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A few days ago we talked about how Huawei wanted to surprise the world with a phone that folds three times. The idea isn’t as new as it seems, given that others have tried this before, but Huawei wanted to make a statement with a functional and beautiful model. And boy did they accomplish it.

In China, the prices of the Mate XT Ultimate Design start at $2,809 for the 256 GB storage model. As mentioned in The Verge: that’s $300 more than a new 16-inch MacBook Pro.

All models come with 16 GB of RAM, and there are two additional storage variants available that cost $3,089 for 512 GB and about $3,370 for 1 TB. Chinese retailer Vmall reported 3.7 million pre-orders before the price was announced.

Huawei Mate XT Specifications: screen, processor, battery…

The Huawei Mate XT features a dual reverse hinge design that folds into a Z shape, allowing it to be used in various formats. The OLED display measures 6.4 inches when fully folded as a traditional single-screen device.

And when fully unfolded, the screen expands to an impressive 10.2 inches (2,232 x 3,184) and can still be used when partially unfolded in a smaller 7.9-inch configuration. Unfolded, it’s like a large tablet, folded it’s like a compact smartphone.

#Huawei will unveil its inaugural tri-foldable smartphone, the Huawei Mate XT Ultimate Design, on September 10. #HuaweiMateXT #tech pic.twitter.com/b8avRVo0Zc

— Prathap G (@prathapgtech) September 8, 2024

The device comes with a 5,600 mAh battery (hopefully it’s enough for such a big screen) and supports 66W wired charging or 50W wireless charging. There is a triple camera setup on the back consisting of a 50-megapixel main camera, a 12-megapixel ultra-wide camera, and a 12-megapixel periscope camera.

We hope they sell it outside of China, but it seems that it will be difficult for Huawei to venture beyond its borders with this niche and expensive phone.

There is no doubt that the pandemic we have experienced in recent years has brought about significant changes in certain everyday aspects. For this reason, Huawei has worked on patenting a sensor for its smartphones that, with microscopic capabilities, will be able to detect pathogenic organisms such as bacteria or viruses through the camera.

It’s quite understandable that China, the nation where SARS-CoV-2 established itself as the “ground zero”, has also become a place where technology focuses on preventing such events from recurring. However, at this point, it’s just a patent, and it might still take some time before Huawei showcases this technology in a new smartphone.

How will this microscope work

This microscope sensor, with a capacity of up to 400 magnifications, would be capable of detecting all kinds of microorganisms at a distance of 5 millimeters. It would be a great tool for preventing possible infections and epidemic seasons. Thus, any Huawei user will have a useful tool in their pocket to avoid contagion.

Additionally, the sensor will come with an integrated database that will break down the various pathogens it detects on different surfaces. All of this will be accompanied by advice tailored to the presence of these organisms, such as recommending cleaning an apple before consuming it or washing hands before handling food.

The camera sensor will be able to detect the presence of organisms.

Prevention as the foundation of health

One of the foundations for enjoying good health lies in prevention. Without taking it to obsessive and mentally harmful limits, it is good for technology to advance in beneficial ways for the user. In fact, Huawei is not a pioneer in this technology, as brands like Oppo and Realme already have phones with this technology, although the capacity of their sensors does not exceed 60 magnifications, far from the 400 of Huawei’s new patent.

Food safety, in this way, would take a new step if these technologies were to be implemented widely in mobile devices. It is evident that not all phones, due to budget constraints, could implement it without abandoning their price segment, but technologies with these capabilities will capture the attention of many users.

China is not willing to give in. After threats of banning the iPhone at the government level in the country, they have now accused the United States of infiltrating Huawei’s servers. According to the Chinese, this situation has been ongoing since 2009.

Through a post on the official WeChat account of China’s Ministry of State Security, they claimed that the United States’ National Security Agency had infiltrated Huawei’s servers, the technology company based in Beijing. According to this information, Washington has been closely monitoring Huawei’s systems since 2009.

The Chinese allege that the United States has been conducting cyberattacks on more than 40 countries worldwide for over a decade, including Russia. Additionally, China accused its rival of orchestrating attacks against Chinese targets since Edward Snowden revealed the United States’ spying methods.

Huawei Mate 60 Pro, the phone of discord

The truth is that the relationship between Washington and Beijing is quite tense in the technological sphere. Huawei has triggered alarm bells in Washington with the release of the Huawei Mate 60 Pro, a new smartphone powered by a more advanced Kirin chip than expected. The sanctions imposed by the United States on Huawei years ago prevented the company from accessing the necessary American technology to design these kinds of chips.

However, the Kirin 9000S has bypassed all of this. Manufactured on 7-nanometer technology, it includes RAM modules from SK Hynix, a South Korean company that shouldn’t have had any commercial relationship with Huawei since the US sanctions in 2020.

