Metal framed Huawei Mate 8 caught on camera
We are gradually ticking away the time until the Huawei Mate 8 is officially unveiled and today we have another picture of the smartphone to tide us over. This time showing off the back of the handset.
Judging from the picture (above), the Huawei Mate 8 will come with a metal frame and the overall handset design looks to be quite thin. The material on the back cover is tougher to make out, quite possibly plastic, but we can clearly spot a circular fingerprint reader, much like the one used in the Huawei designed Nexus 6P. We can also see a micro USB port (no USB Type-C) and dual speaker grills on the bottom of the handset, although we don’t know if there’s a stereo setup hidden under there or not.
Previous rumors have hinted at some very high end specifications for the Mate 8. The phone is said to ship with HiSilicon’s new high performance Kirin 950 SoC, 3GB or 4GB of RAM depending on whether you opt for 32GB or 64GB of internal storage space, and a 16 megapixel camera. The display is rumored to be a 6-inch 1080p AMOLED panel, and there’s a 4,100mAh battery for plenty of juice.
See also: Kirin 950 announced: What you need to know
The Huawei Mate 8 is expected to see an official announcement on November 26th, according to a teaser released by the company. What are you hoping for from the next super-sized Huawei smartphone?
Details regarding Huawei and Xiaomi’s next flagships emerge
Information regarding handsets from Huawei and Xiaomi has emerged from China. A source on Weibo, the Chinese social media platform, has revealed specifications for both the upcoming P9 and Mi 5. Based on the information provided, it seems that neither Huawei nor Xiaomi are going to hold back with these flagships. You can expect crisp displays, top-of-the-line processors, and the latest version of Android.
Alleged Huawei P9 specifications:
- 5.2-inch 2K or 4K AMOLED display
- Huawei Kirin 950 processor
- 3GB of RAM
- Android 6.0 Marshmallow
Alleged Xiaomi Mi 5 specifications:
- 5.2-inch @K or 4K AMOLED display
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 processor
- 3GB of RAM
- Android 6.0 Marshmallow
The arrival of either handset is unknown; however, Xiaomi President Lin Bin has commented that the company will be announcing a new Redmi device soon. This could indicate that the wait for the Mi 5 has been extended to early 2016. Huawei’s P9 could follow in March or April of next year.
Via: GizmoChina
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T-Mobile preparing band 12 support for the Nexus 6P
Owners of the Nexus 6P on T-Mobile’s network should prepare themselves for a software update that will enable the handset’s band 12 support.
On the carrier’s dedicated page for Extended Range LTE (700MHz spectrum), T-Mobile listed the Nexus 6P as one of the devices compatible. But being compatible does not mean that the handset is operating on band 12 at the moment. Google will need to push a software update to the Nexus 6P that will activate functionality. It’s very likely that band 12 support for the Nexus 6P is included with Google’s next security update for all Nexus devices.
The Nexus 5X has not been listed by T-Mobile; however, that does not rule out its chance to receive a software update activating band 12 support.
Band 12 support is very important for consumers because it allows them to expect solid coverage in buildings and rural areas. Just ask buyers of the OnePlus X how disappointed they are about OnePlus’ decision to not include band 12 support.
Source: T-Mobile
Via: /r/Android
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What does Huawei’s new charging technology mean for the future of the cell phones?
One of our biggest pet peeves about today’s phones is that they die too quickly. While battery capacity has risen over the past few years, so has power sucking hardware like faster processors and higher resolution screens.
Companies like Qualcomm have made advances in charging technology to allow phones to quickly charge and charge wirelessly, but the issue remains. There’s an entire third party accessory category for external battery banks and cases that act as batteries due to the poor battery life of our beloved phones.
But now Huawei’s breakthrough aims to change all of that.
Huawei recently showed off its newest charging technology that lets users charge their devices up to ten times faster. In 5 minutes, Huawei charged a 3,000mAh battery to 48%. Even with current fast charging techniques, charging the Note 5’s 3,000mAh battery to half takes roughly 30 minutes, and about 80 minutes for a full charge.
