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| Source: Huawei. The many faces of EMUI 9.0. |
Huawei Consumer Business Group has announced the availability of EMUI 9.0 for its Mate 10 and P20 smartphone series.
The EMUI 9.0 update will be open to Mate 10 series, P20 and Mate RS users from 18 December, while users of the P20 Pro will be able to receive the update from 24 December.
The EMUI 9.0 is Huawei’s custom Android P-based operating system (OS) developed to Enable a Quality Life. It comes with improved performance and new features:
EMUI 9.0 provides a simplified design inspired by nature. The design applies scenes of nature in everything from colour selections to default caller portraits. Users can also immerse themselves in another layer of natural experience with natural ambient sounds like birds chirping and flowing water in ringtones and alarm alerts.
Gesture navigation
The new EMUI 9.0 update supports a new mode of navigation – gestures. Instead of tapping buttons, users can intuitively control their device with swipes. Apps run faster and navigation is simplified, too. This is the most ergonomic EMUI yet.
User experiences with AI
HiVision
With HiVision, users can ask the Internet for more information about objects of interest by pointing the camera towards them. HiVision recognises landmarks from 15 countries as well as over 10 million famous artworks. It also recognises a great range of food items, and can provide a calorie estimate for users who are conscious about their calorie intake.
HiTouch
Enabled by pressing and holding two fingers on an image, HiTouch lets users query online retailers and e-commerce platforms, and shop for items. The feature can recognise more than 120 million items from more than 200 e-commerce platforms and the official online stores of nearly 100 brands.
Improved projection
With the HUAWEI Mate 10 Series, Huawei brought Easy Projection to consumers, enabling them to connect their devices with an external display for increased productivity.
For EMUI 9.0, Huawei has added a wireless upgrade. Users running EMUI 9.0 now have access to One-Click Projection. The Highlight and Capture on Big Screen feature additionally lets users add highlights to and capture content projected on larger screens such as a TV.
In addition to Wireless Easy Projection, EMUI 9.0 supports a wide breadth of productivity features, including:
HUAWEI Share
In addition to transferring files between Huawei mobile and Huawei PC, users can now use HUAWEI Share to send files to a Bluetooth-enabled printer;
Backup
EMUI 9.0 supports new ways for users to back up their files. Besides HUAWEI Cloud, users may now store their backup on a SD Card, USB drive or a NAS (network-attached storage);
WPS with HiAI
The WPS productivity suite leverages HiAI capabilities to enhance its features. EMUI 9.0 automatically adjusts the alignment of documents, and can convert images and hard copies into editable digital copies.
Launched on 30 December 2012, the first edition of EMUI was known as Emotion UI 1.0 and built on Android 4.0. Through annual upgrades, the operating system has evolved into an intelligent software environment with user-friendly features added in to complement the hardware upgrade. The user interface received its current name, EMUI, with the introduction of EMUI 3.0 in 2014 and a new app store for the China market.
In 2017, EMUI 8.0 was launched alongside the release of Huawei Mate 10, with a renewed focus on its AI capabilities. The beta version of EMUI 9.0, based on Android 9 Pie, was launched for testing this year and released alongside the Huawei Mate 20 series. The full update to all Huawei phones is being launched in phases from end 2018.
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| Source: Huawei. The PORSCHE DESIGN HUAWEI Mate 20 RS. |
The news follows the launch of the PORSCHE DESIGN HUAWEI Mate 20 RS in Singapore from 1 December 2018. The premium variant of the Mate 20 Series is exclusively sold in Singapore and offers a sleek handcrafted exterior with intelligent functionality.
Cheng Jiangfei, MD, Huawei Consumer Business Group Singapore, said: “Singapore has been a key market for us in the region and the PORSCHE DESIGN HUAWEI Mate 20 RS is a luxury flagship device that offers the ultimate form of performance to the most discerning consumers. The partnership between Huawei and Porsche Design represents the quintessence of mobile luxury and design excellence built for the elite mobile users.”
