by Holy mother of innovation, gearheads! Barcelona just hosted the tech equivalent of the Super Bowl, and we’re still picking our jaws up off the floor. Mobile World Congress 2025 wasn’t just another tech show with boring suits and forgettable gadgets – it was a full-frontal assault on what we thought was possible. We’ve waded through the marketing fluff, dodged the PR ninjas, and gone hands-on with the gear that matters to bring you the absolute knockout innovations that had us drooling on the show floor. Consider this your VIP backstage pass to tomorrow’s tech – today!
XIAOMI MODULAR OPTICAL SYSTEM: SMARTPHONE PHOTOGRAPHY BREAKS NEW GROUND
Smartphone cameras have come a long way, but physical limitations have always been the final frontier – until now. Xiaomi’s revolutionary approach changes everything.
Their Modular Optical System (MOS) Concept is a detachable lens system that magnetically attaches to the back of your Xiaomi phone. Think of it as giving your smartphone photography superpowers that you can activate whenever inspiration strikes or when you need to make your friends jealous with vacation photos that actually look professional.
The heart of this system is a precision-engineered 35mm f/1.4 lens paired with a beastly 100MP Light Fusion X Type 4/3 sensor—roughly twice the size of the largest sensors currently found in smartphones. This substantial upgrade delivers image quality that’ll have dedicated camera owners doing double-takes, especially in challenging lighting conditions like concerts, sunset beaches, or your dimly lit favorite restaurant.
TECH TRANSLATION: The larger sensor means each pixel can be bigger, capturing more light with less noise. It’s like upgrading from listening through the wall to having front-row concert seats – suddenly, you can see everything with crystal clarity.
The real magic happens when hardware and software seamlessly integrate. Xiaomi’s LaserLink technology enables blazing-fast 10Gbps wireless data transfer, while the module draws power wirelessly from the device—no separate batteries or charging required. Switching between built-in cameras and the modular system is as simple as toggling in the native camera app, maintaining the spontaneity that makes smartphone photography so addictive.
Photography enthusiasts, your prayers have been answered! Now you can have both the convenience of a smartphone and the image quality of a dedicated camera without carrying a separate bag or looking like a tourist with a camera around your neck.
HUAWEI MATE 70 PRO: SMARTPHONE EVOLUTION IN OVERDRIVE
Damn, Huawei isn’t playing around! The Mate 70 Pro is what happens when engineers chug Red Bull for a week straight, lock themselves in a lab, and decide to rewrite the smartphone rulebook.
That 6.9-inch LTPO OLED display hits 2,500 nits brightness – bright enough to signal aircraft or read comfortably on the beach. The Kunlun Glass 2 protection isn’t just marketing jargon; this basalt fiber-reinforced beast offers five times the drop resistance of conventional glass. Go ahead, butterfingers, this thing can take it.
But the real magic show happens when you flip it over. The Ultra Chroma Camera system rocks a 50MP main shooter with a variable aperture (f/1.4–f/4.0) that’ll have photography enthusiasts doing double-takes. Need to capture details from the nosebleed section? The 48MP periscope telephoto delivers with 3.5x optical zoom that produces crisp shots with genuine optical quality. The inclusion of a 1.5MP multi-spectral sensor enhances color accuracy and refines details for lifelike image reproduction.
EDITOR’S NOTE: The variable aperture system gives you unprecedented control over depth of field and exposure – something typically reserved for professional cameras.
Under the hood, the Kirin 9020 chipset delivers a 40% performance boost over its predecessor – a massive leap forward in mobile processing. Paired with 12GB RAM and up to 1TB storage, it’ll handle intense gaming while simultaneously editing 4K video. The 5,500 mAh battery is an absolute unit, and with 100W wired charging that hits 50% in 18 minutes, your days of battery anxiety are officially over. You can literally plug in during a coffee break and have enough juice to last until tomorrow.
REAL-WORLD IMPACT: Imagine shooting a cinema-quality video of your kid’s soccer game, editing it with professional effects during the drive home, and uploading it to the family cloud before you even walk through the door—all without your battery breaking a sweat. That’s not the future; that’s the Mate 70 Pro.
