Stuff’s MWC 2017 photo diary
Step into the hectic halls of Barcelona's Fira
Every year, the tech world collectively treks to Barcelona to get hands-on with the latest in mobile tech.
From smartphones to tablets to connected cars, MWC is all about the next-gen tech that you’ll be using in the coming months.
It’s also one of the busiest, most hectic places to explore this side of Times Square on New Year’s Eve.
Join us, then, on a photographic journey through the best and weirdest from MWC 2017 – with a few behind-the-scenes snaps thrown in for good measure.
MWC 2017 – Day one
Busy days at Fira de Barcelona can make anyone feel monochrome / Photo: Chris Rowlands
A different kind of chain gang / Photo: Chris Rowlands
MWC: mighty wide collage / Photo: Chris Rowlands
VR: you know it’s good when you need a harness / Photo: Chris Rowlands
Huawei’s P10 – no, not an iPhone. Honest. / Photo: Chris Rowlands
Like a G6, anyone? / Photo: Chris Rowlands
Sony’s a big name at MWC / Photo: Chris Rowlands
Four shades of Xperia / Photo: Chris Rowlands
A reflective shot of Yoga in the wild / Photo: Chris Rowlands
Mustangs can be mobile, too. / Photo: Chris Rowlands
Not the emerald city, but a mighty fine model / Photo: Chris Rowlands
Lost property looks a little different, here / Photo: Chris Rowlands
"A drink, sir?" / Photo: Chris Rowlands
A ceiling mosaic seemed a great idea until the glue melted / Photo: Chris Rowlands
Apple: absent, apart from every pocket / Photo: Chris Rowlands
MWC 2017 – DAY TWO
It’s raining tech at MWC / Photo: Chris Rowlands
You’ll find ‘phones of a different kind here, too / Photo: Chris Rowlands
It’s tough being a smartphone sometimes / Photo: Chris Rowlands
MWC: where phones get bubble baths / Photo: Chris Rowlands
A different kind of bandstand / Photo: Chris Rowlands
Sometimes, you just need some headspace / Photo: Chris Rowlands
HTC’s U Ultra sitting pretty / Photo: Chris Rowlands
Sharing is caring – even in VR / Photo: Chris Rowlands
MWC is home to more than just big brands / Photo: Chris Rowlands
Holographic fantastic / Photo: Chris Rowlands
Lenovo’s Yoga isn’t the only thing here that flips / Photo: Chris Rowlands
A green screen’s all you need for a good time / Photo: Chris Rowlands
Plenty of old favourites are here, too, with new gear / Photo: Chris Rowlands
Who needs a scooter when you can hop on a ‘bot? / Photo: Chris Rowlands
2017: when throwback tech took over / Photo: Chris Rowlands
Day three
A successful MWC requires focus / Photo: Chris Rowlands
Some things are hard to miss / Photo: Chris Rowlands
Just in case… / Photo: Chris Rowlands
There’s money in motors, too / Photo: Chris Rowlands
Payments get their day as well / Photo: Chris Rowlands
Most desirable thing on day three? A moment’s rest / Photo: Chris Rowlands
Nokia brought some new ‘new’ phones along, too / Photo: Chris Rowlands
Our man Tom Morgan in trouble – when interviewer becomes interviewee / Photo: Chris Rowlands
MWC: all the fun of the (miniature) fair / Photo: Chris Rowlands
Back in Black(berry) / Photo: Chris Rowlands
Alcatel proving the adage that "colours make everything better" / Photo: Chris Rowlands
Two phones, five times optical zoom / Photo: Chris Rowlands
Chris Rowlands
Freelance contributor 
