What Mobile World Congress Delivered Besides Same-Old Smartphones

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The latest handsets and tablets received their typical share of headlines at this year’s MWC, but their mindshare shrank considerably. Sony unveiled its Xperia Z4 tablet, possibly its last hurrah in the mobile space. Meanwhile, Samsung’s latest iPhone answer, the Galaxy S6, stole the spotlight. However, with more than 2,000 tech organizations promoting their wares and services — most of which didn’t bring iAssassins — MWC 2015 offered a fresh set of promises, electrifying trade show audiences and intriguing those who watched from afar.

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