An AI Pin, A Clear Laptop & Folding Phones Galore! The Best of MWC 2024

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[MWC 2024 ROUND-UP]
How many ways can you fold a phone? Are Google smartwatches poised for a comeback? Is it time to reconsider modular accessories? And … do you even need a phone anymore?
I’m Michael Fisher and I’ve spent a week in Barcelona at Mobile World Congress 2024 with all the new mobile devices trying to answer those questions!
[ABOUT THIS VIDEO]
MrMobile's MWC 2024 Round-Up was produced following five days at the Mobile World Congress trade show in Barcelona. MrMobile's lodgings were provided by Clicks Technology.
MrMobile does not accept compensation from the manufacturers of the products he reviews in exchange for producing content. No payment was provided and no manufacturer or carrier was afforded a preview, editorial input or copy approval rights concerning this review. The lone sponsor of this video is SurfShark.
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00:00 Welcome back to Barcelona
00:33 Humane Ai Pin
02:48 OnePlus Watch 2
04:22 Flip phones for days
07:21 HMD - Human Mobile Devices
09:35 Lenovo Transparent Laptop
10:08 Motorola Flexible Display Concept
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[@Volnas97]

I have a feeling, that Lenovo (and Motorola) are going with Aperture Science philosophy. They're not asking "Why?", they're asking "Why not? Why shouldn't we make this?"

[@TheMrMobile]

Works for me!

[@Volnas97]

@@TheMrMobile Yeah, it's fun

[@LegoWormNoah101]

"Why are most of our products so strange? Why not marry industry standards if you love it so much. In fact, why not invent an industry standard door that won't hit you on the butt on your way out? Because YOU ARE FIRED! Not you, Mr. Fisher, you're doing fine. Yes. You. Box your stuff! Out the front door! Parking lot. Car. Goodbye!"

[@JasonNellis]

@@TheMrMobile We do what we must because we can. For the good of all of us (except the ones who are dead).

[@nullc0ntext]

So did the makers of Hypercolor t-shirts, wrist snap bracelets and fidget spinners, to name relevant examples. They're selling to fad buyers.

[@samwolf6682]

I think something everyone should always remember is technology can be impressive and useless at the same time. There is a ton of stuff here most people will never use

[@animalhouse8849]

1:38 oh damn. It's like that kickstarter scam but they actually made it.

[@pisse3000]

Something something if they could, something something if they *should*

[@pingozingo]

the cicrit bracelet, i remember that trash lmao

[@testaccount1563]

Hi Michael, Appreciate your clear, direct and comprehensive disclosures. I am pretty sure other reviewers got free food and drinks from HMD etc. but did not disclose it. In their defense this may be irrelevant but appreciate your extra effort in this direction. Cheers!

[@RodPriester]

I would love to see a video on the privacy focused operating systems they showcased

[@AzureRT456]

It's probably Linux OSes Edit: developed for mobile usage

[@DustySquitoNM]

Agreed. Especially if they’re big enough to be at MWC.

[@AtillatheFun]

Most people would not. Limited features, constant popups, and a limited App Store are not appealing.

[@ShaiyanHossain]

once you sign into google or ms services on those phones does the privacy thing still work? @@AtillatheFun

[@nohs8776]

The phone you saw for a second is the Punkt MC02 a $750 (+$17 per month after the trial ends or else you don't get to use the included apps) phone running the mid range Dimensity 900. It just runs modified android, a fork of grapheneos to be exact. If you want a privacy focused phone ironically google is your best bet, that + grapheneos gives you the best camera, good performance, and since prices for pixels drop like bricks a better deal. the best thing I can say about the punkt phone is that it has a headphone jack and microSD

[@77ASTROBOY]

I love that Motorola trying to fill the shoes of LG with crazy and exciting ideas

[@ray1572]

10:23 😂😂 your edits are a delight 😂

[@muflah]

That AI thing is a gimmick.

[@Ulysses_S_Grant_18]

Agreed

[@schubajo]

My first thought was "Why?" Who would want that thing? Did they do any market research at all outside of fresh out of MBA school dudes who greenlight anything with the letters AI in it?

[@TheEnlightenedMalignancy]

Tech has peaked 🤡

[@IVPixel]

"Ayo lemme project the time onto my hand"

[@thiccapples6703]

That’s wasn’t the first one I’ve seen they’re trying to create a market for these things.

