News
Huawei Announces the new Mate 50 Pro
Huawei has announced the launch of the HUAWEI Mate50 Pro, the latest member of its flagship Mate series, in the UAE. The device is equipped with a range of cutting-edge technologies and is designed to offer users an enhanced smart device experience. To celebrate the launch and the fourth anniversary of the AppGallery in the MEA region, the Burj Khalifa was lit up in a dazzling display in Downtown Dubai.
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The HUAWEI Mate50 Pro is a major step forward in smartphone aesthetics, thanks to its symmetrical Space Ring Design. The device also boasts an Ultra Aperture XMAGE Camera, which features the first-ever 10-scale adjustable physical aperture and offers users the most versatile photography capabilities ever seen on a HUAWEI Mate smartphone. In terms of performance, the HUAWEI Mate50 Pro is armed with the ultra-reliable “Kunlun Glass,” which increases its drop resistance by 10 times. These robust features are enhanced by the futuristic Super Device and EMUI 13 operating system, which is debuting on the HUAWEI Mate50 Pro and offers users a range of seamless smart services.
The new HUAWEI Mate 50 Pro will be available for pre-order in the UAE starting December 16th, with prices starting at AED 3999 for the Orange Vegan Leather, Silver, and Black versions. All pre-orders in the UAE will come with a gift package worth 1230 AED, including the new HUAWEI Watch GT3 SE, a HUAWEI Music and HUAWEI Video+ free 6-month VIP subscription, HUAWEI Mobile Cloud 200 GB 3-month free, 12 months of multi-country warranty service, and more.
In addition to its signature Mate Series design language of iconic symmetry and Space Ring Design, the HUAWEI Mate50 Pro also features the elegant Clous de Paris step-patterned embossing design for the first time, showcasing a new kind of ordered beauty that is crafted down to the last detail. The HUAWEI Mate50 Pro comes with two different types of rear covers: glass and vegan leather. The glass cover is available in Silver and Black, which give the phone a distinct, elegant finish. The vegan leather version comes in Orange, inspired by the radiant orange rays of the sun.
Huawei launched its mobile imaging brand “XMAGE” in July 2022, with the goal of offering consumers a new shooting paradigm that combines science, culture, aesthetics, and technology in terms of technologies, imaging style, and shooting experience. The HUAWEI Mate50 Pro features a cutting-edge Ultra Aperture XMAGE Camera with a 10-size adjustable physical aperture, which incorporates key advances in the optical system, mechanical structure, imaging technology, and image processing. The smart aperture adjusts automatically to match the aperture size with the scene and shooting scenario in Auto mode. Switching to Professional mode allows users to manually adjust the depth of field and degree of blur.
Advanced hardware and algorithms are deeply embedded in the HUAWEI Mate50 Pro to enhance static image shooting. The Ultra Aperture Camera comes equipped with an F1.4 large aperture and works with the XD Fusion Pro image engine and high light intake to set the image brightness, light and shadow details, and cold and warm comparisons to perfection. The Portrait mode applies natural background blurring to make the subject stand out from their surroundings.
The Night mode captures photos with highly distinct bright and dark regions, even in dimly lit environments. The periscope telephoto camera supports a zoom range of up to 200x, bringing scenes from the great beyond right in front of your eyes. The wide-angle macro camera magnifies details from tiny worlds, presenting millimeter-level strands and dew droplets with outstanding clarity. The HUAWEI Mate50 Pro also supports macro video shooting and macro picture-in-picture (PiP) to accurately convey scenes in motion.
The HUAWEI “Kunlun Glass” consists of 10 quadrillion-level nanocrystals, which are the result of composite ion strengthening and make the glass more resilient and drop resistant, as verified by the first-ever five-star glass drop resistance certification from Switzerland’s SGS. This makes the HUAWEI Mate50 Pro the first phone to ever achieve this certification. The HUAWEI Mate50 Pro also supports IP68-rated water resistance of up to 6 meters underwater, allowing it to easily handle wet and dusty environments.
The HUAWEI Mate50 Pro features a 6.74-inch HUAWEI FullView Display with a screen resolution of 2616 x 1212 pixels and a high refresh rate of 120Hz and 1440Hz PWM dimming to reduce flickering and relieve eye fatigue. The display also covers the P3 wide color gamut, ensuring that colors are accurately reproduced for a more authentic viewing experience.
The smartphone also packs a 4700 mAh battery, which offers 66W HUAWEI SuperCharge wired and 50W HUAWEI SuperCharge wireless fast-charging solutions for a balanced combination of battery life, fast charging, and portability. Additionally, the HUAWEI Mate50 Pro comes with an Emergency Mode that activates when the battery level falls to 1%, extending the standby time by three hours or providing 12 minutes of call time.