XPANCEO SMART CONTACT LENSES: THE FUTURE IS LITERALLY IN YOUR EYE
Hold onto your eyeballs – XPANCEO’s smart contact lens prototypes are straight-up sci-fi sorcery brought to life. These experimental lenses go way beyond vision correction to offer real-time health monitoring, augmented reality displays, and seamless digital interaction within a form factor as unobtrusive as standard contact lenses. It’s wearable tech that’s literally invisible to everyone but you.
The company presented five distinct prototype variants, each targeting specific functionality. The Smart Contact Lens with Wireless Powering Companion solves the critical challenge of power supply by wirelessly receiving energy from a portable charging case similar to earbud accessories. The radiation levels associated with this wireless power transfer are reportedly comparable to common wearable devices like wireless headphones, addressing potential safety concerns.
MEDICAL BREAKTHROUGH: The glucose monitoring variant could be life-changing for diabetics, eliminating the need for finger pricks by analyzing tear fluid continuously.
The health-focused variants include the Biosensing Smart Contact Lens, which analyzes tear fluid to provide continuous insights into glucose levels, stress hormones, and vitamin deficiencies – potentially game-changing for diabetes management. The Smart Contact Lens with IOP Sensor continuously measures intraocular pressure to detect early signs of glaucoma, potentially preventing vision loss through proactive monitoring and intervention.
Meanwhile, the AR Vision Smart Contact Lens projects digital information directly onto the retina, creating a private display visible only to the wearer. The display automatically adjusts brightness based on ambient conditions and responds to eye movements for hands-free control. This is wearable tech at its stealthiest and most revolutionary. The future isn’t just here—it’s literally in your eye.
LENOVO THINKBOOK FLIP AI PC: ORIGAMI FOR TECH NERDS WITH CORNER OFFICES
Remember when laptops just… sat there? How 2023 of them. Lenovo’s ThinkBook Flip AI PC Concept transforms like a technological gymnast with an engineering degree.
This 18.1-inch flexible OLED morphs from compact laptop to expansive workspace faster than you can say “productivity boost” or “expense this immediately.” The Z-shaped chassis isn’t just for show—it’s a brilliant design that maximizes screen real estate while keeping things portable enough not to require a chiropractor appointment after your commute.
We’re obsessed with the five distinct modes that make this thing more versatile than your Swiss Army knife. Need to code like your job depends on it (because it does)? The vertical mode gives you endless scrolling space to see all those errors at once. Pitching to clients? Split-screen mode lets you dazzle them on one side while controlling your presentation on the other.
The Smart ForcePad is particularly slick – a three-layer touchpad that morphs between numeric keypad, media controls, and custom shortcuts, depending on what you’re doing. It’s like having three different peripherals built into one surface that actually knows what you need before you do.
PRO TIP: The device’s intelligent workspace management through Lenovo’s Copilot+ AI software suite can help organize your apps and content based on your work patterns.
Powered by Intel’s Core Ultra 7 processor with 32GB of RAM, this isn’t just flexible in form—it’s a performance beast ready to chew through demanding tasks like they’re snacks. When this thing hits production, your productivity will skyrocket so fast that your boss might actually consider that raise you’ve been hinting at since 2023.
REALME INTERCHANGEABLE-LENS CONCEPT: YOUR SMARTPHONE JUST GOT A PHOTOGRAPHY DEGREE
Realme’s Interchangeable-Lens Concept tackles one of smartphone photography’s biggest limitations – fixed lenses – by creating a system that allows DSLR lenses to be attached directly to your mobile device. It’s like giving your phone a master class in photography overnight.
This innovative approach features a large proprietary lens mount built around a 1-inch customized Sony sensor, creating a hardware configuration that’ll make photography enthusiasts weak at the knees and professional photographers reluctantly impressed. The large sensor captures approximately four times more light than typical smartphone sensors, resulting in dramatically improved low-light performance and that creamy background blur (bokeh) that screams “professional photograph” rather than “smartphone snapshot.”
HANDS-ON IMPRESSION: When we attached the 73mm portrait lens and took some test shots, the results showed impressive depth-of-field and subject separation compared to computational portrait modes.
The concept includes two specialized lenses: a 73mm f/1.4 portrait lens perfect for capturing those frame-worthy headshots with delicious bokeh and a 234mm f/1.5 telephoto lens enabling true 10x optical zoom without digital trickery or quality loss. This combination gives photographers creative flexibility previously unavailable in smartphone photography, particularly for achieving shallow depth of field effects and genuine telephoto perspectives.