[@m4t7eo]

11:30 the ball bouncing thing! I did something pretty much identical in highschool, about 10 years ago. We used Arduinos for the balancing part, and a Kinect for the vision part.

[@viennakrakatoaleipzignumbers]

Would definitely like to see a full review for the OnePlus Watch, especially since you use Garmins and other fancier options so much.

[@dak1st]

HMD fusion could actually work. Their interface is super simple (it's just USB2 and an ADC pin), which makes it really simple to implement anything on it. Kinda bummed that I already bought a new phone this year, otherwise I probably would have started developing a side-slider version of my Fairberry keyboard attachment for this phone.

[@Louis1059]

Yes please on the OnePlus watch 2 review. Keep it up Mr Mobile!

[@SMELLGOODER]

Thanks Michael!! Always informative and entertaining content!!!

[@Michael-el7iy]

What the developers at humane should do is to keep the AI Pin concept alive and pair it with AR glasses. This would totally revolutionize our smartphone experience. Picture this: when you want an immersive experience, you pop on the AR glasses, seamlessly integrating your digital world with the real one. But when you want a more traditional experience, just take off the glasses and use the AI Pin independently. It's like having the best of both worlds And let's talk about those AR glasses - with powerful built-in cameras for capturing memories and collaborating with the AI Pin for hand tracking, it's a game-changer. Plus, imagine a dimming feature right in the glasses for added convenience. This is not just the future of smartphones; it's a whole new era of tech that's both exciting and practical. I think this will make the AI pin a little bit more appealing .

[@Haruchemy]

Awesome! The quality of your videos makes each upload a must watch!

[@HarmonicVector]

10:24 *Prowler horn plays*

[@jackFatal]

Yes for the ONE PLUS WATCH 2 and pls try and review ar glasses too

[@zunairmushtaq5888]

Absolutely. Need a full review of the one plus watch

[@hteekay]

The Motorola inverse screen bend is more fascinating to me not because of the screen, but it's more of the inside that is more interesting. It shows that they have really flexible motherboard and battery and no bound to rigid designs.

[@tdata545]

The only Moto module I don't own is the Hasselblad one, since that was like $250 and near impossible to find. I do have the projector one and the 360 one.

[@Maxible]

Great video as always. Also, I respect the full transparency of even the companies that provided food and drink during your travels and not just the ones you're financially involved with or provided funding. Tip of the hat. 🤠

[@seankemplay6861]

we need that One Plus Watch review, a nice Collab with The Unlockr would be cool

[@watchmegirly]

LOL at 10:24 the small shade at JerryRig😂

[@peturf1788]

Zack to Michael’s Razr 5G: Glass is glass, and glass breaks

[@MichaelRichards983]

That guy is such a creep!

[@kadrix732]

​@@MichaelRichards983Uh, no. You don't go around calling people creeps for no reason. Zack especially isn't a creep whatsoever.

[@MichaelRichards983]

@@kadrix732 You don't think he looks like a funkin' creep? Keep your kids away....

[@QuellTheHeresy]

​@@MichaelRichards983every accusation is an admission

[@averysanov7218]

PLEASE do a review of the Oneplus Watch 2! I've been wanting to switch to Android from iOS but the one thing holding me back is the android watches. This new watch looks promising!

[@drygnfyre]

The general design of the concept notebook reminds me a lot of the Dell Adamo from 2009.

[@jopatech]

I’m down to see a review of the One+ watch 2! Great video 💪

[@JhonPereda]

Yes Michael! Please do a review on the one plus watch 2!

[@ericwolford5685]

Dang, I'm excited for HMD's plans. Now to see a proper reboot of the Moto Z!

[@malikhussain4983]

Need a dedicated video on OP watch 2 , waiting for your review since it's announcement!!

[@TechVamp]

I love these videos, I hope to go to MWC one day soon

[@kabyamtalukdar3066]

01:18 That's Pam

[@ThePerradox]

Great video. Always fun to see what's coming, and what probably never will. Would like to see a full review of the One Plus Watch 2.

[@UpgradeLemonade]

Love to see a review on the OnePlus watch ! Great coverage on MWC btw, interesting stuff this year! Im actually pretty excited for HMD to get into the scene as a house brand. The modular concept is something I loved from my LG G5

[@faraz1604]

06:00 They could have atleast used Mediatek Dimensity 6100+ which is cheapest 5G processor offered by Mediatek. ( I don't understand why they choose decade old 4G compatibility only.)

