Huawei
Huawei pokes fun at Apple’s iPhone X, claims Mate 10 will be ‘the real AI phone’ [Video]
A new Facebook video posted by Huawei takes a very unsubtle swipe at a glitch in a demo during Apple’s launch of the iPhone X …
Yes, that Huawei-made ‘Nexus’ tablet was cancelled, and that’s probably a good thing
Last year we reported that Google was planning to launch an Android offshoot internally dubbed Andromeda on a Huawei-made Nexus tablet. The device was indeed prototyped in-house, and we weren’t the only ones to hear about it. At this point, though, we’re told “Andromeda” is shelved, and that the tablet will die without ever being seen by the public.
But we couldn’t help but try to dig up some more details before we close the book entirely on this one…
Huawei Mate 10 will reportedly pack an f/1.6 camera, Android Oreo, and a QHD display
There are a lot of good phones hitting the market this fall, but one of the devices I’m most excited for is the Huawei Mate 10. Recent renders and rumors have pointed towards some interesting new features for the new flagship from the world’s second largest phone maker. However, today Evan Blass is reporting that at least one version of the phone is going to be delayed by quite a bit.
Huawei is officially the 2nd largest smartphone brand on the planet as it surpasses Apple
At the beginning of August, a report from Canalys indicated that Huawei was on its way to take Apple’s title as the second largest smartphone brand in the world. Q2 of this year saw Huawei at 38 million shipments and Apple at 41 million, and just a little more than a month after those numbers came out, we can now officially say that Huawei has beaten Apple at its own game.
Huawei’s new Kirin 970 processor will power the upcoming Mate 10 this October
Many were skeptical about Huawei jumping into the realm of mobile chipsets, but its releases to date have proved quite capable. Last year’s Kirin 960 in the Mate 9 and other devices held up well against the competition and still offers about the same raw power as Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 835 found in other flagships. Over the weekend, the company unveiled its latest and greatest mobile processor, the Kirin 970.
Huawei teases its IFA conference with a Samsung-inspired promo
IFA 2017 will kick off in Berlin on September 1, and at the event, we’re expecting heavy hitters from LG, Samsung, and more to be announced. Huawei will be one of the many companies in Germany during the week-long convention, and a new teaser for its press conference at IFA takes a jab at a recent promo released by Samsung.
Huawei confirms October 16th event for Mate 10 reveal
The “underdog” hit of last year in my eyes was the Huawei Mate 9, and it’s still a great phone for the price today. This fall is shaping up to be a busy season for phone announcements, and the Mate 10 is among the group. Now, Huawei has confirmed when it will be announcing the phone.
Huawei surpasses Apple in smartphone sales in Europe once again as Xiaomi rises
While Apple still has a strong hold on smartphone sales in the United States, the company’s grip on other markets is much less pronounced. In the case of Central and Eastern Europe, the company has once again slipped to third place, right behind Huawei as Xiaomi makes some notable gains.
Huawei is on its way to becoming the second largest phone maker in the world
Research firm Canalys recently shared its latest findings for global smartphone sales, and while Samsung and Apple still hold first and second place respectively, Huawei’s Q2 sales reports for 2017 show that it might soon be on its way to dethrone Apple from its coveted second-place position.
Huawei Mate 10: Rumored to be announced on October 16
The Mate 9 was one of 2016’s standout hits thanks to its incredible hardware, fast performance, fantastic battery life, and even some great software. As such, there’s a lot of anticipation surround what Huawei will do next with the Mate 10. According to a new source, the latest Mate flagship might be announced in just a few short months on October 16.
Huawei’s half-year financial report reveals 9.8% growth in smartphone market share
Huawei has today revealed its half-year financial results for 2017, and it shows continued growth for the company. Not only is the company as a whole growing, but Huawei’s mobile segment continues to expand as it reaches new regions.
Huawei CEO teases the Mate 10 w/ ‘full-screen display’ to help compete with Apple; ditching low-end phones
Huawei has set its sights on Apple, attempting to compete with the brand to the best of its ability. Speaking to Bloomberg, Huawei’s CEO Richard Yu had some interesting things to say regarding the company’s future and how it plans to compete in the smartphone market, as well as what new devices are in store.
Honor 9 goes official w/ upgraded dual-camera, Kirin 960, EMUI 5.1
Huawei’s sub-brand Honor has brought us some stellar mid-range Android devices over the past couple years, and today the company is back with its latest release — the Honor 9. Following up on the Honor 8, the 9 is a visually similar phone which includes some key upgrades under the hood.
