https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/rss/503585/feed MWC Barcelona, formerly known as Mobile World Congress, will be held in the Spanish city from February 24 to 27, 2020. It is the world's largest exhibition for the mobile industry. This year's event will focus on a new era of intelligent connectivity powered by 5G technology. en https://assets-v2.i-scmp.com/production/static/img/icons/scmp-meta-1200x630.png https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg Next year’s edition of MWC Barcelona, the world’s biggest mobile industry gathering, has been postponed to late June from March in 2021, according to organiser GSMA, as Covid-19 continues to affect countries around the world. The world’s biggest mobile industry gathering was cancelled in February this year as the pandemic first began to spread. The GSMA represents the interests of more than 750 mobile network operators around the world. Re-scheduling the event “allows the GSMA to contend with... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/tech/big-tech/article/3102811/mwc-barcelona-2021-worlds-biggest-mobile-trade-show-pushed-back-june?utm_source=rss_feed https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/tech/big-tech/article/3102811/mwc-barcelona-2021-worlds-biggest-mobile-trade-show-pushed-back-june?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 24 Sep 2020 03:46:00 +0000 Months after the last-minute cancellation of MWC Barcelona, the world’s biggest mobile industry gathering, organiser GSMA has announced that it will also be cancelling the regional edition of the show in Shanghai – this time well in advance of the event which was supposed to run from June 30 to July 2. The decision was made “in light of current government guidance, the global concern regarding the coronavirus outbreak, travel restrictions and other circumstances”, London-based GSMA said in a... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/tech/big-tech/article/3080657/yet-another-major-tech-show-mwc-shanghai-cancelled-due-coronavirus?utm_source=rss_feed https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/tech/big-tech/article/3080657/yet-another-major-tech-show-mwc-shanghai-cancelled-due-coronavirus?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 20 Apr 2020 04:49:17 +0000 This article originally appeared on ABACUS Chinese TV maker TCL has new ideas about flexible displays. The company just gave the public a closer look at two new concept phones. One of them is the previously leaked phone with a slide-out design that was reportedly meant to be unveiled at the now-canceled MWC Barcelona event. The “rollable extendable smartphone” lets users pull out the flexible display from the side, extending the device into a tablet. This means it’s not as thick as a folding... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/abacus/news-bites/article/3073949/foldable-phones-chinese-tv-maker-have-roll-out-displays-and?utm_source=rss_feed https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/abacus/news-bites/article/3073949/foldable-phones-chinese-tv-maker-have-roll-out-displays-and?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 06 Mar 2020 08:20:41 +0000 Chinese TV maker TCL has new ideas about flexible displays. The company just gave the public a closer look at two new concept phones. One of them is the previously leaked phone with a slide-out design that was reportedly meant to be unveiled at the now-canceled MWC Barcelona event. The “rollable extendable smartphone” lets users pull out the flexible display from the side, extending the device into a tablet. This means it’s not as thick as a folding design. But prototypes shown to media outlets... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/china-tech-city/foldable-phones-chinese-tv-maker-have-roll-out-displays-and-multiple-hinges/article/3073915?utm_source=rss_feed https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/china-tech-city/foldable-phones-chinese-tv-maker-have-roll-out-displays-and-multiple-hinges/article/3073915?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 06 Mar 2020 08:20:40 +0000 This article originally appeared on ABACUS Oppo is set to launch its much anticipated Find X successor on Friday after this year’s Mobile World Congress was canceled due to the coronavirus. But the company is already giving us an early glimpse of the upcoming phone in a new teaser video. As expected, the Find X2 will have a 120Hz screen, which can already be found on some gaming phones and Samsung’s latest flagship, the Galaxy S20. The higher the refresh rate, the faster the display updates the... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/abacus/news-bites/article/3064620/sneak-peek-new-oppo-find-x2-phone-120hz-screen?utm_source=rss_feed https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/abacus/news-bites/article/3064620/sneak-peek-new-oppo-find-x2-phone-120hz-screen?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 02 Mar 2020 09:09:41 +0000 Oppo is set to launch its much anticipated Find X successor on Friday after this year’s Mobile World Congress was canceled due to the coronavirus. But the company is already giving us an early glimpse of the upcoming phone in a new teaser video. As expected, the Find X2 will have a 120Hz screen, which can already be found on some gaming phones and Samsung’s latest flagship, the Galaxy S20. The higher the refresh rate, the faster the display updates the images it’s showing. Theoretically, videos... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/china-tech-city/sneak-peek-new-oppo-find-x2-phone-120hz-screen/article/3064601?utm_source=rss_feed https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/china-tech-city/sneak-peek-new-oppo-find-x2-phone-120hz-screen/article/3064601?