PHOTOS: The Mobile World Congress 2014 in Barcelona, Spain
February 24, 2014
People sit inside a meeting point at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, on February 24, 2014. The Mobile World Congress runs from the 24 to 27 February where participants and visitors alike can attend conferences, network, discover cutting-edge products and technologies at among the 1,700 exhibitors as well as seek industry opportunities and make deals. PAU BARRENA/AFP/Getty Images ( 527450777 )
Executive Vice President Huawei Consumer Business Group, Colin Giles speaks at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, on February 23, 2014. The Mobile World Congress runs from the 24 to 27 February where participants and visitors alike can attend conferences, network, discover cutting-edge products and technologies at among the 1,700 exhibitors as well as seek industry opportunities and make deals. LLUIS GENE/AFP/Getty Images ( 527426819 )
Nokia Treasure Tags (R) are presented during the 2014 Mobile World Congress in Barcelona on February 24, 2014 The Mobile World Congress runs from the 24 to 27 February where participants and visitors alike can attend conferences, network, discover cutting-edge products and technologies at among the 1,700 exhibitors as well as seek industry opportunities and make deals. LLUIS GENE/AFP/Getty Images ( 527450865 )
The "Zip" devices by Fitbit are presented at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, on February 24, 2014. The Mobile World Congress runs from the 24 to 27 February where participants and visitors alike can attend conferences, network, discover cutting-edge products and technologies at among the 1,700 exhibitors as well as seek industry opportunities and make deals. JOSEP LAGO/AFP/Getty Images ( 527449974 )
The Samsung Gear smartwatch is presented at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, on February 24, 2014. The Mobile World Congress runs from the 24 to 27 February where participants and visitors alike can attend conferences, network, discover cutting-edge products and technologies at among the 1,700 exhibitors as well as seek industry opportunities and make deals. JOSEP LAGO/AFP/Getty Images ( 527449965 )
The "Flex" device by Fitbit is presented at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, on February 24, 2014. The Mobile World Congress runs from the 24 to 27 February where participants and visitors alike can attend conferences, network, discover cutting-edge products and technologies at among the 1,700 exhibitors as well as seek industry opportunities and make deals. JOSEP LAGO/AFP/Getty Images ( 527449994 )
A woman presents an "intelligent watch" Ibis by Finnish company Creoir during at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, on February 24, 2014. The Mobile World Congress runs from the 24 to 27 February where participants and visitors alike can attend conferences, network, discover cutting-edge products and technologies at among the 1,700 exhibitors as well as seek industry opportunities and make deals. QUIQUE GARCIA/AFP/Getty Images ( 527450417 )
The "intelligent watch" Ibis by Finnish company Creoir is displayed during at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, on February 24, 2014. The Mobile World Congress runs from the 24 to 27 February where participants and visitors alike can attend conferences, network, discover cutting-edge products and technologies at among the 1,700 exhibitors as well as seek industry opportunities and make deals. QUIQUE GARCIA/AFP/Getty Images ( 527450412 )
Visitors arrive at the 2014 the Mobile World Congress centre in Barcelona, on February 23, 2014. The Mobile World Congress runs from the 24 to 27 February where participants and visitors alike can attend conferences, network, discover cutting-edge products and technologies at among the 1,700 exhibitors as well as seek industry opportunities and make deals. LLUIS GENE/AFP/Getty Images ( 527415385 )
The Prince of Spain, Felipe de Borbon (1R) and his wife Leticia Ortiz (3L) sit with youths during their visit to the Telefonica Stand at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, on February 24, 2014. The Mobile World Congress runs from the 24 to 27 February where participants and visitors alike can attend conferences, network, discover cutting-edge products and technologies at among the 1,700 exhibitors as well as seek industry opportunities and make deals. QUIQUE GARCIA/AFP/Getty Images ( 527456058 )
CEO Huawei Consumer Business Group, Richard Yu, presents the Mediapad X1 at the 2014 Mobile World Congress in Barcelona on February 23, 2014. The Mobile World Congress runs from the 24 to 27 February where participants and visitors alike can attend conferences, network, discover cutting-edge products and technologies at among the 1,700 exhibitors as well as seek industry opportunities and make deals. LLUIS GENE/AFP/Getty Images ( 527425202 )
