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Together: Huawei DEVELOPER CONFERENCE 2020 Roundup
Recently at Songshan Lake, leading multinational technology and electronics manufacturer Huawei kicked off its annual developer conference. The Huawei DEVELOPER CONFERENCE 2020 (Together) gave the company's development community a compelling look at the road ahead, revealing major updates across its developer ecosystem and unveiling several exciting new products.
A powerful underdog
Huawei teases the Mate 40's upcoming launch
Huawei is preparing to launch the Mate 40 soon, the company shared on twitter. A report this week from leaker Evan Blass indicates the handset may not make a global appearance till 2021, however.
Unexpected
Huawei says phones on EMUI 11 will be 'eligible for upgrade' to HarmonyOS
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Huawei's new HarmonyOS may be coming to phones like the P40 and P40 Pro next year, according to a Huawei representative.
A nice new smartwatch
Huawei Watch GT 2 Pro unveiled with Qi wireless charging, 100+ sports modes
Huawei Watch GT 2 Pro is a follow-up to last year's Watch GT 2. It comes with Qi wireless charging support, improved heart-rate monitoring, and over 100 workout modes.
The alternative
Huawei’s new HarmonyOS 2.0 is designed for smartphones and wearables
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Huawei today unveiled HarmonyOS 2.0, a new and improved version of its homegrown operating system. The company has confirmed that it will be launching its first phones powered by HarmonyOS 2.0 in 2021.
Challenging days ahead
Samsung and LG will reportedly soon stop supplying display panels to Huawei
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As per a new report, Samsung and LG will no longer supply display panels to Huawei due to the recent U.S. sanctions. Huawei is now said to be testing display panels from Chinese suppliers like Visionox, Tianma, and CSOT.
The great decline
Huawei may ship just 50 million smartphones in 2021 due to U.S. sanctions
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A new report claims Huawei plans to ship just 50 million smartphones next year, as the new U.S. sanctions have made it nearly impossible for the company to secure components.
Big leak
Massive Huawei Watch GT 2 Pro leak reveals a familiar design and key specs
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A new leak claims Huawei’s upcoming Watch GT 2 Pro will be its first smartwatch to offer Qi wireless charging support. The smartwatch will likely be unveiled sometime later this month.
The war for Europe
OPPO looks to expand European presence as Huawei flounders
A new report suggests OPPO is significantly ramping up its production for European markets, with plans to fill the void left by Huawei as the battered tech giant faces a critical shortage of key components.
great value
Huawei Watch Fit is a sub-$150 fitness smartwatch with 96 workout modes
Huawei Watch Fit is a sub-$150 smartwatch with a 1.64-inch AMOLED display, built-in GPS, 96 Workout Modes, and up to 10 days of battery life.
Market access
MediaTek asks U.S. government for permission to supply chips to Huawei
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MediaTek has sought permission from the U.S. government to supply chips to Huawei after the tighter chip export rules come into effect on September 15.
Inflexible
The U.S. adds more trade restrictions for Huawei and its affiliates
Huawei faces new, tougher restrictions from the U.S. as the country now bars trade carried out through Huawei-affiliates. The rule change is intended to “prevent Huawei from circumventing U.S. law through alternative chip production and provision of off-the-shelf chips.”
Another blow to Huawei
A license that allowed Google to update older Huawei phones just expired
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Following the expiration of its temporary general license, even older Huawei phones may no longer be able to receive Android or Google apps updates.
Third Place
Survey says Huawei passed Apple in global smartphone market in 2019
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A new survey from Nikkei Asian Review says that Huawei passed Apple in 2019, taking second place with a 17.6% share of the global smartphone market.
Big leak
First Huawei Watch Fit renders leak out alongside complete specs
Press renders showing Huawei’s upcoming Watch Fit from nearly every angle have surfaced online, along with key specs. The fitness-focused smartwatch is expected to be announced at IFA 2020 next month.