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MWC 2021: From Samsung’s One UI to Snapdragon 888, check 5 biggest launches from day 1

New Delhi: Mobile World Congress 2021 or MWC 2021, one of the largest tech events in the world, finally kicked off on Tuesday (June 30) after a year of no show due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

As expected, several brands such as Samsung and Qualcomm rolled out their new or upcoming products and technologies on the first day itself. Here are the five biggest launches from day 1 of the Mobile World Congress.

Zee Media Bureau|

Updated:Jun 30, 2021, 05:54 PM IST

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Samsung unveils One UI Watch

Samsung has unveiled the new One UI Watch software at the MWC 2021 event. The upcoming software will be used in its upcoming Galaxy Watch portfolio. Notably, the One UI Watch will be available for Galaxy Watch on the new unified platform jointly built with Google.

"To unlock the full potential of these wearables, we`re leveraging our long legacy of mobile innovations and our partnerships with trusted industry leaders who have grown with us in our open ecosystem," said Patrick Chomet, EVP and Head of Customer Experience Office, Mobile Communications Business at Samsung Electronics.

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Qualcomm unveils Snapdragon 888 Plus 5G

Global chipmaker Qualcomm unveiled the new Snapdragon 888 Plus 5G Mobile Platform which sports a host of features aimed at improving the smartphone’s performance.

The platform is a follow up to Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 888 chipset and is said to offer intelligent entertainment, which means that you’ll get an improved gaming, streaming and photography experience from your devices.

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Verizon unveils 5G-Connected Robots

Verizon showcased two robots that use 5G connectivity and mobile edge computing to communicate with each other at the MWC 2021. "When you have more than one robot on the floor, you run into a problem, as these are still just machines, and they can't naturally communicate with one another," Verizon's Chief Strategy Officer Rima Qureshi said.

Image credits: Reuters

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'Smart cane' at MWC 2021

Kursat Ceylan, a Turkish inventor who was born blind, rolled out a 'Smart cane' at MWC 2021. The stick informs blind persons about the obstacles as well as nearby shops and restaurants they are passing by.

Image credits: Reuters

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TCL launches NXTWEAR G

TCL rolled out NXTWEAR G, which is a wearable OLED cinema display that approximates a 140-inch display with a 16:9 aspect ratio to give you an unparalleled experience.