As a concept device still under development, Realme acknowledges certain practical challenges – particularly protecting the exposed sensor when lenses aren’t attached. Despite these engineering hurdles, this concept represents bold thinking about smartphone photography’s future. Your social media feed is about to get a serious upgrade.
HUAWEI MATEPAD PRO 13.2: REDEFINING WHAT TABLETS CAN BE
At just 5.5mm thin and 580g light, Huawei’s MatePad Pro 13.2 (2025) sets new standards for tablet design. This svelte powerhouse doesn’t sacrifice durability for its supermodel figure, though—it’s IP68/IP69 certified, meaning it’ll survive coffee spills and unexpected poolside splashes.
The 13.2-inch OLED display dazzles with 2,880 x 1,920 resolution and a buttery-smooth 144Hz refresh rate that makes scrolling feel like sliding through warm butter. Huawei’s PaperMatte technology transforms the outdoor tablet experience – no more squinting at reflections, just crystal-clear content, even in bright environments.
FEELS-LIKE FACTOR: The PaperMatte technology significantly reduces glare and improves visibility, making it excellent for outdoor use.
Performance varies by region (global models pack the Kirin 9000S while Chinese variants get the beefier Kirin 9020), but either way, you’re looking at serious horsepower that’ll chew through 4K video edits like they’re TikTok clips. The 10,100mAh silicon-carbon battery is an endurance champion, delivering up to 18 hours of 4K video playback – enough to binge-watch an entire season of whatever show you’re currently obsessed with and still have juice left for your morning doomscrolling.
When it’s finally time to juice up, 100W charging restores 60% in just 30 minutes – enough time to grab a coffee, pretend you’re actually going to be productive today, and return to a tablet that’s ready for another marathon session of “work.”
LENOVO YOGA SOLAR PC: POWERED BY THAT GIANT FIREBALL IN THE SKY (YES, REALLY)
Who needs wall outlets when you’ve got the sun? Lenovo’s Yoga Solar PC Concept is what happens when sustainability meets serious innovation, and they have a beautiful baby that runs on sunshine.
This ultra-slim 14-inch laptop incorporates an 84-cell Back Contact Cell panel that converts 24% of captured light into usable energy – tech that would impress even the most hardcore renewable energy enthusiasts. At just 1.22kg and 15mm thick, this solar-powered wonder doesn’t compromise on portability – it’s lighter than your emotional baggage and thinner than your ex’s excuses.
SCIENCE CORNER: The Back Contact Cell technology relocates all the mounting brackets and gridlines to the rear of the photovoltaic cells, increasing active light absorption by 15% compared to conventional solar panels. It’s like giving each solar cell a backstage pass to the sun.
Twenty minutes of sunshine generate enough juice for about an hour of 1080p video playback – perfect for outdoor warriors and eco-conscious digital nomads who want to work from the beach without hunting for outlets like desperate phone zombies. The system’s Dynamic Solar Tracking application continuously monitors generated power and intelligently allocates it to supplement the battery, essentially giving you free energy whenever you’re not hiding in a cave.
Despite its green credentials, this is no performance slouch. Intel’s Lunar Lake Core Ultra processor, 32GB LPDDR5X RAM, and PCIe SSD storage ensure you’re not sacrificing speed for sustainability. The 2.8K OLED display consumes 22% less power than previous Yoga models through adaptive refresh rate technology, while the 50.2Wh battery provides up to 8 hours of standalone use that can be indefinitely extended under optimal solar conditions.
IMAGINE THIS: You’re working on a deadline at a sidewalk café. Your colleague’s laptop dies, forcing them to pack up and find an outlet. Meanwhile, you just tilt your Yoga Solar toward the sun a bit more and keep working while ordering another espresso. Power move, literally.
Mother Nature just high-fived the tech world, and we’re here for it!
TECNO AI GLASSES PRO: AR THAT ACTUALLY LOOKS GOOD ON YOUR FACE
At just 48g, the TECNO AI Glasses Pro prove that augmented reality doesn’t have to weigh you down or make you look like you escaped from a sci-fi convention where you were the only attendee. These sleek wearables could easily pass for designer sunglasses until they light up with information that makes you look like you’re from the future.