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 02 Mar 2020 09:09:40 +0000 This article originally appeared on ABACUS For three years now, Vivo has been trying to hide the selfie camera.  It first tried concealing it with a pop-up module inside the body. Then it got rid of the selfie camera altogether. Now it’s bringing back the front lens… even though you can’t see it.  The Apex 2020 is the Chinese phonemaker’s latest concept device that was supposed to debut at the now-canceled Mobile World Congress. The phone’s 16-megapixel selfie camera lives underneath the screen,... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/abacus/tech/article/3052871/vivos-apex-2020-concept-phone-hides-camera-under-wrap-around-display?utm_source=rss_feed https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/abacus/tech/article/3052871/vivos-apex-2020-concept-phone-hides-camera-under-wrap-around-display?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 28 Feb 2020 08:00:18 +0000 For three years now, Vivo has been trying to hide the selfie camera.  It first tried concealing it with a pop-up module inside the body. Then it got rid of the selfie camera altogether. Now it’s bringing back the front lens… even though you can’t see it.  The Apex 2020 is the Chinese phonemaker’s latest concept device that was supposed to debut at the now-canceled Mobile World Congress. The phone’s 16-megapixel selfie camera lives underneath the screen, unlike on most phones where you’ll usually... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/tech/vivos-apex-2020-concept-phone-hides-camera-under-wrap-around-display/article/3052815?utm_source=rss_feed https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/tech/vivos-apex-2020-concept-phone-hides-camera-under-wrap-around-display/article/3052815?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 28 Feb 2020 08:00:17 +0000 This article originally appeared on ABACUS After canceling its Ignite conference in Taipei, Singapore and Shanghai over concerns about the coronavirus epidemic, Microsoft said it’s also canceling the Hong Kong stop. It was scheduled to take place on March 25th and 26th. Microsoft Ignite is an enterprise IT event held annually for developers. This year’s tour had already completed stops in some Asian cities before the end of January, including stops in Beijing, Shenzhen, Tokyo and Seoul. Upcoming... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/abacus/news-bites/article/3052679/microsoft-cancels-more-ignite-tours-asia-over-coronavirus?utm_source=rss_feed https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/abacus/news-bites/article/3052679/microsoft-cancels-more-ignite-tours-asia-over-coronavirus?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 27 Feb 2020 07:56:55 +0000 After canceling its Ignite conference in Taipei, Singapore and Shanghai over concerns about the coronavirus epidemic, Microsoft said it’s also canceling the Hong Kong stop. It was scheduled to take place on March 25th and 26th. Microsoft Ignite is an enterprise IT event held annually for developers. This year’s tour had already completed stops in some Asian cities before the end of January, including stops in Beijing, Shenzhen, Tokyo and Seoul. Upcoming events in Mumbai and Bengaluru that are... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/china-tech-city/microsoft-cancels-more-ignite-tours-asia-over-coronavirus-concerns/article/3052636?utm_source=rss_feed https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/china-tech-city/microsoft-cancels-more-ignite-tours-asia-over-coronavirus-concerns/article/3052636?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 27 Feb 2020 07:56:54 +0000 Huawei Technologies is the latest organisation to scrap a major live event due to coronavirus fears after the Chinese tech giant announced it would postpone its annual developer conference and replace it with a webcast. The Huawei Developer Conference 2020, a key part of its strategy to develop a new ecosystem of apps to make up for the loss of Google under a US trade ban, will be delayed until March 27-28, 2020 and presented live via webcast given the current restrictions in place to prevent... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/tech/huawei-postpones-developer-conference-because-coronavirus/article/3051365?utm_source=rss_feed https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/tech/huawei-postpones-developer-conference-because-coronavirus/article/3051365?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 19 Feb 2020 08:35:18 +0000 This article originally appeared on ABACUS How do you make a phone that expands into a tablet? Most companies tried folding screens, but TCL seems to be taking a different approach: A slide-out screen. According to CNET, which published leaked images of the new TCL device, the phone has a second display that can be pulled out from under the first, similar to an extendable dining table. It’s not clear how the screen achieves an even surface when extended, as the images show. CNET says TCL... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/abacus/news-bites/article/3051127/tcl-reportedly-working-smartphone-slides-out-become-tablet?utm_source=rss_feed https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/abacus/news-bites/article/3051127/tcl-reportedly-working-smartphone-slides-out-become-tablet?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 18 Feb 2020 06:48:33 +0000 How do you make a phone that expands into a tablet? Most companies tried folding screens, but TCL seems to be taking a different approach: A slide-out screen. According to CNET, which published leaked images of the new TCL device, the phone has a second display that can be pulled out from under the first, similar to an extendable dining table. It’s not clear how the screen achieves an even surface when extended, as the images show. CNET says TCL initially planned to show the phone to reporters... