

GadgetMatch went to Barcelona as a media partner for Mobile World Congress 2019. Even though Vivo, Xiaomi, and Samsung took the spotlight beforehand, MWC 2019 still proved to be the bigger stage.
5G everywhere!
Brands including Xiaomi, Samsung, Huawei, and LG unveiled their 5G phones at MWC 2019. GadgetMatch’s Chief Content Officer Michael Josh was on ground tweeting live updates.
Xiaomi’s taking the smartphone world’s biggest stage to talk about their 5G plans. And to announce their @Qualcomm powered 5G phone. #MWC19 #makeithappen pic.twitter.com/JYID77jtsE
— Michael Josh (@michaeljosh) February 24, 2019
We’ll be seeing more 5G-enabled smartphones this year, thanks to Qualcomm.
At a 5G panel at #MWC19. @Qualcomm President @cristianoamon says the 5G roll out will come in many phases, the first of which is here and now. pic.twitter.com/61Nrivfq0o
— Michael Josh (@michaeljosh) February 26, 2019
It’s raining foldables
After the Galaxy Fold’s grand debut, it was time for Huawei to step in and enjoy the spotlight.
When folded close it has a 6.6 inch display. #MateX #ConnectingTheFuture #MWC19 pic.twitter.com/Hm0T378BCh
— Michael Josh (@michaeljosh) February 24, 2019
The Falcon Wing grip. #MateX pic.twitter.com/mFuHwGTub8
— Michael Josh (@michaeljosh) February 24, 2019
Just when everyone thought Xiaomi would unveil their own foldable phone, we got a hilarious surprise from their keynote.
When you all thought Xiaomi will announce a foldable phone, you get a Mi LED Smart Bulb instead… #MWC19 #MakeItHappen pic.twitter.com/OF2R6Kwhuv
— The MJ Jucutan (@mj_jucutan) February 24, 2019
Nonetheless, foldable phones are a trend now. Companies like TCL and ZTE are launching their own foldables, while LG refuses to join the bandwagon by creating their own style.
Who has the best camera?
MWC 2019 was also where smartphones with impressive cameras were showcased. For instance, the Xiaomi Mi 9 has reportedly beaten both the iPhone XS and Samsung Galaxy Note 9 on DxOMark. Xiaomi may have launched the Mi 9 in China but it still shined in MWC amid all the launches, and it definitely got our Associate Creative Director hooked with its sample photographs.
The #XiaomiMi9 may not be as pretty as the phones that I’ve loved, but it sure as hell can get the details that I need. #ShotOnMi @gadgetmatch
Watch our Hands-on video: https://t.co/zBD3Gh6OzP pic.twitter.com/l0w9bx9RQ8
— The MJ Jucutan (@mj_jucutan) February 20, 2019
OPPO wasn’t giving up the fight, though. It launched its own lossless 10x zoom, and it’s incredible!
Also published this bad boi at 3:30 am. Found clues about OPPO’s next premium smartphone at yesterday’s Innovation Event. https://t.co/44JumsNCh9 pic.twitter.com/g1B14uGVHj
— Chay Lazaro (@chaylazaro) February 24, 2019
On the other hand, Nokia 9 PureView made some noise with its five cameras, and proved that this phone is meant for photographers.
Nokia’s phone with 5 cameras is real! #Nokia9PureView pic.twitter.com/guuYWB7ygS
— GadgetMatch (@gadgetmatch) February 24, 2019
Lots of… innovations?
Sony reimagined their next flagship smartphone by adding a 4K OLED Display to redefine a user’s viewing experience. It also introduced its midrange lineup, and Xperia fans were delighted.
I underestimated Sony Xperia 1 at first because of its unusual 21:9 aspect ratio but it paves way for the 21:9 cinematic 4K HDR video recording + the triple rear cameras make the AV experience a whole lot better. The symmetrical design / lack of notch makes it look clean. #MWC19 pic.twitter.com/OfiE5mvKAJ
— Vincenz (@peanutBITTER_) February 25, 2019
LG wasn’t waving goodbye, as they just showcased a touchless feature with the LG G8 ThinQ. Is this the innovation we’re looking for?
LG wants you to go touchless with the #LGG8ThinQ pic.twitter.com/HrE5BmrMkh
— GadgetMatch (@gadgetmatch) February 24, 2019
Dunno why people are so against #LGG8ThinQ‘s Air Motion gestures when top of my head I can think of so many things I can use it for:
✔️Hands have dog slobber from the lickies
✔️ Wet, sandy,& alty hands from swimming in the ocean
✔️ Hands w/ beauty stuff as I do my skincare— Isa Rodriguez (@sisasaid) February 25, 2019
MWC was just the beginning. More smartphone innovations will arise throughout the year, and it only gets more exciting from here on.

