Tag: Huawei
Huawei announces HarmonyOS – potential Android replacement
Huawei has unveiled its own-built operating system, HarmonyOS, which the Chinese company could use to power its smartphones instead of Google’s Android. The phone-maker has been hit by trade restrictions from the US, which has left the firm’s ability to use Android in the long term in question. Huawei currently uses Android to power its…
Honor releases 20 Pro smartphone despite Huawei scrutiny
Honor is planning to release its latest 20 Pro handset in the UK next month despite ongoing scrutiny around its owner, Huawei. The Honor 20 Pro’s launch in May came just a week after an executive order that effectively banned Huawei from trading with US companies without approval. Although US President Donald Trump appears to…
Three and Sky Mobile to offer Huawei Mate 20 X 5G smartphone
Three and Sky Mobile have become the first UK mobile operators to offer Huawei’s 5G smartphone to customers as part of the rollout of their new 5G mobile networks. The Chinese company’s Mate 20 X 5G device previously has been left out of the launches of other networks – including EE, Vodafone and O2 –…
Samsung Galaxy Fold ready to launch following screen issues
The Samsung Galaxy Fold smartphone is now “ready” to be released following a delay after issues with the device’s screen were discovered. Initially unveiled earlier this year, Samsung was forced to delay its first foldable phone after a number of early testers reported issues with the Fold’s screen, including several who mistakenly removed a protective…
‘No technological grounds’ to ban Huawei from 5G, say MPs
There are no technological grounds for banning Chinese firm Huawei from the UK’s 5G networks, the Science and Technology Select Committee has said. In a letter to Culture Secretary Jeremy Wright, the chairman of the parliamentary select committee said it had “found no evidence” that excluding Huawei from UK telecoms infrastructure would be a “proportionate…
Nokia executive launches scathing attack on Huawei
Nokia has distanced itself from a senior executive who took aim at Huawei over the ongoing debate surrounding the safety of its 5G technology. Chief technology officer Marcus Weldon said in an interview that Nokia is “a safer bet” and suggested that the Chinese firm’s telecommunications equipment poses a security risk to the country. Both…
Huawei UK boss – ‘nothing has changed’ despite US trade restrictions
Huawei’s UK managing director has insisted “nothing has changed” for the Chinese company despite a US-issued trade ban on the firm. Anson Zhang acknowledged there has been “confusion” and “uncertainty” around the company’s phones, but he confirmed its devices would continue to receive software and security updates in both the short and long-term and users…
Huawei says new devices will receive Android Q update
Huawei claims many of its newest devices will be able to receive the next version of the Android operating system, despite a US trade ban restricting access to products. In a message posted online, the Chinese company said its “most popular current devices” would be able to access Android Q when it is released to…
Microsoft resumes sales of Huawei laptops online
Laptops made by Huawei have reappeared on the Microsoft online store after they were removed in the wake of a US executive order which cracked down on the Chinese company. Last month, President Donald Trump issued an order which effectively banned Huawei from trading with any US companies. The restrictions saw Google announce it would…
Huawei founder says revenue will be $30 billion less over next 2 years
Huawei’s founder has likened his company to a badly damaged plane, and said revenues will be 30 billion US dollars (£24 billion) less than forecast over the next two years. Ren Zhengfei said at company headquarters in Shenzhen that the Chinese telecom giant will reduce capacity, but insisted that US moves to restrict its business…
