The company introduced the MatePad Pro 12.2 and 12 X globally on September 19. Hereafter, it brought the tablets to Malaysia, now opening to more regions.

According to the official details, Huawei MatePad Pro 12.2 and 12 X tablets are now on sale in Europe and the UK. Both devices came with interesting features and specifications. Before parameters, let’s take a look at the price of these tablets.

MatePad Pro 12.2 which is a tough competitor to iPad Pro 13 is available at €999 in Europe and £699 in the UK. The company played an aggressive pricing strategy against Apple in the global market. This will eventually help in attracting consumers.

MatePad 12 X has also followed suit and appeared even more affordable. It is priced at £549.99 for UK consumers. But the case is different in the European markets. As per the Amazon listing, the new cost-effective tablet is available for €748.

• MatePad Pro 12.2 – Huawei UK
• MatePad 12 X – Huawei UK
• MatePad Pro 12.2 – Amazon Germany
• MatePad 12 X – Amazon Germany

Huawei MatePad Pro 12.2 and 12 X now available in Europe and UK (Image Credits: HuaweiUK)

It is worth mentioning that Huawei UK has certain offerings on both these tablets. Users can get £50 off on the MatePad 12 X, and £100 off on the MatePad Pro 12.2 via coupons. A third-gen M-Pencil is also free with these newly launched tablets.

MatePad Pro 12.2

The specialty of this tablet is the Tandem OLED panel. This is Huawei’s first tablet to feature a dual-layer OLED screen as well as a PaperMatte display solution for an impressive and super-efficient viewing experience. Here are the benefits:

• Anti-sparkle and anti-reflection properties
• 99% of the elimination of environmental light interference
• Brighter, clearer, and more vibrant picture quality
• Easy on the eyes even in direct sunlight scenarios

It runs on HarmonyOS 4.2 and expected to equip a Kirin 9010W chip. The model has 12GB RAM and 256GB/512GB storage options. It packs a 5050mAh cell which is equivalent to 10100mAh and supports 100W fast wired charging.

For the camera, the device features a dual-cam setup on the rear side with a 13MP primary lens and an 8MP ultra-wide shooter. The front part shows a smart sensing lens of f/2.0 aperture.

Huawei MatePad Pro 12.2 Golden Edition (Image Credits: Huawei)

MatePad 12 X

The new Air’s lineup model has a 12-inch LCD screen with 2800 x 1840 pixels resolution, 280 PPI, 16.7 million colors, and a P3 wide color gamut. It supports 1000 nits peak brightness with a refresh rate of 30-144Hz for a crystal clear view.

It has a PaperMatte display technology that ultimately reduces reflection by 60% and light interference by 99%. Thus, users will get natural and brighter visuals.

The device has the same rear camera setup as the MatePad Pro 12.2. But the front face has an 8MP selfie lens. MatePad 12 X packs a 10100mAh cell with 66W super fast charging and offers 14 hours of video playback in a single charge cycle.

Huawei MatePad 12 X (Image Credits: Huawei)

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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 company has recently served a huge feature and improvements update to the Chinese Magic V3 variants. Now Honor aims to improve the first-ever experience for global users via the first software update for the new foldable handset.

Inputs reveal that Honor Magic V3 global units are claiming the first update with the MagicOS 8.0.1.155. Ensure to have sufficient space as the latest iteration has a package of 1GB. We also suggest using a standard internet medium for installation.

The changelog shows the new AI eraser feature that will eliminate unwanted objects or passers-by from the image background. It makes your favorite moments more beautiful and vibrant with one tap.

Another feature addition is the “Face-to-face translation”. It is quite helpful during live lectures, collaboration with teammates, presentations, and more. Just turn it on, and the feature will translate what it hears or displays on the screen in real-time.

Global Honor Magic V3 first update brings AI features and camera enhancements (Image Credits: Honor)

Honor has also optimized the camera and notes apps. Users will experience more stability and fluency while using the respective app features, without any interruption.

The changelog further has the August 2024 security patch to target any unknown issues or privacy threats in the device. Hence, Magic V3 foldable phone users should prioritize this first firmware and install it at the earliest.

The latest update is rolling out in Europe and may soon reach other parts of the globe. Users can keep an eye on the device’s update section to carry out a manual installation.

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Tipster @rquandt notes that Honor plans to unveil Play 60+ in Western Europe but with a new name – Honor 200 S (Smart). The rebranded version could be similar to Play 60+ in design. Yet there could be some changes in internal parameters.

Honor 200S seemingly refers to 200 Smart. The device recently launched on the global stage with a durable battery, unlocking extra power and new features.

