Various details regarding the upcoming HarmonyOS Next have been revealed online while it was rumored that this custom skin will be unveiled in Q4 2024. The company did not reveal the actual launch date but it did release the official upgrade plan for HarmonyOS Next. Apart from this, it was also revealed that this latest software upgrade will replace Windows in upcoming Huawei PCs.

Huawei has now officially confirmed that HarmonyOS Next will launch on 22^nd October in the Chinese market.

Reportedly this custom skin will be abandoning the Android Open Source Project (AOSP) and support for Android apps. It is said to support in-house code and apps.  It uses a self-developed microkernel OS based on OpenHarmony open-source core. It is expected to offer a seamless unified architecture. Detailed information regarding this upgrade will be known after the official launch.

Other than this, Huawei is also currently rumored to be working on the Mate 70 series which is expected to launch soon in China. As per a Weibo tipster, this upcoming series is expected to use an upgraded AI sensing chip to enhance existing gestures.

This means that apart from Air gestures that were introduced with Mate 30 Pro and is constantly being upgraded, users will also get to see more new motion-based features to make users work easy and enhance their overall experience.

This AI sensing chip that is tipped to arrive with the smartphone series is expected to track and identify motions or signals made by user’s hand which will then be recognized by the device to fulfill the desired command. These sensors are further said to be combined with 3D depth-sensing lenses, infrared technology as well as machine learning to provide accurate results in real-time.

Huawei Mate 70 series is also expected to be powered by a new Kirin 9100 chipset. In the coming days, we may come across some more details related to this upcoming smartphone series.

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Following the global launch of the Watch GT 5 smartwatch, Huawei has now unveiled it in the Indian market too via the Flipkart shopping platform. The pre-order for the device is also now live.

Read more about it below.

Huawei Watch GT 5 – Launched in India

Two models of the Huawei Watch GT 5 have been introduced to Indian customers – 41mm and 46mm; with AMOLED display screens of 1.32″(33.52mm) and 1.43″(36.322mm) respectively. The different variants start at a price of INR 15,999, and with bank/coupon discounts, the effective price can be brought even below, and customers will be able to purchase it from INR 15,499.

The 41mm Black/Blue/White – Fluoroelastomer/Leather strap, 46mm Black – Fluoroelastomer/Blue-Fabric/Silicon Strap, and 41mm Gold – Stainless Steel Strap are priced INR 15,999, INR 16,999, and INR 21,999 respectively. As mentioned, Indian customers will now be able to pre-order all these models on Flipkart, and the open sale will begin from the 20th of October 2024.

• 41mm Black/Blue/White – Fluoroelastomer/Leather strap – INR 15,999
• 46mm Black – Fluoroelastomer/Blue-Fabric/Silicon Strap – INR 16,999
• 41mm Gold – Stainless Steel Strap – INR 21,999

Check out the specifications of Huawei’s Watch GT 5 below.

Huawei Watch GT 5 – Specifications

The Huawei Watch GT 5 features an AMOLED display with 466 x 466 pixels resolution, and 352 PPI and 326 PPI pixel densities for the 1.32″ and 1.43″ display models. It is compatible with Android 9.0+/iOS 13.0+, and features a rotating crown(home button) and side button. The device also has an IP69K-rated body and is 5ATM waterproof.

More than 100 sports modes (along with pro sports mode for Golf, Trail Run and Diving); sensors like ambient light sensor, accelerometer, magnetometer, gyroscope, barometer, temperature sensor, and optical heart rate sensor; and health trackers like sleep analysis, ECG analysis, pulse wave arrhythmia analysis, and women’s health tracker are supported on the device.

On the connectivity side, Bluetooth 5.2, NFC, GPS, and other location positioning services are present. For calling, a speaker and microphone have also been provided. Regarding battery life, from 3 days to up to 14 days of battery life can be expected based on usage.

Other key features include new watch faces, Huawei’s Sunflower Positioning System, Celia keyboard, screenshot feature, Huawei App Gallery, Activity Ring 2.0, and more.

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Huawei, the Chinese consumer electronics manufacturer, caught the attention of the tech industry and foldable market as such with the world’s very first triple foldable smartphone – Mate XT Ultimate and now, the brand is preparing for the launch of its next foldable device – Mate X6. As its expected launch time frame nears, the peripheral materials of the upcoming device has been shared via the Weibo platform of China.

Here’s more about it.