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‘Dewing Things Alone’ is the wallpaper for rainy season
Sometimes, you just gotta love the rain

Changing your wallpapers to suit the weather is perfectly valid behavior. If you’re in the mood to switch your wallpaper this rainy season, here’s one for you.
Angelikah Gustilo, the Philippine-based artist behind our well-loved Pride wallpapers, came up with yet another wallpaper to match your emotions.
Entitled “Dewing Things Alone”, this set of wallpapers evokes a feeling of comfort and being at home. It captures that serenity and peace you enjoy as the rain pours, living in the comfort of yourself and connecting on a mundane yet meaningful level.
To Gustilo, rainy days have always been a source of comfort as an only child. The rainy season gave her books which transported her to places, and hot drinks that made her warm and giddy — enough to ponder and look out of the windows and imagine what awaits when the storm is over.
These wallpapers are her own take on loving the rainy season, and she hopes there are people who can relate to her love for the rain.
Download the wallpapers here.
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GadgetMatch’s wallpaper ‘Fluid’ is a coming out story
GadgetMatch’s wallpaper for Pride Month embraces being queer

Happy Pride Month from the GadgetMatch team!
Continuing our celebration with the LGBTQ+ community, we have one more wallpaper to share.
Introducing Fluid, the artwork explores the concept of one’s sexuality — forever changing, forever molding, and forever discovering. The rainbow pattern is speckled with grain, suggesting noise as the obstacles in the journey to self-love and self-discovery.
On another note, the words “Let Me Be Perfectly Queer” are a nod to allowing yourself to embrace your authentic self without reservations. It’s choosing to let go of painful moments — and memories — that forced you to stay silent.
Fluid reminds us to allow ourselves to grow in the love we feel, even if it’s scary and different. The artwork is designed by Philippine-based artist, Angelikah Gustilo, who is also behind No Different, the wallpaper we released previously.
“In the last semester of my third year in University, I took a class by Alfred Marasigan and Hidde van der Wall titled Art of the Queer. The course allowed me to be less afraid of my own self-exploration journey, and I’m grateful to be able to showcase these simple pieces that are the gems of wisdom I took away from the class,” said Gustilo.
Download Fluid and set it as your wallpaper for your phone, tablet, or your laptop!
SEE ALSO: GadgetMatch’s wallpaper ‘No Different’ celebrates love and queer people
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GadgetMatch’s wallpaper ‘No Different’ celebrates love and queer people
It’s all about embracing individuality

Happy Pride Month from the GadgetMatch team!
As part of celebrating love, freedom, and the LGBTQ+ community, we’ve asked an artist to create an artwork that depicts Pride.
Angelikah Gustilo, an artist based in the Philippines, came up with No Different. To Gustilo, No Different presents queer people as people — capable of loving despite the difference in orientation.
Through geometric shapes, Gustilo presented that being queer isn’t dictated by a certain look, or a certain manner you carry yourself. It’s being different; deviating from what the majority of society thinks is normal. The larger rectangle represents the space where everyone exists, regardless of their orientation.
Download No Different and set it as your wallpaper for your phone, tablet, or your laptop!
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