The phone is available for sale in the UK. Although the company is now planning to expand the reach of the budget-friendly phone to more regions. Currently, it shows a “Notify me” tab on the official sites, hinting at its imminent launch.

For reference, the tipster also shared the image of the device which is quite identical to the 200 Smart. It shows a plain back panel with a slight texture and “Honor” branding. It has a squarish-camera frame with four openings. One of these is a flash.

The front face has a single punch-hole design with curvy edges all around as well as thin edges. The sides show volume rockers and a power button while the screen remains flat. Let’s see if the company makes any internal changes to this device.

Honor 200 Smart may soon launch in Western Europe (Image Credits: Roland Quandt/X)

Honor Play 60+

Play 60+ smartphone launched in June this year. The device is available in the home ground in three shades: Fairy Green, Magic Night Black, and Moon Shadow White. Now the device could launch in overseas markets with a new name.

The device has a 6.77-inch TFT LCD screen with a resolution of 720 x 1610 pixels and a refresh rate of 120Hz. It equips Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 chipset paired with Adreno 613 GPU, 12GB RAM, and 256GB/512GB internal storage. Note that the display capabilities differ slightly from the Smart edition.

Further specs include a dual-camera system with a 50MP primary shooter and a 2MP depth sensor. The front part holds a 5MP selfie lens with certain shooting modes. The device has a non-removable 6000mAh battery with 35W wired charging support.

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Apart from the sound improvements, the firmware optimizes the system’s stability. It is also carrying a new security patch that will wipe out hidden bugs and issues in the device. The patch will further shield users’ data from privacy threats and exploits.

Being a newly launched flagship, global Pura 70 models have received the new update after a long while. But the good news is that the update holds some useful improvements related to the device’s security, stability, as well as sound experience.

Hence, you should install the latest firmware as soon as it reaches your phone. Huawei Pura 70 series users can identify the audio enhancements update with the EMUI 14.2.0.177 version and a software package of around 750 Megabytes.

You can check the changelog below:

Global Huawei Pura 70 users get audio enhancements with new update (Image Credits: HuaweiBlog)

• Audio: Improves audio effects in certain situations
• System: Optimizes system stability in some conditions
• Security: Integrates security patches released in August 2024 for improved system security.

The update is available to a limited Pura 70 users in Europe. Although the company will initiate a broader software release in the coming weeks. Till then, device owners can keep an eye on the update section to install the build manually.

HarmonyOS NEXT beta for Pura 70 series

In the HarmonyOS universe, Huawei pushed off the HarmonyOS NEXT beta for Pura 70 models. The changelog doesn’t reveal much about the version. Yet it says the latest testing build will offer a smarter, smoother, and safer user experience.

The company has said to unveil the stable HarmonyOS NEXT version in Q4 2024. Whether Huawei will bring HarmonyOS NEXT-like features to the global EMUI software is worth looking forward to.

Huawei Pura 70 Ultra (Image Credits: Huawei)

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A new report by Canalys reveals the growth of global premium smartphone market in Q2 2024. The market reviewer selected the top five tech vendors based on the high-end phone shipment and their market share for the second quarter of this year.

The premium smartphone market refers to phones above $600 price. It is the top-end flagship with advanced capabilities and useful features for an efficient experience.

Inputs show that Huawei captured the third position in the Q2 2024 global premium phone category. The OEM achieved a 9% market share, leading to an overall growth rate of 80% YoY. This surge made the company stand at the top 3 ranking list.

Canalys sees Huawei as one of the fastest-growing brands this quarter in the global market. Devices like Nova 12 and Pura 70 Ultra have achieved huge attention and support from global consumers. Huawei may touch new heights with its upcoming products.

Q2 2024 global premium phone market report (Image Credits: MyDrivers)

Apple and Others

Apple topped the global premium phone market with 62% of market share and 5% annual growth. Samsung obtained second place with a 22% market share and 35% YoY progress. Xiaomi and Vivo have grabbed the fourth and fifth spots respectively.

Good news is that all five smartphone makers have achieved positive growth in Q2 2024. Apart from the global market, the research firm shared the data for China as well.

In the native region, Huawei has appeared in the second position with 30% of the market share and a growth of 82% YoY. Even though Apple is at first, its annual progress dropped by 7% following the heavy competition in the Chinese market.

Q2 2024 Chinese premium phone market report (Image Credits: MyDrivers)

Xiaomi and Vivo captured the third (50% YoY growth) and fourth (48% YoY growth) grades respectively. Both tech vendors account for 4% of the market share.

In other regions like Asia-Pacific, America, Europe, the Middle East, and Africa, Apple is dominating the premium phone market with iPhone 15 Pro models. Samsung is also closely following the iPhone maker at second rank.