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/china-tech-city/tcl-reportedly-working-smartphone-slides-out-become-tablet/article/3051096?utm_source=rss_feed https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/china-tech-city/tcl-reportedly-working-smartphone-slides-out-become-tablet/article/3051096?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 18 Feb 2020 06:48:32 +0000 Chinese smartphone maker Xiaomi became the first among its peers to host an online-only flagship product launch this week in a move that is likely to become commonplace in the country’s tech sector amid the ongoing coronavirus crisis. Xiaomi founder Lei Jun, originally from Hubei province where he attended university in Wuhan – the epicenter of the coronavirus outbreak – became emotional on Thursday as he opened the live-streamed video conference. “Wuhan is a city of heroes. Wuhan people are... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/tech/smartphone-companies-live-stream-product-launches-and-manufacture-face-masks-coronavirus-troubles/article/3050976?utm_source=rss_feed https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/tech/smartphone-companies-live-stream-product-launches-and-manufacture-face-masks-coronavirus-troubles/article/3050976?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 17 Feb 2020 09:45:29 +0000 The world’s biggest mobile phone showcase will not happen this year. The organizer of MWC Barcelona, the largest showcase for mobile technology, has canceled the event less than two weeks before its scheduled opening after major exhibitors pulled out over concerns about the coronavirus outbreak. The cancelation highlights the global ramifications of the spread of the virus as well as governments’ responses to it, including imposing restrictions on travelers from mainland China. John Hoffman,... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/tech/coronavirus-fears-lead-canceling-major-global-tech-conference/article/3050391?utm_source=rss_feed https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/tech/coronavirus-fears-lead-canceling-major-global-tech-conference/article/3050391?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 13 Feb 2020 10:18:58 +0000 This year’s edition of MWC Barcelona, the world’s biggest mobile industry gathering, has been canceled less than two weeks before its opening, devastated by the pull-out of major exhibitors over concerns about the coronavirus outbreak. “With due regard to the safe and healthy environment in Barcelona and the host country today, the GSMA has canceled MWC Barcelona 2020 because the global concern regarding the coronavirus outbreak, travel concern and other circumstances, make it impossible for the... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/tech/worlds-largest-mobile-trade-show-canceled-coronavirus-spurs-companies-pull-out/article/3050444?utm_source=rss_feed https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/tech/worlds-largest-mobile-trade-show-canceled-coronavirus-spurs-companies-pull-out/article/3050444?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 13 Feb 2020 08:40:57 +0000 This year’s edition of MWC Barcelona, the world’s biggest mobile industry gathering, has been cancelled less than two weeks before its opening, devastated by the pull-out of major exhibitors over concerns about the coronavirus outbreak. “With due regard to the safe and healthy environment in Barcelona and the host country today, the GSMA has cancelled MWC Barcelona 2020 because the global concern regarding the coronavirus outbreak, travel concern and other circumstances, make it impossible for... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/tech/big-tech/article/3050343/mwc-barcelona-worlds-biggest-mobile-trade-show-cancelled-firms?utm_source=rss_feed https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/tech/big-tech/article/3050343/mwc-barcelona-worlds-biggest-mobile-trade-show-cancelled-firms?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 12 Feb 2020 20:25:45 +0000 Chinese smartphone vendor Vivo has pulled out of the upcoming MWC Barcelona event, the mobile industry’s biggest annual exhibition, joining other major technology companies that have withdrawn participation over concerns about the coronavirus crisis. “Based on the present situation, we have decided to withdraw from our debut at MWC 2020 and other related events later this month in Barcelona, Spain,” said Vivo in a statement on Tuesday. “The health and safety of our employees and the public are... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/tech/gear/article/3050060/chinese-smartphone-giant-vivo-pulls-out-worlds-biggest-mobile-show-over?utm_source=rss_feed https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/tech/gear/article/3050060/chinese-smartphone-giant-vivo-pulls-out-worlds-biggest-mobile-show-over?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 11 Feb 2020 11:50:47 +0000 Japanese wireless carrier NTT Docomo, Sony and California-based chip giant Intel pulled out of the the MWC Barcelona trade show on Monday because of the coronavirus outbreak. Amazon.com, South Korea’s LG Electronics, Swedish telecommunications equipment supplier Ericsson and US chip maker Nvidia have already withdrawn from MWC Barcelona, which had more than 100,000 visitors and upwards of 2,400 exhibitors in 2019. MWC Barcelona, which will be held from February 24 to 27, is the mobile industry’s... