Huawei unveiled Mate XT 2 Ultimate Design in China today as its most expensive tri-fold yet, a phone that closes into a 6.5-inch slab and opens into a 10.2-inch tablet. Both wings now fold inward so the flexible panel sits fully protected when you snap it shut, a change from the mixed fold on the first Mate XT. Closed, the body measures 157.2 by 77 by 12.3 millimeters and weighs 299 grams. Fully spread, it stretches 219.2 millimeters wide and tapers to 3.5 millimeters at the thinnest stretch.
Huawei just showed the first non-folding phone built around a deliberately wide screen. Called the Pura X View, it debuted in China on August 20 as a straight slab with a 16:9.5 aspect ratio instead of the tall, narrow proportions that have defined almost every modern handset. Reservations opened the same day, with in-store experiences and full details set for August 28.
Huawei just released the MateBook Pro S, a 14.2-inch laptop that weighs 798 grams and measures only 11.9 millimeters thick. That puts it among the lightest full-metal machines in its size class, lighter than many 13-inch models by a noticeable margin. The magnesium-lithium body keeps the whole package easy to carry all day, and it comes in several finishes including Midsummer Purple, Dawn Yellow, Smoke Gray, Velvet White, and Feather Black.
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Recent patent documents from Huawei describe a vertical tri-fold smartphone built around three connected segments and two opposing hinges. The design draws clear inspiration from clamshell flip phones like the Galaxy Z Flip while adding an extra fold for more screen area.
Everyone has paused in front of a smartphone camera, almost reflexively, and wondered how to position their hands or feet. Suddenly, the shoulders seem rigid, the grin feels forced, and the end product is just another forgettable photo in your phone’s camera roll. Huawei developed a handy tool for the Pura 90 phone series, set for release on April 20, that comes in just at that moment and not only nudges you in the right direction, but also provides suggestions on how to stand, tilt, or turn for a nicer shot.
Huawei has unveiled a Wi-Fi router that shatters all preconceptions about what these devices are supposed to look like. The X3 Pro is a sleek, mountain-inspired objet d’art that boasts a clear cone and a textured peak inside. The main unit is long and thin at the top, flares out at the bottom, and has a translucent top piece that let some light in. A metal band wraps around the center, with a gold-etched mountain design and the Huawei emblem beneath it. Off the back of the main unit is a compact satellite router, perfect for expanding your network without making a big impact.
Huawei just rolled out the Mate 70 Air in China, a smartphone that manages to pack in all the high-end features while squeaking into a body that’s thinner than your average wallet. Pre-orders kicked off a day early with a very reasonable 100-yuan deposit (a credit toward the final bill, basically) and the Mate 70 Air is set to hit the shelves come November 11.
Huawei’s latest leap into the future of smartphones has landed with the Mate XTs, a device that refines the trifold concept with practicality and flair. Announced in China today and available to order now, this second-generation trifold phone builds on the bold design of the original while introducing subtle, yet significant updates.
