This time, the company will likely rename the Ultimate wearable model. As per the official teaser, the wearable name reads ‘Ultimate Exploration’. The new name could apply to all the Watch Ultimate models including the previous and upcoming ones.

Looking into the teaser, the company has added an interesting caption:

“Riding on the green field, opening a legendary chapter. On October 22 at 19:00, the new member of the #HUAWEIWATCH# Ultimate series family – Green Field Legend will be launched! The new green and white color scheme and elegant aesthetics show extraordinary style.”

Unlike other siblings, the Watch Ultimate Green Edition adopts a dual-tone (green and white) bezel around the dial. It is made up of a non-tech ceramic material and attached to a super strong sapphire glass with anti-scratch and anti-glare properties.

The overall green look implies new golf-related features as well as Pro-level sports of the smartwatch. Users will find several useful enhancements with this model.

Huawei to launch Watch Ultimate Green Edition on October 22 in China (Image Credits: Huawei/Weibo)

He Gang – the CEO of Huawei Consumer Business Group says that the new Watch Ultimate Green Edition will arrive as a smart golf coach in China on the wrist.

Other specifications like the display panel and battery life are the same as the regular variant. Although changes will occur in terms of features, sports, and capabilities. Users will also find an interwoven green + white textured, antibacterial strap.

Specifications

The device will come with a 48.5 x 48.5 x 13mm dimension and a wrist size of 140-210mm. It will equip a 1.5-inch AMOLED screen with 466 x 466 pixels resolution and 311 PPI. The device features three buttons: a rotating crown, an assist button, and a feature button.

Battery life can remain active for two weeks and it takes nearly 1 hour to charge the device completely. Bluetooth and satellite calling features will continue to enhance the overall user experience.

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Double Eleven in China is a huge shopping festival. It mainly celebrates the independence of single people. It’s a one-day sale which takes place on 11 November. Over time, the respective festival evolved and turned into a month-long event.

The Chinese Double 11 sale 2024 started on October 14 with top brands like Huawei and Apple. Both tech giants are battling for the first spot in the ultra-high-end smartphone ranking.

As per the JD.com shopping channel, Huawei and Apple are currently the only brands to dominate the top 10 high-end smartphones listing. There isn’t any other brand in this category. Here’s a list of top-end devices in the JD online store:

1. iPhone 15 Pro Max
2. iPhone 16 Pro Max
3. iPhone 16 Pro
4. Huawei Mate 60 Pro
5. Huawei Pura 70 Pro
6. iPhone 15
7. iPhone 16
8. Huawei Pura 70 Pro+
9. Huawei Mate 60 Pro+
10. Huawei Mate X5

Huawei and Apple battle for top spot in Chinese Double 11 Sale 2024 (Image Credits: MyDrivers)

Both Huawei and Apple have five smartphones on this list, implying fierce competition. Note that all these models range above 6000 yuan. The list has been announced today, revealing the top 10 rankers in the ultra-high-end handsets category.

Huawei Devices:

Huawei has listed the latest Pura 70 and Mate 60 models on the shopping platform. The Mate X5 folding phone is also on the list. It’s the only foldable in the top 10 premium handsets. A major benefit of these devices will be HarmonyOS NEXT.

The tech giant released the HarmonyOS NEXT public beta for Mate 60/X5 models while Pura 70 series received the closed beta version. These devices will undoubtedly be the first to experience the stable HarmonyOS NEXT software features.

Apple Devices:

Apple, on the other hand, has listed the newly launched iPhone 16 series which will get the AI Intelligence in China next year. The list also has the previous-gen iPhone 15 models. These devices are available at good discounts on JD.com. Consumers can visit the official site for more details.

Double Eleven is the perfect platform that enables brands to promote their devices at the best price drop. Both Apple and Huawei can well benefit from the shopping festival, increasing the market share and sales revenue in the Chinese smartphone market.

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CINNO Research has released a new report entitled “After 46 months, Huawei Chinese smartphone sales exceeded Apple again in August 2024.” The report reveals the current status of the smartphone market in China and the top rankers.

The report highlights the overview of the smartphone market based on the monthly development trend in September 2024. It covers the sales volume, brand analysis, and the top smartphone brand that has been on the top in the last few months.

Inputs reveal that Huawei has given a tough fight to the Apple iPhone sales in China after 46 months. The company’s market share in the Chinese high-end smartphones (above 6000 yuan) has been gradually increasing due to new creations.

Huawei outshined Apple in Chinese smartphone sales this year: CINNO (Image Credits: ITHome)

Huawei’s sharp rise in market share is ultimately putting more pressure on Apple. The US tech giant is already declining in the Chinese phone market. Meanwhile, heavy competition from Chinese rivals is pushing Apple further back in the ranking.

