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Huawei says no plans for a Windows 10 phone, surprises no-one

By Richard Devine, Thursday, Jan 29, 2015 at 9:46 am EST

There's a tale doing the rounds today about Huawei's confirmed decision to avoid making any Windows 10 powered smartphones. It's true, the company did say that during a press briefing at its Shenzhen headquarters as reported by several media outlets who were in the room at the time. While hearing a phone maker confirm they're skipping Windows 10 doesn't feel great, this one in particular comes as no surprise.

After all, Huawei has already ditched Windows Phone 8 because "it wasn't profitable" for them.

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Huawei exec claims 'Nobody made any money in Windows Phone'

By John Callaham, Monday, Dec 1, 2014 at 4:35 pm EST

Several months after China-based Huawei said they were putting their future Windows Phone hardware development 'on hold', one of the company's executives is making a rather bold claim. In a new interview, Huawei's Joe Kelly, the head of its international media affairs, says, "We didn't make any money in Windows Phone. Nobody made any money in Windows Phone."

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Huawei plans to sell phone running both Android and Windows Phone later this year

By Mark Guim, Friday, Mar 14, 2014 at 1:13 am EDT

According to TrustedReviews, Huawei is looking to launch a phone running both Android and Windows Phone in the U.S. in the second quarter of this year. Shao Yang, Huawei’s Chief Marketing Officer, told TrustedReviews that the company is continuing to support Windows Phone, but it is a better prospect when offered alongside Android as a part of a dual OS device.

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Samsung and Google fear higher patent fees; raise concerns with Chinese courts about Microsoft's Nokia purchase

By Rich Edmonds, Monday, Mar 3, 2014 at 9:44 am EST

Google and Samsung have joined Chinese mobile phone manufacturers in expressing concerns to Chinese courts about Microsoft's purchase of Nokia. Redmond is set to absorb Nokia's phone business for 7.2 billion dollars, integrating the division responsible for Lumia, Asha and X device families. The reasons behind this move are fears that the deal will result in higher patent licensing costs.

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Huawei and ZTE to skip CES and unveil new Windows Phones at MWC 2014?

By Rich Edmonds, Monday, Jan 6, 2014 at 3:48 pm EST

Huawei and ZTE are rather hot in the news when it comes to Windows Phone. The two Chinese OEM partners are potentially looking to release new hardware, running Microsoft's Windows Phone OS and rumours pinned the former manufacturer to unveil its Ascend W3 at CES this week.

Now, WPDang reports that this may not be the case and both Huawei and ZTE may well be eyeing up Mobile World Congress for some Windows Phone action.

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Huawei Ascend W3 Windows Phone to make a splash at CES?

By George Ponder, Sunday, Jan 5, 2014 at 6:00 pm EST

While we are not expecting much Windows Phone news out of the 2014 Consumer Electronics Show, rumors are making the rounds that Huawei will unveil the Ascend W3 Windows Phone at this year’s show.

We have heard rumblings of a new Windows Phone in the works for Huawei with the Ascend W3 but very little specifics.  The major line of thought is that the Ascend W3 will have an aluminum body, a 780x1280 display and overall loosely resemble the Nokia Lumia 925.

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Review Huawei Ascend W2 - a budget Windows Phone with a few surprises

By Daniel Rubino, Thursday, Nov 14, 2013 at 5:11 pm EST

Huawei's second Windows Phone is a budget device with a ton of perks

When it comes to budget Windows Phones for emerging markets (or those with limited financial abilities), Nokia comes to mind. However, China-based Huawei knows a thing or two about low-cost smartphones and with the recently announced Ascend W2, they’re carving a nice niche for themselves in the East.

While many in the West will dismiss Huawei as “cheap” or not worth their time, our exposure with the Ascend W2 may change your mind. Sure, the device falls on the low-end for features but it’s a solid budget offering that Window Phone fans should be proud of. It represents the brand well and we think it’s an excellent choice for new and aspiring shoppers.

Head past the break for our video tour, high quality photos and thoughts of this phone.

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Huawei announce the Ascend W2 Windows Phone - UMTS shipping right away

By James Richardson, Friday, Nov 1, 2013 at 8:57 am EDT

Huawei have made the Ascend W2 UMTS version official - giving consumers in the smartphone market yet another option when deciding on which smartphone to purchase. According to the below press release the device should be available now in China (but has already been listed at retailers) - with roll outs later this month to Russia and the Netherlands, and further markets to follow in due course. 

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Huawei Ascend W2 coming to Russia in October; priced to take on Nokia

By Seth Brodeur, Tuesday, Oct 1, 2013 at 10:06 am EDT

Earlier this year, we saw Huawei's Ascends W1 Windows phone launch in Russia at a very wallet-friendly price of 11,990 rubles, which at the time was the same price as Nokia's Lumia 620. Now Hi-Tech@mail.ru is reporting that later this month, Huawei's other Windows Phone device, the Ascend W2 will follow suit, heading to Russia at the Lumia 620's current price of 8,990 rubles ($279.00).

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