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/tech/article/3049941/coronavirus-prompts-japanese-companies-sony-ntt-docomo-pull-out-mobile-world?utm_source=rss_feed https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/tech/article/3049941/coronavirus-prompts-japanese-companies-sony-ntt-docomo-pull-out-mobile-world?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 11 Feb 2020 02:14:22 +0000 This article originally appeared on ABACUS More tech giants are pulling out of this year’s Mobile World Congress because of the coronavirus outbreak. Amazon is the latest tech company to announce that it’s withdrawing from MWC Barcelona 2020, following South Korea’s LG, US chipmaker Nvidia and Sweden’s Ericsson. MWC is the world’s largest mobile industry exhibition and takes place from February 24 to 27. GSMA, the industry association that runs the MWC, said it’s “moving ahead as planned,” but... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/abacus/news-bites/article/3049880/amazon-pulls-out-mwc-people-hubei-province-are-banned?utm_source=rss_feed https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/abacus/news-bites/article/3049880/amazon-pulls-out-mwc-people-hubei-province-are-banned?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 10 Feb 2020 11:43:22 +0000 More tech giants are pulling out of this year’s Mobile World Congress because of the coronavirus outbreak. Amazon is the latest tech company to announce that it’s withdrawing from MWC Barcelona 2020, following South Korea’s LG, US chipmaker Nvidia and Sweden’s Ericsson. MWC is the world’s largest mobile industry exhibition and takes place from February 24 to 27. GSMA, the industry association that runs the MWC, said it’s “moving ahead as planned,” but it also stepped up health and safety... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/china-tech-city/amazon-pulls-out-mwc-people-hubei-province-are-banned/article/3049851?utm_source=rss_feed https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/china-tech-city/amazon-pulls-out-mwc-people-hubei-province-are-banned/article/3049851?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 10 Feb 2020 11:43:21 +0000 Amazon.com has pulled out of this month’s MWC Barcelona event because of the coronavirus outbreak, in another blow to one of the telecom industry’s biggest gatherings which attracts over 100,000 visitors to the Spanish city. “Due to the outbreak and continued concerns about the new coronavirus, Amazon will withdraw from exhibiting and participating in Mobile World Congress 2020,” the company said in a statement on Sunday. Amazon had planned a significant presence through its cloud computing arm... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/tech/big-tech/article/3049761/amazon-pulls-out-major-telecoms-conference-mobile-world-congress?utm_source=rss_feed https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/tech/big-tech/article/3049761/amazon-pulls-out-major-telecoms-conference-mobile-world-congress?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 10 Feb 2020 01:27:35 +0000 Telecommunications equipment maker Ericsson has withdrawn from the mobile industry’s biggest annual event to protect its staff and visitors from the coronavirus outbreak. The Swedish company said on Friday it had pulled out of this year’s edition of MWC Barcelona, which will run from February 24 to February 27. As one of the largest exhibitors, with thousands of visitors in its hall each day, Ericsson said it could not guarantee the health and safety of its employees and customers. “It is very... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/tech/big-tech/article/3049581/ericsson-pulls-out-worlds-biggest-mobile-event-amid-coronavirus?utm_source=rss_feed https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/tech/big-tech/article/3049581/ericsson-pulls-out-worlds-biggest-mobile-event-amid-coronavirus?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 07 Feb 2020 13:31:15 +0000 The annual Mobile World Congress (MWC) trade show in Spain – the largest and most important event for the mobile telecoms industry – was once dominated by electronics giants such as Samsung and LG. In recent years, though, it’s become increasingly a Chinese show, with the likes of Huawei, Xiaomi, Oppo, and Vivo using it as a stage to launch flagship handsets. I’ve attended the last three MWCs and Chinese brands have stolen the show every year. This year’s event, which is scheduled to take place... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/lifestyle/gadgets/article/3049162/mobile-world-congress-coronavirus-may-hit-chinese-phone-launches?utm_source=rss_feed https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/lifestyle/gadgets/article/3049162/mobile-world-congress-coronavirus-may-hit-chinese-phone-launches?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 06 Feb 2020 12:00:11 +0000 China’s major smartphone companies have adjusted their preparations in Spain for the world’s biggest mobile exhibition – bringing a smaller contingent than in previous years and sending them weeks ahead of the event – as concerns rise that further restrictions might be imposed on mainland Chinese travellers because of the coronavirus outbreak. Huawei Technologies, ZTE Corp, Oppo and Xiaomi Corp are among the major Android smartphone makers expected to take part in the annual MWC Barcelona trade... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/tech/gear/article/3049230/chinas-smartphone-giants-sending-smaller-contingent-worlds-biggest-mobile?utm_source=rss_feed https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/tech/gear/article/3049230/chinas-smartphone-giants-sending-smaller-contingent-worlds-biggest-mobile?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 05 Feb 2020 14:29:49 +0000