MWC 2025 Live Updates: Nothing Phone (3a) and Phone (3a) Pro makes debut

The limited edition RedMagic 10 Pro Gold Saga phone will be on display at the MWC 2025. Crafted in gold with a silver and gold-plated cooling system, carbon fiber elements, and a sapphire glass rear cover, the phone will reportedly be available for pre-order at $1,499 from March 31 onwards.

Nothing announced its latest smartphones — the Phone (3a) and Phone (3a) Pro — at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2025 that is underway in Barcelona, Spain.

The Phone (3a), with a starting price of Rs 24,999 for the Indian-exclusive 8GB RAM and 128GB storage variant, appears to be an improved version of the Phone (2a).

Meanwhile, the Pro model starts at Rs 29,999 and also includes an Indian-exclusive 8GB RAM and 256GB storage variant with a flat Rs 2,000 bank discount on both models and will be available for purchase starting March 11.

Should you buy the Nothing Phone (3a) or Phone (3a) Pro? Read our review of both devices here.

Meta has expanded its partnership with non-profit Internet Society and announced a new Connectivity Co-Funding Initiative that is aimed at scaling up efforts to expand affordable, reliable, and sustainable Internet access globally.

Both the Internet Society and Internet Society Foundation have committed a $30 million investment through 2030 as part of the initiative, which will focus on community-centered infrastructure development, addressing market gaps and advocacy, and providing training to build technical capacity

"Over the past several years, our partnership with Meta has resulted in 56 IXPs in 45 countries, giving millions of people faster, more affordable, and reliable Internet access," said Sally Wentworth, president and CEO of the Internet Society.

"This new Connectivity Co-Funding initiative, supported by Meta, is a prime example of collective action that will help provide meaningful access to more than 2 billion people across the world with insufficient or no Internet. It is our hope that this fund plays a pivotal role in reducing this gap and creating a more equitable digital society,” she added.

Realme showcased its latest concept smartphone, the Interchangeable Lens Concept, at the ongoing Mobile World Congress 2025. It is a device featuring a 1-inch-type sensor with a mirrorless-camera-like lens mount system. Like most mirrorless and DSLR cameras, the Realme Interchangeable Lens Concept supports lenses of various focal lengths, allowing users to adjust the camera’s performance as needed—just like a professional camera. Read more here.

On Day 2 of MWC 2025, Oppo announced that it is working with Google to ensure that its Gemini chatbot can soon take action across native OPPO apps, such as Notes, Calendar, and Clock.

These new capabilities will work alongside existing support for Gemini 1.5 Pro and Gemini 1.5 Flash, the smartphone maker said.

Oppo also revealed that it is implementing Private Computing Cloud (PCC) built with Confidential Computing from Google Cloud. “Starting from AI Recording Summary, AI features including AI Search, AI Studio, AI Call Summary will be integrated with OPPO Private Computing Cloud this year,” the company said in a press release.

The company’s enhanced AI strategy also includes offering users an average of one new AI update per month.

“Smartphones are not just a vehicle for AI – they are the engines that power the best possible AI experiences. As a global leader in smartphones, OPPO is driving in-house innovation and open collaboration with industry partners to bring our users these unparalleled AI experiences,” Billy Zhang, the president of Overseas Marketing, Sales and Services at OPPO, said.

Deutsche Telekom, the parent company of T-Mobile, has announced that it is developing an ‘AI phone’ that will be integrated with Perplexity’s AI chatbot. The new device is expected to be unveiled in the second half of 2025.

Users will reportedly have access to a suite of AI tools including Perplexity Assistant, Google Cloud AI, ElevenLabs, Picsart, and others. The device that was first teased at MWC 2024 will be primarily controlled by voice and can be used to book flights and make restaurant reservations.

The telecom major also said that it will be integrating Perplexity’s AI-powered search engine as well as AI features from Google Cloud AI, ElevenLabs, and Picsart into its MeinMagenta app, which can be downloaded and used on other devices.