Huawei Mate X6 – Peripheral Materials Ready

Huawei’s Mate X6, which was initially believed to be the triple-foldable device that the company was making, will be a dual book-like foldable smartphone and is revealed to feature a very flat display screen for better viewing. Using this super flat display, reflections can be reduced, and with the light weight material (UTG – Ultra Thin Glass solution), the users will be getting a better in-hand feel. The same circular rear camera layout, but probably with a different lens arrangement, HarmonyOS Next out of the box, better image and AI capabilities, and new Kirin 5G chipset are other expected specs.

Other recent updates also point out that the smartphone brand has increased the production orders of its Mate X6 smartphone, following which, the peripheral materials for the device has been spotted and are ready.

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While nothing more has been shared about the upcoming foldable smartphone, one thing is sure now. The device may be having its launch in the month of November 2024 itself as previously suggested by reports. It is also believed that in the same month, around the same time of the Mate X6 launch, Huawei is also likely to launch the next Mate 70 series flagship devices too.

Apart from the given details, nothing much is available as of now regarding the Mate X6 smartphone. However, updates can be expected in the coming weeks which might reveal more. In the meantime, you may check out the specifications of the previous Mate X5 smartphone here.

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Huawei recently unveiled the world’s first tri-fold smartphone- Huawei Mate XT Ultimate Design in China. The device is currently not available outside China but as per reports, it will launch in global markets in Q1 2025.

Today Caviar, a company that is known for making custom luxury devices has officially unveiled a customized Huawei Mate XT Ultimate which is a part of its Rich colors collection. This customized device will arrive in two versions- Black Dragon and Gold Dragon. Caviar will be making 88 units for both versions.

Customized Huawei Mate XT Ultimate

Black Dragon Version

It is inspired by Xuanlong Dragon from Chinese mythology and is wrapped in black crocodile leather. It is further enhanced with gold-plated details. It comes in 256GB, 512GB, and 1TB storage options that are priced at $12,770, $13,200, and $13,630 respectively.

Gold Dragon Version

This version is entirely covered with 24K gold with the surface featuring a texture of imperial swords crafted in the Chinese city of Longquan. It also comes in 256GB, 512GB, and 1TB storage options priced at $14,500, $14,930, and $15,630 respectively.

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Yesterday Huawei unveiled a bunch of new devices in the global markets. Among these newly launched devices are the Huawei MatePad Pro 12.2 and Huawei Watch Ultimate Green Edition which are now available for pre-orders.

Huawei MatePad Pro 12.2

Features

It sports a 12.2-inch Tandem OLED PaperMatte display that offers 2000 nits peak brightness, 2.8K screen resolution, 1.07 billion colors, 92% screen-to-body ratio, 3:2 aspect ratio, and 144Hz refresh rate. The device arrives with SGS Low Visual Fatigue 2.0 Premium Performance certification, TUV Rheinland Reflection free certification, and TUV Rheinland Full Care Display 3.0 certification.

It runs on HarmonyOS 4.2. It offers 12GB RAM and 256/512GB internal storage. The device packs up a 13MP+8MP dual rear camera setup and a Smart Sensing front camera. It is backed by a 5050 mAh dual cell battery capacity that supports 100W Huawei Supercharge. It is equipped with 4 microphones and 4 speakers. Connectivity options include- a USB Type-C port, NearLink, Bluetooth 5.2, dual band WiFi.

The tablet arrives with support for Huawei M-Pencil 3^rd generation and Huawei Glide Keyboard. Huawei Glide Keyboard is made of skin-soothing material and is resistant to everyday stains. The device arrives with a 5.5mm slim design and weighs 508g. It is equipped with features like the GoPaint app, a brand new professional brush engine, FangTian Paintin Engine 2.0, Huawei Notes, fingerprint ID, and Huawei sound.

Availability

It comes in Premium Gold and Black color options. It is available for pre-orders globally. Pre-order benefits include- free Huawei M-Pencil 3^rd generation, Huawei Glide Keyboard, and Huawei Wireless Mouse. The 512GB variant is priced at 999.99 Euros while the 256GB variant is priced at 849.99 Euros.

Huawei Watch Ultimate

Features

This watch was already available in Blue and Black color options and now the company has unveiled a new Green Edition with enhanced features. The smartwatch is built with Zirconium-based liquid metal and features a sapphire lass dial, dual color nanotech ceramic bezel, Titanium alloy button, nanocrystal ceramic case back and 360-degree compass-inspired design.

It sports a 1.5-inch LTPO AMOLED display with themed watch faces. It is water resistant up to 10ATM. It offers up to 14 days of battery life in typical use and 8 days of battery life with heavy use. It supports Qi Wireless Charging. It comes with Huawei Global Advanced Golf Course mode. This feature uses precision dual-frequency GNSS to provide high-accuracy positioning, distance calculation, and intelligent recommendations. You can also keep a score check via the Huawei Health app.  The smartwatch features an enhanced Expedition mode that supports all-color contour maps for offline use and an Expedition Route Import feature. Health features include- ECG Analysis, SpO2 tracking, sleep tracking, and skin temperature measurement. It supports 100+ basic workout modes and 20+ professional sports. It supports Bluetooth calling.

