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But the sanctions also cut HiSilicon off from the global network of factories (called “foundries” or “fabs” in the semiconductor industry) that are vital in manufacturing and testing the products. TSMC, the Taiwanese chip fab that was making chips for HiSilicon at the time, stopped supplying it in 2020. This further narrowed the options for Huawei. It could only turn to Chinese fabs, and that was a costly and time-consuming process. “Anytime you’ve designed a chip in a fab and then, for some reason, you cannot source…

Huawei Nova 11 series was launched in China in April this year, along with Qualcomm's Snapdragon 778G SoC. Now, the Huawei Nova 12 lineup is said to be in the works as the purported successor to the Nova 11 series. While details of the Huawei Nova 12 and Huawei Nova 12 Pro are yet to be officially announced, their key specifications have surfaced on Weibo, the Chinese microblogging website. Both models are tipped to feature 120Hz refresh rate displays protected by Huawei's Kunlun glass. They are said to be powered by the…

There are so many electric scooters these days that it’s becoming hard to keep them straight, so let’s complicate things even more by throwing another one into the mix! It’s time to take a deep dive into the Kugoo Kirin G3 electric scooter and see how it stacks up against the rest of the market. Kugoo Kirin G3 tech specs Motor: 1,200W rear hub motor Battery: 52V 18Ah (936 Wh) Top speed: 31 mph (50 km/h) Range: up to 40 miles (64 km) Weight: 56 lb (25 kg) Load capacity: 265 lb (120 kg) Suspension: Front and rear…

There's been a rumor going around on the Chinese social network Weibo, regarding Kirin's return in 2023. Due to US sanctions, Huawei has been restricted from using certain technologies and doing business with some entities and as a result, the company's in-house Kirin SoC's development and production came to a halt. So outside of a limited number of phones with mid-range Kirin 710A Huawei, the lineup is largely go. Now there were multiple reports that development has been restarted and we might see a return of the…

It seems like both Huawei and Cupertino-giant Apple are gearing up to launch their premium smartphones one after the other. Huawei has officially announced that the Huawei Mate 50 series smartphones will be launched on September 6, in China, one day before the Apple event. Here’s what we know so far. The lineup may include– Huawei Mate 50e, Mate 50, Mate 50 Pro, and Mate 50 RS. The four smartphones are tipped to be powered by the company’s own HiSilicon Kirin 9000S chipset which is said to be the rebranded version of…

Huawei Mate 50 series is reportedly making its way to markets soon. The launch date is yet to be officially confirmed by the Chinese company, but according to a fresh leak, the smartphone series ​will make its China debut in September. The lineup could include Huawei Mate 50, Huawei Mate 50 Pro, and Huawei Mate 50 RS. They are said to be powered by the Kirin 9000S SoC and could run on HarmonyOS 3.0. The Huawei Mate 50 series phones are expected to be launched alongside the company's M5 EV electric car and other new…

Huawei will finally bring back the Mate series this September. The Mate 50 series will arrive alongside HarmonyOS 3.0, a new chipset, and possibly even the Aito M5 EV, or Aito M7. The series will feature the Mate 50, the Mate 50 Pro, and the Mate 50 RS. The phones will be powered by the new Kirin 9000S. The chip will allegedly remain 4G-only. Below is a render from reliable Chinese tipster Digital Chat Station, showcasing the reported rear design of the Mate 50 and Mate 50 Pro. This image reportedly shows the…

Chinese telecom giant Huawei said on Wednesday its supply chain was under attack from the United States and called on Washington to reconsider its trade restrictions which were hurting suppliers globally.The world's biggest maker of mobile telecommunications equipment and smartphones is under pressure from US trade curbs designed to choke Huawei's access to commercially available chips."The US has modified their sanctions for the third time and that has indeed brought great challenges to our production and operations,"…

Huawei P60 series is reportedly going to be powered by a Kirin 9100 SoC made with 14nm 3D packaging. The 14nm SoC is said to be comparable to a 5nm SoC. The Chinese company's decision is said to be a result of being blacklisted by the US in 2015. Under the sanctions imposed, the company was unable to source chipsets from their suppliers or even manufacture them in the US. Currently, the Huawei P50 series is the flagship offering from the company. It was unveiled in the Chinese market in July 2021.According to a report by…

Huawei Enjoy 50 sales have officialy begun in China. The smartphone from the Chinese company comes with a 6.75-inch display IPS LCD display. The handset also features dual rear camera setup including a 13-megapixel main camera and a 2-megapixel depth sensor and an 8-megapixel front camera lens. The Huawei Enjoy 50 runs on the Harmony OS 2.0. The smartphone comes in three storage variants and comes in three different colour options. The Huawei Enjoy 50 also features a 6,000mAh battery with support for 22.5W fast…