Chinese smartphone maker Tecno Mobile has introduced a new smartphone that is just 5.75mm in width. The Tecno Spark Slim concept phone is reportedly thinner than Samsung’s Galaxy Edge.

The device has been fabricated using recycled aluminum and a stainless steel unibody, with a reflective design.

Norwegian browser company Opera has announced a native AI agent called Browser Operator that is capable of browsing the web on behalf of users.

Opera previewed Browser Operator on Day 2 of the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, Spain. Users can, for instance, ask Browser Operator to buy them a pack of 10 pairs of white tennis socks from Nike in a size 12.

“While working on completing a task, Browser Operator lets users see what's going on at any point in the process as well as what steps it took to complete it,” Opera said, adding that users can take over or cancel the task at any moment. As per the company, Browser Operator is integrated within the browser itself, and doesn’t require a virtual machine or a server in the cloud.

The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge takes centre stage at MWC 2025, flaunting an ultra-slim design and a premium build. Expected to launch later this year, it is set to be one of the thinnest flagship smartphones of the year. Samsung has achieved this sleek form factor by re-engineering key components, reducing thickness significantly without compromising performance, features, or battery life.

The Oukitel WP100 Titan is a powerhouse designed for outdoor enthusiasts and professionals, featuring an enormous 33,000mAh battery that offers two weeks of continuous use and six months of standby time. It also supports 18W reverse charging, functioning as a portable power station. The WP100 Titan boasts a 6.8-inch Full HD+ 120Hz display, powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 7300 5G processor with 16GB RAM and 512GB storage. It features a 200MP main camera, 20MP night vision, a 32MP selfie camera, and a 100-lumen built-in projector for on-the-go entertainment. Additionally, it includes a 1200-lumen LED camping light with 1,500 LEDs and is IP68-rated for water and dust resistance, ensuring extreme durability. All this comes at a price of $599 and is currently available on Kickstarter for pre-order.

Jio Platforms Limited, along with AMD, Cisco, and Nokia, plans to build an Open Telecom AI Platform to redefine telecom operations with cutting-edge AI integration. The planned platform will be a solutions-oriented, multi-domain intelligence framework aimed at enhancing network security and efficiency, reducing total cost of ownership (TCO). Technology from these industry leaders is pioneering the use of AI across its different forms including Agentic AI, general and domain-specific LLMs and SLMs, and other non-GenAI ML techniques to set new standards for the future of telecom.

Vodafone and IBM are coming together to protect customers’ data from future risks related to quantum computers. The two companies announced that they have come up with a new proof of concept on how IBM Quantum Safe technology can aid Vodafone’s digital security service called Secure Net.

In a new feasibility test, Vodafone integrated IBM’s new post-quantum cryptography standards with its existing encryption methods on Secure Net.

The telecom major became one of the first companies to successfully test IBM Quantum Safe technology, as per a press release. “While this risk may still be years away, cybercriminals are using “harvest now, decrypt later” attacks to harvest and store data for later decryption,” it said.

Kicking off its Gemini showcase on Day 1 of MWC 2025, Google said that a previously announced AI feature that allows users to ask Gemini questions about what they’re looking at in real-time, will become available to Gemini Advanced subscribers in the next few weeks, according to a report by CNET.

The live video and screen sharing feature will be accessible within Gemini Live, as per the report.

On Day One of the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2025, HP introduced a number of new products and announced key partnerships to accelerate innovation in networking.

- The new HPE Aruba Networking CX 8325P network switch, capable of precision timing which is critical for AI workloads and private 5G experiences

- Sneak peek of next-generation server based on Intel’s powerful new Xeon 6 Granite Rapids-D chipset named HPE ProLiant Compute DL110.

- Partnership with T-Mobile to introduce “an advanced subscription solution that combines the T-Mobile Connected Workspace Program with HPE Networking Instant On Switch Series 1830 and HPE Networking Instant On Access Point AP21.”

