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Gulf Business
18-05-2025
- Business
- Gulf Business
HUAWEI unveils new wearable lineup in Berlin, blends fashion and function
Images: Supplied With fashion-forward flourishes and a focus on intelligent design, Huawei signalled its next leap in personal technology at a glitzy product launch in Berlin. Huawei has continued to gain momentum in the wearables market. According to the latest IDC report, it ranked first globally in year-over-year growth for wearable shipments in 2024 and has held the top spot in China's market share for six consecutive years. With its latest product line, Under the theme 'Fashion Next' , the tech giant introduced a series of flagship products, led by the HUAWEI WATCH 5, which debuts with a suite of health-focused upgrades and sleek new design features. The launch also included the HUAWEI WATCH FIT 4 Series, HUAWEI FreeBuds 6, and the HUAWEI MatePad Pro 12.2-inch 2025 tablet. HUAWEI watch, earbuds, tablet models unveiled The HUAWEI WATCH 5 pioneers a new era of intelligent interaction, equipped with the enhanced HUAWEI TruSense System and powered by the new Multi-sensing X-TAP Technology. Enabled through a Distributed Sensor Module, users can now conduct fingertip health measurements with improved speed and accuracy. Gesture control has also been expanded to include 'Double Slide' and 'Double Tap' gestures for more intuitive use. Available in two new colours – Purple and Sand Gold – the WATCH 5, it will be available for pre-order in the UAE on May 22, and in retail from May 29, at a price of Dhs1,599 via Huawei's online platforms and select retailers. Alongside the flagship smartwatch, Huawei unveiled the HUAWEI WATCH FIT 4 Series. Staying true to its 'Fashion Active' ethos, the latest model features a slim 9.3 mm profile and supports pro-level outdoor sports such as trail running, diving up to 40 meters, and golf course tracking. The device incorporates the same TruSense health system for holistic health monitoring. It will be released in the UAE on May 16 for Dhs549. The HUAWEI FreeBuds 6 were also introduced – the brand's first open-fit earbuds featuring dual-magnetic driver units and Stable & Clear Calls Noise Cancellation. With a sleek, droplet-inspired design, they promise immersive audio and a comfortable fit. The FreeBuds 6 will also be available in the UAE on May 16 for Dhs549. HUAWEI also unveiled the MatePad Pro 12.2-inch Rounding out the showcase, Huawei presented its new productivity-centric tablet, the HUAWEI MatePad Pro 12.2-inch 2025. It features a Tandem OLED PaperMatte Display with advanced anti-glare properties and comes with creative tools like a 3D Oil Painting Brush and frame-by-frame animation features. The device will be available in the UAE in June, with pricing to be announced. Huawei is also offering HUAWEI Care+ Service, covering extended warranties, accidental damage, and loss protection for audio As part of its broader push to inspire wellness, the company introduced 'Active Rings' – an evolution of its 'Light Up Your Rings' campaign – encouraging fitness through more than 100 sport modes available on its wearables. The initiative is centred on the philosophy of ' Enjoy Your Moment ' .