These glasses pack a sophisticated 50MP imaging system with WaveGuide-enhanced MicroLED optics, creating a 30-degree field of view with 1,500-nit brightness. The temple width is just 6.8mm – slim enough that people might not immediately realize you’re wearing tech-enhanced glasses until you start answering emails without touching a device.
FASHION FORWARD: The slim 6.8mm temple width and lightweight design make these AR glasses far more wearable than previous bulky models.
Powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon AR1 Gen 2 chipset, these glasses enable SLAM tracking at 60fps with remarkably low sub-2ms latency for fluid AR interactions. TECNO’s Ella AI assistant transforms them into a proactive productivity tool, offering real-time translation across more than 100 languages (perfect for pretending you understand the menu in that authentic foreign restaurant), contextual navigation with directional overlays, and notification management through AI-driven summarization.
The 250mAh graphene battery provides up to eight hours of continuous AR use – enough for a full workday of augmented productivity or pretending you’re paying attention in meetings while actually watching cat videos that only you can see. When you do need to recharge, the included case provides additional power while protecting your investment from damage.
XIAOMI 15 ULTRA: WHEN YOUR CAMERA DECIDES TO MOONLIGHT AS A PHONE
The Xiaomi 15 Ultra doesn’t just include a camera – it IS a camera that happens to make calls, send texts, and run TikTok when you’re not creating masterpieces. This bold approach to smartphone design is most evident in the head-turning Silver Chrome edition, which intentionally mimics the appearance of a classic camera, complete with faux leather accents. It’s a design choice that transforms the smartphone from a communication device into a photography tool that demands to be taken seriously.
Unlike previous attempts at merging smartphone and camera aesthetics (remember the Samsung Galaxy Zoom?), the Xiaomi 15 Ultra achieves this integration without compromising on sleekness or pocketability. It’s like getting a sports car that can also go off-road – the best of both worlds without awkward compromises.
PHOTOGRAPHER’S DREAM: The physical shutter button has a two-stage functionality—half-press to focus, full-press to capture—and tactile feedback that camera enthusiasts will immediately recognize and appreciate.
The optional Photography Kit accessory takes things further with an ergonomic grip, dedicated shutter button, and supplementary battery pack – perfect for those all-day photo safaris. The kit transforms the phone into something that feels like a proper camera in your hands while still maintaining the computational photography advantages that smartphones excel at.
Beyond its impressive camera capabilities, this is a no-compromise flagship that delivers top-tier performance across the board. But make no mistake – this is built for people who prioritize photography, not as an afterthought.
HUAWEI WATCH GT5 PRO CERAMIC: LUXURY THAT TRACKS YOUR VITAL SIGNS WITH CLINICAL PRECISION
The Huawei Watch GT5 Pro Ceramic Edition blends design and technology, keeping track of everything from daily activity to how that third glass of wine affects your heart rate variability. Awkward? Maybe. Accurate? Definitely.
The 42mm nanocrystalline ceramic construction gives it the luxurious feel of a high-end timepiece while offering scratch resistance that’ll keep it looking factory-fresh for years – even if you’re the type who accidentally bumps into every doorway. The sapphire crystal-protected AMOLED display pumps out 1,200 nits of brightness, making it perfectly readable whether you’re in a dimly lit restaurant trying to discreetly check notifications or scaling a sun-drenched mountain pretending to be Bear Grylls.
Durability is off the charts with IP69K/IP68 + 5ATM certification – this beauty can handle submersion up to 40 meters and high-pressure water jets without breaking a digital sweat. The EasyFit 3.0 quick-release mechanism means you can swap bands faster than you change your mind about what to wear, including an optional ceramic link bracelet that screams “corner office” (even if you work from your kitchen table).
STYLE SNAPSHOT: The white ceramic version paired with the matching bracelet creates a distinctive look that stands out from typical smartwatches.
Where this watch really flexes is health monitoring. The TruSense 5.0 technology offers 12-channel SpO2 tracking, ECG arrhythmia detection, and arterial stiffness analysis – features typically reserved for medical devices that look like they belong in a hospital, not on a red carpet. The ceramic backplate incorporates glass-darkening tech that improves sensor accuracy by 18% compared to the titanium model, meaning it can tell you’re stressed even before you admit it to yourself.
