Mobile World Congress: The Biggest Hits From Barcelona

From the new Galaxy S6 phones to a folding keyboard, here's what impressed.

ByABC News
March 4, 2015, 3:07 PM
A hostess performs with robot under control by 5G Technology at the SK Telekom pavilion during the Mobile World Congress 2015, March 3, 2015 in Barcelona, Spain.
A hostess performs with robot under control by 5G Technology at the SK Telekom pavilion during the Mobile World Congress 2015, March 3, 2015 in Barcelona, Spain.
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— -- This year's Mobile World Congress has proven it's going to be a great year for technology.

From smartphones that push the limits of design and capability to gadgets that can make wired lives easier, the annual event in Barcelona provided a look at some of the impressive technology consumers can expect to get their hands on this year.

As attendees get their final sangria and Spanish ham fixes before flying home, here's a look at some of the most impressive items from this year's Mobile World Congress.

PHOTO: JK Shin, CEO of Samsung's mobile division, shows the new Galaxy S6 and S6 Edge, during a Samsung Galaxy Unpacked 2015 event on the eve of this week?s Mobile World Congress wireless show, in Barcelona, Spain, Sunday, March 1, 2015.
JK Shin, CEO of Samsung's mobile division, shows the new Galaxy S6 and S6 Edge, during a Samsung Galaxy Unpacked 2015 event on the eve of this week?s Mobile World Congress wireless show, in Barcelona, Spain, Sunday, March 1, 2015.

Samsung Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 Edge

The stars of the show were by far the revamped Samsung Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 Edge smartphones, which traded in the plastic used on previous generations for a sleek metal and glass body.

Samsung stole the show with a futuristic presentation on Sunday showing off its Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 Edge smartphones -- both living up to the company's new rallying cry of "relentless innovation."

Aside from the new look, the technological advancements in the phone are also noteworthy. Both phones are outfitted with wireless charging, making power cords obsolete. In just 10 minutes, Samsung says the devices can get enough charge for four hours of everyday use. Following the success of Apple Pay, Samsung also said its new devices would be equipped with Samsung Pay, a contact-less payment system.

When the new Galaxy phones go on sale in April, users can also expect a sharper than ever camera that Samsung claims outperforms the iPhone 6, as well as the ability to launch the camera in less than a second.

PHOTO: The Huawei watch.
The Huawei watch.

Huawei Smart Watch

Is this the classiest smart watch ever?

In a category known for having a more dorkier aesthetic, Huawei's smart watch maintains a classic time piece design while running on the Android Wear platform. The technological twist on the device lets users track their health data, check messages and stay on schedule, among other capabilities. The Chinese telecommunications company did not immediately specify a price or release date.

Another notable mention: LG's Watch Urbane. The fancy 4G wearable is the latest in the South Korean company's line of smart watches and also runs on Android Wear.

PHOTO: The foldable keyboard by Microsoft.
The foldable keyboard by Microsoft.

Microsoft's Folding Keyboard

For people sick of typing on tablets or their phones, Microsoft has a solution. The software company unveiled an universal foldable keyboard that can even be paired with two devices at once, making it easier to get more work done faster.

Productivity has been a driving theme for Microsoft recently -- and this product is just another step toward achieving that goal.

PHOTO: IKEA has announced a range of devices that will allow owners of compatible smartphones to charge their devices by setting them down on a conductive pad.
IKEA has announced a range of devices that will allow owners of compatible smartphones to charge their devices by setting them down on a conductive pad.

Ikea's Wireless Charging Furniture

Ikea unveiled a "Home Smart" collection of wireless charging furniture including bedside tables, lamps and desks.

An A+ sign on the furniture indicates the area where users should place their devices that need power -- negating the need for cable clutter and looking for your phone charger.

While the integration of wireless charging and furniture could make some lives easier, it is important to note that there are currently two dueling standards, PMA and Qi.

Ikea has chosen to work with Wireless Power Consortium, integrating their Qi standard into the furniture, meaning it won't directly work with an iPhone.

PHOTO: The  200GB SanDisk Ultra microSDXC UHS-I card, Premium Edition
The 200GB SanDisk Ultra microSDXC UHS-I card, Premium Edition

SanDisk's 200GB MicroSD Card

Talk about some mega storage! SanDisk released a MicroSD card that can fit a whopping 200GB of data -- meaning up to 20 hours of video on a card the size of a fingernail.

Isn't technology great?