Gallery: The 16 Coolest Gadgets We Saw at Mobile World Congress
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__Samsung Galaxy S6__. The most anticipated phone of the show is not an evolution of Samsung's previous Galaxy S5, but a brand new design. In fact, the S6 is made of aluminium instead of plastic, and its 5.1-inch display has the same 2560 x 1440 resolution of the Note 4. A super-crispy 16-megapixel camera completes the package. The S6 will ship in April. The price is rumored at $799.
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The Galaxy S6 Edge
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__Sony Xperia M4 Aqua__. No flagship from Sony this year. But the Xperia M4 Aqua squeezes a lot of the premium features from Sony's top-tier Xperia line into an affordable $300 handset. The Aqua has a 64-bit octa-core chipset, 2GB of RAM, and 16GB of expandable storage packed inside an aluminium frame. And, like the big Xperias, it's dust and water resistant. Ships in April.
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__Bluesmart__. This "connected carry-on" has a built-in scale to weigh itself. The current weight is displayed on an app on your phone. A battery pack inside charges your devices while you travel. It also comes with a Telefonica SIM card to trace the bag on a map whenever you lose it. Pre-order one for $299. It ships later this year.
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__HTC One M9__. The third version of HTC's premier smartphone comes with a slightly smaller aluminium body than the previous two, with a particular two-tone finish made of gold and silver. HTC has ditched the "ultrapixel" camera on the back, picking a 20-megapixel sensor instead. The new One will be available mid-March at a rumored price of $829.
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__Alcatel OneTouch Idol 3__. Whatever side you see when you fish this phone from your pocket, it'll be the correct one. Alcatel has designed its new phone to be reversible, so it works the same even when it's upside down. It has a symmetrical body with stereo speakers and two microphones, one on each end. It will come in April in two sizes. Unofficial pricing: $200 for the 4.7-inch version, and $250 for the 5.5-incher.
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__HTC Re Vive__. The most unexpected announcement of the show was HTC's virtual reality headset. Made in partnership with Valve, it will run on ValveVR. Two IR trackers and dozens of built-in sensors will allow players to roam freely around a 15x15-foot room. It also pairs with wireless controllers for interacting with virtual objects. No pricing was announced, but Re Vive will hit stores this year. (By the way, that's HTC's Jeffrey Gattis wearing the headset.)
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__Hauwei Talkband B2.__ This fitness-tracking wearable by the Chinese mobile giant has a slim and simple touchscreen. It can track movement, monitor sleep, and it pairs to both iOS and Android phones. Also, the main unit pops off the band and can be worn as an earpiece for taking phone calls. It will ship in April for around $200.
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__Lenovo Vibe Shot__. This is a hybrid between a smartphone and a point-and-shoot camera. The 16-megapixel low-light image sensor is complemented by a six-piece modular lens and an optical image stabilization system. It has a "Pro mode" that lets you set everything from ISO to white balance. The Vibe Shot will be available stateside in June for $350.
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__Jolla Tablet__. Named the best tablet of the Mobile World Congress 2015, the world's first crowdsourced slate is 8.3 millimeters thick and runs Jolla's independent Sailfish OS. It features a 7.85-inch IPS LCD display with 330 ppi resolution, 5-megapixel camera, Intel quad-core processor with 2GB of RAM and 32 to 64GB of internal storage. It ships later this year, pricing TBA.
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__MyFC JAQ__. This neat fuel-cell charger gives you power in any off-the-grid situation. Inside every card is a salt and water power cell. Electricity is instantly generated as soon as a cartridge is inserted into the rubberish charger sleeve. Each charge provides 2400mAh. And, it's FAA travel certified. The JAQ will ship in late 2015. 10 cards should cost around $10, while the pouch will be $99.
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__LG Watch Urbane LTE__. The fourth smartwatch made by LG isn't an Android Wear device, but runs WebOS instead. It is cellular-connected and comes with built-in microphone and speaker to make phone calls without needing a tethered phone. Along with the upcoming Apple Watch, it will be the only one to include NFC-based mobile payments. Pricing has yet to be announced, but will likely be well above $300.
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__Gionee Elife S5.1__. This super-slim smartphone is just 5.15 millimeters thick. It is made of glass and metal, with a 4.8-inch HD display, a 2050mAh battery, an octa-core processor, and 16GB of internal storage. It's weight is ridiculous: just 97.7 grams. Elife S5.1 retails in India at 19,000 INR, around $300.
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__Nokia N1__. Looks just like an iPad Mini, doesn't it? It's Nokia' latest tablet, an 7.9-inch Android device with an aluminum back and a 2048 x 1536 display. The N1 runs Lollipop augmented with Nokia's Z launcher software that helps organize apps and information on your homescreen. It's China-only right now, but maybe it'll show up elsewhere soon. The current price is around $250.
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__Saygus v2__. This Utah-based company has packed more crazy specs into a single smartphone than any other device we've seen here in Barcelona. It has a 3100mAh battery, Kevlar case edges, and it's rated IPx7 waterproof. Above all, Saygu's V2 (V Squared) has dual microSD slots to expand the 64GB of internal storage up to 464GB. It ships later this spring. Pre-orders are $599.
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__ZTE SPro2 Smart Projector__. This portable projector has 16GB of internal memory, so you don't have to plug in your smartphone to play your media. It also has three hours of battery life, so you will likely be able to watch a whole movie with it. Ships in summer, no rumor about the price.