With a 440mAh battery that lasts up to 14 days between charges, this is a smartwatch that won’t die before your morning commute ends. It’s like having a tiny health lab and personal assistant strapped to your wrist, which also happens to look like it should be in a museum.
LENOVO MAGIC BAY DISPLAY: BECAUSE ONE SCREEN IS FOR AMATEURS
Lenovo’s Magic Bay Display System is the result of engineers asking, “Why stop at one screen?” and then actually solving the problem without requiring a backpack full of cables and adapters.
This modular marvel offers two flavors of portable screen expansion: the Magic Bay Dual Display Concept with twin 13.3-inch panels and the Magic Bay 2nd Display Concept featuring an 8-inch vertical screen. The genius part? They connect to compatible ThinkBook laptops using Lenovo’s proprietary pogo pin connector – no cable spaghetti is required. It’s the tech equivalent of adding extra rooms to your house without needing construction permits.
The Zero-Compromise Attachment Mechanism uses neodymium magnets and a 48-pin connector for instant integration. The Dual Display folds into a surprisingly compact 1.2kg bundle thinner than your standard notebook, while the second Display weighs a modest 300g—perfect for digital nomads who refuse to sacrifice screen real estate for mobility.
PRODUCTIVITY BOOST: The additional screen space allows for better multitasking and workflow organization, especially for professionals who need to reference multiple documents simultaneously.
Visual specs are equally impressive – the Dual Display’s twin panels deliver 2880×1920 resolution, 1500:1 contrast ratio, and a 120Hz refresh rate. The system’s AI-powered features include a Smart Taskbar that anticipates which apps you’ll need based on time-of-day patterns and an Eye Tracking Mode that conserves power by dimming unused panels.
Multi-screen productivity just got a serious upgrade, and your cramped laptop display is officially obsolete – like dial-up internet or those jeans you swear you’ll fit into again someday.
SAMSUNG MOOHAN XR HEADSET: MIXED REALITY GOES MAINSTREAM
Samsung’s Project Moohan XR headset (named after the Korean word for “infinity”) represents a significant step toward making mixed reality accessible to everyday users rather than just tech enthusiasts with deep pockets.
The design strikes a careful balance – it’s unmistakably a headset but avoids the overtly technical or gaming-oriented appearance that might deter mainstream adoption. The wraparound design encircles the head with fabric-covered light seals and back cushions reminiscent of premium home speakers – comfortable enough to wear for hours without feeling like your face is being squeezed by a robot.
COMFORT FACTOR: The fabric-covered light seals and back cushions provide comfort during extended wear sessions.
Four cameras positioned in the corners of the front frame handle environmental tracking and interaction with precision. The passthrough video quality is crisp enough that you can read text on your phone while wearing the headset, eliminating the need to constantly remove it during use.
What makes Moohan particularly significant is its collaborative development approach. Samsung has partnered with both Qualcomm (providing processing hardware) and Google (developing the Android XR platform), making this likely the first device to showcase Android XR – a more open mixed reality platform resulting from industry collaboration rather than a single company’s proprietary ecosystem. This approach could address the fragmentation issues that have historically limited AR/VR adoption, creating a standardized platform that accelerates content development.
Mixed reality might finally be ready for its mainstream moment – and you might actually be willing to wear it in public without feeling like you’re auditioning for a sci-fi movie.
TECNO SPARK SLIM: THINNER THAN YOUR EXCUSES AND TWICE AS COMPELLING
At just 5.75mm thick, the Tecno Spark Slim Concept establishes new standards for smartphone slimness – like comparing a credit card to a deck of playing cards. This engineering marvel maintains premium build quality through ceramic and stainless steel unibody construction that feels substantial despite its wafer-thin profile.
To prevent the device from feeling insubstantial (nobody wants a phone that feels like it might float away), Tecno cleverly incorporated artificial weight, bringing it to 146 grams for that perfect in-hand feel. It’s like the weighted blanket of smartphones – surprisingly comforting.
The 6.78-inch AMOLED display is a visual treat with 1220p resolution, responsive 144Hz refresh rate, and an eye-popping 4,500 nits peak brightness—bright enough to be perfectly visible in even the harshest sunlight. Unlike the squared-off edges dominating today’s smartphone design landscape, the Spark Slim embraces rounded aesthetics that feel refreshingly comfortable during marathon scrolling sessions when you should probably be doing something more productive.
