Huawei

A controversial chipset powering Huawei's Mate 60 Pro drew criticism from US Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo, who told CBS News’ 60 Minutes the device's processor is years behind what is available in the US.

Huawei rotating chair Eric Xu (pictured) kicked off the company’s annual analyst summit in Shenzhen underlining a near ubiquitous focus on all things AI and outlined a broad strategy designed to improve the competitiveness of its products and operations, without sharing specifics or targets.

Huawei rebranded its premium smartphone range from P-series to Pura, a move it claims upgrades the range's concept and offerings, along with unveiling a video teaser for its next flagship which will be released imminently.

A criminal case against Huawei lodged by the US Department of Justice was provisionally scheduled to commence in January 2026, The Wall Street Journal reported, after negotiations on a settlement apparently hit a block.

Huawei reported its net profit in 2023 grew by 144. 5 per cent year on year to CNY86. 9 billion ($12. 2 billion) due in part to a 17. 3 per cent increase in consumer revenue to CNY251. 5 billion.

Huawei announced the global launch of a trio of smartphones under its Nova 12 series, pushing camera capabilities and a slimmer form factor designed to appeal to younger users.

The US Commerce Department continued an investigation of Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corporation for allegedly producing a high-end processor for Huawei, as the government assesses possible trade sanction violations.