’s Nxtpaper screen tech, and it’s ready to replace your e-reader

I got my hands on TCL's newest Nxtpaper screen tech, on both a phone and a tablet, and was really impressed by the upgrades.

Mobile         March 2, 2025

Your next phone will probably use Qualcomm’s new X85 modem

Qualcomm has announced the X85 modem, which is likely to power the 5G connection in the next wave of big phone releases.

Mobile         March 2, 2025

Xiaomi’s customizable smartwatch returns and this time it’s wearing a crown

The Xiaomi Watch S4 has a clever way of customizing the look of the smartwatch, and a new way of interacting with the software. We've tried it out.

Mobile         March 2, 2025

The Galaxy A36 and Galaxy A56 are the Samsung phones I want this year

Samsung's new Galaxy A36 and Galaxy A56 manage to feel like a genuine update over last year's models, as we found out in our hands-on time with both.

Mobile         March 1, 2025

Why the mad Nokia 9 PureView is on my mind as I go to MWC 2025

As I pack for MWC 2025, there's one mad, and more than a little rubbish, camera phone that's on my mind: The Nokia 9 PureView.

Mobile         March 1, 2025

Oura has given women another great reason to wear its smart ring

Oura has updated its algorithm used to track women's menstrual cycles, increasing accuracy. It's also taking part in a new study into pregnancy.

Mobile         February 27, 2025

Why the dullest Galaxy S25 model is the one you should buy

I've spent two weeks with the Samsung Galaxy S25 Plus, straight after a few weeks with the Galaxy S25 Ultra. Here's why I think it's the better purchase.

Mobile         February 25, 2025

Meet Dragonwing, Qualcomm’s big push into robots, drones, and more AI

Dragonwing is a new brand from Qualcomm, makers of chips like the Snapdragon 8 Elite, but this time it has a new target audience in mind. Here's what it's about.

Mobile         February 25, 2025

Realme’s making an Ultra smartphone with a massive camera inside

Realme has an Ultra phone in the works, and will equip it with a large camera complete with an optical zoom feature. It'll reveal more during MWC 2025.

Mobile         February 25, 2025

I customized Casetify’s phone case-inspired luggage to match my car

Casetify has made a suitcase with a design inspired by its craziest phone case, but it's the customization options that made it so exciting for me.

Mobile         February 24, 2025

Xiaomi 15 Ultra may be this year’s best looking phone as CEO reveals design

The Xiaomi 15 Ultra's fantastic design, which takes inspiration from classic Leica cameras, has been officially revealed by the company's CEO.

Mobile         February 24, 2025

Get ready to meet the most challenging phone of the year

Images showing what could be the Nothing Phone 3a Pro have leaked, and it has a very challenging look. Does it signal the end of Nothing's great run of designs?

Mobile         February 21, 2025

Own an Android? It looks like you may buy an iPhone next

Research shows nearly half of current iPhone owners have owned an Android phone in the past, and once they get an iPhone, they stick with it too.

Mobile         February 21, 2025

Changing this one thing would have made the iPhone 16e much more fun

I like the iPhone 16e, but it's not a lot of fun. Apple could have changed that if it had added at least one actual body color to the list.

Mobile         February 20, 2025

Apple missed a cute, fitting opportunity with the iPhone 16e’s name

I love the new iPhone 16e's name, far more so than the other possible alternatives, but there was another option I thought would have fitted really well.

Mobile         February 20, 2025

This cool stealth G-Shock has a unique feature that transforms the watch

All of the Casio G-Shock watches I own (and I own… quite a few), are attached to their own, special band. It’s an integrated part of the design, and even if I wanted to, there’s no obvious easy way to change it out for another. That’s what makes the limited edition so special, and unique […]

Mobile         February 20, 2025

The Apple iPhone 16e is here, and it’s everything we hoped for

The Apple iPhone 16e (and not the iPhone SE 4) has launched, and here's everything you need to know about the latest iPhone.

Mobile         February 19, 2025

OnePlus makes the best Android phone and watch combo you can get right now

I've used the OnePlus 13 and the OnePlus Watch 3, and consider them the best Android phone and watch combo you can get. Here's why.

Mobile         February 19, 2025

This new color for Amazfit’s T-Rex 3 smartwatch looks fantastic

Amazfit has added a cool Haze Grey finish to the range of available colors for its tough T-Rex 3 smartwatch.

Mobile         February 18, 2025

This $3,800 G-Shock is the Bluetooth watch you’ve always promised yourself

Casio has launched a new MRG series luxury G-Shock watch, this time based on its now iconic octagonal shape.

Mobile         February 18, 2025

OnePlus Watch 3 review: The best Android smartwatch I’ve used

The OnePlus Watch 3 has to take on, and beat some great smartwatches to gain our attention. We find out if it succeeds in our in-depth review.

Mobile         February 18, 2025

Why I’m sad this delightful iPhone camera is about to go away

It looks certain Apple will take the 12-megapixel away from its cheapest iPhone very soon. Let me explain why I'm sad about it.

Mobile         February 15, 2025

Why are really old iPhones suddenly so popular?

In a trend driven by K-pop stars and celebrities in South Korea, old iPhone models and digital cameras have become a desirable accessory.

Mobile         February 14, 2025

The Galaxy S25 Ultra’s camera crushed its old rival in our test

Is the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra's camera a big improvement over the Galaxy S24 Ultra? We found out in an in-depth test.

Mobile         February 13, 2025

Why the OnePlus Open 2 situation is terrible for phone fans

OnePlus won't release a foldable phone in 2025, meaning the anticipated OnePlus Open 2 isn't coming. Here's what the news means to you.

Mobile         February 13, 2025

A tiny antenna made on denim will put 5G in your clothes

Researchers have developed a tiny, flexible antenna with 5G and Wi-Fi connectivity that's designed for use in clothes.

Mobile         February 13, 2025

Google makes it easier to manage kids’ phones and online lives

Google has introduced new features into its redesigned Family Link app, allowing parents to manage their kids' phones and wearables more easily.

Mobile         February 12, 2025

We’ve got the date for Google’s biggest event of 2025

Google will hold its annual developer conference, Google I/O, in May this year.

Mobile         February 12, 2025

Motorola has made a pink Razr with the help of Paris Hilton

Motorola has partnered with Paris Hilton to make a special edition of the Rzr Plus (2024) smartphone, and as you'd expect, it's very pink indeed.

Mobile         February 11, 2025