Huawei: News

Huawei (Huawei Technologies) is a Chinese technology company with its headquarters based in Shenzhen, China. The company was founded in 1987 by Ren Zhengfei, a former deputy director of the People’s Liberation Army engineering corps for manufacturing phone switches. It then expanded into telecommunication networks, equipment, and consumer electronics business. The name ‘Huawei’ derives from the slogan “Zhonghua youwei” which means “China has promise.” The company currently manufactures its own Kirin-branded system-on-chip (SoC) under the HiSilicon brand for smartphones. It also develops its proprietary operating system named HarmonyOS.

04 Dec 2024

Apple

Can Apple's foldable iPhone, expected in 2026, revive declining market?

The global foldable smartphone market is slowing down, with just 5% growth expected in 2024 and a predicted 4% decline in 2025, Display Supply Chain Consultants (DSCC) reported.

03 Dec 2024

Apple

Tesla's Chinese rival BYD now assembles iPads for Apple

BYD, China's top electric vehicle (EV) maker and rival to Elon Musk-owned Tesla, has expanded its portfolio by venturing into the assembly of Apple's iPads.

27 Nov 2024

China

TSMC's neutrality tested amid escalating US-China tech war

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC), the world's largest chipmaker and Apple's main supplier since 2014, is caught in the crossfire of the US-China tech war.

26 Nov 2024

Android

Huawei unveils HarmonyOS Next, its 1st Android-free operating system

Huawei has revealed its latest mobile operating system, HarmonyOS Next, completely free of any Android open-source code.

23 Nov 2024

Android

Huawei to host 100,000 apps on Harmony OS by 2025-end

Chinese tech giant Huawei, which is currently battling US sanctions, has set an ambitious target of hosting 100,000 applications on its Harmony operating system within the next year.

11 Nov 2024

China

TSMC halts chip shipments to China following US orders

The US government has ordered Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) to stop delivering advanced chips to Chinese customers, according to Reuters.

09 Nov 2024

US Commerce Department

TSMC suspends production of advanced AI chips for Chinese firms

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) has stopped the production of cutting-edge artificial intelligence (AI) chips for Chinese firms, according to Financial Times.

23 Oct 2024

Intel

Huawei's AI products found using TSMC chips despite US ban

A recent investigation by Canadian research firm TechInsights has revealed that Huawei's artificial intelligence (AI) accelerators still use chips manufactured by Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC).

23 Oct 2024

Samsung

Samsung launching tri-fold smartphone next year to take on Huawei

Samsung is working on a tri-fold smartphone, which will be unveiled in early 2025.

30 Sep 2024

TikTok

TikTok-parent to develop new AI model using Huawei chips

ByteDance, the company behind TikTok, is apparently gearing up to develop a new AI model.

28 Sep 2024

Technology

Caviar unveils 24K gold-covered Huawei Mate XT Ultimate for $12,800

Caviar, the luxury device maker, has just dropped its latest masterpiece - the customized Huawei Mate XT Ultimate.

23 Sep 2024

Microsoft

Huawei will no longer use Windows for its PCs

Huawei is set to replace Microsoft's Windows operating system (OS) on its future personal computers (PCs), with its proprietary HarmonyOS.

18 Sep 2024

Samsung

Samsung's rollable phone may debut sooner than you expect

Samsung is reportedly developing a groundbreaking smartphone with a rollable display. The device is likely to launch in 2025.

10 Sep 2024

China

Huawei launches world's first triple-folding smartphone at $2,800

Huawei has introduced its innovative trifold smartphone, the Mate XT, with a starting price of $2,800.

09 Sep 2024

Huawei Technologies

World's first tri-fold smartphone receives 1.3 million orders within hours

Huawei Technologies, a leading Chinese smartphone brand and telecom equipment supplier, has witnessed an overwhelming response for its latest innovation - the Mate XT.

27 Aug 2024

BYD

BYD to use Huawei's autonomous driving system in its EVs

Chinese electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer, BYD, has entered into a partnership with tech giant Huawei.

26 Jul 2024

Apple

Apple ousted from top 5 in world's largest smartphone market

Apple has fallen out of the top five smartphone brands in China, as reported by Canalys.