[@Aieieo]

Ok iv changed my mind on the ai pin. It’s too expensive but I would love a ruggedised version to take skateboarding/mountain biking. Similar to using a smart watch to do the same thing however the addition of the projector so I can watch videos/tutorial’s, and also so I have a camera I can use to quickly record myself and review how I’m doing.

[@MarkSmithMCS]

Yes, OP Watch 2 review, pls, Michael!

[@whiskeyshots]

The nod to Zack killed me. 😂

[@dericksilva281]

9:23 it's valid to notice that even high end devices like Michael Fisher's at this mentioned moment, when using the front facing camera for video, completely ignores the polarity of the referred camera, when it comes to audio. Inverting left and right, channel sounds.

[@honeythelowpoly]

interesting to look at the future tech, even though i can't be sure it even comes to my country, let alone buying it

[@AMPProf]

00:33 Humane Ai Pin should use moterized projector array so it can lock on to say a slab of glass or plastic

[@yo.adrian]

Darn it. I wanted to go to a tech event like this, but my vacation to Spain isn't until the end of next month.

[@daniel_plays_eupho]

Would love a OnePlus Wearable Review! Thanks 👍🏻

[@AmazedStoner]

I’ve reserved my clicks keyboard today. I can’t wait to purchase it as I’ve been looking for a product exactly like it since I purchased my iPhone eight months ago.

[@MichalKolman]

Nice video as always. Maybe not as thorough as other years but still, always nice to see your perfectly edited and narrated actually HD videos 😊

[@aimeeaaw]

The Motorola phone concept as a bracelet looks amazing when worn. I would totally wear a smart-bracelet over a smart-watch any day, and I say that as a GW6 user.

[@jonathanfowler916]

Please review the OnePlus Watch 2. Would love to see how the hybrid OS/chip design works in the real world

[@troas6431]

I just thought of a use for a transparent display it would be perfect for business to monitor employees atleast from a marketing perspective

[@Le_Trouvere]

After buying the OnePlus open I'd love to see a review of the watch :)

[@aarondishman1836]

would love your take on the oneplus watch 2...specifically, how does it stack up against the pixel watch 2

[@alessandroruta9272]

...and never change, Mr. Mobile!

[@tonymarenno9568]

Hi Miriam! 🙂

[@izakshuvo8434]

E-ink Display Behind Transparent Display would make a great laptop for eyestrain less work flow.

[@pilifida23]

These mwc episodes should be at least half an hour each!

[@Spo8]

I cannot wait to see the retrospectives on what a swindle the AI pin ended up being.

[@finnjacobs]

i'd love a mrmobile oneplus watch2 review.

[@chubbyjohnson5480]

I'd love a Mr Mobile OnePlus 12 review

[@turlalawrence5990]

Did you try tje nubia z50s pro or nubia z60 ultra?

[@silviach9]

Dear Michael, thank you for covering the event for us. I clearly would like to see a review of the oneplus watch. And oh… maybe with foldables phones would become fun again.

[@billmaciejewski471]

I absolutely would like to see a full review of the One Plus watch.

[@daemonspudguy]

Gonna be honest, the bendy phone by Motorola is cool and all but the Rizr revival prototype from last year is more interesting to me.

[@stratman247]

Yes, please review the OnePlus Watch 2. My Fossil Gen5 is on its last legs.

[@abuashsamah4843]

I wasn't expecting that Jumpscare

[@agentcairney1802]

Can you do a review on the Xperia play

[@kimbonguno4741]

the best way to go FOR THE "MODS" according to me are the MAGNETIC POGO PINS WHICH COULD FAST CHARGE THE DEVICE OR GIVE FUNCTIONALITY LIKE IT WAS A PART OF THE PHONE

[@jacobwolford5912]

HMD's approach is reminiscent of the Handspring Springboard from the early 00s.

[@justforfun23-nn8sg]

Dedicated review for the watch please! 🙏

[@evelinecarolinelienhuaming1184]

Rollable Screen is the Future!!! So Excited for Rollable Tablet in the Next Generation!!! Yay 💖😍💝

[@JerzyLasica]

If you plan to review the ai pin than you should definitely also review PhoneCam - a $70 body camera with AI - and compare it to the ai pin.

[@caleb9231]

can you cover TCL 50 series nxtpaper phones?

[@9klincoln]

I want that ai pin to keep evolving its so cool!

