Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2024 has come to a close, and as usual, Barcelona’s annual mobile devices trade fair served as a launching pad for all sorts of exciting and innovative technologies. From AI-enhanced devices to futuristic display concepts and bendable smartphones, there was no shortage of new announcements at this year’s conference.
What’s even more exciting is that you can already get your hands on some of the great products on display at this year’s MWC. We’ve hand-picked all the best devices announced at MWC and compiled a list of devices you can buy right now.
Here are the top five gadgets announced at MWC 2024 that are nearing launch and available for purchase or pre-order.
humane AI pin
Let’s kick things off with one of the more futuristic devices on display this year. The Humane AI Pin is a wearable smart device that pins to your shirt and can respond to voice commands, answer questions, make phone calls, and take photos. His laser ink display can also be projected onto your hand, turning your palm into a screen.
Humane is pitching this as a replacement for your smartphone, but after some hands-on time at MWC, my colleague Jason sees this as more useful for your everyday technology needs than to replace a device you already use. We described it as a useful AI-powered accessory with a purpose. .
Prices for the Humane AI Pin start at $700, and orders by March 31st will receive 3 months of free Humane subscription (normally $24 per month). Units are expected to ship later this month.
one plus watch 2
After the failure of the original OnePlus Watch, many wondered if the company would give it a second try. But the OnePlus Watch 2 might be one of the best redemption stories the smartwatch industry has ever seen.
This smartwatch is available for pre-order now for $299, and it’s on a whole other level compared to its predecessor. Not only does it have a great design that combines elegance and durability, but its RTOS (real-time operating system) and Wear OS 4 integration make it comparable to popular flagships like the Google Pixel Watch and Samsung Galaxy Watch 6. I can.
In her review of the OnePlus Watch 2, my colleague Kate wrote, “We’ve fixed all of the OnePlus Watch 2’s shortcomings, and some by taking cues from the recent level of OnePlus smartphones.” said. Although it still lacks modern smartwatch features like fall detection and LTE support, it catches up with the best smartwatches in most respects and marks a new start for the OnePlus Watch story.
xiaomi 14
Xiaomi made some notable announcements at this MWC, but it was their latest smartphone, the Xiaomi 14, that really stole the show. This flagship smartphone packs a premium phone experience into a compact, pocket-friendly form factor, setting it apart from other smartphones.
Sure, 6.36 inches is still pretty big for a compact phone, but it’s easy to swallow considering the amount of technology Xiaomi was able to fit inside. Top-of-the-line chipset with three his 50MP cameras, 90W charging, and 12GB RAM. The Xiaomi 14 shows that small phones don’t have to sacrifice top-class specs and can rival some of the best smartphones on the market today despite being half an inch smaller in size.
Unfortunately, our readers in the US can’t get their hands on this product yet, but those in the UK can pre-order this amazing camera phone for £999 ahead of its release on March 19th.
samsung galaxy book 4
Originally launched last year as a Korean exclusive, Samsung is now rolling out the Galaxy Book 4 series to select global markets. And it’s the tech giant’s most impressive PC lineup to date, featuring top-of-the-line Intel Ultra chips, Microsoft’s Copilot AI assistant, and a big truck with an impressive 120Hz AMOLED touchscreen. Equipped with a pad.
Galaxy Book 4 series prices start at $1,099 for the base 360 model, $1,449 for the Pro, $1,899 for the Pro 360, and $2,399 for the Ultra. You can also upgrade your processor and graphics card, but the price will increase accordingly. Note that Samsung is offering up to $800 towards the purchase of the Galaxy Book 4 when you trade in your laptop, phone, or tablet on his website before April 1st.
honor pad 9
Android tablets have always played second fiddle to Apple’s iPad in the tablet space. But the Honor Pad 9 goes beyond the old adage, “If you can’t beat them, join them!”
My colleague Jason called the Honor Pad 9 one of the most iPad-like Android tablets he’s ever used. With a sleek and durable design, it features a gorgeous 12.1-inch 2.5K display, and ultra-long battery life on par with the best iPads. Honor’s proprietary MagicOS on Android 13 (combined with the tablet’s Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 chipset) is a super clean, iPad-like system with the customizability and freedom of Android’s latest operating system. provide an experience.
And you can get it all at an unbeatable price. The Honor Pad 9 is available for £349.99, making it £200 cheaper than the iPad 10th generation.