Mark Zuckerberg Chairman and CEO of Facebook speaks during a conference at the Mobile World Congress, the world's largest mobile phone trade show in Barcelona, Spain, Monday, Feb. 24, 2014. Expected highlights include major product launches from Samsung and other phone makers, along with a keynote address by Facebook founder and chief executive Mark Zuckerberg. (AP Photo/Manu Fernandez) ( Spain Wireless Show )
Visitors attend a Whatsapp CEO Jan Koum Keynote conference as part of the first day of the Mobile World Congress 2013 at the Fira Gran Via complex on February 24, 2014 in Barcelona, Spain. The annual Mobile World Congress hosts some of the world's largest communication companies, with many unveiling their latest phones and gadgets. The show runs from February 24 - February 27. (Photo by David Ramos/Getty Images) ( 474626603 )
Fay Arjomandi, Vodafone xone's head, addresses a press conference to present Vodafone xone in Barcelona, northeastern Spain, 23 February 2014, on the eve of Mobile World Congress. According to Vodafone website, Vodafone xone 'is the global innovation centre for Vodafone Group generating disruptive solutions through a mixture of partnerships, incubation and strategic investments in startups from around the world'. EPA/Toni Albir ( SPAIN MOBILE WORLD CONGRESS )
CEO Ericsson, Hans Vestberg presents the Ericsson modem M7450 during a press conference at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, on February 24, 2014. The Mobile World Congress runs from the 24 to 27 February where participants and visitors alike can attend conferences, network, discover cutting-edge products and technologies at among the 1,700 exhibitors as well as seek industry opportunities and make deals. PAU BARRENA/AFP/Getty Images ( 527446890 )
CEO of Nokia Corporation Stephen Elop speaks during a press conference at the 2014 Mobile World Congress in Barcelona on February 24, 2014 The Mobile World Congress runs from the 24 to 27 February where participants and visitors alike can attend conferences, network, discover cutting-edge products and technologies at among the 1,700 exhibitors as well as seek industry opportunities and make deals. LLUIS GENE/AFP/Getty Images ( 527446396 )
CMO Europe Huawei Consumer Business Group, Andrew Connell, presents The Huawei Mediapad M1 at the 2014 Mobile World Congress in Barcelona on February 23, 2014. The Mobile World Congress runs from the 24 to 27 February where participants and visitors alike can attend conferences, network, discover cutting-edge products and technologies at among the 1,700 exhibitors as well as seek industry opportunities and make deals. LLUIS GENE/AFP/Getty Images ( 527426337 )
President and CEO of Sony Mobile Communications Kunimasa Suzuki presents the Xperia Z2 tablet during a press conference at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, on February 24, 2014. The Mobile World Congress runs from the 24 to 27 February where participants and visitors alike can attend conferences, network, discover cutting-edge products and technologies at among the 1,700 exhibitors as well as seek industry opportunities and make deals. QUIQUE GARCIA/AFP/Getty Images ( 527446488 )
President and CEO of Sony Mobile Communications Kunimasa Suzuki presents a Smartband during a press conference at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, on February 24, 2014. The Mobile World Congress runs from the 24 to 27 February where participants and visitors alike can attend conferences, network, discover cutting-edge products and technologies at among the 1,700 exhibitors as well as seek industry opportunities and make deals. QUIQUE GARCIA/AFP/Getty Images ( 527446494 )
A mobile device coupled to a toothbrush is presented at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, on February 24, 2014. The Mobile World Congress runs from the 24 to 27 February where participants and visitors alike can attend conferences, network, discover cutting-edge products and technologies at among the 1,700 exhibitors as well as seek industry opportunities and make deals. JOSEP LAGO/AFP/Getty Images ( 527453314 )
Visitors look at Samsung devices at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, on February 24, 2014. The Mobile World Congress runs from the 24 to 27 February where participants and visitors alike can attend conferences, network, discover cutting-edge products and technologies at among the 1,700 exhibitors as well as seek industry opportunities and make deals. JOSEP LAGO/AFP/Getty Images ( 527454377 )
Visitors use Nokia phones at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, on February 24, 2014. The Mobile World Congress runs from the 24 to 27 February where participants and visitors alike can attend conferences, network, discover cutting-edge products and technologies at among the 1,700 exhibitors as well as seek industry opportunities and make deals. JOSEP LAGO/AFP/Getty Images ( 527453321 )
