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Huawei
Hello MateBook
Huawei announces new MateBook X and MateBook 14 Windows laptops
Huawei is not letting its current situation with the U.S. and other markets hold its notebook division back. The company announced two new notebooks in the form of the MateBook X and MateBook 14.
saying goodbye?
Trump administration announces stricter restrictions on Huawei
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New restrictions from the U.S. government greatly limit Huawei's ability to manufacture and sell PCs. The restrictions build upon previous restrictions announced by the U.S. government in May.
AMD is here
Huawei Matebook 13 AMD Edition brings Ryzen to a MacBook Air rival
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Huawei's Matebook 13 earned solid scores in our review, being compared to a MacBook Air. Now, you can purchase its AMD Edition with Ryzen inside.
Thin and Light
HONOR unveils MagicBook 14 and MagicBook 15 laptops
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HONOR announced two new laptops, the MagicBook 14 and MagicBook 15. They're the first laptops in HONOR's new MagicBook lineup and the first HONOR PCs that will be available to a global audience.
ARM at your desk
Huawei's ARM chips could power desktop PCs thanks to a new motherboard
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Huawei's latest motherboard allows the Kunpeng 920 processor to power desktop PCs, opening up the possibility for Windows 10 on ARM desktops in the future.
MateBook Air?
Huawei's MateBook 13 may be the best MacBook Air rival yet
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Huawei is back with its third laptop, the MateBook 13, which falls neatly between its ultra-slim MateBook X and the larger MateBook X Pro. Here's what makes this MateBook so great (and where it misses the mark).
shipping goods
Microsoft receives license to export 'mass-market' software to Huawei
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Huawei will be able to purchase certain software from Microsoft after the U.S. Department of Commerce granted Microsoft a license to export "mass-market software."
No Google is good Google
Would Windows Phone users grab a Google-less Android phone from Huawei?
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Hauwei's new Mate 30 Pro and Mate 30 deliver some of the most impressive hardware for 2019, but due to a U.S. ban the company cannot ship with any Google services - including the Google Play store. That's a hefty blow to the prospects of this phone outside of China, but with sideloading or even PWAs it could be workable. Would Windows Phone fans want something like that or is it just a pipe dream?
President to President
Microsoft President Brad Smith weighs in on Huawei and the US government
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Microsoft's President, Brad Smith, shared his thoughts on how the U.S. government is handling Huawei and the export blacklist in a recent interview, stating that the way the U.S. government is treating Huawei is un-American.
Save a Bundle
Huawei cuts MateBook X Pro, MateBook 13 prices by $200
If you're looking for a new laptop to join you on your way back to school this year, Huawei has some solid discounts on two of its top options. Both the Huawei MateBook X Pro and MateBook 13 have seen their prices slashed by $200 for the back-to-school season.
Moar storage
How to add more storage to the Huawei MateBook D 14
Huawei's 14-inch MateBook D with AMD Ryzen is a great value laptop. But it only comes with a 256GB SSD for storage, and you can add a second drive. So, if you need more space, you can just upgrade what's already there. Here's what you need to know.
News briefing
#WeekInMicrosoft No. 13: Cortana app, Windows 10 19H2, Huawei, and more
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Microsoft is nearly done breaking Cortana out from Windows Search. As a result, Cortana will soon be an app in the Microsoft Store. Windows 10 19H2 for the fall is just going to be fixes, and what's up with Microsoft and Netflix's Stranger Things? Watch our weekly news recap to find out.
It’s finally over
Trump says U.S. firms can continue doing business with Huawei
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Donald Trump has confirmed at the G20 summit in Japan that U.S. companies can continue doing business with the Chinese manufacturer.
Finding a workaround
U.S. chipmakers are using a legal loophole to get around Trump's Huawei ban
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U.S. chipmakers continue to sell components worth millions of dollars to Huawei for use in its smartphones and servers by not labeling them as American-made.
In A Flash
Huawei MateBook D discounted to $500 with flash sale
If you've been holding out on a deal for Huawei's budget-priced MateBook D, Newegg's latest flash sale is worth a look. For the next two days, the online retailer has the MateBook D available for $500, a drop from its usual $630 price.
Continued updates
Microsoft confirms that Huawei devices will receive updates and support
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Despite concerns regarding how government policies will affect Huawei laptop hardware, Microsoft confirms that Huawei devices will continue to receive support and updates.
Support Continues
Huawei says MateBook PCs will continue to be 'upgraded and supported'
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If you already own or are planning to buy one of Huawei's MateBook PCs, you'll continue to receive support and updates despite the current trade tensions between the U.S. and China. The company clarified that its PCs will continue to receive security patches, updates, and Microsoft Support.
They're back!
Huawei MateBook 13 and others available once again in the Microsoft Store
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After nearly a month of absence from the Microsoft Store, Huawei notebooks are once again available on Microsoft's digital shelves. Those include the MateBook 13, along with the MateBook D and the return of a listing for the MateBook X Pro.
Waiting game
Huawei's foldable smartphone delayed for three months
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The upcoming Huawei Mate X is being delayed. It's now set to be released in September instead of its initial launch date in June.