Huawei

Would Windows Phone users grab a Google-less Android phone from Huawei?

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...

President to President

Microsoft President Brad Smith weighs in on Huawei and the US government

Sean Endicott 2 months ago 23

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

Dan Thorp-Lancaster 3 months ago

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

Richard Devine 4 months ago

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

Daniel Rubino 4 months ago 4

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

Harish Jonnalagadda 4 months ago 24

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

Babu Mohan 4 months ago 7

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

Dan Thorp-Lancaster 4 months ago

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

Sean Endicott 4 months ago 5

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'

Dan Thorp-Lancaster 4 months ago 3

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

Dan Thorp-Lancaster 5 months ago 8

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

Sean Endicott 5 months ago 4

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.

It's a no from me

Sadly, you can't upgrade the RAM on the Ryzen-powered Huawei MateBook D

Richard Devine 5 months ago

If you have or are thinking of getting a Huawei MateBook D 14 with Ryzen 5 and want to know if you can upgrade the RAM, sadly, there's some bad news. But, there are things you can upgrade, and we'll walk you through all the details.

Trade wars

United States' fight against Huawei puts the brakes on a new laptop

Sean Endicott 5 months ago 7

The U.S. trade war with China has resulted in the postponement of a Huawei laptop. The Trump administration branded Huawei a security threat and issued an order barring U.S. companies from doing business with them, and high-profile companies like Microsoft and Intel have cut ties. This is the first public delay of a Huawei release to come as a result of the trade fight.

One by One

HP takes top spot in best and worst laptop brands report

Dan Thorp-Lancaster 5 months ago 19

Laptop Mag has released its annual report on the best and worst laptop brands, and HP has taken the top spot this year. Lenovo, which previously occupied that slot, dropped to fifth place, with ASUS, Dell, and Alienware sitting in between.

No Results

Huawei MateBook X Pro pulled from Microsoft Store as trade tensions rise

Dan Thorp-Lancaster 5 months ago 16

The listing for Huawei's MateBook X Pro has gone missing from the Microsoft Store as trade tensions continue to rise between the U.S. and China.

No Comment

Huawei MateBook launch in question amid escalating U.S.-China trade war

Dan Thorp-Lancaster 6 months ago 44

The launch of Huawei's new MateBook 14 and MateBook X Pro remains in question amid an increasingly tense trade war between the U.S. and China.

Ruh Roh

Huawei equipment has 'significant' security flaws, according to U.K. report

Dan Thorp-Lancaster 7 months ago 9

Huawei is under fire again, this time from a U.K. oversight committee, which has raised concerns over "significant" security flaws in the company's networking equipment.

Price Drop

Huawei MateBook X Pro (2018) discounted by $200 at Microsoft Store

Dan Thorp-Lancaster 8 months ago

The 2018 Huawei MateBook X Pro is available at a solid discount at the Microsoft Store, dropping the price by up to $200.

The Bigs

These are all the biggest Windows news announcements from MWC '19

Dan Thorp-Lancaster 8 months ago 12

From HoloLens 2 to a load of laptops from Lenovo and Huawei, these are some of the biggest pieces of news to come out of Mobile World Congress 2019 for Windows fans.