Mobile congress kicks off in Spain

Wearable fitness technology, smartwatches that play music and new products from Samsung, Sony and Nokia — welcome to the world’s largest mobile show.

Mobile congress kicks off in Spain
Mon, 24 Feb, 2014 - 00:00
Richard Fitzpatrick, Barcelona

The Mobile World Congress, the annual trade show for the mobile sector, kicks off in Barcelona today, attracting some 75,000 delegates, pumping €350m into the local economy and creating more than 7,000 temporary jobs.

Most of the buzz at this year’s event is around the launch of smartwatches and gadgets worn on the body.

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