Apple's long-awaited foray into the foldable segment gathered pace as speculation ramped about its expected design, in addition to a reported potential price point of roughly $2,000 to take the fight to rival offerings from Samsung and Google. The post Apple targets competitive price for iPad mini-like foldable appeared first on Mobile World Live.
Telefonica Spain acquired Madrid-based enterprise digital transformation specialist Altim for a reported €30 million, a move which bolsters the operator’s B2B offering. The post Telefonica boosts B2B play with Altim buy appeared first on Mobile World Live.
Singapore-based Bridge Data Centres allocated SGD5 billion to develop AI technologies in the city state, covering advanced power architectures and cooling systems, Bloomberg reported. The post Bridge Data earmarks up to $3.9B for Singapore AI R&D appeared first on Mobile World Live.
The India government is preparing to expand incentives to attract investment in smartphone manufacturing, with benefits tied directly to exports and use of domestic components, Bloomberg reported. The post India looks to boost smartphone export subsidies appeared first on Mobile World Live.
Federal Communications Commission chair Brendan Carr took exception to a recent petition filed by Amazon criticising a SpaceX plan to use low Earth orbit satellites to enable data centres in space, telling the company to focus on its own business. The post FCC chair brings Amazon Leo down to earth appeared first on Mobile World Live.
SoftBank Corp developed a multi-AI agent platform within its large telecom model to autonomously carry out a range of processes, from analysis and decision-making to execution. The post SoftBank eyes operations gains from multi-agent platform appeared first on Mobile World Live.
The Spanish government launched a new tool to measure and monitor hate speech across Instagram, TikTok, X, YouTube and Facebook, Read more... The post Spain targets online hate speech with new tracker appeared first on Mobile World Live.
Meta Platforms continued a march towards developing its own custom silicon for in-house chips by unveiling four new generations to power its AI workloads more efficiently. The post Meta prepares 4 fresh custom AI chips appeared first on Mobile World Live.
Nvidia agreed a strategic partnership with AI infrastructure provider Nebius, committing to invest $2 billion in the company to develop and deploy its next-generation of hyperscale cloud. The post Nvidia pumps $2B into AI cloud player Nebius appeared first on Mobile World Live.
A US technology company is offering authorities more insights into what causes crashes at road junctions, seeking to slash a disproportionately high number of fatalities relative to the overall network of highways in a move which could benefit insurers. The post US telematics player seeks road safety improvements appeared first on Mobile World Live.
In a dedicated summit during MWC26 Barcelona, IoT experts revealed the impact satellite connectivity is having on the sector and how a combination with terrestrial 5G is opening fresh business cases. The post FEATURE: IoT tipped to soar on satellite, 5G combo appeared first on Mobile World Live.
Carl Lundqvist, chief network architect at Swedish Armed Forces HQ, told Mobile World Live the organisation is pushing ahead with plans to embed 5G into its communications infrastructure, tipping the technology to underpin next-generation military connectivity. The post Swedish Armed Forces on 5G mission to power military appeared first on Mobile World Live.
Meta Platforms struck a deal to acquire Moltbook, a social network designed for AI agents to interact with each other, as the company accelerates efforts to expand its AI capabilities. The post Meta snaps up AI social network Moltbook appeared first on Mobile World Live.
Chinese authorities are reportedly taking aim at agentic AI platform OpenClaw, moving to restrict government agencies and state-run companies from using it due to potential security risks. The post China flags concerns over OpenClaw AI platform appeared first on Mobile World Live.
Counterpoint Research reported global cellular IoT module shipments increased 15 per cent year-on-year in 2025, with demand for smart meters, point of sale terminals and from the automotive segment driving the market. The post Smart meters, POS units boost IoT shipments appeared first on Mobile World Live.
Counterpoint Research reported global cellular IoT module shipments increased 15 per cent year-on-year in 2025, with demand for smart meters, point of sale terminals and from the automotive segment driving the market. The post Smart meters, PoS units boost IoT shipments appeared first on Mobile World Live.
Systems integrator Future Technologies Venture and Ericsson positioned modern wireless connectivity technology as critical infrastructure to support growth in industrial AI uses as they unveiled an extended collaboration. The post Ericsson, Future Technologies push private 5G appeared first on Mobile World Live.