The HUAWEI Mate50 Pro also features SuperStorage technology, which removes duplicate files and compresses rarely-used apps, preserving up to 20GB (on a phone with 256GB of ROM) of storage space. This allows users to free up more space for their photos and videos.
The HUAWEI Mate50 Pro is the first smartphone from Huawei to run on EMUI 13, which streamlines daily interactions with effortless one-touch navigation. EMUI 13 introduces the Super Device SuperHub feature, an innovative file transfer capability. Users can simply press and hold on any text, pictures, videos, and files, and drag them to SuperHub’s floating window to store the files temporarily. Users can then switch to another application, and select the files within the SuperHub for a seamless cut and paste. With the batch transfer capability, users can also use SuperHub for multi-file transfer between their smartphone, tablet, and PC.
On one hand, it improves efficiency and avoids the process of users switching back and forth between multiple applications and duplicating them. On the other hand, the visual presentation of the copied content allows users to freely combine and arrange the copied content, which brings higher information transmission efficiency. With EMUI 13, Multi-Screen Collaboration now also supports Multi-Window on HUAWEI Notepad and the proprietary Mail app. When the smartphone and PC are connected via Super Device, users can now enable split-screen usage of the mobile apps on the PC screen, bringing more convenience when browsing and using apps.
Additionally, EMUI 13 brings enhanced cross-device collaboration capabilities with Super Device, supporting up to 10 types of smart device connectivity combinations and collaboration. The HUAWEI Mate50 Pro can connect more devices such as earbuds, smart glasses, smart screens, and laptops with a simple drag, bringing together an inter-connected intelligent service across devices. This means that users can enjoy enhanced smart office, entertainment, fitness, and travel experience with Huawei’s suite of smart devices. With Super Device, Huawei has taken another step forward in achieving the ultimate goal of bringing Seamless AI Life to consumers.
The HUAWEI Mate50 Pro comes pre-installed with HUAWEI AppGallery – the third-largest app marketplace in the world. Users download a wide selection of global and Local apps using this. Celebrating its 4th anniversary in the MEA region on Thursday 8th of December, AppGallery is today available in more than 170 countries and regions and has over 580 million active monthly users. The platform now has 6 million registered developers, up from 2.3 million in early 2021. Similarly, the number of app downloads reflects AppGallery’s remarkable growth: users downloaded over 432 billion apps in 2021, a 93% increase over 2019. As part of Huawei’s expanding ecosystem, HUAWEI AppGallery emphasizes privacy, providing enhanced security and a unique, intuitive user experience.
HUAWEI AppGallery will continue to invest in its partners in order to enrich its collection of apps that have become a staple of users’ digital lifestyles. Furthermore, the HMS Core, which unlocks a multitude of Huawei software and hardware capabilities, is regularly updated with new capabilities that enable the hassle-free development of premium apps. Huawei is dedicated to generating new opportunities for users and partners in HMS’s dynamic, collaborative ecosystem.
HUAWEI WATCH GT 3 SE
The latest smartwatch in the HUAWEI WATCH GT 3 Series, is now available on Huawei’s official website and select retailers in the UAE. Priced at AED 699, it combines a long-lasting battery life with handy features like Science-based Workouts and sleeps health monitoring. As a cutting-edge entry-level smartwatch, HUAWEI WATCH GT 3 SE embodies the needs of urban explorers, sports and fitness enthusiasts, and health-focused individuals. HUAWEI WATCH GT 3 SE helps address user pain points and allows them to travel lightly to embrace the surrounding nature with a lightweight design.
HUAWEI FreeBuds 5i
HUAWEI FreeBuds 5i features excellent audio quality, premium noise cancellation technology, a standout battery life, and ground-breaking connectivity features, as well as a stylish appearance and science-based acoustic design that delivers unprecedented multi-sensory immersion. It is a product designed for young listeners and is thus priced the most cost-effective. The new HUAWEI FreeBuds 5i will be available on Huawei’s official website and select retailers in the UAE starting December 23rd. Priced at AED 329.
HUAWEI MatePad Pro 12.6-inch
Huawei also released the next-generation 12.6-inch flagship tablet, the HUAWEI MatePad Pro, which has been updated in terms of external design, screen quality, audio-visual experience, software, and hardware. This will bring consumers a smarter tablet experience, and further improve the creativity and productivity of tablet products. The rear cover of this refreshing tablet is designed by the frosting process, which offers great aesthetics and a unique and stylish colour, while bringing an ergonomic feel to the hands. The new HUAWEI MatePad Pro will be available on Huawei’s official website and select retailers in the UAE starting December 12th. Priced at AED 3699, it comes with gifts worth AED 599.