“HPE will also provide insight on how customers can prepare their data centers for the demands of AI with the latest turnkey private cloud solutions for AI, discover the power of HPE’s latest servers optimized for telco networks, and generate new revenue through exceptional user experiences with AI-powered campus and branch networking,” the company said in a statement ahead of MWC 2025.

Tecno has released two pairs of AI-powered smart glasses called Tecno AI Glasses and Tecno AI Glasses Pro. The company claims that they are as light as sunglasses and offer several artificial intelligence-powered features.

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On Monday, Qualcomm unveiled a new sub-brand—Dragonwing—aimed at providing enterprise solutions.

“The name Dragonwing and its stylised dragon icon symbolize ascension, power, and acceleration. The brand’s colour palette includes an influential purple, which fuses Qualcomm’s innovative blue and Snapdragon’s bold red. Together, Dragonwing and Snapdragon create a strong, purpose-built portfolio, strengthening our leadership in both consumer and industrial segments,” said Don McGuire, Senior Vice President & Chief Marketing Officer, Qualcomm Technologies, in a press statement.

Qualcomm also teased on-device agentic AI experiences on smartphones powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite chip. Read more here.

Ahead of the mobile trade show in Barcelona, Xiaomi has unveiled a new prototype camera lens. The prototype kit known as Xiaomi Modular Optical System comprises a Xiaomi 15 phone that is equipped with a magnetic pogo pin on the back for users to attach the camera lens.

The pogo pin developed by Xiaomi has been named ‘LaserLink’ and is capable of up to 10Gbps data transmission. The 100-megapixel optical lens reportedly has an aperture between f/1.4 to f/11 and a 4/3-inch sensor that is double the size of the 1-inch type sensors in top smartphones.

Honor has launched a new GUI-based mobile AI agent that is designed to carry out various tasks on a user’s behalf by accessing the web. It has been trained to understand the semantic elements of a website’s user interface design and carries out a multi-step process to execute a user request, according to a report by Wired.

The Chinese electronics giant also announced a 10 billion Honor Alpha Plan that lays out specific goals for Honor such as “creating an intelligent phone" and “open human potential boundaries and co-create a new paradigm for civilization”.

Only 20% of global organisations have a dedicated communications technology (CT) team to manage and secure their communications networks, according to a new report released by global cybersecurity firm CTOne and Trend Micro.

The report surveyed around 800 executives from companies that use private 5G networks across the US, UK, Japan, France, Germany, Italy, and Spain. It found that the responsibility for CT security falls to the CTO (43%) or CIO (32%).

To protect enterprise private 5G and public mobile networks. CTOne is showcasing new mobile network security solutions at this year’s Mobile World Congress in Barcelona.

Finnish smartphone-maker HMD has joined hands with Xplora, the company behind kid-friendly smartwatches, to launch a phone that has parental controls baked deep into its Android OS. The phone allows teens to request permission from their parents before downloading apps on the Google Play Store. Parents, on the other hand, can remotely control their child's access to app and features as well as set and track screen time, location, etc.

The Lenovo Yoga Solar PC concept, as the name suggests, harnesses solar energy to extend battery life. Its back panel features 84 solar cells in a Back Contact cell design, offering an impressive energy conversion rate of up to 24%. With just 20 minutes of direct sunlight, the laptop can provide up to an hour of video playback. Additionally, Lenovo introduced a solar power kit for the Yoga series, capable of charging nearly any gadget.

The ThinkBook Flip features an 18.1-inch OLED display with a 2000 x 2664 resolution, capable of transforming into a 13.1-inch clamshell laptop or a 12.9-inch tablet. Powered by the latest Intel Core Ultra 7 processor, 32GB of RAM, and 1TB of storage, it delivers performance on par with modern thin-and-light laptops. Similar to last year’s ThinkBook Plus Gen 6, which launched at $3,500, this model offers even greater versatility—not only expanding and retracting in size but also allowing the screen to bend backwards for added flexibility.

