Huawei Teases New Products, Remains Silent on Rumored Advanced 5G Phone Despite Fan Hopes

Huawei held a high-profile product launch event but did not reveal details about its rumored advanced 5G phone. It instead teased new electric cars and wireless earbuds.
The company's silence on the new phone disappointed many fans, despite hints it would not disclose details. The phone was quietly released about a month ago.
Analysis found the new phone has an advanced chip made using a 7nm process that Huawei was previously restricted from accessing due to U.S. sanctions.
Huawei's consumer business revenue has halved under U.S. sanctions that cut off access to key smartphone tech.
This year Huawei said it expects to return to a "normal" product launch schedule for flagship consumer devices.

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Huawei Teases New Products, Remains Silent on Rumored Advanced 5G Phone Despite Fan Hopes

Huawei held a high-profile product launch event but did not reveal details about its rumored advanced 5G phone. It instead teased new electric cars and wireless earbuds.
The company's silence on the new phone disappointed many fans, despite hints it would not disclose details. The phone was quietly released about a month ago.
Analysis found the new phone has an advanced chip made using a 7nm process that Huawei was previously restricted from accessing due to U.S. sanctions.
Huawei's consumer business revenue has halved under U.S. sanctions that cut off access to key smartphone tech.
This year Huawei said it expects to return to a "normal" product launch schedule for flagship consumer devices.

cnbc.com

Relevant topic timeline:

9/5/2023

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