Gulf Today
16-05-2025
- Gulf Today
Dual driver audio and noise-free clear calls, HUAWEI FreeBuds 6 are mid-range earbuds with premium chops
Huawei is making a bold new statement with the FreeBuds 6. These open-fit earbuds promise a rich tapestry of notes and immersive bass with an open-fit design, all made possible thanks to an innovative dual-driver system. But what strikes the notes is not just the sound itself. The striking new design and the incredibly impressive call clarity launches these new earbuds to the top spot in the market. Being the first open-fit earbuds to incorporate a dual-driver unit is no small accomplishment. Huawei has evidently grappled with the conundrum of fitting a sophisticated dual-driver architecture into a compact, lightweight form factor. The payoff is a remarkable, earbuds that are notably smaller than many conventional in-ear earbuds but sound unreal. Their approach has been meticulous. It stacks high and low frequency dual-magnetic high-sensitivity driver units in a small space. The acoustic system is designed to work independently for a pure, distortion-free sound quality. Bolstering the low-end frequencies is a dedicated booming bass system powered by an 11mm dual-magnetic driver unit augmented by the new Bass Turbo 2.0 technology. The UHF planar diaphragm driver has a wider high-frequency range and can reach 48 kHz. Each unit operates in tandem, each focusing on its optimal frequency band to deliver a cohesive and high-definition acoustic experience. Beyond music, Huawei has placed a strong emphasis on call quality, especially in challenging environments. The FreeBuds 6 introduce a Voice Pick-up Unit bone conduction microphone. This works to deliver highly accurate voice recognition, isolating your speech even amidst a cacophony. This allows for crystal-clear audio calling even with wind speeds up to 8m/s. So, whether you're on a blustery commute, cycling through the city, or navigating a bustling airport terminal, both you and the person on the other end will be able to have clear communication without unwelcome interruptions. Adding a touch of convenient innovation, the FreeBuds 6 also support head movement interaction, allowing users to answer or reject calls by simply nodding or shaking their head. One of the inherent trade-offs with open-fit earbuds is often a lack of noise isolation compared to their sealed in-ear counterparts. However, the FreeBuds 6 are capable of reducing external noise interference in everyday settings like offices, cafes, parks, and squares. This allows users to immerse themselves in music or focus fully on their calls, while balancing between situational awareness and focused listening. The design of the HUAWEI FreeBuds 6 is both fashionable and functional, featuring a curved water droplet shape. This smooth, streamlined design is engineered for an ergonomic fit across a wide range of ear shapes. The stem's thickness gradient ensures both smoothness and comfort, while the handle maintains the graceful droplet shape, making them unique and recognisable. Compared to previous editions, each FreeBuds 6 earbud stem is reportedly 9% lighter and 12% smaller, making them feel feather-light on the ears and suitable for all-day use. Battery life is a crucial factor for any wireless earbuds. The HUAWEI FreeBuds 6 boast a superb all-day power capacity, offering up to a whopping 36 hours of music playback with the charging case. For those in a hurry, a quick 5-minute charge is said to provide 2.5 hours of music playback, easily enough to cover an intercity commute. The FreeBuds 6 present a compelling package, particularly for those who prioritise comfort and call quality without wanting to be completely sealed off from their surroundings. The FreeBuds 6 provide a good middle ground for users who want to stay aware of their environment while still enjoying audio immersion.
Khaleej Times
16-05-2025
- Khaleej Times
Dual driver audio and noise-free clear calls, HUAWEI FreeBuds 6 are mid-range earbuds with premium chops
The striking new design and the incredibly impressive call clarity launches these new earbuds to the top spot in the market Huawei is making a bold new statement with the FreeBuds 6. These open-fit earbuds promise a rich tapestry of notes and immersive bass with an open-fit design, all made possible thanks to an innovative dual-driver system. But what strikes the notes is not just the sound itself. The striking new design and the incredibly impressive call clarity launches these new earbuds to the top spot in the market. Being the first open-fit earbuds to incorporate a dual-driver unit is no small accomplishment. Huawei has evidently grappled with the conundrum of fitting a sophisticated dual-driver architecture into a compact, lightweight form factor. The payoff is a remarkable, earbuds that are notably smaller than many conventional in-ear earbuds but sound unreal. Their approach has been meticulous. It stacks high and low frequency dual-magnetic high-sensitivity driver units in a small space. The acoustic system is designed to work independently for a pure, distortion-free sound quality. Bolstering the low-end frequencies is a dedicated booming bass system powered by an 11mm dual-magnetic driver unit augmented by the new Bass Turbo 2.0 technology. The UHF planar diaphragm driver has a wider high-frequency range and can reach 48 kHz. Each unit operates in tandem, each focusing on its optimal frequency band to deliver a cohesive and high-definition acoustic experience. Beyond music, Huawei has placed a strong emphasis on call quality, especially in challenging environments. The FreeBuds 6 introduce a Voice Pick-up Unit bone conduction microphone. This works to deliver highly accurate voice recognition, isolating your speech even amidst a cacophony. This allows for