Mate 60 series launched last year, resulted in immense popularity – thanks to the Kirin 5G chip and the satellite calling feature. The previous-gen models led to booming sales which once again increased the brand’s value in the Chinese smartphone business.

After four years of hustles, Huawei topped the Chinese smartphone market in Q1 2024 with a sales increase of 110% YoY. The report further states that the company won the tag of No.1 in H1 2024 Chinese smartphone sales with a market share of 17.5%.

Huawei has also launched new phones like Pocket 2, Pura 70 series, and Nova Flip which increased the company’s sales revenue this year. Also, the Mate 70 series is in the pipeline and expected to add a new hike in the brand’s sales section.

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The iPhone maker has given us some of the best products so far. The firm is also doing well in global markets. However, its sales in the Chinese market dropped significantly due to stiff competition from Huawei and others.

China, on the other hand, aims to support its local products over foreign ones. Many Chinese firms even prohibit the use of Apple products and encourage their employees to buy Huawei devices, contributing to the country’s economy. Read More…

Thus, Apple is planning to regain its customers and market share from rivals like Huawei and Xiaomi by launching a low-cost iPhone. The device is an iPhone SE which may debut in the first quarter of 2025, probably with the Apple Intelligence support.

The new iPhone SE will likely eliminate the outdated home button. It is said to sport a modern design at a budget-friendly rate. Other features and key specs of the device are unknown. But we may grab more details about it in the upcoming days.

A few analysts suggest that the inexpensive iPhone could help Apple to make a new stand in the Chinese phone market. The company’s overall revenue (89-96%) in 2025 will depend on iPhone sales and the SE model may help in regaining shares.

Further inputs reveal some iPad upgrades for the next year. It seems the tech giant is planning to make new scores in the Chinese tablet market alongside the smartphone section. For the last three quarters, the company has been running back from Huawei.

• Huawei defeats Apple with 20.5 million tablet shipments in China for Q2 2024

Apple wants to take back market share from Huawei with a low-cost iPhone (Image Credits: Apple)

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Railway 12306 completed the HarmonyOS native app beta in April this year. Now, the company has launched its official HarmonyOS NEXT-based app version.

Inputs reveal that the Railway 12306 HarmonyOS native app version is ready to download and testing. But it is currently only available to HarmonyOS NEXT beta users. Others probably have to wait till October 8 to grab more details on this matter.

Speaking of the features, the Railway 12306 app supports various essential tools that make the journey more convenient. One of the useful features is trip scheduling.

As the name suggests, users can schedule the ticket information on a calendar, directly from the app. After booking the ticket, the user can tap the ‘Add to Calendar’ tool in the upper right corner of the page. The feature will generate scheduled information on the calendar with details like ticket date and departure time.

Railway 12306 HarmonyOS native app is ready for public testing (Image Credits: ITHome)

It will further remind users of this date to stay prepared before the departure. The app supports a new multi-security services system (based on HarmonyOS NEXT). This system ensures the safety of users’ information. It also checks if the information is coming from real users and devices or is based on scams.

Railway 12306 app is also expected to support the HarmonyOS live window feature in the future. As a result, users can check the real-time status of the train’s arrival and relevant info without even opening the app. Though you need to book a ticket first.

Thus, users will get a more practical and convenient experience throughout the train travel. More details about the app will go official after its launch for all device users.

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As noted by Bloomberg, Chinese regulators directed local firms and enterprise customers to prohibit Nvidia H20 usage. The H20 is a China-specific chip. It’s a special but low-end version of the Nvidia H800. The chip is used to train AI models.

Following the U.S. ban, Chinese companies relied on Nvidia’s chipsets for AI models and other related technologies. However, China now aims to support its native techs and firms over U.S. products, increasing its self-reliance and economic growth.

Inputs reveal that Chinese regulators like the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology issued a set of new rules under ‘window guidance’. It encourages the firms to switch to local chipmakers and reduce the Nvidia use as far as possible.

Huawei and Cambricon are currently the top AI chipmakers in China. A direct prohibition of Nvidia chips in the region will ultimately help the native chip producers to increase their market share. The aim is to support native AI startups over foreign firms.

People related to the matter say that it’s not possible to completely ban Nvidia chips in the region. Many companies are looking to develop the best AI system which requires foreign processors instead of local options. But the condition is that the Nvidia chips’ usage should be minimal.