A Visitor uses a Samsung Galaxy Note III pad at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, on February 24, 2014. The Mobile World Congress runs from the 24 to 27 February where participants and visitors alike can attend conferences, network, discover cutting-edge products and technologies at among the 1,700 exhibitors as well as seek industry opportunities and make deals. JOSEP LAGO/AFP/Getty Images ( 527450093 )
A visitors looks at a Samsung Galaxy S4 at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, on February 24, 2014. The Mobile World Congress runs from the 24 to 27 February where participants and visitors alike can attend conferences, network, discover cutting-edge products and technologies at among the 1,700 exhibitors as well as seek industry opportunities and make deals. JOSEP LAGO/AFP/Getty Images ( 527449969 )
Employees place a protective case around the Sony Xperia Z2 during a press conference at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, on February 24, 2014. The Mobile World Congress runs from the 24 to 27 February where participants and visitors alike can attend conferences, network, discover cutting-edge products and technologies at among the 1,700 exhibitors as well as seek industry opportunities and make deals. QUIQUE GARCIA/AFP/Getty Images ( 527450346 )
People walk around Hall 3 at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, on February 24, 2014. The Mobile World Congress runs from the 24 to 27 February where participants and visitors alike can attend conferences, network, discover cutting-edge products and technologies at among the 1,700 exhibitors as well as seek industry opportunities and make deals. PAU BARRENA/AFP/Getty Images ( 527450817 )
Visitors use their mobile devices at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, on February 24, 2014. The Mobile World Congress runs from the 24 to 27 February where participants and visitors alike can attend conferences, network, discover cutting-edge products and technologies at among the 1,700 exhibitors as well as seek industry opportunities and make deals. QUIQUE GARCIA/AFP/Getty Images ( 527450978 )
A man uses a mobile device at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, on February 24, 2014. The Mobile World Congress runs from the 24 to 27 February where participants and visitors alike can attend conferences, network, discover cutting-edge products and technologies at among the 1,700 exhibitors as well as seek industry opportunities and make deals. JOSEP LAGO/AFP/Getty Images ( 527454387 )
CSL CtO (chef technology officer) Christian Daigneault speaks during a presentation at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, on February 24, 2014. The Mobile World Congress runs from the 24 to 27 February where participants and visitors alike can attend conferences, network, discover cutting-edge products and technologies at among the 1,700 exhibitors as well as seek industry opportunities and make deals. QUIQUE GARCIA/AFP/Getty Images ( 527451378 )
CEO Ericsson, Hans Vestberg presents the Radio Dot System during a press conference at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, on February 24, 2014. The Mobile World Congress runs from the 24 to 27 February where participants and visitors alike can attend conferences, network, discover cutting-edge products and technologies at among the 1,700 exhibitors as well as seek industry opportunities and make deals. PAU BARRENA/AFP/Getty Images ( 527446881 )
The Prince of Spain, Felipe de Borbon (C) and his wife Leticia Ortiz (3R) are shown a fully connected car during their visit to the Telefonica Stand at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, on February 24, 2014. The Mobile World Congress runs from the 24 to 27 February where participants and visitors alike can attend conferences, network, discover cutting-edge products and technologies at among the 1,700 exhibitors as well as seek industry opportunities and make deals. QUIQUE GARCIA/AFP/Getty Images ( 527456118 )
Visitors mill around at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, on February 24, 2014. The Mobile World Congress runs from the 24 to 27 February where participants and visitors alike can attend conferences, network, discover cutting-edge products and technologies at among the 1,700 exhibitors as well as seek industry opportunities and make deals. QUIQUE GARCIA/AFP/Getty Images ( 527450983 )
Men work on benches at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, on February 24, 2014. The Mobile World Congress runs from the 24 to 27 February where participants and visitors alike can attend conferences, network, discover cutting-edge products and technologies at among the 1,700 exhibitors as well as seek industry opportunities and make deals. PAU BARRENA/AFP/Getty Images ( 527450764 )
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