crystal-clear audio calling even with wind speeds up to 8m/s. So, whether you're on a blustery commute, cycling through the city, or navigating a bustling airport terminal, both you and the person on the other end will be able to have clear communication without unwelcome interruptions. Adding a touch of convenient innovation, the FreeBuds 6 also support head movement interaction, allowing users to answer or reject calls by simply nodding or shaking their head. One of the inherent trade-offs with open-fit earbuds is often a lack of noise isolation compared to their sealed in-ear counterparts. However, the FreeBuds 6 are capable of reducing external noise interference in everyday settings like offices, cafes, parks, and squares. This allows users to immerse themselves in music or focus fully on their calls, while balancing between situational awareness and focused listening. The design of the HUAWEI FreeBuds 6 is both fashionable and functional, featuring a curved water droplet shape. This smooth, streamlined design is engineered for an ergonomic fit across a wide range of ear shapes. The stem's thickness gradient ensures both smoothness and comfort, while the handle maintains the graceful droplet shape, making them unique and recognisable. Compared to previous editions, each FreeBuds 6 earbud stem is reportedly 9% lighter and 12% smaller, making them feel feather-light on the ears and suitable for all-day use. Battery life is a crucial factor for any wireless earbuds. The HUAWEI FreeBuds 6 boast a superb all-day power capacity, offering up to a whopping 36 hours of music playback with the charging case. For those in a hurry, a quick 5-minute charge is said to provide 2.5 hours of music playback, easily enough to cover an intercity commute. The FreeBuds 6 present a compelling package, particularly for those who prioritise comfort and call quality without wanting to be completely sealed off from their surroundings. The FreeBuds 6 provide a good middle ground for users who want to stay aware of their environment while still enjoying audio immersion.
Phone Arena
15-05-2025
- Phone Arena
New Huawei Watch 5 lands with smarter sensors and luxury-level build
Huawei just launched a bunch of new gear across wearables, audio and tablets. We've got the new FreeBuds 6 that start a new chapter in Huawei's premium audio portfolio, the 12.2 -inch MatePad Pro with a new anti-glare display, plus the Fit 4 series and the Huawei Watch 5, which we will dive into Huawei Watch 5 is the latest in the Chinese tech giant's smartwatch lineup and it brings some cool new tech like Multi-sensing X-TAP, advanced health tracking, smarter gesture controls and that sleek design the previous Huawei Watch generations are known for. Yep, the Watch 5 sticks with the smooth, polished look but now comes in two sizes: 46mm and 42mm. It comes in several different colors, depending on the size. The smaller 42mm Watch 5 comes in: Sand Gold Beige Green White The 42mm Huawei Watch 5 in all the available colors – Sand Gold, Beige, Green and White. | Image credit – Huawei Meanwhile, the 46mm model is available in: Black Titanium Purple Titanium Silver Titanium Brown The bigger 46mm Watch 5 in the colors listed above – Black, Purple, Silver and Brown. | Image credit – Huawei As you can see by the marketing names of the color options, the bigger model features aerospace-grade titanium, which is super light and strong. Meanwhile, the smaller one uses 904L stainless steel – the same stuff luxury watches use. Both have a sapphire glass screen that is tough against scratches and straps, you can pick from titanium, fluoroelastomer or a new composite that looks and feels like leather but is waterproof, stain-resistant and odor-free. The leather-style straps come in denim beige and silk purple, so you can match your style easily. Ok, enough about the looks. This watch packs Huawei's TruSense System with the new Multi-sensing X-TAP tech powered by their Distributed Sensor Module. What does that mean? You should get fast and accurate health monitoring right from your fingertip, not just your wrist. It combines ECG, PPG and tactile sensors into one system, giving you deeper health insights way quicker than X-TAP tech also senses different pressure levels, so you can interact with the watch in new ways. Hold the X-TAP sensor for 3 seconds and you get a One-Tap Health Glance – a full health report covering 9 key metrics like heart rate variability and blood oxygen, all delivered in just a controls get a boost, too, now supporting "Double Slide" and "Double Tap," making it easier to use when you can't touch the screen much (and we all have these moments, right?). These gestures even work with some third-party apps, like voice calls on social platforms, which can be super convenient. Battery life is also solid (well, at least on paper) with the 46mm lasting up to 4.5 days and the 42mm about 3 days on Standard Mode. Switch to Battery Saver and those numbers should jump to 11 and 7 days. As for connectivity, the Watch supports eSIM, which means you can stay connected without your phone, which is perfect for busy or outdoor Huawei Watch 5 starts at £399.99 (around $530 when directly converted) and is available now through the Huawei Store. While the Chinese tech giant hasn't officially said if it is coming to the United States, the previous model showed up on Amazon and other retailers – so chances are, this one will, too. And if not, there is always the import route if you are eager to get yourself the new a heads-up, though – Huawei devices still don't support some Google apps and services and importing can come with a few trade-offs. That might include limited warranty coverage, possible feature restrictions and less consistent software support, which is not ideal. So weigh that before hitting "buy."