Pakistan's long-delayed 5G spectrum auction generated $507 million for the government, with Jazz, Ufone and Zong securing a total of 480MHz in the 700MHz, 2300MHz, 2600MHz and 3500MHz bands. The post Pakistan 5G spectrum sale raises $507M appeared first on Mobile World Live.
SoftBank Corp unveiled a technology that optimises core network routes by using AI to analyse traffic characteristics in real time and autonomously determine required latency conditions. The post SoftBank cuts latency using AI to analyse traffic appeared first on Mobile World Live.
The UK government launched a consultation on its digital ID programme to gather feedback on how it could be used to improve public services, as part of a wider goal for legacy systems to be replaced by technology offerings already in use across the private sector. The post UK seeks public feedback on digital ID plans appeared first on Mobile World Live.
Nvidia and Thinking Machines Lab struck a multiyear partnership to deploy at least 1-gigawatt of the chipmaker’s Vera Rubin compute platform beginning early next year while also making an investment in the AI startup. The post Nvidia backs AI start-up with capital, compute power appeared first on Mobile World Live.
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) chairman Brendan Carr (pictured) urged regulators to be humble when it comes to shaping policy for the AI era, while calling on European markets to join the US in developing the technology to fend-off a growing threat from China. The post FCC chair calls on AI regulators to take humble approach appeared first on Mobile World Live.
INTERVIEW: Light co-founder and CEO Kaiwei Tang told Mobile World Live the mobile industry must challenge the existing smartphone model built on the attention economy, arguing users need alternatives to devices designed to maximise engagement. The post Dumbphone boss wants smartphone users to see the light appeared first on Mobile World Live.
AT&T hailed the 150th anniversary of the first telephone call with a plan to invest more than $250 billion over the next five years to strengthen and expand its connectivity infrastructure. The post AT&T pledges $250B investment to mark anniversary appeared first on Mobile World Live.
Counterpoint Research predicted entry-level smartphones would be impacted the most by soaring memory prices, with the bill of materials tipped to rise 25 per cent sequentially in the current quarter. The post Low-end smartphones hit hardest by memory price surge appeared first on Mobile World Live.
Apple postponed this month’s expected release of its long‑developed smart home display until September, primarily because its revamped Siri digital assistant is still not ready, Bloomberg reported. The post Apple AI refresh delays smart home debut plan appeared first on Mobile World Live.
One New Zealand forged a commercial deal with US-based Shush to introduce network authentication APIs to enterprise partners in Q2. The post One NZ taps Shush for authentication APIs appeared first on Mobile World Live.
Los proveedores de Apple ensamblaron 55 millones de iPhones en India en 2025, un 50% más que los 36 millones Read more... The post La producción de iPhones en India crece más de un 50% appeared first on Mobile World Live.
Apple's suppliers upped production of iPhones in India by more than 50 per cent in 2025, with the nation accounting for about a quarter of total output of the company's smartphones, Bloomberg reported. The post India iPhone production up 50% appeared first on Mobile World Live.
Apple ha retrasado hasta septiembre la presentación de su pantalla para el hogar inteligente, prevista inicialmente para este mes. El Read more... The post Los problemas con la IA retrasan el lanzamiento del dispositivo doméstico inteligente de Apple appeared first on Mobile World Live.
Vantage Towers and Telefonica plan to deploy a standalone (SA) 5G network inside of a Madrid-based shopping centre, which they claimed would be a domestic first. The post Telefonica, Vantage Towers team on SA 5G appeared first on Mobile World Live.
Los smartphones de gama de entrada serán los más perjudicados por la escalada de precios de la memoria, según ha Read more... The post El alza del precio de la memoria golpea con más fuerza a los smartphones de gama baja appeared first on Mobile World Live.
Kaiwei Tang, cofundador y CEO de Light, cree que la industria del móvil tiene que replantear el modelo sobre el Read more... The post Los teléfonos minimalistas quieren convencer a los usuarios de que es hay vida más allá del smartphone appeared first on Mobile World Live.
A national advertising review board recommended T-Mobile US discontinue or modify several advertising claims about its T-Satellite service following a challenge by rival AT&T. The post NARB slams T-Mobile US over satellite coverage claims appeared first on Mobile World Live.