News
Huawei and Dubai Health Innovation and Digital Health Team Partner on Blood Pressure Study
Huawei has announced a collaboration with the Dubai Health Innovation and Digital Health team to conduct a validation study on ambulatory blood pressure monitoring technology. The study aims to assess the effectiveness of the ambulatory blood pressure monitoring capabilities using Huawei’s wrist-based wearables.
Born from a decade of research and development in blood pressure technology, Huawei’s latest advancements represent significant progress in wrist-based monitoring. The collaboration aims to assess the effectiveness of this technology in providing accurate and convenient blood pressure measurements.
Hypertension affects about one-third of adults globally, making it a critical public health concern. Early identification and effective management of high blood pressure have the potential to significantly improve long-term health outcomes. The medical community emphasises the necessity of ambulatory blood pressure monitoring due to the fluctuating nature of blood pressure, influenced by factors such as emotions, diet, and activity levels. Nighttime blood pressure changes, often overlooked, can be critical indicators of cardiovascular health.
According to the ISH 2020 Global Hypertension Practice Guidelines, 24-hour ambulatory blood pressure monitoring using a traditional arm cuff device is the best method for assessing blood pressure levels. However, these devices can be cumbersome and interfere with daily activities. Huawei’s advanced wearable technology addresses these challenges by providing continuous, non-invasive monitoring in a compact and comfortable form factor. This will make it easier for people to integrate blood pressure monitoring into daily routines without significant interference.
This study highlights a growing trend of integrating advanced technology into healthcare. By offering a more accessible form of ambulatory monitoring, Huawei’s advancements have the potential to improve early detection and management of high blood pressure. The findings from this study could pave the way for wider adoption of wearable health technologies, offering a proactive approach to managing chronic conditions. This study will also provide valuable insights into how such technology can be effectively implemented in healthcare settings.
Gadgets
Samsung Galaxy S24 Series Expands With S24 FE in the UAE
Samsung Gulf Electronics today announced the availability of the Galaxy S24 FE in the UAE, the latest addition to the Galaxy AI ecosystem that delivers premium mobile experiences to more users. Powered by the AI-based ProVisual Engine and Galaxy AI’s Photo Assist features, Galaxy S24 FE showcases an enhanced camera setup that empowers users to be more creative. It’s the perfect device for gaming on the go with a 6.7-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X display, a long-lasting 4,700mAh battery, and a powerful Exynos 2400 series chipset. The Galaxy S24 FE offers premium Galaxy AI tools and ecosystem connectivity to enhance communication, productivity and creativity — all housed in an iconic design and protected by robust Samsung Knox security.
Fadi Abu Shamat, Senior Director and Head of Mobile eXperience Division at Samsung Gulf Electronics, said, “Our vision is to bring cutting-edge AI technology to all our users in the UAE. The introduction of Galaxy AI is revolutionizing how people in the region connect, express themselves, and boost their productivity. With the Galaxy S24 FE, we’re extending the advanced features and Galaxy AI capabilities of our flagship S24 Series to a wider audience across the UAE, ensuring more users can experience the future of mobile innovation.”
Galaxy S24 FE makes it easy for anyone to shoot stunning photos and videos. Its premium camera setup features a 50MP wide lens and 8MP telephoto lens with 3x optical zoom — both supported by optical image stabilization (OIS) — plus a 12MP ultra-wide lens and a 10MP selfie camera. The camera system’s capabilities are further elevated by Samsung’s dynamic ProVisual Engine, an AI-driven camera engine that takes visual quality to incredible heights. Making its debut in the FE Series, ProVisual Engine features vastly improved technology that leverages advanced AI algorithms to deliver breathtaking detail and remarkably subtle textures:
- Nightography with AI image signal processing (ISP) to improve low-light performance, enabling beautiful night portraits
- Works with the wide camera’s 50MP Adaptive Pixel Sensor to enable optical-quality performance at zoom levels from 2x in addition to the optical 3x zoom. AI zoom also provides enhanced image quality at distances between digital zoom lengths. Object-aware engine to recognize scenes and optimize colours in Super High Dynamic Range (HDR), ensuring vibrant and lifelike photos and videos
When it is time to edit, Photo Assist features breathe life into ideas. Since its introduction with the Galaxy S24 Series devices, Galaxy AI has become invaluable for editing images and expressing creativity:
- Generative Edit reassembles the world through object moving and removal capabilities, allowing more creative freedom
- Portrait Studio reimagines selfies as cartoons, comics, watercolour paintings, or sketches to add flair to online profiles
- Edit Suggestions quickly remove pesky flaws, such as reflections, with the press of a button
- Instant Slow-mo immortalizes every second of life’s important moments in a snap
