Video: Controlling a Porsche With A Smartphone

Cellphone maker Huawei knew how to make an eye-catching appearance at Mobile World Congress in Barcelona this year: the Chinese manufacturer put volunteers in a Porsche powered by the Mate 10 Pro phone.

Megan Crouse
Feb 26, 2018

Cellphone maker Huawei knew how to make an eye-catching appearance at Mobile World Congress in Barcelona this year: the Chinese manufacturer put volunteers in a Porsche powered by the Mate 10 Pro phone. YouTuber Vincent Everts took a ride and had a look inside.

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