Can smart phones get smarter
Tech expo Mobile World Congress in Barcelona is a prime location for the world's biggest tech companies to make deals and show us their latest products.
BBC Click presenter Laura Goodwin has the highlights and top trends from MWC, including the fast-developing AI in our phones.
This video is from BBC Click, the BBC's flagship technology programme.
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