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So let’s drive through the dynamic specifications of the Honor Magic V3!

Highlights

• Thinnest and Lightest Design
• Aerospace-grade material
• Octagonal Camera
• AI Features
• 5150mAh large battery

Honor Magic 3 arrives in three colors: Reddish Brown, Green, and Black. It comes with a plain leather texture on the rear panel and uses aerospace-grade fibers, making the device 40 times more resistant than its predecessors.

The book-type foldable sports an octagonal dome-shaped camera module on the back, giving an aesthetic look. The device has a width of 74.0 mm (folded) and 145.3mm (unfolded). The height is 156.6mm while the weight is 226 grams.

Display:

The foldable equips an inner screen of 7.92 inches (2344 x 2156 pixels) and an external screen of 6.43-inch (2376 x 1060 pixels) OLED panel. It further supports a 120Hz refresh rate, 1.07 billion colors, 3840Hz (inner) and 4320Hz (outer) high-frequency PWM dimming, 5000nits peak brightness, and DCI-P3-wide color gamut.

The display also supports Dynamic Dimming, Circadian Night Display, and Nature Tone Display to offer an immersive viewing experience.

Magic V3 foldable installs a Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 processor with Adreno 750 graphics processing using. The CPU configuration is 1 x Cortex-X4 @ 3.3GHz + 3 x Cortex-A720 @ 3.2GHz + 2 x Cortex-A720 @ 3.0GHz + 2 x Cortex-A520 @ 2.3GHz.

The device comes with the Android 14-based MagicOS 8.0.1 operating system and brings various AI features like Magic Ring, Magic Portal, upgraded AI Notes app, smart app sorting, and more.

For the camera, the Magic V3 consists of three lenses on the rear side. These are a 40MP main snapper (f/2.2 aperture), a 50MP ultra-wide shooter (f/1.6 + OIS), and a 50MP telephoto shooter (f/3.0). The front part holds dual selfie lenses (inner + outer screen) worth 20MP (f/2.2 aperture).

Honor Magic V3 has packed a non-removable lithium polymer battery with a capacity of 5150mAh. It supports a power adapter of 66W and 55W wireless charging service.

The 5G capable device runs on Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be protocols, Wi-Fi frequency 2.4GHz and 5GHz, Bluetooth 5.3, IR Remote Control, and PC data sync support. It has sensors like gravity, Infrared, fingerprint, barometer, cold temperature, NFC, gyroscope, compass, Hall sensor, ambient light sensor, and proximity sensor. The device has USB Type-C ports for connectivity.

Honor Magic V3: Specifications, Price, and Availability (Image Credits: Honor)

Magic V3: Price and Availability

The device is already open for pre-orders in many regions like Europe, the UK, the Middle East, and more. You can check the details below.

Saudi Arabia: Pre-Order

• Magic V3 12GB + 512GB = AED 6899
• Free Gifts: Bose Speaker + Honor Watch 4 + In-car wireless charger + 2-years 4 times art back film + 6 months screen protection
• Customized Bundle: Honor foldable keyboard or a Wireless Charger Stand

Malaysia: Pre-Order till September 12 for the best offers

• Magic V3 12GB + 512GB = RM 6999
• Free Gifts: 1-year screen protection + Honor Watch 4 + Honor Magic-Pen + wireless charger stand
• Customized Bundle: Honor Care+ extended warranty or Honor Band 9 or Earbuds X6

UK: Early Bird Activity

• Magic V3 12GB + 512GB = £1699.99
• Free Gifts: Magic Pen + SuperCharge Power Adapter (Max 66W) + Screen Protection services for 6 months
• Customized Bundle: Honor MagicPad 2

You can check the country-wise or region-wise sale details HERE

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IDC research organization has released the global wearable market report for Q2 2024. This time, the worldwide market sold 43.7 million units which is 0.7% less than the last year same period. Despite a decline, smartwatch vendors achieved progress.

Starting with Huawei, the company topped the Q2 2024 global wearable market by beating Apple and Samsung. The OEM sold 8.9 million units this time and captured 20.3% of the market share. Last year, the figure was 6.3 million units and 14.2% share.

The research firm states that Huawei obtained significant growth for H1 2024 in the worldwide wearable market. The Chinese tech giant’s wearable shipment has increased by 55.1% YoY in the second quarter, resulting in a 42.1% YoY growth rate.

Huawei has been leading the global watch sector for two consecutive quarters. It has firmed its legs in the Middle East, Africa, Latin America, and Central and Eastern Europe.

