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Huawei Unveils EMUI 9.1 Update Schedule: Includes P10 and P10 Plus

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If you’re still wondering whether your Huawei device is getting EMUI 9.1, here’s some very interesting news – Huawei has just unveiled its update roadmap, which lists down the devices that will get the update, as well as the month when the update will arrive for a particular device. The Mate 20 series and the P20 lite will the first to get it this month, while the rest of the P20 series, along with devices such as the Nova 3i, P30 Lite, the Mate 10 and Mate 9 series, and even a number of Y-Series phones are set to receive the update next month. Another good news is that the update will also be available for the P10 and P10 Plus this August. The rollout may be gradual, so some devices might receive the update earlier in the month than others. We haven’t received it on our Mate 20 Pro just…

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Huawei Mate 20 X and Mate 20 Pro to get Moon Mode via EMUI 9.1 Update

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A new EMUI 9.1 update is reportedly set to arrive for the Huawei Mate 20 Series some time before June ends, and for Mate 20 Pro and Mate 20 X users, the update will also include Moon Mode. Yes, you’ve read that right. That popular feature on the P30 Pro that lets you take fantastic shots of the moon will be coming to the two devices mentioned above.  It uses AI to take close up shots of the moon without the need for a tripod. To use this feature simply zoom in at least 4x on the moon, and the AI will automatically recognize it and apply the best settings for ISO, exposure, focus and more. Now, users of these devices will be able to show better moon shots in social media, though not as close. Source Via

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Huawei MediaPad M6 Now Official, Comes in Two Variants

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Apart from the three new Nova devices, HUAWEI also unveiled a new tablet at its most recent launch event.  The MediaPad M6 comes in two variants, 8.4 and 10.8-inches. Both variants are equipped with LCD displays with a resolution of 2560 x 1600 pixels. Under the hood is a Kirin 980, along with 4GB of RAM and either 64GB or 128GB of storage. They run on EMUI 9.1 on top of Android 9.1 Pie. For imaging, both also sport a 13MP rear camera, and an 8MP front snapper. The larger variant has a 7,500mAh battery, while the smaller one houses a 6,100mAh power pack. Other features include a headphone jack, and a USB-C port. HUAWEI also introduced a keyboard case for extra productivity. The Huawei MediaPad M6 10.8-inch variant is priced at CNY 2,299 (PhP17,214) for a 4GB/64GB Wi-Fi only model, and CNY 3,499 (PhP26,199) for a 4GB/128GB Wi-Fi + Cellular…

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HUAWEI Launches Nova 5 Series

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After all the rumors and speculations, HUAWEI has finally lifted the curtain off the newest iteration of its Nova series. Say hello to the HUAWEI Nova 5 Pro, Nova 5, and Nova 5i. Nova 5 Pro Leading the pack is the Nova 5 Pro, which sports a 6.39″ OLED display with FHD+ resolution. Under the hood, you get no less than a Kirin 980, backed by 8GB of RAM and either 128GB/256GB of storage. For imaging, the phone boasts four rear shooters – a 48MP main camera, a 16MP wide-angle camera, a 2MP depth camera, and another 2MP dedicated macro camera. Up front is a 32MP snapper. The Nova 5 Pro packs a 4,000mAh battery with support for 40W fast-charging. Nova 5 The Nova 5 shares most of the Pro’s key specifications, including the display, RAM, cameras and battery capacity. The only big difference is that it runs on the…

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HUAWEI Teases Upcoming Chipset for the Nova 5: Possibly the Kirin 810

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With only a day to go before the launch of the much-anticipated HUAWEI Nova 5, a teaser has surfaced online, and showcases which seems to be the SoC that will power the device – presumably the Kirin 810. The upcoming 7nm chip is rumored to have 8-cores, and will most likely have a dedicated core for AI functions. The Kirin 810 will most likely have a new GPU as well. Everything makes sense, as the Kirin 710 has been running the show for a while now, and is definitely in need of a replacement. Another teaser also gives a hint that the new device supports 40W fast-charging technology. Well, it will only be a matter of time before the actual unveiling. As always, we’ll keep you posted!  Source

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HUAWEI Confirms Android Q is Coming to Select Devices

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Update: We have updated the list of devices, thanks to another source. Though its future with Google and Android is still hanging in the balance, HUAWEI has announced a list of devices that are certain to receive EMUI 10 builds based on Android Q. Huawei P30 Pro Huawei P30 Huawei Mate 20 Huawei Mate 20 Pro Huawei PORSCHE DESIGN Mate 20 RS Huawei P30 lite Huawei P smart 2019 Huawei P smart+ 2019 Huawei P smart Z Huawei Mate 20 X Huawei Mate 20 X (5G) Huawei P20 Pro Huawei P20 Huawei Mate 10 Pro Huawei PORSCHE DESIGN Mate 10 Huawei Mate 10 The list includes the current flagships the P30 and P30 Pro, along with the current Mate devices, and last-generation flagships the P20 and P20 Pro. There are also reports that the Honor 20 Lite, Honor 20 and Honor 20 Pro will be getting the update as well.…

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Huawei spokesperson confirms the Mate X to launch in September

