Chinese phonemaker Huawei just shook up the smartphone world with the launch of its Mate 70 series, featuring the Android-rival HarmonyOS Next—a system that cuts ties with Android apps entirely. 🌐 The move signals Huawei’s push to build its own tech ecosystem, dubbed ‘a new walled garden’ by analysts.
At a glittery event in Shenzhen, Huawei’s consumer business head Yu Chengdong declared: “The only phone that can be better than a Mate is a new Mate.” 🔥 While he stayed silent on the phone’s chip specs (a lingering mystery since recent launches), Yu hyped up the AI-driven features: real-time call translation, photo enhancements, and even a ‘stranger detection’ alert if someone peeks at your screen. 🤖📸
Priced from 5,499 yuan (~$760), the Mate 70 has already racked up 3 million pre-orders on Huawei’s online store—a sign that tech enthusiasts are betting big on Huawei’s gamble. 💰 Will HarmonyOS Next challenge Android’s dominance? The battle for your pocket just got hotter. 🔥
