5 – Breaking News & Latest Updates 2026
Skip to main content
The homepageThe VergeThe Verge logo.
The homepageThe VergeThe Verge logo.

MWC 2026

Mobile World Congress is traditionally one of the biggest phone and mobile events of the year. The Verge will cover the show live in Barcelona from March 2–5, where we’re expecting to see new phones from Xiaomi and Honor, among others.

A closer look at Microsoft’s new Kinect sensorA closer look at Microsoft’s new Kinect sensor
Samsung announces two new mid-range Galaxy A phones with a focus on camerasSamsung announces two new mid-range Galaxy A phones with a focus on cameras
This is the OnePlus 5G phone prototypeThis is the OnePlus 5G phone prototype
I held the future in my hands, and it was foldableI held the future in my hands, and it was foldable
Play
Memory cards are about to get much faster with new microSD Express specMemory cards are about to get much faster with new microSD Express spec
Huawei has the best first draft for a foldable phone

The Mate X already looks like a polished and mature design

Vlad Savov
Microsoft’s new open model for Windows and HoloLens 2 impresses Epic’s Tim SweeneyMicrosoft’s new open model for Windows and HoloLens 2 impresses Epic’s Tim Sweeney
BlackBerry’s new Key2 has double the storage and a very red color schemeBlackBerry’s new Key2 has double the storage and a very red color scheme
1TB microSD cards are now a thing1TB microSD cards are now a thing
Sam Byford
The Google Assistant is coming to Android Messages right before Allo diesThe Google Assistant is coming to Android Messages right before Allo dies
Google Assistant is expanding multilanguage and feature phone supportGoogle Assistant is expanding multilanguage and feature phone support
HTC’s 5G Hub is a 5G hotspot, Android entertainment device, and battery packHTC’s 5G Hub is a 5G hotspot, Android entertainment device, and battery pack
Sony’s Xperia 1 literally stands out from the crowd with a super tall screenSony’s Xperia 1 literally stands out from the crowd with a super tall screen
Play
Oppo shows off its own foldable phoneOppo shows off its own foldable phone
Lenovo’s smallest and best-selling ThinkPad laptops get refreshed for 2019Lenovo’s smallest and best-selling ThinkPad laptops get refreshed for 2019
Lenovo’s new 14-inch USB-C monitor is thin, light, and portableLenovo’s new 14-inch USB-C monitor is thin, light, and portable
Lenovo has created ThinkPad and Yoga headphonesLenovo has created ThinkPad and Yoga headphones
LG’s answer to the foldable mania is a second screenLG’s answer to the foldable mania is a second screen
LG enters the 5G game with the V50 ThinQLG enters the 5G game with the V50 ThinQ
Chaim Gartenberg
LG’s palm-reading G8 has a unique vision of the futureLG’s palm-reading G8 has a unique vision of the future
Play
Mozilla is bringing Firefox to Microsoft’s HoloLens 2Mozilla is bringing Firefox to Microsoft’s HoloLens 2
Microsoft’s HoloLens 2: a $3,500 mixed reality headset for the factory, not the living room
Play
Microsoft shrinks Kinect into a $399 cloud-powered PC peripheralMicrosoft shrinks Kinect into a $399 cloud-powered PC peripheral
TCL’s foldable phone prototype is untouchable for nowTCL’s foldable phone prototype is untouchable for now
Play
Nokia bets big on buttons with its new budget phonesNokia bets big on buttons with its new budget phones
The Nokia 9 PureView has five cameras and a lot to proveThe Nokia 9 PureView has five cameras and a lot to prove
Play
Huawei’s Mate X foldable phone is a thinner 5G rival to the Galaxy FoldHuawei’s Mate X foldable phone is a thinner 5G rival to the Galaxy Fold
Play
Huawei’s new MateBook X Pro comes with more power and more storageHuawei’s new MateBook X Pro comes with more power and more storage
Xiaomi’s Mi 9 will arrive in Europe this week starting at 449 eurosXiaomi’s Mi 9 will arrive in Europe this week starting at 449 euros
Xiaomi unveils 5G version of its Mi Mix 3 with a sliding cameraXiaomi unveils 5G version of its Mi Mix 3 with a sliding camera
Leaked images reveal Microsoft’s HoloLens 2 headsetLeaked images reveal Microsoft’s HoloLens 2 headset
Play
Oppo’s 10x optical zoom system really worksOppo’s 10x optical zoom system really works
Play
This Nokia 9 photo has me hypedThis Nokia 9 photo has me hyped
Vlad Savov
Huawei’s foldable Mate X 5G phone leaks ahead of MWC 2019Huawei’s foldable Mate X 5G phone leaks ahead of MWC 2019
Play
When the iPhone doesn’t change, Android phones get weirdWhen the iPhone doesn’t change, Android phones get weird
MWC 2019: the stories and devices to expect at the world’s biggest mobile showMWC 2019: the stories and devices to expect at the world’s biggest mobile show
Sony’s entire Xperia lineup leaks, including Xperia 1, Xperia 10 and 10 Plus, Xperia L3Sony’s entire Xperia lineup leaks, including Xperia 1, Xperia 10 and 10 Plus, Xperia L3
Play
Before the first 5G phone is out, Qualcomm is already moving on to its second-gen 5G modemBefore the first 5G phone is out, Qualcomm is already moving on to its second-gen 5G modem
Huawei’s P30 flagship will launch on March 26thHuawei’s P30 flagship will launch on March 26th
Xiaomi is finally being more transparent about its see-through Mi 9Xiaomi is finally being more transparent about its see-through Mi 9

Most Popular

Most Popular
  1. You could be taking way better photos on your phone
  2. With Switch 2, iPhone, and laptop tricks, the Sharge Disk Pro 2 is finally a worthy EDC
  3. The ban on robot vacuums won’t make them safer, only worse
  4. This tattoo is permanent, pain-free, and might soon come in the mail
  5. The US government just banned Roombas