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Huawei’s EMUI 10.0 could launch as early as next month
While the EMUI 9.1 rollout is still in full swing, it appears that Huawei is set to launch EMUI 10 as early as next month.
Samsung profits likely fell 56% year-on-year; includes $683M Apple ‘fine’
Samsung profits for Q2 likely fell 56% year-on-year, warned the company today. The company has provided guidance of 6.5T Korean won ($5.6B). If accurate, as the company’s guidance usually is, that would make for the third quarter running that year-on-year profits have fallen.
Samsung’s profits have suffered a triple-hit, say analysts …
US Commerce Department: Huawei is still blacklisted as part of Entity List
It seemed that Huawei was in the clear following comments from President Donald Trump over the weekend, but apparently, that’s not the case. The US Commerce Department has reiterated to its staff members that Huawei is still a part of the Entity List, and should therefore still be treated as blacklisted.
Huawei still waiting to hear if it can continue using Android and Google services
One of the biggest losses for Huawei as a part of U.S. sanctions has been Google’s services, including Android as a platform. Recent comments from U.S. President Donald Trump granted Huawei access to U.S. companies again, but apparently, the Chinese smartphone maker is still unclear on whether it can continue to use Android.
Huawei trade ban set to be lifted, now able to do business with US companies
The Huawei trade ban is set to be lifted by President Trump after he announced the potential ceasefire in a news conference.
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[Update: Statement] FedEx refused to deliver a Huawei P30 Pro from the UK to the US
If you’ve even casually been keeping up with the news over the past month or so, you’ve likely heard about the troubles Huawei has been facing thanks to sanctions placed on the company by the US government. The latest complication to bubble out of this is a report that FedEx refused to deliver a Huawei phone from the UK to the United States.
Huawei adamant that P30 Pro, Mate 20 Pro, more will get Android Q despite sanctions
Huawei remains adamant that the P30 Pro and Mate 20 Pro plus a further 15 devices will get updated to Android Q even despite the ongoing US trade ban.
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The Huawei Watch GT has now surpassed 2 million sales globally
The Huawei Watch GT is — despite our initial skeptical review — a superb smart fitness tracker option for ultra-active people. The success of the Watch GT in global markets is quite surprising in many regards but it appears that it has now surpassed 2 million sales since release.
EMUI 9.1.0.178 update for Huawei P30 Pro adds DC Dimming, fingerprint, camera improvements
Despite growing fears that Android support will cease after August 19th, 2019, the Huawei P30 Pro is currently getting EMUI 9.1.0.178 updates that include some much-requested features including DC Dimming and Bluetooth audio stability improvements.
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Huawei smartphone shipments have dropped 40% in the last month due to US sanctions
After Huawei was added to the US Entity list last month, we all expected the company to see a huge impact on its bottom line. Now, Huawei’s CEO has revealed numbers on how the ban has affected sales numbers, and that includes a huge drop for smartphone shipments.
EMUI 10 leak shows off an early look at Huawei’s take on Android Q
Huawei has already confirmed that Android Q will be heading to a handful of its smartphones, but that future is increasingly unclear for the time being. Today, though, an early build of EMUI 10 has leaked based on Android Q, showing what Huawei has in the works.
[Update: Removed] Users are seeing ‘Booking.com’ ads on Huawei smartphone lockscreens
Huawei isn’t viewed in the best light as of late, and one of its latest moves isn’t helping the situation. This week, some users are seeing ads for Booking.com show up on the lockscreen of their Huawei smartphones, and it seems to be fairly widespread.
Report: Huawei postpones Mate X launch until September for further ‘testing’
The launch of the much anticipated foldable Huawei Mate X phone has been postponed from June until September.
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Huawei is requesting that some developers publish their apps on ‘AppGallery’ store
It’s still unclear what’s going to happen to Huawei’s mobile devices following the company’s addition to the US Commerce Department Entity list. One recent report pointed to Huawei using its own AppGallery market in place of the Google Play Store, and now it looks like the company is sending requests to some developers to bring their apps to that store.
[Update: Claims open] Google, Huawei will pay faulty Nexus 6P owners up to $400 in lawsuit settlement
The Nexus 6P offers fond memories for some people, but for others, it’s more like a nightmare. Google and Huawei have been sued twice regarding Nexus 6P issues, and now, owners of those faulty devices are entitled to a chunk of cash thanks to a lawsuit settlement.
Facebook bans Huawei from pre-installing its apps, WhatsApp & Instagram included
The effects of the Huawei ban by the US Government have been felt in some major ways, including the potential to completely lose Android as a platform. Now, a report states that Facebook has banned Huawei from pre-installing its applications.
Report: Google arguing to U.S. that forked Huawei OS is security threat
While tech companies have complied with the Commerce Department’s ban on Huawei, many are in discussion with U.S. officials on a possible resolution. A report today reveals that Google’s argument is centered around Huawei’s forked OS possibly being the bigger security threat.
Huawei smartphone listings are starting to disappear from B&H Photo
Most Huawei smartphones aren’t sold in the US, but some users still want to give these stellar devices a shot in the States. Now, though, one known seller of Huawei devices in the US, B&H Photo, is dropping listings for most devices from the company.
EMUI 9.0 now rolling out to seven devices, Huawei Watch GT update brings Always on Display support
We reported recently that the EMUI 9.1 beta is rolling out to a number of Huawei and Honor devices. Huawei has now confirmed that EMUI 9.0 is rolling out to seven more devices with the Huawei Watch GT also receiving an important Always on Display update of its own.
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2019 smartphone shipments likely to fall 3.1% as US/China trade war bites
Canalys is forecasting that 2019 smartphone shipments are likely to be more than 3% down on 2018 numbers, at 1.35B units.
However, what is bad news for some brands could prove an opportunity for others, suggests the market intelligence firm …
[Update: Now rolling out in EU] EMUI 9.1 now in second public beta, available on 14 further devices
While it may be a terribly tough time for Huawei of late, it’s even tougher in many regards for the millions around the globe that already have the Chinese handsets. That said, despite a short 90-day reprieve from Google, Huawei is pushing an update for their EMUI 9.1 beta which adds 14 more devices to the program.
Report: Huawei reduces orders for new phones, reassesses goal of overtaking Samsung
The effects of being placed on the United States Entity list have been huge for Huawei. Today, a report claims that Huawei has reduced orders on new smartphones from a manufacturing partner, in turn stopping some production lines. At the same time, it’s internally rethinking some of its major goals.
Kuo: Brand trust is Huawei’s big issue after trade ban, Samsung ‘primary beneficiary’
Two weeks after being placed on an export backlist that resulted in Google and other tech companies ceasing relations, the business impact on Huawei is somewhat clearer. An analyst report today look at how the U.S. trade ban will affect smartphone shipments and the competitive market.
IDC: Huawei and Samsung see huge YoY gains in wearable market but still bow to Apple
The wearable market is continually growing each year with new smartwatches, headphones, and fitness trackers. Today, IDC has posted an update on wearable market share, detailing huge growth from the likes of Samsung and Huawei thanks to products such as the Watch GT and Galaxy Buds that still sit behind Apple on the whole.