Huawei announces Honor 9 for China w/ Kirin 960 processor, 6GB RAM variant
There are lots of companies that make objectively terrible phones, and occasionally Honor has been one of them. But Honor, even though it still fell short in the end, had a highly-respectable United States handset launch last year with the Honor 8. Now the successor to that device, the Honor 9, has been announced in China, and it looks pretty nice.
Hands-on: Six cases for the Huawei Mate 9 that cover all the bases
The Huawei Mate 9 was one of the best smartphone values of 2016, and after its US release in January, we believed it to be the best alternative at the time to the Google Pixel. Here are five cases that we’ve taken a look at over the last few months, ranging from straight protection from bumps and scratches all the way to a case that’s waterproof…
Huawei MediaPad T3-7 is available now at a Walmart near you
Huawei refreshed its tablet lineup today with the affordable new MediaPad T3-7, now available exclusively online and at over 2300 Walmart locations across the US. For just $89, it’s a small, thin tablet targeted towards users of all ages, with content control options to keep children from accessing things they shouldn’t.
Review: Huawei Watch 2 loses the charm of its predecessor [Video]
The original Huawei Watch was a hugely popular Android Wear smartwatch, largely thanks to its elegant design that worked well with anything from casual to formal wear. It was one of the first smartwatches to feature a circular display without a “flat tire” underneath (a la Moto 360), and the fairly high screen-to-bezel ratio made for a relatively small watch.
Two years later, the Huawei Watch 2 abandons nearly every design trait of its predecessor and instead offers a more rugged, sporty look. The shifted design paradigm has been polarizing among potential buyers, but there’s more to a good smartwatch than a pretty design.
Google assisted Huawei in building a powerful Raspberry Pi-like dev board for Android
Android is all about flexibility, and the development process can certainly benefit from that. Now, Huawei is making an effort to give developers a chance to use Android at the fastest speeds possible, all in just a small board called the HiKey 960.
Google and Huawei are officially being sued over battery issues on the Nexus 6P
As much as we loved the “final” crop of Nexus smartphones, neither have aged super well. One of the biggest issues facing Nexus 6P owners has been early, unexpected battery shutdowns. The cause has been unclear, but Google and Huawei haven’t done much to fix it. Now, they’re facing the consequences of that.
Huawei Watch 2 now available in the US for $300 w/ 10 free weeks of Google Play Music
Huawei announced today that its latest wearable, the Huawei Watch 2, is now available in the United States. First announced back at Mobile World Congress in late February, the watch brings a bulkier, more rugged design, an LTE-supported model, upgraded specs, support for Google’s Android Pay mobile payments platform, and more…
Review: Huawei P10 packs excellent optics and good hardware into a forgettable phone [Video]
Every year, reviewers and tech bloggers have all the same things to say when a new Huawei phone comes out; great hardware and camera performance brought down by less than ideal software. Last year’s Mate 9 attempted to address the software complaints a bit with a new version of the company’s EMUI interface, but with a screen at 5.9-inches it was too big for a lot of consumers.
The P10 is Huawei’s latest flagship — in essence a smaller Mate 9 with a more comfortable design — but is it enough to stand out against this year’s aggressive competition?
Honor 8 Pro goes official with 6GB RAM, Kirin 960, 4,000 mAh battery, EMUI 5.1
Huawei’s 2017 has been a non-stop run of phone release after phone release. The year kicked off with the Mate 9 and Honor 6X, and continued forward with the release of the Huawei P10 and P10 Plus at MWC. Now, Huawei’s sub-brand Honor is delivering its second release of the year, the Honor 8 Pro.
Amazon Alexa is now making its way to the Mate 9, but it won’t work system-wide
Back in January, when Huawei announced that the Mate 9 would be making its way to the U.S., the company also announced that the smartphone would be receiving the Amazon Alexa smart assistant in a future update. Well, Huawei will be pushing out that update today but, unfortunately, Alexa will only work within one app…
Android sees massive growth in China, small growth in Europe, small decline in U.S. – Kantar
Android grew its market share in China by a massive 9.3 points year-on-year, reports Kantar, hitting a commanding 83.2% in the quarter ending January 2017.
Growth was slower in Europe, where it grew 1.4% to hit 74.3%. The platform saw a further fall in the USA, where it dropped 1.8 points, but remains comfortably ahead of Apple’s iOS at 56.4% of the market.
Things are getting interesting when it comes to emerging smartphone brands, says Kantar …
