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Infinix has a few concepts, specifically a back panel and a case that leverages solar energy to charge a phone. The firm also has phone with E-ink tech at the back. The firm says it can charge a device at 2W and is meant to increase the phone's standby time when not in use. The case that Infinix had on display was shown with a prototype phone with contact points to take the charge.

The Anker Solix jacket is a wearable, sci-fi inspired piece of tech that combines weather protection with solar power. It can charge devices, a 30-watt USB-C output, and a blue LED strip for safety. While still a concept, it could be a great companion for long hikes or adventures, pending its potential release.

Qualcomm has unveiled its latest X85 5G modem at the MWC 2025. It comes with a 30% faster AI co-processor which can reduce latency and improve speed and efficiency.

Lenovo showcased a Solar laptop concept, which the firm claims has one of the highest conversion rates in the industry at 24%. Stating further, the higher conversion rate was achieved with “Back Contact Cell” technology, which moves the wiring to the top most layer of the laptop's lid to absorb more sunlight. Besides, Lenovo has also unveiled a wide range of Yoga Laptops, including the Pro 9i and 7i Aura Editions, Pro 7, Slim 7, and 2-in-1s.

Motorola has announced it will be adding a myriad of new features to the Smart Connect app. One of the main features includes the integration of Moto AI. Users can ask the AI to stream their phone's content to their laptop or TV. Besides, they can ask the AI to search for documents and there's a brand-new device dashboard that lets you know the battery percentage of your ecosystem of devices. The features are expected to arrive in the next few weeks.

Xiaomi unveiled its new Watch S4 and Smart Band 9 Pro at MWC 2025. The Watch S24 has a 1.43-inch display, a 486 mAh battery lasting up to 15 days, and 150+ sports modes. The Smart Band 9 Pro features a 1.74-inch display, improved health monitoring, GPS, and a 21-day battery life. Prices are 159.99 Euros and 79.99 Euros, respectively.

Xiaomi's HyperAI was unveiled at MWC 2025, and it brings lots of cool general and generative AI features, including AI Writing tools like Summarize, Proofreading, and Expanding the text. Then there's the AI Speech Recognition feature, AI subtitles which will generate subtitles for you when playing videos, much like Live Captions on Pixels. There's also a Cinematic Look features which will add a cinema look to the videos shot on your device.

Xiaomi has just released their new uber premium flagship phone called the Xiaomi 15 Ultra. It features a 6.73-inch 1440p LTPO AMOLED display, up to 12GB of RAM, and a quad-camera setup including a 200MP Samsung HP9 periscope lens. It runs on HyperOS 2.0 based on Android 15 and supports up to 4 years of software updates. Pricing starts at 1,499 Euros for the 16+512GB version in Europe.

Samsung has revealed the Galaxy A56, A36 and A26 devices. They come with a 6.7-inch Full HD+ display, a 5,000 mAh battery, and IP67 protection. It features new AI enhancements like Best Face. Priced at $499, it will be available later, while the A36 and A26 launch this month for $399 and $299, respectively.