In a separate demonstration, Huawei displayed a 600mAh battery that charged up to 68% in just two minutes. This revolutionary technology smokes the next closest competitor, Qualcomm Quick Charge 3.0.
What does this mean for the future of the industry? Well, consumers shouldn’t expect to see this technology make it into next year’s phones. It’s still a very new technology. The new technique relies on hectometers that are bonded to a molecule of graphite in anode. Not your average Li-Ion battery.
While this new process wouldn’t make longer lasting batteries, it would mean that you could grab a charger out of your bag and have another full battery in the time it takes to read this article. Not only is this exciting for smartphones, but also for smartwatches. Most smartwatches have batteries smaller than the 600mAh battery demoed, and last about a day, but could benefit from these faster charging batteries, just like phones could.
Huawei is currently looking to work with partners to bring it to the market as soon as possible, but no timetable has been given. We can hope that we’ll see this technology in the 2017 or 2018 round of flagship phones, but significant questions remain. First and foremost, how does this affect the long term health of the battery? There have been reports released that current quick charging techniques hurt battery health due to the heat they produce. Hurdles like this need to be figured out before this new super charging will be seen in consumer products.
Once it’s ready for consumer grade products, the question is whether we see this in phones other than Huawei’s, or if they keep it as a proprietary feature to promote their own phones. Huawei just recently entered the flagship market in the United States by teaming up with Google for the Nexus 6P, and this would be a compelling feature to sell their phones on in the future.
Source: Huawei, Huawei(2) via technobuffalo
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Huawei can quick-charge your phone without hurting its battery
That fast-charging smartphone you just bought has a dirty secret: more likely than not, it’s reducing the lifespan or capacity of the battery to get that breakneck speed. Huawei doesn’t think you should have to compromise, though. It just showed off a lithium-ion battery whose graphite-coated anode (where current flows) allows for very quick charging without hurting either capacity or long-term longevity. How quick? With a 3,000mAh of the sort you’d find in a larger phone, Huawei can give you a 48 percent charge in just 5 minutes. Yes, you could have enough power for an evening out in the time it takes to change out of your work clothes. There’s an even faster prototype that reaches 68 percent in 2 minutes, although its 600mAh capacity isn’t practical at its size.
Via: Computerworld
Source: Huawei (QQ 1), (2)
Unlocking the Nexus 6P bootloader will require a new command
The new Nexus handsets has been reaching plenty of hands lately, and we know many of you just can’t stick to the stock experience for long. It’s time to get hacking! One of the first steps to reaching your phone’s true capabilities is unlocking the bootloader, so we thought it was important to let you know the process is no longer the same for the high-end Nexus 6P.
A new flashing command was first introduced in the Android M Developer Preview package. The modifications were then introduced to Android AOSP, requiring users to input a new set of lines for unlocking their smartphones. With that in mind, the “fastboot oem unlock” command will no longer work with the Nexus 6P. The Nexus 5X does support both methods, but that will probably stop being the case as time progresses (more phones will likely continue to switch to the newer code).
What’s the new command, then? Firstly, there are two unlocking levels. The first is “normal”, which entails a basic liberation that allows for flashing custom recoveries, system images, boot images and more. The second method is a “critical” unlock, a level that will allow users to flash custom bootloaders. We assume most of you will stick with the first, but if you really need more freedom you can upgrade.
Do keep in mind that tinkering with your phone’s software, firmware or hardware may void your warranty and/or harm your device. Be careful and do your research before proceeding. Shall anything happen to your handset, no one will take responsibility for it but you, and you may be left in a bad (and expensive) situation.
With that said, let’s show you the new commands.
- fastboot flashing unlock
- fastboot flashing lock
- fastboot flashing unlock_critical
- fastboot flashing lock_critical
- fastboot flashing get_unlock_ability
Happy tinkering!
Huawei poised for big leap forward in battery charging tech
With several smartphones hitting the market recently with Quick Charge 2.0 technology for fast battery charging, a new baseline for performance will be established in the minds of consumers. This means buyers will be looking for the next major improvement and Huawei hopes to be there to meet the demand for the latest and greatest. Looking beyond Quick Charge 2.0, Huawei’s Watt Lab says they have developed technology that can charge lithium-ion batteries 10 times faster than the current standard.