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Huawei unveiled its first foldable phone earlier this year – the Mate X. It was initially scheduled to be released by the end of June but the US trade ban happened. Reports mention that the Mate X is instead set for release in September. We initially covered Huawei Mate X and posted our initial review here. According to a Huawei spokesperson, the Mate X will launch will focus on global markets where 5G infrastructure is already deployed. The device is going through extensive testing, following the issues with the Samsung Galaxy Fold. Huawei is making sure that their foldable phone will be truly ready for a global launch. The company is also working with mobile carriers and app developers to make sure the device will offer the best out of the box experience it can. The spokesperson also clarified that the trade ban won’t affect the ability of the Mate…

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HUAWEI Nova 5 Will Have a 7nm Processor: Kirin 810 in the Works?

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A few tidbits more of information about HUAWEI’s next NOVA device, the NOVA 5 have surfaced – It will have a 7nm processor , (which makes HUAWEI the only smartphone manufacturer to have two processors of such size). according to a post on Weibo by no less than the head of HUAWEI’s smartphone division, He Gang. This makes sense, as the Kirin 710 has been around for ages now, and is definitely in need of a replacement. The Kirin 810 is rumored to be an octa-core processor that uses a large custom ARM Cortex-A76 core, and also houses a Mali-G52 GPU. It’s touted to have a 6.39-inch AMOLED display with a punch hole design and an in-display fingerprint scanner. It will house a 48MP main camera and a 4,200mAh battery with fast-charging support. In any case, it’s only days before the official unveiling of the Nova 5i and Nova 5 on…

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Get 100% Refund if Apps are Not Working on Your Newly-Purchased HUAWEI Device

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Huawei wants to ensure its customers will have a worry-free experience on its devices. As such, over 30 retailers have agreed to offer a Special Warranty for the continued use of Google Apps on upcoming purchases of Huawei devices. Devices covered by this special warranty will have no issue concerning the use of Google apps and services such as the Google Play Store, Gmail, Google Maps, Photos, Chrome and YouTube, and even other apps like Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp. This Special Warranty will only be offered by participating dealers. Plenty of them, including MemoXpress and Rulls, are in full support of the program, reassuring customers that Huawei devices purchased from them are equipped with Google services ready to go. In the event that these apps don’t work on a phone, the customer is entitled to a full refund. “We are one with Huawei in pushing for quality service including after-sales…

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Huawei braces for up to 60% drop in international smartphone shipments

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It was reported that Huawei is preparing for a 40% to 60% decline in overseas smartphone shipments. Among the options that the Chinese tech company is looking at includes pulling the Honor 20 should it fail to meet expectations when it launches in Europe, including Britain and France on June 21. The report mentions that marketing and sales managers at the company are expecting a drop in volumes of anywhere between 40 million to 60 million smartphones this year. It aims to grab half of the local smartphone market in 2019 in order to compensate for this loss. This comes following the trade blacklist employed by the US government that blocks suppliers in the US from doing business with the company due to national security concerns. At the time of the blacklist announcement, Huawei found and CEO, Ren Zhengfei said that it “may slow, but only slightly, the company’s growth.”…

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Huawei laptops reappear on Microsoft’s online stores

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Huawei laptops have returned on the Microsoft online stores after weeks due to the restriction that was imposed by a US government agency. The move, according to a report by CNBC, is a sign of cooperation with a company that delivers Windows revenue. Revenue, of course, is still core to the business of Microsoft. In addition, the government agency has also eased restriction for 90 days which led to changes in the way Google works with Huawei in that period. Microsoft seems to have also capitalized by resuming selling of Huawei Matebook laptops. The American tech company has released a statement which was shared in the same report that reads, “We have been evaluating, and will continue to respond to, the many business, technical and regulatory complexities stemming from the recent addition of Huawei to the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Export Administration Regulations Entity List. As a result, we are…

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Huawei Mate 30 Pro render surfaces, expected to have 90Hz display

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Initial specs of the Huawei Mate 30 Pro were leaked last month, this an expected 6.71-inch AMOLED display. The display is now also rumored to have a refresh rate of 90Hz. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XSsfnQ-Tr6Q To add to this, supposed renders of the phone have surfaced. It shows curved edges and a punch-hole in the upper left corner to house its two front cameras. The renders reveal a quad rear camera setup with an LED flash. These are positioned in V formation. It is said to offer 5x optical zoom and 50x digital zoom. The renders show the Mate 30 Pro in a variety of colors that include Black, Red, Gold White, Blue, Chrome White, Classic Blue, and Classic Red. It is uncertain if the colors are accurate. The Huawei Mate 30 Pro is rumored to also have a Kirin 985 paired with a Balon 5000 5G modem. Along with these, the phone…

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HUAWEI Nova 5 Specs Leak, Rumored to Launch at End of June Alongside Nova 5i