Android Authority
15-05-2025
- Android Authority
HUAWEI Watch 5 launched with tech that turns a single tap into a full health scan
TL;DR HUAWEI has unveiled the HUAWEI Watch 5 with fingertip-based health tracking, new gesture controls, and premium build materials. The company also launched the Watch Fit 4 Series, as well as the FreeBuds 6 and MatePad Pro 12-inch. The watches are available to order now. HUAWEI has officially added new wearables to its smartwatch stable, the HUAWEI Watch 5 and the Watch Fit 4 Series. The high-end model, in particular, introduces a few standout features that bring a brand-new angle to the landscape. Kaitlyn Cimino / Android Authority Doubling down on innovation and premium craftsmanship, the Watch 5 introduces multi-sensing X-TAP technology, allowing for on-demand fingertip-based health measurements. This system allows users to touch the X-TAP sensor on the side of the watch and check for a variety of key vitals, including heart rate, SpO₂, and stress levels in just 60 seconds. Users can access vitals readings with the Watch 5's new fingertip sensor. The flagship device also introduces new gesture-based interactions, including Double Tap and Double Slide, which allow users to navigate more intuitively without touching the screen. These gestures create a smoother, hands-free experience that's ideal during workouts or on-the-go multitasking. From a build perspective, the Watch 5 is designed with aerospace-grade titanium and 904L stainless steel, and it's topped with spherical sapphire glass to retain the lineup's premium aesthetic. It is available in two sizes, 42mm and 46mm, and two color options: Purple and Sand Gold. Kaitlyn Cimino / Android Authority HUAWEI also unveiled the Watch Fit 4 Series, which now boasts premium materials as well, including sapphire glass and aluminum. At 9.3mm thick, the Apple-esque smartwatch continues the brand's square-shaped alternative line, now with more durability and water resistance. It also adds a new barometer for use while fitness tracking, offline maps, watersport route tracking, and access to more than 15,000 global golf course maps. Along with the Watch 5, the Fit 4 and Fit 4 Pro are compatible with both Android and iOS. Alongside the new Watch 5, the company also launched an updated, Apple-esque Watch Fit 4 Series. Meanwhile, the watches weren't the only devices featured in today's launch. The company also introduced the FreeBuds 6, its latest open-fit earbuds featuring a dual-driver system and waterdrop shape. Rounding out the announcement is the company's newest MatePad Pro 12.2-inch, which debuts an OLED PaperMatte Display designed to cut glare and boost brightness. Kaitlyn Cimino / Android Authority All of these devices echo HUAWEI's push toward a more integrated and polished device ecosystem. The HUAWEI Watch 5 is available now from the HUAWEI Store, starting at £399.99 (~$531). Likewise, the Watch Fit 4 Series is available now as well from the HUAWEI Store, priced at £149.99 (~$200) for the standard model and £249.99 (~$332) for the Watch Fit 4 Pro. Finally, HUAWEI's FreeBuds 6 are currently available for £139.99 (~$186) from the HUAWEI Store. Pricing and availability for the MatePad Pro 12.2-inch will be announced at a later date. Got a tip? Talk to us! Email our staff at Email our staff at news@ . You can stay anonymous or get credit for the info, it's your choice.
