BARCELONA, Spain (AP) – Several smaller phone makers are using this week’s Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, Spain, to unveil new smartphones targeting the lower-end and mid-range markets.
While Samsung got much of the attention for its new handsets and virtual-reality accessories, many smaller brands are trying to shine through as well. Most of these devices cost less, yet sport features that would have been considered top of the line just a few years ago.
Prices and availability will vary. Some phones, for instance, will target emerging markets and won’t be available in the U.S.
Other companies that don’t even make smartphones, such as carmakers, are trying to tap into the technology show’s buzz.
Here’s a look at some of the news from the show.