Enlarge Barcroft Media | Getty Images Huawei, the crown jewel of China’s tech industry, is reeling from a financial one-two punch delivered by US chip sanctions and a campaign aimed at cutting international markets. But with Huawei rapidly expanding into new markets and the Chinese government investing heavily to gain technological independence from the West, […]
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U.S. campaign against Huawei appears to be working, as Chinese tech giant loses sales outside its home market
Nearly two years after the United States launched a broad attack on Chinese tech giant Huawei, the campaign is showing signs of working. Huawei’s smartphone sales have collapsed outside of China, hurt by a U.S. export ban that prevents new Huawei phones from carrying the Google Play app store, which means many of the most […]
Apple MacBook Air (2018) vs. Huawei MateBook 13 (2019)
If you’re looking to buy a slim, light, and premium laptop, you might want to consider the 2019 Huawei MateBook 13 or the 2018 Apple MacBook Air. While there are newer models of each, these older configurations aren’t outdated Stone Age laptops just yet. They’re still relevant and cheaper than their fresh-off-the-press 2020 siblings. Here we […]
Huawei Mate X2 folding phone unveiled despite chip supply worries
Huawei Huawei has unveiled a revamped foldable smartphone, which it says has a much smaller internal gap when closed than that of its main rival Samsung. The Mate X2 marks a major redesign for the Chinese firm. When shut, the large display is now hidden inside the device rather than exposed over its exterior, as […]
With Hasselblad in tow, OnePlus must learn from Huawei and Leica’s success
OnePlus may have struck a partnership to help elevate the camera system on its next smartphone to the level seen on Samsung, Apple, and Huawei phones. A leak suggests OnePlus will work with camera maker Hasselblad in some capacity for the OnePlus 9 Pro, potentially in a similar way to how Huawei has worked with […]
Camera zoom shootout: Galaxy S21 Ultra vs. Huawei P40 Pro Plus
The Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra has a dedicated 10x optical zoom camera, meaning it takes super close-up photos with no discernible loss in quality. Most smartphones available until now have offered a 2x, 3x, or sometimes a 5x optical zoom feature, but made do with a digital zoom beyond that, which noticeably compromises on quality. […]
Huawei patent mentions use of Uighur-spotting tech
Reuters A Huawei patent has been brought to light for a system that identifies people who appear to be of Uighur origin among images of pedestrians. The filing is one of several of its kind involving leading Chinese technology companies, discovered by a US research company and shared with BBC News. Huawei had previously said […]
Huawei ban from UK 5G network brought forward
Getty Images Telecoms providers must stop installing Huawei equipment in the UK’s 5G mobile network from September, the government has said. The announcement comes ahead of a new law being unveiled on Tuesday, which bans the Chinese firm from the network. Digital Secretary Oliver Dowden said he was pushing for the “complete removal of high-risk […]
Huawei ban: UK networks breaking new law face big fines
Reuters A new security law being unveiled on Tuesday threatens telecoms giants with hefty fines if they fail to tighten security. The Telecommunications Security Bill bans the involvement of Chinese firm Huawei in the UK’s 5G mobile network. But it also says that companies which fail to meet deadlines for higher security requirements could face […]
Common Huawei Mate 20 Pro problems, and how to fix them
You’ve got your Huawei Mate 20 Pro in your hands, but there’s something you’re not sure about or an issue that just doesn’t seem right. You may not be alone, and your Mate 20 Pro may have a gremlin or two inside. Here’s our roundup of the most common problems being reported about Huawei’s otherwise […]
Huawei MateBook X Pro vs. MacBook Pro
Huawei is a major Chinese company best known in the U.S. for its smartphones, but that’s not all it makes. The company is trying to make inroads into the local PC market, with its MateBook detachable tablet going after Microsoft’s Surface Pro and its MateBook X competing against Apple’s (now discontinued) 12-inch MacBook. The company’s […]
Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra vs Huawei P40 Pro: Which is the king of zoom?
There was a time when the zoom feature on your smartphone’s camera would never be used, because the quality was mostly awful. This has changed over the past year or so, as optical and hybrid zooms have become a must-have feature, complementing wide-angle sensors to create a versatile and compelling camera system in your pocket. […]
Huawei: What would happen if the UK ditched the Chinese firm?
Huawei’s future in the UK is in doubt – again. The consequences could affect how quickly improved internet access is rolled out and how much it will cost. This a time when the country’s economy is already in a precarious state because of the coronavirus pandemic. The catalyst for a potential rethink is the US’s […]
China asks U.S. to stop ‘unreasonable suppression’ of Huawei
(Reuters) — China’s foreign ministry said on Saturday the United States needed to stop the “unreasonable suppression” of Chinese companies like Huawei, and a Chinese newspaper said the government was ready to retaliate against Washington. The Trump administration on Friday moved to block global chip supplies to blacklisted telecoms equipment company Huawei, spurring fears of […]
Donald Trump extends U.S. telecom supply chain ban aimed at Huawei and ZTE
(Reuters) — President Donald Trump on Wednesday extended for another year an executive order signed in May 2019 declaring a national emergency and barring U.S. companies from using telecommunications equipment made by firms posing a national security risk. The order invoked the International Emergency Economic Powers Act, which gives the president the authority to regulate […]