23 Jun 2024

China

Huawei's new OS integrates AI, improves performance, reduces power consumption

Huawei has officially introduced the HarmonyOS NEXT at the Huawei Developer Conference (HDC) 2024.

31 May 2024

Samsung

Huawei sells more foldable smartphones in Q1 2024 than Samsung

Huawei has outperformed Samsung to become the leading seller of foldable smartphones in Q1 2024.

09 May 2024

Intel

US government bars Intel, Qualcomm from selling chips to Huawei

The United States government has revoked licenses that permitted Intel and Qualcomm to sell chips to Huawei Technologies, per the Financial Times.

09 May 2024

DxOMark

Huawei Pura 70 Ultra named best camera smartphone by DXOMARK

Huawei's latest flagship smartphone, the Pura 70 Ultra, has been crowned the top mobile camera by DXOMARK.

02 May 2024

Technology

Huawei launches its flagship Pura 70 smartphone series globally

Huawei has officially launched its Pura 70 series smartphones worldwide.

29 Apr 2024

China

Huawei's latest flagship smartphone is powered by Kirin 9010 SoC

TechInsights, a Canda-headquartered IC research firm, has conducted an exhaustive analysis of Huawei's Pura 70 smartphone.

24 Apr 2024

China

Huawei effect: Apple's iPhone sales in China drop by 19%

Apple's iPhone sales in China have experienced a significant 19% drop at the start of the year, marking the tech giant's most challenging period since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020.

20 Apr 2024

Apple Watch

Huawei Watch Fit 3 looks strikingly similar to Apple Watch

Huawei recently unveiled its new smartphones under the Pura branding.

18 Apr 2024

Latest Mobile Phones

Huawei announces Pura 70 series of smartphones with cutting-edge hardware

Huawei has unveiled its latest flagship smartphones, the Pura 70 Ultra and Pura 70 Pro+.

12 Apr 2024

China

China directs state-owned telecom carriers to replace foreign chips

China's Ministry of Industry and Information Technology has reportedly issued a directive to state-owned mobile operators, instructing them to gradually replace foreign semiconductors.

18 Mar 2024

Apple Watch

Apple's upcoming smartwatch may offer blood pressure monitoring

Apple is gearing up to launch a blood pressure monitoring feature in its forthcoming Watch Series 10, Bloomberg's Mark Gurman has revealed in his Power On newsletter.

29 Dec 2023

Business

Huawei rebounds post US sanctions, expects 9% sales growth

Huawei Technologies, the Chinese tech giant, is expecting a revenue of over CNY 700 billion (around Rs. 8.4 lakh crore) for 2023, Reuters has reported.

11 Dec 2023

Audi

Huawei seeks foreign investors for smart car unit: Here's why

Huawei has reached out to Mercedes-Benz and Audi, to explore their interest in acquiring stakes in its smart car software and components company, Reuters has reported.

29 Nov 2023

Huawei Technologies

Huawei's smart car firm valued at around $35bn

Huawei is spinning off its Intelligent Automotive Solution (IAS) unit into a new company, which could be valued at up to 250 billion yuan or $34.67 billion (roughly Rs. 3 lakh crore), reported Reuters.

24 Nov 2023

Technology

Huawei to enter open-style headphone market by year end

Huawei is gearing up to launch a new open-style headphone by year's end.

23 Nov 2023

Upcoming Tablets

Huawei announces world's first tablet with satellite connectivity

Huawei has officially revealed the MatePad Pro 11-inch 2024 model, the world's first tablet to support satellite communications.

07 Nov 2023

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

Baidu chooses Huawei AI chips over NVIDIA amid US pressure

Chinese tech giant Baidu has reportedly placed an order for 1,600 artificial intelligence (AI) chips from Huawei this year, reported Reuters citing two unnamed sources familiar with the matter.

05 Nov 2023

Apple

Apple experiencing subdued demand in China after Huawei's robust comeback

Apple's iPhone demand in China has reportedly dropped, especially for the iPhone 14 Pro and Pro Max.

25 Sep 2023

Latest Tablets

Huawei launches 'world's thinnest and lightest 13-inch tablet': Check features

Huawei has launched its flagship MatePad Pro 13.2 at an event in China. It is touted to be the world's thinnest and lightest tablet in its segment.

