It might not get the same kind of attention as Google and Apple, but Microsoft is still one of the biggest and most powerful tech companies operating today. It runs Azure, one of the biggest cloud computing services, and maintains Windows 11 and the whole Office suite of software. It also makes plenty of Surface hardware and has a whole slew of gaming products, including the Xbox Series X. But the company is ever expanding — building new hardware, acquiring new game studios, and making sure that even if Microsoft doesn't run your phone, it can touch plenty of the apps on it. 

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Mobile World Congress is traditionally the biggest annual phone and mobile event in tech, and this year, The Verge is back covering the show in person. We’re expecting a lot of news from phone makers like OnePlus, Honor, and Realme. Google and Lenovo have also both been known to make a splash at the show, and with Matter finally out in the wild, we wouldn’t be surprised to see a few smart home gadgets pop up as well.

MWC 2023

Hands-on photos of ZTE's latest Windows Phone handset, the Orbit.

ZTE Orbit hands-on pictures

ZTE Orbit hands-on pictures

Hands-on photos of ZTE's latest Windows Phone handset, the Orbit.

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ZTE Orbit hands-on pictures

ZTE Orbit hands-on pictures

Hands-on photos of ZTE's latest Windows Phone handset, the Orbit.

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The green bubble problem is about to get even worse

Tesla is about to pull the plug on its main EV charging rival

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You can thank slumping laptop sales for the 15-inch MacBook Air

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