Availability

This new edition is priced at RM 999,999. Consumers will be offered Huawei FreeBuds Pro 3 earbuds as a free gift and RM150 Early Bird Voucher.

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Huawei has introduced its latest smartwatch, the Watch D2, at a global event showcasing new wearables and tablets. The Watch D2 is the successor to the Watch D and focuses on health monitoring technology, particularly blood pressure measurement.

Blood Pressure Monitoring

The Watch D2 features a blood pressure monitoring system that uses a built-in micropump and an inflatable wrist strap, similar to traditional blood pressure cuffs. Huawei states this method aims to provide more accurate readings compared to watches that use optical sensors.

The device introduces Ambulatory Blood Pressure Monitoring (ABPM), which allows for 24/7 blood pressure tracking. It can take readings at set intervals throughout the day and night in various body positions, including during sleep.

Health Features

The Watch D2 includes several health monitoring features:

– Beat-by-Beat ECG Analysis
– SpO2 monitoring
– Heart Rate tracking
– Stress Level monitoring
– Skin Temperature monitoring

These features are powered by Huawei’s TruSense system. The watch offers a “Health Overview” report that measures nine body indicators, including vascular elasticity and respiratory health. This is the first Huawei smartwatch to include blood pressure analysis in this report.

Design and Specifications

The Watch D2 has a 1.82-inch AMOLED display with a 2.5D floating design. It’s available in Black and Gold colors, with options for a fluoroelastomer strap or a cream leather strap. The device includes GPS functionality for route tracking.

Regulatory Status

Huawei reports that the blood pressure monitoring feature has received approval from the National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) in China and the Medical Device Regulation (MDR) in Europe.

Pricing and Availability

The Watch D2 is priced at €399 (approximately $444) in Europe, the same price as its predecessor. Huawei is offering a launch promotion where customers who purchase the watch before October 22nd will receive a free pair of Huawei FreeBuds 5i.

The Watch D2 enters a competitive smartwatch market with its focus on health monitoring features, particularly its approach to blood pressure measurement.

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Huawei just recently launched a tri-fold smartphone Huawei Mate XT Ultimate Design in China. The market can soon witness the launch of such phones from other brands also. Recently DCS in a Weibo post claimed that Honor could be the first company to launch a tri-fold smartphone after Huawei. An X user named Teme even claimed in a post that Honor is aiming for 10mm thickness when folded for its triple-folding phone. Xiaomi is also reported to be working on a tri-fold smartphone that can be launched in the coming days, suggest a patent filed by the company.

91mobiles has recently discovered a patent filing at China National Intellectual Property Administration(CNIPA) that reveals the design of a smartphone by Xiaomi that could be a tri tri-fold smartphone. The document attached with the application is dated 3rd September. The render looks quite similar to the recently launched Huawei Mate XT smartphone. Its rear panel shows a rectangular island that can house a triple camera setup with an LED flash.

Similar to the Huawei tri-fold phone this phone may also allow users to fold it and use it in different ways. The rest of the information about this upcoming phone still remains under the wrap though at the same time, it’s important to mention that this might be just a concept that can remain a concept. In case it comes in the coming days, it can be launched under the MIX series that has housed its foldable under it.

As far as recent launches are concerned, Xiaomi will launch the Xiaomi 14T series in the global market on 26th September and just after that we can also witness the launch of the Xiaomi 15 series.

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Huawei Watch GT 5 and Huawei Watch GT 5 Pro smartwatches have been a part of the rumor mill for a long time now and it was said that the company will launch these smartwatches at a launch event that is scheduled for 19^th September.

Well ahead of the said launch event, the Huawei Watch GT 5 is found listed on a UK retailer website. The listing reveals the features and pricing details of this all-new smartwatch.

Huawei Watch GT 5: Features

The smartwatch arrives with a 46mm option with two strap variants- a Woven Nylon strap and a Fluoroelastomer strap.

It features a 1.43-inch AMOLED touchscreen display. It runs on Harmony OS and is compatible with iOS 8.0 or later and Android 13 or later. It supports Bluetooth 5.2 and GPS connectivity. It offers up to 14 days of battery life while it takes 100 minutes to fully charge the smartwatch. It features 5ATM water resistance and a voice assistant.