As the fourth handset to join the HUAWEI Mate 20 Series following the latest launch of the Mate 20 X, the PORSCHE DESIGN HUAWEI Mate 20 RS blends state-of-the-art technology with sophistication. It is powered by the latest Kirin 980 chipset supporting industry-leading performance and AI capabilities.
The PORSCHE DESIGN HUAWEI Mate 20 RS features distinctive racing stripe motifs that are designed with glass and genuine Italian grade leather. Aligned vertically at the back of the device, the unique design provides a sporty, striking contrast. The rear camera also features the iconic two-by-two matrix arrangement in the Mate 20 Series that is inspired by the design elements of a Porsche sports car.
Built for speed, the PORSCHE DESIGN HUAWEI Mate 20 RS houses a 4,200 mAh battery that supports German TÜV Safe Fast-Charge System-certified 40 W HUAWEI SuperCharge fast-charging technology. Tested to the limits by Huawei’s engineers, the battery in PORSCHE DESIGN HUAWEI Mate 20 RS supports more than a full day of intensive use. Utilising the 40 W HUAWEI SuperCharge, users can charge their battery to approximately 70% (2,940 mAh) in 30 minutes. A HUAWEI Wireless Charger supporting 15W HUAWEI Wireless Quick Charge is also available and sold separately at a recommended retail price of S$98. The PORSCHE DESIGN HUAWEI Mate 20 RS also supports HUAWEI Wireless Reverse Charge, which allows it to charge other Qi-enabled devices.
Built for speed, the PORSCHE DESIGN HUAWEI Mate 20 RS houses a 4,200 mAh battery that supports German TÜV Safe Fast-Charge System-certified 40 W HUAWEI SuperCharge fast-charging technology. Tested to the limits by Huawei’s engineers, the battery in PORSCHE DESIGN HUAWEI Mate 20 RS supports more than a full day of intensive use. Utilising the 40 W HUAWEI SuperCharge, users can charge their battery to approximately 70% (2,940 mAh) in 30 minutes. A HUAWEI Wireless Charger supporting 15W HUAWEI Wireless Quick Charge is also available and sold separately at a recommended retail price of S$98. The PORSCHE DESIGN HUAWEI Mate 20 RS also supports HUAWEI Wireless Reverse Charge, which allows it to charge other Qi-enabled devices.
Details:
EMUI 9.0 availability
18 December 2018
Mate 10, Mate 10 Pro, Mate 10 Porsche Design, P20, Mate RS
24 December 2018
P20 Pro
The limited edition PORSCHE DESIGN HUAWEI Mate 20 RS will be available at selected Huawei Concept Stores* and HuaweiOfficial Store Online at a RRP of S$2,298 in Black. Stocks are highly limited and those interested are advised to make their purchase early.
Customers who purchase the HUAWEI Mate 20 RS will be entitled to a two-year warranty and enjoy premium services under the HICARE PRESTIGE package which includes:
Hashtags: #HigherIntelligence, #EMUI9EMUI 9.0 availability
18 December 2018
Mate 10, Mate 10 Pro, Mate 10 Porsche Design, P20, Mate RS
24 December 2018
P20 Pro
The limited edition PORSCHE DESIGN HUAWEI Mate 20 RS will be available at selected Huawei Concept Stores* and HuaweiOfficial Store Online at a RRP of S$2,298 in Black. Stocks are highly limited and those interested are advised to make their purchase early.
Customers who purchase the HUAWEI Mate 20 RS will be entitled to a two-year warranty and enjoy premium services under the HICARE PRESTIGE package which includes:
- One year door-to-door repair pick-up and delivery service
- Two years warranty
- Three months screen insurance
Device
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Storage and RAM
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Colour
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RRP (S$)
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Availability from 1 December 2018
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PORSCHE DESIGN HUAWEI Mate 20 RS
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256 GB + 8 GB
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Black
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$2,298
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*Selected Huawei Concept Stores in Singapore include:
- 313@Somerset, 313 Orchard Road, #B2-12, Singapore 238895
- Bugis Junction, 200 Victoria Street, #01-54/54A, Singapore 188021
- VivoCity, 1 Harbourfront Walk, #2-204, Singapore 098585