Vantage Towers y Telefónica han anunciado el despliegue de una red 5G autónoma (SA) en el centro comercial Plaza Norte Read more... The post Telefónica y Vantage Towers despliegan el primer 5G autónomo en un centro comercial español appeared first on Mobile World Live.
Samsung Electronics is reportedly seeking new partnerships with AI developers in a bid to narrow the market lead held by Apple, with plans to integrate multiple AI models into future Galaxy devices. The post Samsung eyes AI tie-ups to rival Apple iPhone appeared first on Mobile World Live.
AI startup Anthropic filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration after it was recently blacklisted and labelled a threat to US national security, which it stated would irreparably damage the company. The post Anthropic fires back at US with lawsuit appeared first on Mobile World Live.
Mobile World Live reveals the winners of the GLOMOs 2026. The post The GLOMO Awards 2026 appeared first on Mobile World Live.
The US government reportedly drafted fresh guidelines for AI suppliers, requiring companies seeking federal contracts to allow their models to be used for “any lawful” purpose, as a clash with Anthropic continues to escalate. The post US tightens AI rules amid Anthropic standoff appeared first on Mobile World Live.
UK AI infrastructure company Nscale secured $2 billion in a Series C funding round to give it a valuation of $14.6 billion, in addition to naming former Meta Platforms executives Sheryl Sandberg and Nick Clegg to its board. The post Nscale seals $2B funding; taps former Meta execs appeared first on Mobile World Live.
Social media site X’s UK woes worsened after its xAI unit’s Grok chatbot reportedly continued to spew racist and hateful information, prompting an investigation by the parent company and condemnation from the government. The post X digs into fresh Grok response outcry appeared first on Mobile World Live.
Qualcomm signed a long-term deal with Neura Robotics aimed at supporting advances towards effective and safe operation of next-generation robots to work alongside humans in industrial, service and household environments. The post Qualcomm, Neura ink pact to drive next-gen robotics appeared first on Mobile World Live.
Japan’s Mitsui & Co and Aoi Electronics received approval from India's government for $360 million in subsidies to set up a chip assembly facility with local partner Kaynes Semicon. The post India earmarks $360M in support for chip venture appeared first on Mobile World Live.
Malaysia operators CelcomDigi and Maxis increased their stakes in Digital Nasional Berhad, as the government sold its 41.7 per cent interest to make the 5G wholesale operator private. The post CelcomDigi, Maxis acquire government stake in DNB appeared first on Mobile World Live.
Japan outlined a long-term goal to significantly boost chip production, targeting JPY40 trillion in sales by 2040 after previously aiming for JPY15 trillion by 2030, Nikkei Asia reported. The post Japan sets multi-billion-dollar chip target appeared first on Mobile World Live.
EN DIRECTO DESDE MWC26 BARCELONA: Cellnex ha reafirmado sus aspiraciones a referente en infraestructuras de telecomunicaciones en Europa. La compañía Read more... The post Cellnex presenta en el MWC sus proyectos de infraestructuras para Europa appeared first on Mobile World Live.
In this episode, Justin is joined by Kavit, Totogi CEO Danielle 'DR' Rios and Creative Strategies' principal analyst Carolina Milanesi to delve into all things MWC26, including the hottest topics, a pre-event Padel tournament and tips on how to recover from a week at the world's biggest mobile show. The post Podcast: Our MWC26 Barcelona blowout appeared first on Mobile World Live.
Amiya Johar speaks with Qiyang (Alex) Yang Zhu, Exhibitor Representative, China Mobile at the Robot Restaurant on the showfloor at Read more... The post Showfloor Feature: China Mobile Robot Restaurant appeared first on Mobile World Live.
OpenAI chair and Sierra co-founder Bret Taylor estimated trillions of dollars of economic benefit could be gained from AI technology even if development of large language models stopped today. The post AI advocates mull early impact appeared first on Mobile World Live.
Michael Carroll reviews Keynote 4 at MWC26. The post Reporter Review – Keynote 4: What Does Strategic Tech Sovereignty Mean for Europe? appeared first on Mobile World Live.