25 Sep 2023

TWS earphones

Huawei FreeBuds Pro 3 announced with lossless audio, ANC

Huawei has unveiled its latest TWS earphones, the FreeBuds Pro 3 besides the Watch Ultimate Gold Edition. Priced at CNY 1,199 (nearly Rs. 13,600) it is already available for purchase.

25 Sep 2023

Smart TV

Huawei takes on Samsung, Sony with flagship mini-LED TV

Huawei has launched a new flagship smart TV, dubbed Smart Screen V5 Pro, at its hardware event in China today.

25 Sep 2023

Smartwatches

Huawei launches luxurious gold-clad smartwatch with two-way satellite connectivity support

Huawei introduced its first-ever gold-clad smartwatch, the Huawei Watch Ultimate Gold Edition, at the Mate 60 launch event in China.

20 Sep 2023

China

Huawei's HiSilicon ships Chinese-made surveillance chips amid US export controls

Huawei's HiSilicon chip design unit has recently commenced shipping Chinese-made chips for surveillance cameras, Reuters has reported.

16 Sep 2023

Latest Mobile Phones

Huawei Mate 60 Pro outperforms Samsung's flagship in drop test

Huawei unveiled the Mate 60 Pro last month, featuring the company's own Kirin 9000s chipset and second-generation Kunlun Glass.

08 Sep 2023

Latest Mobile Phones

Huawei Mate X5 foldable debuts with 5,060mAh battery: Check features

Huawei has unveiled its latest foldable smartphone, the Mate X5, in China.

07 Sep 2023

China

Huawei's 5G handset faces US investigation over possible tech theft

The US government is investigating the Huawei Mate 60 Pro, a Chinese smartphone featuring a new 5G Kirin 9000S processor developed specifically for Huawei.

04 Sep 2023

China

Huawei's new 7nm chip is a blow to US sanctions

Huawei's latest Mate 60 Pro smartphone is rumored to be powered by a 5G-capable Kirin 9000S system-on-chip (SoC), a potential breakthrough for China's high-tech industry.

29 Aug 2023

Latest Mobile Phones

Huawei launches Mate 60 Pro as world's first satellite-calling smartphone

Huawei has discreetly introduced the Mate 60 Pro smartphone in China.

12 Apr 2023

Latest Mobile Phones

Looking for the best camera smartphone? Check out this list

In recent years, smartphones have seen quite an evolution, especially when it comes to the camera module. DSLRs have almost become a thing of the past.

25 Mar 2023

Vivo

Huawei Mate X3 v/s Vivo X Fold+: Which is better?

Huawei's latest foldable smartphone, Mate X3, is now official.

24 Mar 2023

TWS earphones

Huawei's latest earbuds can measure heart rate and body temperature

With an aim to strengthen its presence in the TWS earphones market, Huawei has now achieved what Apple may still be working on—to add health capabilities to wireless earphones.

17 Mar 2023

Samsung

Why you should not buy a foldable phone just yet

The foldable smartphone category is doing surprisingly well. Samsung is currently leading the market, but other Android manufacturers like OPPO, Motorola, and Huawei are also trying to catch up.

27 Feb 2023

Mobile World Congress

MWC 2023 begins in Barcelona: Key announcements for Day 1

Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2023 is finally here to give tech companies a stage to showcase their latest innovations in the field of smartphones and related technologies.

01 Nov 2022

DxOMark

Huawei Mate 50 Pro is the best camera smartphone: DXOMARK

Huawei's recently introduced flagship, the Mate 50 Pro, is the new king on DXOMARK's list of camera rankings for smartphones.

28 Sep 2022

Android 12

HUAWEI Mate 50 Pro goes official in international markets

Chinese tech giant HUAWEI has released its latest flagship smartphone, dubbed the Mate 50 Pro, in the global markets.

07 Sep 2022

SpaceX

Huawei becomes first to offer satellite texting: How it works

The satellite-based communication war has begun, and it looks like Huawei is a step ahead of its competitors such as Apple and Samsung.

07 Sep 2022

Latest Mobile Phones