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Huawei won’t back down, promises to deliver Android Q to at least 17 phones

Good news for Huawei phone owners

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Here’s yet another news about Huawei. This time around though, it’s a bit of good news for current Huawei phone owners, and maybe even for future buyers. While the future of Huawei is still uncertain at this point because of the trade ban that’s still in effect, the Chinese tech giant has promised to still deliver future Android updates.

Huawei has confirmed that its EMUI 10 builds, which are based on the yet-to-be-final Android Q, are coming to at least 17 of its existing phones. The list includes its current flagships and a few older devices.

Here’s the complete set of devices so far:

  • P30 Pro
  • P30
  • P30 Lite
  • Mate 20 Pro
  • Mate 20
  • Mate 20 X
  • Mate 20 X (5G)
  • Mate 20 Lite
  • Porsche Design Mate 20 RS
  • P Smart 2019
  • P Smart+ 2019
  • P Smart Z
  • P20 Pro
  • P20
  • Mate 10 Pro
  • Mate 10
  • Porsche Design Mate 10

It’s no secret that — just in case things don’t go well — Huawei has a backup mobile operating system that’ll replace Android. The final name of Huawei’s home-baked OS is yet to be confirmed, but the listing points to Ark OS or Hongmeng OS.

Additionally, Huawei’s sister company, Honor, will also seed out Android Q for its Honor 20 series. Like with Huawei, Honor also uses EMUI for its devices.

A pre-release build of EMUI 10 that’s based on Android Q is already previewed by the people from XDA Developers. More or less, this is what the future of Android looks like on Huawei phones. The interface changes done to EMUI 10 is pretty minimal and it’s not that different from EMUI 9 overall.

Here’s a video showing a P30 Pro running EMUI 10 in beta courtesy of XDA Developers:

Moreover, Huawei has a useful FAQ page for its customers which addresses the concerns about current phones’ status, future, and warranty claims. You may read more about it here.

SEE ALSO: Huawei dealers offer ‘Special Warranty Program’ that promises 100% refund

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TCL expands mobile lineup with latest NXTPAPER series

3 new smartphone models featuring a paper-like viewing experience

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TCL has expanded its mobile lineup with the launch of the latest NXTPAPER smartphone series.

Part of the new NXTPAPER roster are the NXTPAPER 60 Ultra, NXTPAPER 70 Pro, and K70 Power 4G.

The new generation of smartphones is designed to deliver smarter, more comfortable, and more powerful mobile experiences for today’s connected lifestyle.

At the heart of the lineup is the company’s proprietary NXTPAPER technology, and award-winning display innovation.

It combines both hardware and software advancements to reduce eyestrain while preserving vivid colors and sharp picture quality. The result is a paper-like viewing experience.

Bannering the roster is the NXTPAPER 60 Ultra. It is powered by a Dimensity 7400 Elite processor and runs on Android 16.

It comes with up to 512GB of internal storage and 12GB of base RAM, plus 12GB more for expansion.

In front is an expansive 7.2-inch 120Hz FHD+ display featuring Nxtpaper 4.0 and a 32MP selfie camera, while at the back is a 50MP main camera, along with a 50MP 3X telephoto camera.

This variant houses a 5,200mAh battery with support for 33W charging.

Right under the 60 Ultra is the NXTPAPER 70 Pro. It is powered by a Dimensity 7300 processor, and comes with a 6.9-inch 120Hz FHD+ display and a 50MP main shooter.

This model has 8GB of RAM and 256GB of internal storage. It has a similar 5,200mAh battery with 33W charging.

Lastly, the K70 Power 4G is a budget choice, with a Helio G100 Ultra chipset, 6.75-inch 120Hz display, 4GB of RAM, 128GB of storage, and a 50MP main camera.

Price, availability

In the Philippines, the latest NXTPAPER smartphones are available for the following pricing:

  • NXTPAPER 60 Ultra: PhP 35,995
  • NXTPAPER 70 Pro: PhP 22,995
  • K70 Power 4G: PhP 9,495

All devices are available through Shopee.

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Canva teams up with SB19 to turn A’TIN’s passion into creativity

Campaign lets fans access assets, editable templates, more

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Canva Philippines has joined forces with SB19 and Sony Music Entertainment to launch the “Kaya sa Canva” campaign.

This first-of-its-kind initiative is aimed at transforming the popular Filipino boy band’s fanbase into creators by giving them access to official design assets, exclusive templates, and powerful creative tools.

That’s of course as fans have a way of creating artwork, banners, and more outputs to honor their idols.

As such, the partnership enables the A’TIN (SB19’s fanbase) to access the Canva-exclusive SB19’s Creative Hub.

This dedicated space lets fans access assets, including SB19-inspired sticker packs, custom typography, and editable templates inspired by the group.

Fans around the world will initially have access to templates for photo-booth strips, wallpapers, posters, and videos.

The campaign will then expand with Canva-exclusive assets celebrating the group’s New Era, as well as their latest single, “Lawless”.

Meanwhile, the original song “KAYA” is accompanied with an upbeat music video, doubling as a love letter to A’TIN and a masterclass in Canva’s tools.

Every visual and animation is fan-inspired, a celebration of the creativity, passion, and dedication that’s defined in the community from day one.

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The iPhone 18 might sell out for an unexpected reason

The ongoing shortage might play a part in the phone selling out earlier than expected.

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An iPhone selling out is not news. Because of how popular the phones are, it’s within the realm of probability that Apple runs out of stock at some point. According to a new report, this year won’t be any different… but it’s for an entirely different reason.

First reported by analyst Tim Culpan, Apple is reportedly struggling to meet its demand for semiconductors for the iPhone 18 and the foldable iPhone. The ongoing memory shortage is cutting off Apple’s ability to deliver the required supply of smartphones in a timely fashion. The report even claims that TSMC, which helps produce the iPhone, is sitting on a shipment of processors, worth US$ 1 billion, that don’t have memory chips.

Now, Apple is still confident that it can weather the launch. However, if the shortage persists, the iPhone 18 generation will likely sell out much more quickly than expected.

It’s an interesting time for Apple to experience such a shortage. It’s been heavily rumored that the company will launch its very first foldable phone next month, creating a new market for the brand. Apple definitely wants this attempt to succeed after the tepid response to its last new product, the Vision Pro.

SEE ALSO: Did Tim Cook just confirm that iPhone prices are going up?

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