Neowin News Feed for: Huawei

Huawei chairman hints at Nokia acquisition, ditching Windows Phone [Update]

Andy Weir — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 19:57:49 +0100

The chairman of Huawei's consumer business says the company is considering an acquisition of Nokia, hinting that Windows Phone might be dropped in favour of Android, if Nokia is willing to negotiate. Read more...

Huawei launches 'world's slimmest smartphone,' just 6.18 mm thick

Andy Weir — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 18:51:19 +0100

Huawei has announced its Ascend P6, "the world's slimmest smartphone" at just 6.18mm-thick. The handset features Android 4.2.2, a 1.5GHz quad-core CPU and an "industry-leading" 5MP front camera. Read more...

Huawei teases water-resistant Windows Phone, launching this month

Andy Weir — Thu, 13 Jun 2013 18:05:56 +0100

Huawei has released a teaser image for a new ultra-thin smartphone launching this month, showing a Windows Phone plunging into a pool of water - possibly the Ascend W2, rumoured to be 7.7mm thick. Read more...

New Huawei Windows Phone debuts in more colours, with matching lighting

Andy Weir — Thu, 06 Jun 2013 14:51:52 +0100

Huawei's second Windows Phone, the Ascend W2, has been leaked again. The latest images reveal two new colour options, along with button back-lighting that matches the handset's exterior colour. Read more...

Image leaks of Huawei's second Windows Phone, the Ascend W2

Andy Weir — Thu, 30 May 2013 07:27:24 +0100

A render has leaked, revealing the look of Huawei's second Windows Phone, the Ascend W2. Could this be the new "higher-end" Windows Phone 8 handset that a Huawei executive told us was on the way? Read more...

Tipster claims to reveal details of upcoming Windows Phones

Andy Weir — Thu, 02 May 2013 13:50:54 +0100

Windows Phone 'Blue' may be delayed until 2014, but that's not stopping manufacturers from releasing new devices. A tipster claims to have revealed details of several handsets coming this year. Read more...

MWC 2013: Hands-on with Huawei's first Windows Phone 8 handset, the Ascend W1

Andy Weir — Wed, 27 Feb 2013 16:19:46 +0000

Huawei finally announced its long-awaited Ascend W1 at the start of this year - but was it worth the wait? Check out our first impressions of the company's new budget Windows Phone 8 handset. Read more...

Mobile World Congress: A hint of what's to come

Andy Weir — Fri, 22 Feb 2013 17:48:36 +0000

Next week, the mobile industry will convene in Barcelona for the annual Mobile World Congress - and Neowin will be there. We take a look at some of what to expect from the massive event. Read more...

Microsoft and Huawei announce new Windows Phone for Africa

Andy Weir — Tue, 05 Feb 2013 01:37:52 +0000

The Huawei 4Afrika is the first in a series of Windows Phone 8 handsets being developed for Africa, including local apps and content, as Microsoft works to boost its mobile OS across the continent. Read more...

Will Huawei announce a super-thin Windows Phone device in February?

John Callaham — Mon, 14 Jan 2013 18:30:15 +0000

A new rumor claims that Huawei will announce a new Windows Phone 8 smartphone, the Ascend W2, in February and that the phone will have a case design that's just 7.7 mm thick. Read more...

What a whopper! Huawei hints at giant 6-inch Windows Phone

Andy Weir — Tue, 08 Jan 2013 11:40:12 +0000

Huawei has officially launched its first WP8 handset, the entry-level W1 - but a company executive has confirmed another Windows Phone is in development, "similar to" its new 6.1-inch Android phablet. Read more...

Windows Phone 8 finally getting a new OEM; Huawei

Andrew Stevenson — Tue, 08 Jan 2013 10:37:18 +0000

Windows Phone 8 is getting a new handset manufacturer. Huawei has announced, and shown off, the Ascend W1 a more budget friendly handset set to rival the Lumia 820 and the HTC 8S. Read more...

It's huge! Huawei exec shows off 6.1 inch Android smartphone

John Callaham — Sun, 23 Dec 2012 21:37:25 +0000

A Huawei executive showed off the company's massive 6.1 inch Android smartphone, the Ascend Mate, to people who were shopping at a Huawei store in China on Saturday, well ahead of its official reveal. Read more...

More pictures of Huawei Ascend W1 show white version

John Callaham — Mon, 19 Nov 2012 18:06:20 +0000

More pictures have been leaked of the upcoming Windows Phone 8-based Huawei Ascend W1 smartphone, which is expected to be officially revealed by the company in early 2013. Read more...

Will Huawei be forced to bypass Windows Phone 8 US event?

John Callaham — Fri, 19 Oct 2012 19:53:32 +0100

Even as Microsoft sends out final invites to the October 29th San Francisco Windows Phone 8 event, smartphone maker Huawei may not be a part of the festivities. Read more...

Images of Huawei's Ascend W1 Windows Phone leak

Andy Weir — Thu, 18 Oct 2012 17:01:38 +0100

Days after a prototype of Huawei's first Windows Phone 8 handset, the Ascend W1, was spotted in the wild, a clearer press shot of the device has leaked, showing off its sleek lines a bit more clearly. Read more...

Images of Huawei's first WP8 device, the W1, leak online

Paul Ferson — Sun, 14 Oct 2012 18:53:20 +0100

Despite being named as a Windows Phone 8 launch partner, Huawei's plans for the new OS remain largely unknown. But now, pics of its new 'Ascend W1' handset have leaked online. Read more...

ZTE and Huawei should be kept out of US, says Congress

John Callaham — Mon, 08 Oct 2012 08:53:59 +0100

The U.S. House of Representatives' Intelligence Committee will release a report today that claims that products made by Chinese-based ZTE and Huawei should be kept out of the US for security reasons. Read more...

Huawei: No Windows Phone 8 announcements yet

John Callaham — Wed, 26 Sep 2012 20:26:26 +0100

A spokesperson for Huawei said that the company does not have plans to announce details of its Windows Phone 8 device this week, and won't until the hardware is ready to ship. Read more...

Huawei rumored to reveal Windows Phone 8 device Sept. 25th

John Callaham — Mon, 17 Sep 2012 16:26:51 +0100

A new report claims that Chinese-based smartphone company Huawei will officially reveal their first Windows Phone 8 smartphone product on September 25th, with a launch later this fall. Read more...