The Connection Imperative

Connectivity – a perennial theme at MWC – was evident on the show floor in both initiatives that increased online access, and tools that enable emotional connection. From digital infrastructure to companion robots, smart brands focused on products that enhance everyday interactions by slotting into consumers’ pre-existing routines.

Devices for the Future

MWC is always a launching pad for next-gen smartphones, laptops and cameras, and the models debuted in 2025 didn’t disappoint. Concepts include foldable, modular phone camera lenses for aspiring photographers, and wireless earbud cases that double as back-up phone chargers.

Everything Is AI

AI hype may be abating, but that isn’t stopping tech companies from embedding it into computers, cameras, software and more. Notable exhibitors at MWC incorporated AI into hardware and software that supports daily activities, such as tools for simultaneous translation or that support academic research, suggesting that AI’s value may lie in its ubiquity, not rarity.

Health Tech’s Expanding Parameters

MWC exhibitors spotlit health-tech innovations that help consumers track wellbeing with AI-enabled precision. New wearables that monitor heath in real time are mainstreaming personalised healthcare, while breakthroughs in digital twin technology enable surgeons to execute procedures with greater accuracy. For more, see MedTech: AI-Driven Smart Health Solutions.