MEF Mobile News Weekly Wrap

Xiaomi Unveils Flagship 15 Ultra with 200MP Camera and Ultra-Large Sensor

Xiaomi, the world's third-largest smartphone maker, has unveiled its new flagship device, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra. The base model is priced at 6,499 yuan, or about $894.

The phone features a 1-inch ultra-large main camera sensor, boasting a 200 megapixelperiscope telephoto lens, aimed at tackling the long-standing challenge of poor low-light telephoto imaging.

Xiaomi is aiming to keep up with—and maybe even outshine—the competition in the smartphone race!

MWC 2025 Preview: Xiaomi, Nothing, and Honor Set for Major Unveilings

The new Xiaomi device will be presented at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2025. The show kicks off in Barcelona from March 3 to March 6, with early announcements likely on March this weekend. Many tech giants will showcase their latest innovations.

Beyond Xiaomi, Nothing will reveal the Phone (3a) Series, their affordable, transparent, Android device, with speculation around additional surprise launches.

Samsung's presence is more low-key this year, but the Galaxy S25 Edge, a slim new flagship, might make an appearance.

Honor will unveil new products, potentially including the Magic6 Pro and Honor MagicBook Pro 16 laptop, during its March 2 event.

Trend Micro Unveils AI-Powered Cybertron at MWC for Proactive Cybersecurity

Trend Micro is launching at the World Mobile Congress in Barcelona Trend Cybertron, an AI-powered cybersecurity tool designed to predict and prevent threats.

Described as the industry's first proactive cybersecurity AI, Cybertron leverages 35 years of Trend Micro data and thousands of books to enhance enterprise security.

Trend Micro Security evangelist Udo Schneider revealed in an interview with MEF that Cybertron was initially an internal AI model, powering Trend Micro's Vision One platform.

Now, the company is officially introducing it as a specialized large language model (LLM) built to drive proactive security outcomes using deep risk assessments and global threat intelligence.

MWC Barcelona: MEF Global Forum to Lead Discussions on Mobile Innovation, Security, and Future Trends”

The Mobile World Congress (MWC) in Barcelona is set to showcase not only the latest in mobile tech but also the future of the industry itself, with the MEF Global Forum Conference taking center stage on March 2nd and 3rd at Casa Llotja de Mar.

Industry pioneers and thought leaders will discuss hot topics such as SMS, RCS, mobile evolution, telco APIs, payments, anti-fraud, security, and more.

Attendees will have the chance to gain insights and network during various roundtable discussions, coffee breaks, and lunch sessions.

The event will be rounded off with the MEF Party on March 2nd—celebrating 25 years of MEF's achievements with food, drinks, and entertainment, offering the perfect mix of business and pleasure.

On March 3rd, the MEFFYS Awards will shine a spotlight on the industry's finest, marking 20 years of innovation excellence with a glamorous red carpet evening.

And on March 4th, MEF will present "The Future of Mobile" at Fira Barcelona, where experts will debate the future challenges, threats, and opportunities in the mobile ecosystem, including topics like RCS, SMS, connectivity, and security.

Stay tuned for more updates from MWC as MEF brings together the brightest minds in the mobile industry!