The Huawei Mate Xs is (almost) our dream folding smartphone
The exciting Huawei Mate Xs folding smartphone edges nearer to our folding dreams than any model before it, with new screen tech, a redesigned hinge, and 5G.
Huawei’s MatePad Pro 5G uses the best phone tech to fight Apple’s iPad
Huawei’s new MatePad Pro 5G fits the tech we love from the best modern phones inside a sleek tablet, including some world-firsts like wireless charging and 5G.
Huawei Mate Xs vs. Huawei Mate X: What’s the difference?
The second-gen Huawei Mate Xs looks a lot like its predecessor, but there are some differences. Find out how it stacks up as we compare the Mate Xs to Mate X.
Digital Trends Live: Amazon goes cashier-free, Netflix shows ratings
On this Digital Trends Live, we discuss the top trending tech stories, including Netflix’s decision to show rankings, Amazon’s cashier-less store, and more.
Huawei’s cylindrical Sound X smart speaker has a French connection
Huawei has partnered with French audio experts on the Sound X speaker. Its sound quality will surprise you.
Huawei’s new MateBook X Pro laptop comes in envy green, still has pop-up webcam
Huawei continues to build its portfolio of Windows laptops, announcing a new MateBook X Pro (2020), along with two new 14-inch and 15-inch MateBook D laptops.
Chinese phone makers are challenging the Play Store. Should Google be worried?
Huawei, Xiaomi, Vivo, and Oppo are joining hands to build an app store. Since they dominate nearly half of the global market share, should Google be worried?
Google warns users not to transfer Google apps on Huawei phones
Google has published a blog post detailing that its work with Huawei has been restricted, and warning users not to side-load Google apps onto Huawei devices.
What to expect from smartphone makers now that MWC 2020 is canceled
Mobile World Congress 2020 was canceled due to fears about the coronavirus. Here's the latest on where manufacturers will now show off their latest devices.
Digital Trends Live: U.S. vs. Huawei, Facebook’s ‘Hobbi,’ and more
On this episode of Digital Trends Live, we dig into the top trending stories in tech, including the U.S.’s charges again Huawei, Stranger Things 4, and more.
U.S. accuses Huawei of orchestrating massive conspiracy to steal trade secrets
The U.S. Department of Justice has formally charged Huawei with conspiracy to steal trade secrets from rival technology companies to expand its own business.
U.S. government says Huawei can secretly access country’s telecom networks
Huawei has reportedly long been able to access worldwide telecom networks through backdoors that are traditionally meant only to be used by law enforcement.
Huawei will release the Mate 30 Pro in the U.K. … without Google apps
Huawei is releasing the excellent Mate 30 Pro smartphone in the U.K., but without Google Play. Buyers will get special VIP support after purchasing the phone.
Chinese smartphone brands build consortium to challenge Google Play domination
Four smartphone giants -- Huawei, Xiaomi, Oppo, and Vivo -- have apparently formed an alliance to take on the dominance of Google Play, and provide a platform for developers to upload apps to all Chinese app stores at the same time.
Huawei overcame sanctions to surpass Apple in 2019 global smartphone sales
Huawei beat Apple in 2019 global smartphone sales, despite U.S. sanctions. The Chinese manufacturer may have challenged Samsung, if not for the restrictions.
Huawei Mate X2 folding phone patent shows big design change over the original
The Huawei Mate X2 is rumored to launch this year. Patents show it may be closer to the Galaxy Fold than the Mate X, featuring a stylus and six camera lenses.
All about the money: The U.K. had no choice but to use Huawei in its 5G networks
The U.K. government has granted Huawei the ability to build part of its 5G networks across the country, despite ongoing security fears raised by the U.S. But the situation isn't about security -- the U.K. is unconcerned by the unsubstantiated accusations -- it's about a massive amount of investment and profit.
Huawei denies renouncing Google and Android, wishes to ‘maintain relationship’
In a recent interview with Digital Trends, Huwaei VP, Tim Danks, commented on a report that the company would abandon Google Android, calling it 'incorrect.'
Digital Trends Live: Facebook’s off-activity tool, Super Bowl players talk tech
On this episode of Digital Trends Live, hosts Greg Nibler and Luke Larsen dive into the biggest trending tech topics of the day, including Facebook’s “Off-Facebook Activity” tool, Ring’s data sent to third parties, the UK allows Huawei 5G, Atari’s video game-themed hotels, and more.
Huawei given the green light to build 5G network in U.K.
The U.K. government has allowed Huawei to build its 5G networks, although with some restrictions. Huawei won't be supplying infrastructure for sensitive sites, such as power and military installations, and will have a 35% cap on its share of equipment used across the networks. The decision comes after months of delays.