ENGINEERING MARVEL: The battery itself measures just 4.04mm thick – for context, that’s roughly the thickness of four credit cards stacked together- yet it packs 5,200 mAh of power. If battery engineers were rock stars, this team would be selling out stadiums.
Perhaps most impressive is Tecno’s achievement in squeezing that substantial 5,200mAh battery into this ultra-thin chassis. While Tecno has indicated this is currently a concept device, elements of its design are expected to influence commercial products later in 2025. The race to slim down just found its new champion, and our pockets couldn’t be happier – finally, a phone that doesn’t create an awkward bulge in skinny jeans.
OPPO FIND N5 FOLDABLE: THE FOLDABLE THAT FITS IN NORMAL POCKETS
The OPPO Find N5 represents a major breakthrough in foldable smartphone design, tackling the thickness and weight concerns that have kept many potential users from jumping on the folding bandwagon. It’s the difference between carrying a delicious tech sandwich and lugging around a tech brick.
With an impressively thin 8.93mm profile when folded—reportedly the thinnest among book-style foldable phones—the Find N5 approaches the dimensions of conventional smartphones, substantially reducing the pocket bulge that’s been the Achilles’ heel of foldables. At a relatively light 229g, this device enhances everyday portability without sacrificing the wow factor of a screen that doubles in size when needed.
PERSPECTIVE POINT: The Find N5’s thin profile and lighter weight address two of the biggest complaints about foldable phones.
OPPO has identified and addressed a critical barrier to foldable adoption – the practical concern of carrying a device that effectively doubles in thickness when folded. The Find N5 challenges this compromise, demonstrating that foldable technology can approach conventional smartphone dimensions without performance penalties.
Beyond its impressive form factor, the Find N5 delivers “top-notch performance in a beautiful package,” suggesting that the dimensional achievements don’t come at the expense of processing power, battery life, or overall functionality. This combination of premium performance with breakthrough thinness positions the Find N5 as a potential tipping point for foldable adoption. If you’ve been foldable-curious but put off by the bulk, your perfect match may have just arrived – no more choosing between innovation and pocket space.
REDMAGIC 10 PRO GOLDEN SAGA: THE GAMING PHONE FOR GROWN-UPS
The RedMagic 10 Pro Golden Saga Limited Edition takes a refreshingly different approach to gaming smartphone design by challenging the stereotypical dark color schemes and neon RGB highlights that dominate the category. Instead of looking like something from a cyberpunk fever dream or a teenager’s idea of “cool,” this device adopts a sophisticated aesthetic best described as “posh and luxurious,” combining a predominantly black base color with generous applications of silver and gold accents.
It’s like the difference between showing up to a meeting in a racing jumpsuit covered in logos versus arriving in a tailored suit that happens to be made from high-performance materials. They have the same capability but vastly different impressions.
LUXURY DETAILS: The premium materials extend beyond appearance, with RedMagic highlighting functional components constructed from precious metals – including a gold vapor chamber and a silver alloy air duct.
This approach recognizes the diversity within the gaming community, acknowledging that not all users who desire high-performance gaming capabilities want devices that broadcast their gaming focus in all contexts. By creating a device that maintains gaming performance while adopting luxury aesthetics, RedMagic addresses a market segment that wants to “blend with the high-profile crowds” rather than stand out specifically as gamers.
This is the gaming phone for the grown-up gamer who has a 401(k) but still wants to crush noobs on their lunch break.
THE BOTTOM LINE: TECH THAT’LL MAKE YOUR WALLET WEEP (BUT YOU’LL BUY IT ANYWAY)
MWC 2025 just blew our minds with tech that’s more flexible, sustainable, and seamlessly integrated than we ever imagined. From shape-shifting displays and solar-powered laptops to photography innovations that defy physics and wearables that disappear into your daily life, this year’s showcase demonstrated that tech is evolving beyond gadgetry into solutions that adapt to our lives rather than demanding we adapt to them.
The days of clunky, one-size-fits-all devices are numbered. The future is adaptive, personalized, and surprisingly invisible – and we’re all for it. What’s most exciting is how these innovations solve real problems rather than just adding more cameras or slightly faster processors. They’re reimagining what our relationship with technology can be.
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