Huawei says they used heteroatoms bonded to graphite in an anode to increase the charging speed of lithium-ion batteries. This was achieved with no decrease in energy density or battery life.
In a demonstration of the new technology, Huawei shows a 600 mAh battery charging to 68% capacity in only two minutes while a 3000 mAh battery was charged to 48% capacity in just 5 minutes.
Clearly we would all like to be able to charge our smartphones in mere minutes and then get through a day. However, Huawei is hoping Watt Lab’s work extends to other battery applications like electric vehicles and wearable devices.
source: Huawei
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Huawei has unveiled quick charging batteries that charge up “10 times faster than current batteries”
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In lieu of improvements to battery density, the only other way that we can get better battery performance out of our mobile devices is to have them charge back up as quickly as possible. Qualcomm’s Quick Charge technology is obviously the most prominent example of this, but Huawei has unveiled quick charging batteries at the 56th Battery Symposium in Japan that improve even on that formula. According to Huawei, they have created a 600mAh battery that charges 68% in two minutes and a 3,000mAh battery that charges up to 48% in five minutes.
For reference, the recently announced Quick Charge 3.0 that will be available on the Snapdragon 820 processor will allow for 80% to be charged up in 35 minutes, substantially slower that Huawei’s technology. This performance is said to be thanks to “bonded heteroatoms to the molecule of graphite in anode, which could be a catalyst for the capture and transmission of lithium through carbon bonds” which sounds as amazing as it is complicated. The only catch is that Huawei didn’t mention when this technology would be available for commercial use – we’re really hoping it’s soon.
What do you think about Huawei’s quick charging battery technology? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below.
Source: Droid-life
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Huawei shows off battery tech than can go from 0% to 50% charge in minutes
On Thursday, Watt Lab, owned by Huawei Technology Corporation Limited, showcased a new battery model that charges ten times faster than other modern batteries.
The unveiling took place at the Battery Symposium in Japan. Huawei demoed two different varieties of their new approach to battery design: a 600 mAh capacity model and a 3000 mAh one. From a 0% charge, the 600 mAh version reached a 68% charge in two minutes. The 3000 mAh showed even more impressive charge speeds, with its substantially larger capacity reaching 48% in just five minutes.
See also: Researchers bring us one step closer to the ‘ultimate battery’
This is not an isolated experiment. Huawei has tested these batteries extensively and believes they foreshadow a revolution in lithium battery development. If the design is cost-efficient, then they’re right on. These charge speeds blow the pants off Samsung’s Adaptive Fast Charging and Qualcomm’s Quick Charge.
Huawei claims that this method of battery design doesn’t affect battery life. The charge speeds are able to be obtained by using hectometers bonded to a molecule of graphite in anode. Huawei says that this functions as a “catalyst for the capture and transmission of lithium through carbon bonds.” The company seems eager to get the product into the marketplace, and says they are currently in talks with partners for manufacturing and distribution.
If you want to see these batteries in action, check out the 600 mAh demo here and the 3000 mAh demo over here.
Huawei’s Honor 7 now available at cheaper price points through Three UK
UK-based mobile operate Three has revealed that the Huawei-made Honor 7 is now available to purchase at lower price points through the carrier. Interested buyers can pick up the Honor 7 for as low as £17 per month, whereas it was originally £20 per month.
Thanks to Three, the Honor 7 has quickly become a very affordable handset with some premium features on-board. As a quick refresher, Huawei’s Honor 7 features a 5.2-inch Full HD display, octa-core CPU, 3GB of RAM, a 20-megapixel rear camera, an 8-megapixel front “selfie” camera, and a 3,100mAh battery. The device also has Android 5.0 right out of the box, and Huawei has already announced plans to upgrade it to Android 6.0.
In recent news, the Honor 7 was made available to India-based buyers in early October.
Anyone plan on picking up an Honor 7 through Three?
source: Three
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