The powerful Exynos 2400 series chipset enables an uncompromised gaming experience compatible with cutting-edge features such as Ray Tracing. In a world where every bit of speed and efficiency counts, the Galaxy S24 FE utilizes several key features to stay ahead of the competition:
- A 1.1x larger vapour chamber improves cooling to maintain peak performance for longer durations
- A bigger 4,700mAh battery allows for long, worry-free gaming sessions
- A 6.7-inch adaptive Dynamic AMOLED 2X display – the largest display ever used in the FE Series – with up to 120Hz refresh rate provides a smooth and stunning viewing experience
- Vision Booster optimizes colour and contrast for clear and comfortable gaming even in sunlight
The Galaxy S24 FE incorporates the same advanced AI experience as the Galaxy S24 Series. Designed to enhance work, simplify communication, and increase connectivity, Galaxy AI on the S24 FE offers tools that unlock new possibilities:
- Circle to Search with Google satisfies curiosity with unprecedented ease by offering instant search results with just a long press of the home button and circle
- Interpreter instantly translates in-person conversations, lectures, or any other type of presentation, even when offline
- Live Translate breaks down communication barriers on phone calls and is now being extended to a selection of popular third-party apps
- Composer from Samsung Keyboard generates suggested text based on simple keywords for email and supported social media apps
- Note Assist streamlines the note-taking process and automates formatting and translation. In Samsung Notes, you can get transcription, translation, and summarizing of voice recordings directly. Texts in PDF files also can be translated and overlaid through PDF overlay translation
Every Galaxy AI-enhanced experience becomes even more useful when the Galaxy S24 FE is connected to Samsung’s expansive mobile ecosystem. It seamlessly transfers files, quickly sets up extended displays, and effortlessly executes complex creative ideas through intuitive inputs. In this hyper-connected Samsung Galaxy ecosystem, the Galaxy S24 FE enables experiences that increase productivity, creativity, and efficiency.
Building on the innovative legacy of the S Series, the Galaxy S24 FE is fortified with strong security. Samsung Knox, Galaxy’s multi-layer security platform that safeguards critical information and protects against vulnerabilities with end-to-end secure hardware, real-time threat detection and collaborative protection.
As a continuation of the S24 Series tradition of sustainable design, the Galaxy S24 FE has been made to do more with less when it comes to the planet’s resources. It features a wide variety of recycled materials, including recycled plastics, aluminium, glass, and rare earth elements in both internal and external components. It also features seven generations of OS upgrades and seven years of security updates and comes in a packaging box made from 100% recycled paper material.
Customers who purchase the breakthrough Galaxy S24 FE will receive a complimentary bundle of value-added services from premium Gulf brands worth up to AED 598. This exclusive package includes offerings from Samsung Entertainer, Anghami, VIU Premium and Starzplay Sports, providing customers with an extensive suite of entertainment and dining options to elevate their lifestyle.
The Galaxy S24 FE is available in retail stores and online starting October 3rd. At launch, customers can enjoy double the storage — a 256GB variant for the same price as the 128GB, starting from AED 2,399. The Galaxy S24 FE is available in Blue, Graphite, Gray, and Mint colours.
Networking
e& UAE Launches Managed Wi-Fi 7 Services
e& UAE, the telecommunications arm of e&, today announced the launch of its Managed Wi-Fi 7 services. Designed to meet the growing demands of businesses, this next-generation wireless solution offers up to four times faster speeds and twice the capacity of previous Wi-Fi generations, delivering enhanced operational efficiency and scalability.
Hamad Mohamed Almarzooqi, Senior Vice President of Pre-Sales and Business Operations, e& UAE, said: “Wi-Fi 7 marks a transformative leap in wireless networking with faster speeds, greater capacity, and enhanced adaptability. This technology is integral for those looking to optimise virtual conferencing, cloud applications, AR/VR experiences, and other data-intensive applications. The launch of our Managed Wi-Fi 7 services underscores e&’s commitment to providing cutting-edge connectivity solutions, designed to meet the evolving demands of diverse industries.”
Backed by e& UAE’s managed services expertise, the newly launched Managed Wi-Fi 7 services are set to introduce a new era of high-bandwidth, low-latency connectivity and improved network stability. These services enable organisations to handle higher device density and increasing digital demands with ease. As a result, businesses can boost productivity, enhance collaboration, and drive innovation.
With a team of dedicated professionals overseeing deployment and management, e& UAE ensures that customers fully leverage the capabilities of the Managed Wi-Fi 7 services. By investing in a robust WiFi and cloud infrastructure, organisations can fully harness the potential of modern workplace applications while strategically positioning themselves for future advancements. This technology sets a new benchmark in connectivity, supporting businesses with tangible advantages as they adapt to an ever-evolving digital landscape.