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Key specficiations of one of HUAWEI’s next Nova devices, the Nova 5 have recently surfaced online, along with photos of a case for the unit. The case reveals a vertical layout, possibly for three shooters. The bottom also shows a hole for the headphone jack, along with the speaker grill and perhaps, a USB-C port. We also noticed an odd area at the upper right of the case – a pop-up selfie camera? we’ll have to see. The HUAWEI Nova 5 is touted to have 6.39-inch AMOLED display, and is supposedly powered by a Kirin 980 processor. For its main camera, the device is said to utilize a 48MP sensor. It will also have a 4,200mAh battery with  48W fast-charging support. A Chinese retailer suggests that the phone will be launched at the end of this month, alongside a mid-range Nova 5i. Source Via 

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Huawei P20 Lite 2019 looks to be a bigger upgrade than expected

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Contrary to the earlier leaks of the 2019 version of the Huawei P20 Lite, details from a recent report prove the update to the 2018 phone to be more than the usual. The Huawei P20 Lite 2019 will have a 6.4-inch display with a 1080×2310 resolution, a bigger display from the initially reported 5.84-inch display. The front camera in its punch-hole display is a 16MP shooter with f/2.2 aperture. On the rear are its four cameras: a 24MP main camera with f/1.7 aperture, an 8MP sensor, and two 2MP lenses. It is expected that one of the 2MP cameras is a depth sensor, while the details of the other three cameras are yet to be revealed. The 2019 version is powered by the mid-range chipset from HiSilicon, the Kirin 710 backed by 4GB of RAM and either 64GB or 128GB of eMMC 5.1 flash storage. It will have a 4000mAh…

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Google among other companies blacklists Huawei; will Huawei get away with it?

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Google has suspended business operations with Huawei, according to a report. In addition, it was also reported that chipmakers including Qualcomm, Intel, Xilinx, and Broadcom have also joined the suspension. The suspension is to comply with the trade blacklist made by the US Commerce Department that includes the Chinese company, Huawei Technologies Co Ltd. Google, through the official Twitter of Android, has since clarified that existing Huawei devices will still have services like Google Play and security from Google Play Protect to continue functioning. https://twitter.com/Android/status/1130313848332988421 Future Huawei devices, however,  will continue to have access to the version of the Android operating system through the open source license, Android Open Source Project. But the suspension means that Google will stop providing access, technical support, and collaboration involving proprietary apps and services to the Chinese company. What does that mean? Well, this means that Google apps like Gmail, Youtube, and Chrome that…

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HUAWEI Conducts a Masterclass on Portraits, Featuring the P30 Series

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Yesterday, HUAWEI Philippines conducts the first of series of workshops designed to help those who want to get good-looking photos with their smartphones – in particular, the HUAWEI P30 series, featuring the first Leica-Quad camera system. To showcase the P30 Series’ wizardry at work, the smartphone brand partnered with Abenson for its activity, and even invited  Celebrity photographer, Shaira Luna along with select members of the Ayala Alabang Camera Club to share their own tips and tricks on how to get the most of the P30 and P30 Pro’s powerful optics. Here’s a couple: Choosing the Right Distance To help the camera distinguish the subject from the background, a distance of about two meters from the photographer and the subject would be ideal. The farther the subject is from the background, the better the bokeh effect that will be produced. In this regard, the P30 Pro’s ToF camera can even…

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MVP shows the jawdropping speeds of Smart 5G

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PLDT Chairman and CEO Manny V. Pangilinan got the attention of the Filipino netizens when he tweeted his test and reveal of the speed of the 5G network of Smart. He did so through a 5G Huawei device. https://twitter.com/iamMVP/status/1125727037899960320 Before we get into the device, we must address the elephant in the room. The speedtest of Smart 5G from MVP. The test, in what we can only assume, in the CBD of Makati showed blazing hot speeds that exceeded 400Mbps. https://twitter.com/iamMVP/status/1125987653059432448 Along with a teaser of the 5G speeds, we also see the first 5G device from Huawei which we can assume to be the Huawei Mate 20 X 5G. The Huawei Mate 20 X 5G is rumored to have a massive 7.2-inch AMOLED display with 2244×1080 resolution, and isreported to be powered by a Kirin 980 octa-core processor partnered with a Mali-G76 MP10 GPU. Both the new 5G Huawei…

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HUAWEI Announces Service Day Event!

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HUAWEI is giving its customers a chance to ensure that they’re phones are in top shape, by providing value-added services on its recently announced Service Day event! Every first Friday and Saturday of each month, beginning this May 3 and 4, HUAWEI will be offering the following services at select service centers! FREE Phone Disinfect Service to keep your phone clean and germs-free. FREE out of warranty labor charge (customer will only need the parts replacement cost) FREE screen protector application for select models. All you have to do is Like or Comment on the HUAWEI Facebook Event Post. List of eligible units for free screen protector application HUAWEI Mate Series: Mate 20, Mate 20 Pro, Mate 10, Mate 10 Pro, Mate 9 HUAWEI P Series: P20, P20 Pro, P20 lite, P10, P10 Plus, P9, P9 Plus HUAWEI nova Series: nova 3, nova 3i, nova 2i, nova 2 lite HUAWEI Y Series: Y9 2019, Y7 Pro 2019, Y6 2019, Y6 2018 HUAWEI Tablet: MediaPad T3 7.0, MediaPad T1…

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