To make matters worse, Americans were also surprised to see the Kirin chip being manufactured on 7-nanometer technology. Although it may seem unimportant at first, this type of manufacturing has significant implications in the military field. In the past, numerous studies linked Huawei to the Chinese military, fueling the debate about blocking the company from deploying 5G networks.

Wang Chenglu, who previously worked as President of the Consumer BG Software Engineering Department, revealed that HarmonyOS PC is in the works. Huawei wants to take the crown off of Microsoft’s head.

According to a surprising allegation, the world of personal computing is about to get a new operating system called HarmonyOS PC from Huawei, which has tech enthusiasts on the edge of their seats. This bold step enthuses those who love Huawei and are interested in the newest technological advancements.

Wang Chenglu, a well-known person in Huawei’s software industry, is the spark behind this historic transition. Wang Chenglu has a long experience with Huawei and has held important positions such as President of the Consumer BG Software Engineering Department and Director of the AI and All-scenario Intelligence Business Unit. He also developed the ground-breaking HarmonyOS and made significant contributions to the creation of EMUI.

The fact that Wang Chenglu left Huawei last year to lead the development of HarmonyOS technology at Kaihong Digital, a business specializing in IoT operating systems, shows a genuine dedication to uncovering the enormous potential of HarmonyOS.

While concrete details regarding the release date of HarmonyOS for PCs remain elusive, and the question of whether Huawei or the open-source community will be at the helm lingers, the horizon of 2023 appears promising, casting a hopeful light on this eagerly awaited development.

HarmonyOS PC comes after all the other devices you can imagine

Let’s rewind a bit. Back in 2019, HarmonyOS made its debut as a versatile operating system that could handle all sorts of devices. It’s like the Swiss Army knife of operating systems, with its multi-device, multi-framework architecture that lets you use it smoothly across different gadgets.

It started out on smart TVs but quickly spread its wings to smartphones, tablets, smartwatches, and even smart vehicles. People loved how it made their tech life simpler.

In 2021, Huawei kicked things up a notch. They went all out to make HarmonyOS even better and started offering an open-source version called OpenHarmony, opening the door to more innovation.

But here’s the twist – Huawei didn’t bring HarmonyOS to its MateBook laptops. Why? Well, they still had Windows in their back pocket, and they weren’t ready to say goodbye yet. So, Huawei laptops continued to rock Windows.

Windows is the sole leader

In the world of operating systems, where you’ve got Android, iOS, macOS, ChromeOS, Linux, and more, Windows stands tall as the second most popular OS, right behind Android. As of April 2023, Windows claimed a hefty 28.29% market share, sandwiched between Android and iOS.

When it comes to strategy, Huawei might take a page from its smartphone playbook. They could start by launching HarmonyOS for PCs in China before taking it global, just like they did with their smartphones, where they smoothly transitioned over 100 Android models to HarmonyOS.

But the real test? It’s whether HarmonyOS can win hearts and minds outside China, where folks are used to Windows and macOS ruling the roost.

Now, there’s a juicy tidbit about a possible Microsoft move – they might be brewing up something called “Windows 12.” If Huawei goes ahead with HarmonyOS for PCs, we’re in for an exciting showdown between HarmonyOS and Windows 12. Early reports suggest HarmonyOS runs like a dream on an HP notebook, with developers going the extra mile to ensure it works with all sorts of hardware.

Huawei sometimes chooses to surprise its competitors and, without any prior event, unveils a new device. No campaigns, no announcements… That’s what happened with the Huawei Mate 60 Pro, which is now available for pre-order on Vmall, a Chinese online store. While the most striking feature of this phone is the holes on its screen, it represents an evolution from the previous version that upgrades most of the aspects where it could have been weak.

More power, more resolution, more of everything

It was to be expected: just as Samsung is updating its hardware with improvements nobody anticipated until the iPhone 16, no company wants to fall behind in the battle for its share of the market. Huawei has incorporated a 6.82-inch LTPO OLED display with a resolution of 2720×1260 pixels and a 120Hz refresh rate. It also features a Kunlun Glass panel on top of the display.

The three notches on its screen are divided among a central selfie camera and two face readers for scanning and facial recognition, contributing to greater security in the system. This mirrors the approach used in the Mate 40 Pro and the Mate 50 Pro. Meanwhile, on the back, there’s an interesting arrangement: the circular camera module comprises a triple-sensor system with a 50-megapixel camera and a powerful light at the top that can be used as a flash.

With satellite messaging in its Chinese version and a 5,000mAh battery, its battery life is quite adequate. It can also be quickly charged through an 88W fast charging (50W wireless). All of this powers 12 gigabytes of RAM and a Huawei Kirin 9,000S processor capable of performing at its best in almost any situation, along with HarmonyOS 4, which incorporates artificial intelligence.

There are still many things we don’t know, such as the release window or when it will arrive in Europe, but it’s clear that Huawei has not given up the battle in the high-end segment and will fight hard to maintain its presence.