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Take the Stress Out of Tech Mishaps with HUAWEI Care+

The South African

3 days ago

The South African

Take the Stress Out of Tech Mishaps with HUAWEI Care+

Let's be honest, life happens. Whether it's a phone dropped on a tiled floor, a laptop cornered by a spilt cappuccino, or earbuds that mysteriously disappear mid-commute, our tech tends to take the hit. And while smart devices have become an essential part of daily life, repairs or replacements can be costly, time-consuming, and downright frustrating. That's exactly why HUAWEI Care+ exists. It's more than just an extended warranty; it's a practical, affordable way to protect your HUAWEI device against real-world accidents and everyday wear. This winter, HUAWEI is offering up to 50% off Care+ plans at selected HUAWEI Experience Stores until June 30, 2025. Don't miss out on this seasonal special – accidents may be unpredictable, but peace of mind doesn't have to be. High repair costs driving you crazy? Now's your chance to save big and stay protected. Designed for smartphones, tablets, laptops, wearables, and FreeBuds, HUAWEI Care+ offers comprehensive support that goes well beyond the standard. Whether you're looking to safeguard against screen cracks or get more life out of your battery, HUAWEI Care+ has your back. Accidental Damage Protection Covers physical damage caused by unexpected accidents such as drops, impact, compression, or liquid spills. Battery Replacement If your device's battery health drops below 85% during the second year of ownership, you qualify for a free replacement. FreeBuds Damage & Loss Support If one earbud or the charging case gets damaged, it can be replaced. If you lose a single earbud, you'll receive a 50% discount on the replacement, saving you from buying a whole new set. Product Coverage Available for HUAWEI smartphones, tablets, laptops, wearables, and audio devices. Original Spare Parts All repairs use 100% original HUAWEI parts, with each new part backed by an added three-month warranty. Authorised Repairs Service is only carried out at HUAWEI-authorised service centres, ensuring quality workmanship and peace of mind. In short, it's the kind of plan that makes sense for how we use, and sometimes abuse, our devices. And because HUAWEI Care+ supports multiple product categories, you can protect your entire tech ecosystem with a single, smart solution. Most of us aren't just using our phones to make calls anymore. We're paying bills, running businesses, tracking fitness goals, streaming music, taking photos, navigating commutes, and more. That level of dependency means even a small issue can throw your day (or week) off balance. Did you know that HUAWEI Care+ can be a lifesaver for your phone? It covers those unexpected accidents and repairs that can really add up. Accidents happen, but with HUAWEI Care+, you can always be prepared. HUAWEI Care+ offers proactive support that makes tech ownership less stressful and much more sustainable. Whether you're buying a brand-new MateBook, a pair of FreeBuds, or upgrading to the latest smartphone, adding Care+ is an investment in long-term value and peace of mind. This limited-time 50% off deal is only available at HUAWEI Experience Stores, so don't wait – protect your tech while the offer lasts. Protect what matters. Choose HUAWEI Care+.

Huawei, SMIC struggle to advance chips to 5-nm level, MateBook shows: report

South China Morning Post

5 days ago

Business
South China Morning Post

Huawei, SMIC struggle to advance chips to 5-nm level, MateBook shows: report

Huawei Technologies continues to face challenges in advancing to the 5-nanometre chip manufacturing process, an analysis of its latest laptop hardware shows, underscoring the impact of US sanctions on the Chinese telecoms equipment giant. Canadian research firm TechInsights found that the newly launched MateBook Fold Ultimate Design laptop features Huawei's Kirin X90 system-on-a-chip (SoC), which is manufactured by China's Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corporation (SMIC) using its 7-nm process node, according to a report published last week. The finding dampens speculation that Huawei had made the leap to SMIC's 5-nm process, for which production is difficult to scale because of US sanctions on the sale of the most advanced chipmaking equipment to Chinese fabrication plants. The report comes nearly two years after TechInsights identified that Huawei was using SMIC's 7-nm process for the Kirin chips in its latest smartphones, starting with the Mate 60 Pro. Unveiled in May, the new MateBook Fold is Huawei's first laptop with a foldable display, aimed at competing with similar offerings from Lenovo Group and HP. It runs on Huawei's proprietary HarmonyOS operating system, as the company pushes for self-reliance in both hardware and software. Richard Yu Chengdong, chairman of Huawei's consumer business group, introduces the Huawei MateBook Fold Ultimate Design laptop on May 19. Photo: Weibo Huawei's slow progress in securing 5-nm chips would mean the company is 'multiple generations behind' its US rivals such as Apple , according to the report. Apple's M-series chips have been using Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company's (TSMC) 3-nm process for the past two years.

New report says Huawei is not as close to challenging U.S. chip designers as it claimed

Phone Arena

7 days ago

Business
Phone Arena

New report says Huawei is not as close to challenging U.S. chip designers as it claimed

Last month there seemed to be some excitement surrounding Huawei as its Mate Book Fold laptop was reportedly powered by a 5nm Kirin X90 processor. Huawei and the foundry it uses these days, China's SMIC, aren't allowed to obtain Extreme Ultraviolet (EUV) lithography machines thanks to U.S. and Dutch sanctions. These machines are used to print extremely thin circuitry patterns on the silicon wafers that chips are built on top of. EUV lithography is needed to produce chips using a 5nm process node and lower. Originally, it was thought that Huawei and SMIC were able to build 5nm chips by using older Deep Ultraviolet (DUV) lithography machines that are not covered by sanctions. By using multiple impressions with a DUV machine, SMIC tries to print features at a size smaller than they would come out at with a single DUV impression. The problem is that this technique is incredibly difficult to pull off resulting in low yields which hike the price of the components produced this way. As it turns out, the Kirin X90 wasn't built using a 5nm SMIC process node (N+3) after all. New reports say that the Kirin X90 was produced using SMIC's 7nm process node (N+2) after all. That is the same process node used by SMIC to build the 7nm Kirin 9020 application processor (AP) which debuted on last year's Mate 70 series smartphones. This new information certainly makes comments made recently by Huwaei CEO Ren Zhengfei look suspect. Talking to state-run People's Daily , the executive said, "Our single chip is still behind the U.S. by a generation. We use mathematics to supplement physics, non-Moore's law to supplement Moore's law, and cluster computing to supplement single chips, and the results can also achieve practical conditions. Software is not a bottleneck for us." If the Kirin X90 is made using a 7nm node and not a 5nm node as first believed, Huawei and SMIC would be two generations behind the U.S. right now. Next year, when we see Apple's iPhone 18 line powered by 2nm APs designed by Apple, that would extend the advantage over Huawei by another generation. The only thing that will help Huawei is an EUV alternative and while there are always rumors that Huawei is working on such a thing, for now, the company has a large gap that it can't seem to close. Secure your connection now at a bargain price! We may earn a commission if you make a purchase This offer is not available in your area.