Huawei taps TomTom to help it navigate to a Google Maps alternative
After being cut off from Google by the U.S. government in response to apparent security concerns regarding Chinese tech firms, Huawei has been looking for ways to build alternative services now that it can no longer use Google apps on its new phones. For starters, it’s inked a deal with TomTom to replace Google Maps.
Leaked Huawei P40 Pro renders show an attractive two-tone camera module
The Huawei P40 Pro is several months away, but there's little left to surprise us if these renders are correct. Experienced leaker Evan Blass has shown off leaked renders that claim to show the P40 Pro from every angle, and reveal an attractive two-tone camera module design on the back side of Huawei's new phone.
The Huawei P40 may not have a next-generation graphene battery
We're eagerly awaiting more news of Huawei's upcoming P40 range, and the latest seems to be that Huawei's new phone will have a graphene battery for superfast recharging. However, all may not be as it seems, and these rumors could well be wrong. We won't know for sure until 2020, but here are the rumors.
Huawei P40 may have a large camera module, but it won’t launch with Google apps
Renders of Huawei's next major flagship have revealed a number of surprises. Images of the new phone range have revealed a rectangular camera module similar to those we're expecting to see on other new phones, like the Samsung Galaxy S11. Additionally, the Huawei P40 will not have access to Google services.
Huawei rumored to be developing graphene battery tech for the P40 Pro
A rumor says Huawei is working on some very exciting new tech for the forthcoming P40 Pro: The battery may incorporate graphene technology that increases the capacity without making the cell too large, and enable even faster charging too. The rumor does not come from Huawei, so it should be treated as speculation for now.
Metal-bodied Huawei Sound X Smart Speaker expected to launch soon
A spec sheet for a new Huawei smart speaker has leaked on Weibo and it shows the first images of the long-rumored Huawei Sound X. The speaker is expected to be announced in late November alongside the Huawei MatePad tablet, but specific details about the smart speaker are still scarce.
EXCLUSIVE: Honor Magic Watch 2 is coming, and this is what it will look like
Excited about Honor's next smartwatch? This is the Honor Magic Watch 2, and it has been exclusively revealed to Digital Trends in a set of design sketches, showing key aspects of the final look, including the size of the case and some of the materials. The Magic Watch 2 will arrive before the end of the year.
Huawei is reportedly hosting a secret hacker meeting in Germany
Huawei has reportedly invited some of the world’s most capable phone hackers to Munich for a secret meeting. At the event, the company is rumored to launch an exclusive bug bounty program that will reward researchers for submitting security vulnerabilities in its phones.
Leak shows Huawei may put a hole-punch screen on a tablet
Leaks show Huawei may be working on bringing the hole-punch screen design to tablets, after a successful run on smartphones, where it's used as an alternative to the notch. The tablet doesn't have an official name yet, but images show it may come with a keyboard case, a stylus that fixes to the body, and an iPad Pro-like design.
Honor’s new smartwatch will launch by the end of the year
Honor has started teasing the release of a new product, which appears to be a smartwatch. The company confirmed to Digital Trends that it is a new smartwatch, and that it will launch before the end of the year. The watch is a follow-up to the original Honor Magic Watch, but little else is know about it at the moment.
Huawei’s answer to the AirPods Pro have both comfort and noise cancellation
Huawei has taken the Apple AirPod design, refined it, stuffed a special new chip inside, then added active noise cancellation to create the Freebuds 3. The result is an uncanny level of isolation for open-air true wireless headphones while maintaining great comfort. The true wireless earbuds use the new Kirin A1 chip.
Huawei and Honor’s latest wearables push is a key part of a much bigger plan
Huawei and Honor are both releasing a range of new wearable products over the coming months, including true wireless headphones and smartwatches, but despite what it seems, this is not a strategy created out of necessity. It is a part of Huawei's overriding plan to create "The Seamless AI Life."
Huawei Mate X arrives in China as firm celebrates record total phone shipments
Huawei has finalized a release date for the Mate X folding phone. It will be available from November 15, but only in China so far, with no firm news of a wider release for the 5G device. It has also announced shipments of 200 million phones in 2019 alone, a target reached more than two months earlier than it did in 2018.
The licenses U.S. firms need to do business with Huawei are ready to be approved
U.S. companies that have applied for a license to trade with Huawei may soon receive approval to do so, according to sources familiar with the situation. The Entity List, which Huawei has been placed on, stops U.S. firms selling to Huawei, but it does allow for exceptions with a specific license.