Intelligence with intention: HUAWEI's blueprint for a connected tomorrow

Covering the Mobile World Congress 2025 for the first time felt like a leap into the deep end of innovation—but even on my fourth visit, Shanghai still finds new ways to surprise me.

- By MILLIE MANAHAN

There's a rhythm here that mirrors Huawei's showcase at this year's MWC: fast-paced, future-forward, but deeply human. While many brands showcased the usual parade of sleek devices and dizzying specs, Huawei invited attendees into something subtler. Something quieter. Something more enduring.

This year's theme, Accelerating the Intelligent World, wasn't just a tagline. It was a blueprint—for a future where technology is not only powerful, but purposeful.

We're talking about life-saving moments in healthcare, adaptive tools in education, seamless automation in homes and cities, and AI that doesn't just function—it evolves.

With 5G-Advanced, Huawei isn't just connecting people. It's closing the gap between possibility and precision.

Meet TongTong: AI That Listens—and Learns

One of the most compelling parts of the showcase was a gentle-voiced assistant named TongTong. At first glance, it seems like just another voice interface. But within minutes, it's clear: TongTong is different.

While Siri or Alexa might respond to commands, TongTong pays attention to patterns. It recognizes tone. It adjusts based on mood. It learns your routines—not to sell them back to you, but to serve you better.

Think of it as Baymax from Big Hero 6, if Baymax ran your home, played your music, managed your appointments, and understood when you needed to hear something comforting after a long day. This is AI layered with emotional intelligence—and it's where Huawei is pulling ahead.

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