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Canada Bans Huawei, ZTE From Its 5G and 4G Networks

Canada is doing so over concerns the Chinese government could compel Huawei and ZTE to act in ways detrimental to Canadian interests.

By Michael Kan

Huawei Announces 10.3-Inch MatePad Paper E-Reader

Take note Amazon, this is what the next Kindle should aim to beat.

By Matthew Humphries

FCC Prepares to Ban and Remove Huawei Equipment From US Networks

The FCC is trying to close a loophole that allows US carriers and ISPs to use their own funds to buy Huawei or ZTE equipment, despite national security concerns. 

By Michael Kan

Huawei MateBook X Pro (2021) Review

3.0

Although it’s subtly enhanced for 2021 and still as slick as ever, the Huawei MateBook X Pro falls short given its limited availability, short battery life, and awkward webcam placement.

By Tom Brant

Huawei Plans to Launch 6G in 2030

It will be 50x faster than 5G, apparently.

By Matthew Humphries

MWC Shanghai Begs for Cooperation in a Shattered World

The first post-COVID, in-person tech trade show only highlighted the borders that have gone up around the world.

By Sascha Segan

Leak Tips Huawei's Next Flagship, the P50 Pro

The P50 Pro is similar to the Huawei P40, with a few tweaks, says leaker Steve Hemmerstoffer.

By Brittany Vincent

Huawei Sells Off Honor Smartphone Business to Ensure the Brand's Survival

Huawei will sell its Honor brand due to US sanctions, which have blocked Huawei's access to chip supplies.

By Michael Kan

Qualcomm Gets Trade Ban Exemption to Sell Chips to Huawei

The deal covers 4G mobile chips, but not 5G, according to Reuters.

By Brittany Vincent

Huawei Phones With Its Homegrown Harmony OS Arrive in 2021

By making the Harmony OS open source, Huawei is also opening the door for other manufacturers to use the software in their own hardware products.

By Michael Kan

Huawei Becomes World's Top Smartphone Vendor in Q2, Thanks to COVID-19

Huawei shipped more smartphones than Samsung in the second quarter due to high demand in China and depressed smartphone demand around the globe due to COVID-19, says research firm Canalys.

By Michael Kan

US Government Tries to Cut Off Huawei From the Chip Supply Chain

The US now bans even foreign-made items meant for Huawei's semiconductor business so long as they are made with export-controlled US software or technology.

By Michael Kan

Huawei MatePad Pro Preview

Huawei's Android-based MatePad Pro tablet that tries to compete with the Apple iPad Pro, but it faces some severe ecosystem limitations.

By Adam Smith

Huawei P40 Pro 5G Preview

The Huawei P40 Pro 5G is an impressive smartphone with a fantastic screen, but you won't find it in the US anytime soon.

By Adam Smith

Huawei MateBook X Pro (2020) Preview

While it's far from cheap, the upgrades made to Huawei's MateBook X Pro make it a potent Windows 10 ultraportable.

By Adam Smith

Huawei Launches P40 Pro+ Android Flagship Without Any Google Apps

A penta-camera array, curved OLED screen, and 5G connectivity are on the P40 Pro's spec sheet, but a lack of access to Google's services (and the US market) is sure to limit the appeal.

By Adam Smith

Honor Takes V30, 9X Pro Smartphones and MagicBook Laptops Global

The smartphones will be launched outside of China for the first time, but will also be the first Honor devices without built-in Google Play Services. Also on tap: a new pair of headphones, the Honor Magic Earbuds, coming in March.

By Adam Smith

Huawei Launches Mate Xs Foldable Phone and MatePad Pro 5G Tablet

The folding phone and 5G tablet will launch in Europe featuring the Kirin 990 5G chipset, but no Google apps.

By Adam Smith

Google: Don’t Sideload Our Apps on Huawei’s Devices

New, uncertified smartphones and tablets released by Huawei will not feature access to Google’s most popular apps. Sideloaded versions, meanwhile, could put devices at risk.

By Justin Herrick

US Officials Say Huawei Can Access Government Backdoors

Huawei has allegedly been able to carry out espionage for a decade by using legal backdoors meant for law enforcement in telecom equipment.

By Adam Smith