[@Jee7]

Never change, Mr. Mobile!

[@vakama94]

Oh, I thought I had left a comment. Yes, Michael, please review the OnePlus Watch 2. More coverage for WearOS is good.

[@insertnamehere6559]

That humane ai pin is super sketchy. There was a big controversy when it was announced online about how a lot of the information it displayed was blatantly false/incorrect. Sure, that happens with AI, but I don't know if I trust a company that can't fact check their own advertisement before posting it with my data, much less a battery cell on my chest.

[@TheMrMobile]

I asked about that; apparently the launch video was created from multiple cuts and the end result gives the impression it's less reliable than it is. Now, I realize that sounds like covering their ass, and it well might be, but it came from one of the software engineers (not the PR team) and sounded credible when she explained it. Will explore this more when I cover it with a dedicated video.

[@tiemji]

Love your vids

[@1ksan1997]

00:28 robot push up😂

[@kngvampie]

So excited for this! I have been waiting patiently as people have dropped their honor magic 6 reviews, which are enjoyable, but I have been giddy knowing you'd show us the smaller gems 😊

[@thedarkknight1971]

10:22 - 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 Are you watching Zack? 😉 😎🇬🇧

[@MaglevM5]

The most relevant video for MWC 2024 😎

[@John.Christopher]

9:16 ah another soulless rolling iPad! At least the front looks good.

[@MrChidoK]

"Some deranged phone torturer" 🤣

[@Lil-Britches]

4:24 stole the whole show with those glasses.

[@NerdyCanadian96]

The subliminal flash to Zach was amazing!

[@jonahvanderheiden3079]

I’m pretty sure all of us noticed you take that shot at Zack 😂😂😂

[@dreambokek]

One plus watch review would be nice, seems to have promise, if you feel like it'd be too short you could combine it with another device quick review as well.

[@LATerr0r]

@TheMrMobile A small part of me thinks that the spinning crown that currently does nothing will eventually be an input method with a software update. Which will be a welcome surprise and they benefit by getting a 2nd round in the news cycle.

[@michaelczlapinski7514]

Love the Winnebago man reference

[@13robj]

That AI pin reminds me of the Voeceras we used when I worked in a hospital… and that’s not a good thing. Maybe the projector will help define it

[@Kaishade]

How can I get my hands on these concept devices..?

[@MayankKumar-ru5xe]

Nubia Flip 5G looks a bit too similar to the Tecno Phantom V Flip which has Dimensity 8050. In my country it is available for around 450-500$.

[@DeLorean4]

All I want is a Blackberry Classic with modern internals and a capacitive touch keyboard.

[@bensperez]

Review the 1+ watch, please!

[@BigGaggle]

Please do a OnePlus 12 and a Watch 2 review

[@Snaggums]

For 2024, I’d like to see an updated Star Trek nerdy b-roll shot!

[@mistamaog]

I'd like to see a full review of the OnePlus Watch 2 😊

[@AronGKatz]

I need a video for the Oppo glasses

[@Assh69]

Tbh, the idea of having a wrist phone with fitness tracking sensors seems pretty cool. 🥺 Could have a sports mode or something where it switches to track vitals only when a someone's working out... Just slap your phone on your wrist and you don't need a smartwatch anymore! 😬

[@Johnny_Socko]

The OnePlus Watch 2 is coming **just** too late. I was looking for a smartwatch with great battery life, a good feature set, and a reasonable price. I ended up with an Amazfit GT4. I really wanted a WearOS watch, but the only one with stellar battery life is the Ticwatch Pro 5, and that is just too bulky for me (as well as $50 more expensive than the GT4 even on sale). So that HMD Fusion development kit sure would make it easy to create a Clicks module for HMD, eh? Nudge nudge?

[@ziginox]

I'd really like to see a review of the OnePlus Watch. The co-processor architecture sounds fascinating, and might tug me away from the long battery life my Garmin watch's design affords. HMD's openness with their new expansion interface if refreshing. Hopefully it goes somewhere!

[@mlageorgiev]

I definitely want to see a dedicated review of OnePlus Watch 2.

[@kengee11]

Are we not getting OnePlus 12 review?

[@donphillips4635]

a slider version of clicks in landscape would be sweet 👌

[@21by9]

If you don't mind a 2 centimeters thick phone

[@donphillips4635]

exactly@@21by9! It would an alternative to the additional height in the current iteration