TruSense technology offers health and fitness tracking features that include- Walking, running, swimming, mountain hiking, skiing, cycling, boxing, jump rope, football, heart rate monitoring, blood oxygen, sleep tracking, stress rest, breathing exercises, AI weight management program, Nutrition analysis, SpO2 cycle, menstrual cycle, abnormal blood oxygen reminder. Smart functions include- music control, alarm clock, remote shutter, find my phone, Bluetooth calling, app notification, calendar, and SMS quick reply.

Other features that are equipped in the smartwatch- are bad weather warnings, cycle calendar, running position sensor, wrist map, sleep breathing awareness, and Sunflower positioning system. It weighs 77g (fluoroelastomer), and 74g (Nylon strap)  and measures 45.8 x 45.8 x 10.7mm.

Huawei Watch GT 5: Pricing

Huawei Watch GT 5 Black Fluoroelastomer strap is listed for £229.99 while the Silver Blue Woven Nylon strap is listed at £249.99.

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Huawei has finally launched the much-awaited Huawei Mate XT Ultimate Design in China. This is the world’s first tri-fold smartphone which came just after Apple launched the iPhone 16 series. The smartphone comes with a 10.2-inch wide display when unfolded, 6.4 inches when folded, and 7.9 inches wide when half-folded. It is backed by the 5600mAh world’s thinnest silicon carbon large-capacity battery. Let’s get to know about this smartphone in detail.

Specifications of Huawei Mate XT Ultimate Design

The Huawei Mate XT Ultimate Design features a 10.2-inch wide(3,184×2,232 pixels) flexible LTPO OLED screen that turns into a 7.9-inch (2,048×2,232 pixels) screen when folded once, and a 6.4-inch screen (1,008×2,232 pixels) when folded a second time. 3,182×2,232pixels resolution flexible LTPO OLED screen that when folded once becomes 7.9 inch 2,048×2,232 pixels screen, when folded a second time becomes 6.4 inch 1,008×2,232 pixels resolution. The company has not revealed the processor of the smartphone though it packs 16GB RAM with up to 1TB storage.

The smartphone has a 50MP main camera with OIS support and variable aperture, a 12MP ultrawide camera, and a 12MP periscope telephoto camera with 5.5x optical zoom and OIS support. For selfies, it has got 8MP that is housed in a centrally placed punch hole cutout. It is backed by a 5,600mAh battery that supports 66W wired charging and 50W wireless charging. Connectivity options include 4G LTE, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.2, GPS, NFC, and a USB 3.1 Type-C port. It weighs 298g and measures 156.7x73x12.8mm when unfolded,156.7x143x7.45mm when folded once, and 156.7x219x3.6mm when folded twice.

Price and availability

The Huawei Mate XT Ultimate Design pricing starts from CNY 19,999(roughly Rs. 2,35,900) for the base configuration of 16GB RAM and 256GB inbuilt storage. Its 512GB variant is priced at CNY 21,999(roughly Rs. 2,59,500) while its 1TB variant is priced at CNY 23,999(roughly Rs. 2,83,100).  The smartphone is already available for pre-order and will go on sale in China from September 20.

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Huawei is all set to launch a number of its products on September 19th in Barcelona. During the launch event, the company will also launch new smartwatches in the Huawei Watch GT series. These smartwatches can be the Huawei Watch GT 5 and the Huawei Watch GT 5 Pro. The company recently teased the products to be launched on X partially also showing the design. Now just ahead of the official launch Huawei Watch GT 5 46mm (VLI-B19) and Huawei GT 5 Pro 46mm (VLI-B29) smartwatch images have been revealed through its NCC certification.

As per the images, the smartwatch has a circular dial with a functional crown and a button on the same side (probably an action button to control exercise features). It has a metallic body around the display. The rear side of the smartwatch shows the sensor to support the health suite. As per the image, the smartwatch will come with swappable straps. You can choose between a silicone strap (Blue and Black (Both Pro and Vanilla variants)) and a metal strap (Only in GT 5 Pro as per the NCC). If you look at the GT 5 Watch above in blue colour, you will see a dual tone on the dial. The metallic strap on the GT 5 Pro, appears to have a magnetic end.

The image also shows that the smartwatch comes in a 5ATM body thus making it resistant to splash and dust. It will come with a magnetic wireless charger that will charge their smartwatch. It shows that the charger supports an input of 5V-9V at 2A. This would mean, it would come with 18W fast charging support.

The magnetic charger shown in the listing shows a model number “CCAK23LP1350T2”. This same charger also comes with Huawei GT 4.

As far as features are concerned the smartwatches can come with the TrueSense, IP68, and a health monitoring system that can help in providing more accurate health data measurement.

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