Another input notes that Nvidia shares fell to 3.9% ($119.26) by Friday. When asked to the CEO of Nvidia – Jensen Huang about the entire matter, he said:

“The first thing we have to do is comply with whatever policies and regulations that are being imposed. And, meanwhile, do the best we can to compete in the markets that we serve. We have a lot of customers there that depend on us, and we’ll do our best to support them.”

While Chinese chipmakers are readying alternatives to Nvidia’s chips, local companies are stockpiling foreign chips before the U.S. export controls reach a new level. For instance, ByteDance ordered 200000+ Nvidia H20 chips this year worth $2 billion.

Huawei, on the other hand, is also taking major steps in this matter. After months of internal testing, the company is now sending its Ascend 910C AI chip samples to top tech firms, expanding its strength in the AI chip sector. Read More…

It would be worth seeing how the next-gen Huawei AI chips will counterattack Nvidia H20 processors.

China directs local firms to buy Huawei AI chips over Nvidia H20 (Image Credits: Huawei)

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Earlier IDC reported that Huawei tablet shipments increased to 46.9% in the Q2 2024 Chinese market. Now Canalys revealed the exact figure of tablets sold by the brand.

According to the report, Huawei has made 20.5 million tablet shipments in the Chinese market for Q2 2024. The company has ranked first in this race, defeating tech makers like Apple, Xiaomi, and Honor. It also holds 26% of the market share.

The tech giant has succeeded in shipments and market share compared to last year. The new shipment figure further boosted the company’s annual growth by 66%.

Canalys notes that the Chinese tablet market has become highly competitive due to local tech vendors like Huawei. The company has already introduced various MatePad products this year. The latest one is the dual-layer OLED MatePad Pro 12.2 which is getting immense support and attention from consumers.

Apple has followed Huawei in the second spot and shipped around 20.1 million tablets in the region. While the market share is similar to Huawei, the iPad maker is seeing a 14% decline in the annual growth.

Xiaomi has ranked third with 9.25 million tablet shipments and 12% of the market share. Honor belongs to the fourth position. The company shipped 6.5 million tablets and obtained an 8% share in the Chinese tablet market. It has scored 63% YoY growth.

Q2 2024 Chinese tablet market report (Image Credits: Canalys)

Lenovo grabbed the fifth place with an annual progress of 12%. It has sold 4.9 million tablets and owns 6% of the market share. Apart from the top 5 rankers, Canalys says that the Chinese tablet market has shipped around 7.8 million tablets this quarter. The overall sales increased by 20% – thanks to online promotions.

The market research firm expects that the Chinese tablet market will further grow by 9% this year. Meanwhile, tech vendors will use more AI features to attract customers.

Analyst Emma Xu says:

“To drive stronger business outcomes, vendors must focus on market expansion and differentiation to enhance user experiences. Leveraging on-device AI models will be particularly beneficial in this regard.”

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According to DigiTimesAsia, the Huawei Mate 70 series is getting full support in China ahead of its official unveiling. The upcoming smartphone lineup is backed by government and financial support to avoid any issues during or after its launch.

But some Chinese suppliers including SMIC are on the verge of sacrificing profit due to the Huawei Mate 70 series. Inputs reveal that the chipmaker’s revenue for the fourth quarter of this year may slightly decline from the previous quarter.

A major reason behind this decline is the year-end seasonality. In other words, the chip manufacturing firm faces certain fluctuations during this period every year.

Despite the profit risk, SMIC is also working to build a more refined and efficient version of the Kirin chip for the Mate 70 series. The company is in rumors to seed a 5nm processor in the next Mate devices that can boost the performance significantly.

SMIC has also been blacklisted by the U.S. authorities. As a result, the firm is making 7nm chips fabricated on outdated DUV machines. Due to the ban, the company cannot access advanced chipmaking tools to build better and upgraded processors.

SMIC could risk profit to supply Kirin chip for Huawei Mate 70 (Image Credits: Huawei)

However, reports said that SMIC has laid the production lines for a 5nm chip at the outset of this year. The alleged chip has entered the small-scale production already and claims to improve the power efficiency. Read More

The accuracy of this news is still a question. But following these hints, SMIC could risk profit to supply Kirin chips to Huawei Mate 70 models. If true, this risk could turn into a huge success as a 5nm chip would be a breakthrough for the Chinese semiconductor industry.

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In a recent teardown of Huawei Qingyun L540 commercial PC, the device is said to run mainly on Chinese components, implying self-reliance. It uses a self-developed Kirin 9006C 5nm chipset and the China-made Unity operating system.

According to the FinancialTimes, Huawei Qingyun L540 commercial PC is in high demand among Chinese enterprises. The government sectors and state groups are widely using the device for its high-end capabilities and performance efficiency.

