Huawei hasn’t had any luck reversing the US trade ban despite promises of removing some restrictions. It might be a long while before the company is forced to cut all its ties, however. Reuters have claimed the Commerce Department is expected to grant Huawei another 90-day “temporary general license” that will renew a reprieve set […]
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Huawei P30 Pro Review
Good Unique camera zoom Camera can see in the dark Long, all-day battery life Stunning color schemes Reliable security features Bad Night mode doesn’t always add atmosphere Not available in the U.S. The Huawei P30 Pro is a flagship smartphone that comes with robust configuration and ample battery backup. The major highlight here is the […]
Huawei starts 6G research at its Canada lab
While most carriers are still in the early stages of their 5G deployment, Huawei has already begun research on its sixth generation network solutions at its labs Ottawa. The Chinese tech giant is reportedly working with over 13 universities and research institutes on the project. “5G is already pretty new, and 6G is part of […]
Huawei delays Mate X launch beyond September
Huawei’s Mate X has experienced another delay. During a press event at Huawei’s Shenzhen headquarters, the company told TechRadar that there is “no possibility” of the folding phone making its September launch date. This is after it was previously delayed from the original planned June release. Huawei is said to be “certain” that the Mate X will come out at […]
Huawei technicians may have helped African governments spy on opponents
A new report from The Wall Street Journal could be another damning piece of evidence for a company already under a good deal of international scrutiny. According to the report, Huawei employees helped authorities in Uganda intercept encrypted messages and allowed police in Zambia to locate opposition bloggers. Such claims could validate the Trump administration’s […]
Huawei reveals Harmony OS, its alternative to Android
Huawei’s long-rumored Android alternative, Hongmeng, is finally official. At Huawei Developer Conference, the company’s Consumer Business Group CEO Richard Yu surprised the audience by unveiling “Harmony OS,” which he says is faster and safer than Android. Huawei filed trademarks for Hongmeng in June, though it muddied the waters when an exec later said the OS […]
Huawei’s Hongmeng OS could be revealed this week
A new report claims that Hongmeng OS, Huawei’s alternative operating system that may or may not be able to replace Android, could be close to breaking cover. The report comes from China’s state-run Global Times and should be taken with a degree of skepticism, but contains a few key details that should be possible to […]
Huawei lays off two thirds of its US research division
China’s Huawei laid off more than two-thirds of the 850-strong workforce at its Futurewei Technologies research arm in the US, after being blacklisted by the government. Futurewei, which has offices in Silicon Valley and the greater Seattle, Chicago, and Dallas areas, said it cut more than 600 jobs. The unit, set up in part to […]
Huawei says its Hongmeng OS isn’t an Android replacement
Huawei reportedly wants to keep using Google’s Android operating system in its phones instead of jumping to its self-developed Hongmeng system. Senior Vice President Catherine Chen told reporters in Brussels yesterday that Hongmeng is not designed for smartphones and that Huawei plans to continue using Android, Chinese state news agency Xinhua reports. Chen apparently said […]
Huawei prepping ‘extensive’ US job cuts despite partial reprieve
Huawei appears to be prepared for a long trade battle despite the US government’s promises of easing some restrictions. Wall Street Journal sources claim Huawei is prepping “extensive” layoffs. The layoffs are expected at Huawei’s US-based research and development arm, Futurewei Technologies, the paper reported, citing unnamed people familiar with the situation. The unit currently […]
Huawei’s Android-based operating system might launch alongside the Mate 30 Pro
According to a new report from Huawei Central, Huawei is currently testing its brand new operating system on the upcoming Mate 30 flagship. As most of you know, Huawei is developing its own OS called “Hongmeng OS”, and that operating system has been in development for a while now, even before the US issued a […]
Huawei is helping all the UK’s top carriers build their 5G networks
Huawei is helping develop 5G networks for all four of the UK’s major mobile phone operators even though the government has yet to confirm whether the controversial Chinese technology company will be permitted to build the next generation of wireless infrastructure. All four of the UK’s largest wireless providers (EE, O2, Three and Vodafone) are […]
Trump to lift some restrictions on Huawei as part of China truce
The G20 Summit wrapped up today in Japan, during which US President Donald Trump met with Chinese President Xi Jinping. President Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping have reached a truce that will remove some restrictions on Huawei buying technology from the US. It’s not certain exactly what will change, but Trump suggested the US […]
Huawei set to launch the 5G version of Mate 20 X in July
The Huawei Mate 20 X 5G will be the second 5G phone to go on sale in the UAE after the ZTE Axon 10 Pro. Huawei hasn’t announced the pricing on the phone yet but it is expected to go on sale in the UAE next month. The phone is expected to work on both […]
Huawei laptops return to Microsoft’s online store
Microsoft removed Huawei’s laptop lineup from its online store last month, following a new executive order to crack down on the Chinese tech company. While the software giant has remained silent over whether Huawei will still be able to obtain Windows licenses for its range of laptops, the devices are now starting to return to […]