Q2 2024 global wearable market report (Image Credits: IDC)

This win has become possible due to the immense demand for the Watch Fit 3 worldwide. The incredible wearable not only contributed to the company’s growth but also increased the global smartwatch shipment. Meanwhile, Huawei has been ruling the Chinese wearable market since 2021 and will likely continue in the future.

Other rankers in the list are Xiaomi, Apple, Samsung, and BBK. Xiaomi is in the second spot with a growth of 17.5% YoY. It shipped 5.9 million units and obtained a 13.5% market share. Apple again fell to 11.8% YoY growth with a market share of 13.1%.

Samsung ranked fourth with a shipment of 3.3 million and a 7.6% market share. BBK – the kid’s watchmaker is doing well in China and has seen good growth in the first half of this year. The company may further expand its sales with innovative products.

This quarter, the global wearable market obtained:

• 3.2% YoY decrease in smartwatch shipment (34.7 million units)
• 10.6% YoY increase in wristband shipment (9.0 million units)

China, on the other hand, obtained an increase of 18.7% YoY in smartwatches and a decrease of 4.8% in wristbands. Even in the Chinese market, Huawei is in the first position with 6.0 million unit shipments and 38.4% of the market share.

The company is now ready to unveil more new wearables on September 19 which will dynamically increase the company’s value in both the global and Chinese market, later this year.

Q2 2024 Chinese wearable market report (Image Credits: IDC)

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The tech giant served the August 2024 security patch to various models in the global market. The list counts P60 Pro, Mate 50 Pro, Mate X3, Nova 11 series, Nova 9, and tablets like MatePad Pro 13.2 as well as the first-gen MatePad SE.

Now Huawei is bringing the August 2024 patch for the Watch 4 Pro series. The firmware is available for both Pro and Space Edition models. The device owners in Europe can identify the update with the HarmonyOS 4.2.0.365 version.

Users need to download a software package of 456 Megabytes to install the latest security improvements on their wearables. Note that the download process may take some time depending on the internet connection. Hence, wait patiently.

August 2024 security patch aims to enhance the smartwatch’s stability. It resolves system glitches and anonymous bugs in the device’s system that often cause freezing, abnormal functioning, and other issues in your wrist gadget.

• Security: Integrates security patches released in August 2024 for improved system security.

Huawei Watch 4 Pro series gets new update with August 2024 security patch (Image Credits: HuaweiBlog)

The update is rolling out gradually to users in the global market. In case you have not received the update alert, wait for the release or check the Huawei Health app for a manual installation.

Huawei has also readied new smartwatches for global consumers. These will likely debut on September 19 with amazing features and advanced health capabilities.

• Read More: Huawei Global locks Innovative Product launch event for September 19

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Counterpoint has published a new report on the Q2 2024 global foldable market and highlighted the regional growth. Among various regions, the folding phone shipment has increased in Western Europe, Asian markets, and LATAM.

Interestingly, these regions are showing a consistent lead of Chinese phone makers. Honor is no exception to this theory and outpaced Samsung in the Q2 2024 Western Europe foldable race. For the first time, Honor topped the South Korean company.

Samsung has been the king of the global foldable market with impressive Galaxy Z phones. However, the fierce competition has now engulfed global regions where consumers demand more innovative, useful, and advanced folding phones.

The report notes that Honor has been the biggest contributor in Western Europe and won the “region’s No. 1 brand” badge. After the booming sales of Magic V2 globally, Honor achieved a 455% YoY progress in Q2 2024 worldwide foldable shipment.

Honor defeats Samsung in Q2 2024 Western Europe foldable race (Image Credits: Counterpoint)

Magic V2

Honor Magic V2 performed well in the global markets. It landed on the consumer ground as an “ultra-slim” book-type foldable. Counterpoint says that the Magic V2 has been the most-sold horizontal folding handset in all the regions, except China.

Honor remained a tough competitor in every global foldable sphere except China, where Huawei is still in a leading position. The Mate foldable is now planning to jump with its tri-fold in the Chinese market, opening a new chapter of innovation.

After the Magic V2, Honor is ready to unveil the Magic V3 foldable – the slimmest book-type folding device worldwide. The company already mocked Samsung over the thin hinge problem uniquely and interestingly.

• Read More: Honor roasts Samsung with a small apology engraved on Magic V3 hinge

Other than Honor, Motorola has achieved the highest foldable market share in North and Latin America. It obtained a 458% YoY increase in the LATAM foldable phone market, following the strong sales of the Razr 40 series.

With such contributions, the global foldable phone market has grown by 48%YoY in Q2 2024. Regarding Samsung, the report expects to see the Android foldable king back on the throne in Q3 2024 with the Galaxy Z Fold 6 series.

[Source – Counterpoint]

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