Qingyun L540 PC is now also part of a Chinese localization campaign named Xinchuang (IT application innovation). This campaign is a Chinese policy that works on localizing the regional IT sector and turning down its dependency on foreign products.

The report further reveals that Chinese companies like Huawei continue to ramp up their R&D efforts in chips, machinery, and software. They believe these products are the “technological backbone” for independent, secure, and controllable supply chains.

Other than that, the Chinese firms are also supporting the native products with financial support. The Chinese government has instructed most industries to prohibit foreign goods or components usage to the maximum.

Since March 2024, many enterprises have abandoned Intel and AMD-powered laptops in favor of Huawei, Shanghai Zhaoxin, and Phytium PCs. Qingyun L540 has the largest count of orders in this context.

Notably, the idea of using Chinese products over foreign tech has resulted in a wide range of products. Chinese users and enterprise customers now have various options in the market to choose their desired technology, device, or any other product.

Automobiles

Apart from chips and software, China has directed its automakers including the European group partners to increase the use of Chinese chips. The aim is to use around 25% of Chinese chips in automobiles by the next year.

With maximum use of local components in new products and cut-off of foreign tech, China aims to gradually become more self-dependent in every technological aspect.

Qingyun L540 PC (Image Credits: Huawei)

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The Chinese OEM has already announced the Sound Joy 2 in the global market. Although it is only available in the standard form. Now Huawei has officially announced the Sound Joy 2 speaker in China in two dynamic variants.

Let’s explore both these editions one by one!

Design & Dimensions

Starting with the design, Sound Joy 2 has the same cylindrical shape as its predecessors. It is covered with a dual-tone woven fabric material that gives a classy outlook to the device. This material also ensures a better grip on hands.

Sound Joy 2 (standard and Smart) is available in three shades: New Green, Island Blue, and Obsidian Black. It measures 73 x 73 x 202mm and weighs 700 grams.

The device has a thin bar on its body with 5 buttons for playing, pausing, and other operations. Unlike the previous-gen model, it shows a brand-new HUAWEI SOUND branding on the top instead of Devialet. The upper part also has a colorful ring that acts as an indicator/reminder for important alerts (battery level, volume).

Battery and Charging

Huawei Sound Joy 2 series packs an 8800mAh battery that offers a 26-hours of music playback. It supports a 40W Type-C power adapter. Want to tune on to your favorite song but low battery? Don’t worry as a 10-minute charge will let you play songs on the speaker for an hour!

Huawei Sound Joy 2 (Image Credits: Huawei)

Other Features

Both Bluetooth and Smart Sound Joy 2 have a quad-speaker unit with a frequency response range of 50Hz – 20KHz, a maximum volume of 85dBA from one meter away, and support a mono channel. The speaker units are:

• 1 x 50mm x 75mm racetrack full-range speaker
• 1 x 19mm tweeter
• 2 passive radiators

It also has a 20W full-range speaker and a 10W tweeter. Both support a power supply of 10V/4A, 9V/2A, and 5V/2A, as well as an in-built 2 MIC pickup. Users can switch horizontally or vertically 2 MIC pickup via G-sensor.

Sound Joy 2 vs Smart Edition: Difference

The Smart Edition features voice control capability. Users can use the microphone to command Celia or manage certain operations with their voice. The ring lights in the Smart Edition also enlighten during the voice response.

With just one voice, users can control their smart home products from more than 1000 brands, 100+ categories, and 3000+ models. Huawei Music also provides tens of millions of lossless music libraries with the Sound Joy 2 Smart Edition.

Huawei Sound Joy 2 (Image Credits: Huawei)

Software Features

• Shake for Stereo: Users can pair two Sound Joy 2 speakers by shaking them, which creates a stereo effect.
• Super Combo: Users can connect around 100 speakers at a time along with syncing the music.
• Wrist-based Playback Controls: Users can easily control the music playback or adjust the volume via the Huawei smartwatch.
• Tap to Transfer: Users can simply tap on their phone beside the speaker to share or transfer the music.
• Auto Discovery: The feature enables your phone, tablet, or other Huawei device to quickly connect with the Sound Joy 2 when placed near them.
• HyperDevices: With a simple drag, audio can be seamlessly transferred between devices.

The device has the following buttons: power, voice/microphone, play/pause, Bluetooth, stereo, volume+, and volume-. Other features include an IP67 rating, NFC support, indicators, Bluetooth and MeeTime calling support (Smart Edition), and gravity sensors.

Price:

Huawei Sound Joy 2 is available for 999 yuan whereas the Smart Edition is available for 1199 yuan. Note that the standard version doesn’t support WLAN. The device is available on Huawei Mall and users can purchase it based on the variants.

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