This laptop, featuring Lenovo's Magic Bay modular ecosystem, enhances multitasking by adding extra displays to your setup. The Dual Screen concept transforms the ThinkBook 16P into a triple-monitor workstation with two 13.3-inch displays, each boasting a 2880 x 1920 resolution with a 120Hz refresh rate.

Additionally, Lenovo showcased the Magic Bay 2nd Display concept that adds an 8-inch, smartphone-like vertical screen, perfect for secondary tasks and for tasks like watching Instagram Reels natively on your PC. Lenovo also showcased the Magic Bay "Tiko" concept, a compact circular display designed for interactive use, alongside the Magic Bay "Tiko Pro" concept, a vertical screen that displays widgets for added functionality.

The Infinix Zero Mini Tri-Fold is a concept phone featuring dual vertical hinges that enable it to fold in three modes. This outward-folding design allows the device to transform from a standard smartphone into a wearable fitness accessory or a mounted gadget for bicycles, like a clip-on action camera.

The dual-screen setup supports multitasking functions such as real-time translation and simultaneous content display. Additionally, it offers a professional-level camera experience, utilizing one screen as a viewfinder while capturing high-resolution images with the main lens. As of now, there is no information about the pricing or availability of the Infinix Zero Mini Tri-Fold.

Infinix has unveiled its first concept smartphone featuring an innovative integration of perovskite photovoltaic materials with AI algorithms to harness ambient light—both indoors and outdoors—for smartphone charging. This cutting-edge technology can deliver up to 2W of supplementary power, particularly when the device is idle. Additionally, the company introduced a solar-charging smartphone case that can be retrofitted to existing smartphones, providing an eco-friendly charging solution.

Additionally, Infinix also showcased another concept phone equipped with E-Color Shift 2.0 technology, allowing users to dynamically change the back panel's colour. This feature enables the creation of up to 30 unique styles, offering a high level of personalization and aesthetic versatility.

Honor plans to invest $10 billion in AI over the next five years to expand beyond smartphones into AI-powered PCs, tablets, and wearables The announcement comes amid rising Chinese AI investment, driven by interest in DeepSeek’s language models.

Xiaomi 15 Ultra is the company's latest camera flagship. Powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite chip, the smartphone is equipped with a 1-inch type main sensor, a 200 MP telephoto lens with an additional zoom lens and an ultra-wide angle camera. The smartphone has a premium finish and the device ships with the latest HyperOS 2 on top of Android 15 OS.

On Sunday, HMD introduced a wave of new devices, including feature phones, a day ahead of MWC 2025. The lineup features the HMD Barça Fusion and HMD Barça 3210 for ultimate Barcelona football club fans, the HMD 2660 Flip—a flip-style feature phone with a modern touch—the HMD Amped Buds wireless earbuds, the HMD OffGrid satellite connectivity module, HMD Music, and the HMD Fusion X1, a phone with smart parental controls.

Nothing will unveil its Phone (3a) series of smartphones at MWC 2025. As the brand has already confirmed, the lineup will consist of two models—the Phone (3a) and the Phone (3a) Pro—both featuring a triple-camera setup. These will also be the first smartphones from the brand to include a dedicated zoom lens, with the Phone (3a) Pro featuring a periscope-style 50 MP telephoto lens. Additionally, the Pro model sports a massive circular camera array, giving it a distinctive new look. Both smartphones have been confirmed to ship with Android 15-based Nothing OS 3 and will introduce a new wave of AI-driven experiences.

Tecno to unveil the SPARK Slim, dubbed as the world's thinnest smartphone with a 5,200 mAh battery at the MWC 2025. Measuring 5.75mm, the upcoming Tecno smartphone is likely to be thinner than Samsung's Galaxy S25 Edge.

The Tecno SPARK Slim has been confirmed to pack a large 5,200 mAh battery along with a 6.78-inch 3D Curved AMOLED display. The smartphone is also confirmed to include a 50 MP dual-camera setup and a 13 MP selfie camera at the front. To put it into context, the Tecno SPARK Slim will be thinner than a pencil and will be powered by an unknown octa-core processor.