HUAWEI Sound X, HUAWEI WATCH GT2e and Gentle Monster Eyewear unveiled at Online Global Launch Event

Huawei CEO Richard Yu revealed the all-new HUAWEI P40 Series alongside three new devices that are set to revolutionise the industry.

Key product launches during the Online Global Launch Event include:

Huawei Consumer Business Group yesterday announced the HUAWEI Sound X

The all-new Huawei-Devialet joint wireless speaker that will revolutionize high-end acoustic technology with sonorous audio that leaves an enduring, life-altering impression on the listener. The new speaker was launched alongside the HUAWEI P40 Series at the Online Global Launch Event.

As the first top-notch wireless speaker product from the Chinese telecommunications giant, the HUAWEI Sound X marries first-rate aesthetics with exquisite craftsmanship, and has been recognized by the 2020 German iF Design Award committee for its stunning appearance. The HUAWEI Sound X has also been designed to facilitate seamless interaction with the smart devices in the listener’s vicinity. Gently tapping your phone against the HUAWEI Sound X transmits audio to the speaker, providing a new layer of emotional immersion for the music that you love. The lossless, low-latency audio can be further bolstered by a proprietary EMUI 10.1 multi-device control panel, Huawei’s equivalent of Apple’s AirPlay, when it is transmitted from the P40.

The launch of the HUAWEI Sound X represents a new era for premium audio and speaker design, characterized by deeply evocative sound that lingers while you listen.

Huawei Consumer Business Group (CBG) yesterday unveiled anew addition to its popular HUAWEI WATCH GT 2 Series, HUAWEI WATCH GT 2e.

Designed to inspire an active lifestyle, the new smartwatch features 100 workout modes ranging from traditional sports to more trendy forms of exercise.

For the first time, Huawei has introduced a blood oxygen saturation (SpO2) monitoring feature to the HUAWEI WATCH GT 2e 1 . Supported by a two-week long battery life 2 , the device is engineered to bring a scientific, yet sporty concept to global consumers’ everyday life. The new smartwatch also supports precise heart rate monitoring, abnormal heart rate reminders, pressure level monitoring and sleep monitoring features that allow users to understand their health status in real time.

Additionally, HUAWEI WATCH GT 2e brings improvements in design over the previous generation, including a concealed crown that goes with the watch body to add an extra flourish. New and refreshing colour variants have also been introduced, with Mint Green andLava Red colourways giving consumers a simple yet stylish look. HUAWEI WATCH 2e is equipped with a 1.39-inch AMOLED high precision touch display supporting a Retina-grade resolution. With this vibrant display, users are always just one tap away from information, even if they are outside on a bright summer’s day.

For the popular HUAWEI WATCH GT 2 42mm, Huawei also announced a new Champagne Gold case edition with straps in two new colourways, Frosty White and Chestnut Red, which exude tranquillity and grace. The new HUAWEI WATCH GT 2 42mm also brings a cycle tracking feature catered for female users 3 .

“Like the previous HUAWEI WATCH GT products, the HUAWEI WATCH GT 2e will continue to bring reliable fitness and health management experiences to consumers.” Said Richard Yu, CEO of Huawei CBG, “Huawei places huge importance on fitness and health functions. Since we are upgrading the All-scenario Seamless AI Life strategy in 2020, fitness and health will become an essential user scenario. As technology products are more interconnected with consumers’ lives, Huawei will continue to drive technology advancement, improve software and hardware ecosystems, and innovate in wearables to bring smarter fitness and health management experiences driven by technology.”

Huawei today announced that Singapore will be the first country in Asia to launch its latest flagship HUAWEI P40 Series.

Set to hit stores on 4 April 2020, the HUAWEI P40 Series represents Huawei’s vision of mobile photography that is bolstered with improved AI performance and 5G* support. The HUAWEI P40 Series is the company’s first product line-up that is powered with 5G-enabled connectivity across its variants.

The HUAWEI P40 Series will be available in Silver Frost, Blush Gold and Deep Sea Blue – pricing is at S$1,448 and S$1,048 for HUAWEI P40 Pro and HUAWEI P40 respectively. Customers can now make a pre-order till 3 April 2020 through the official channels listed in the press release and enjoy a free premium bundle worth up to S$562, while stocks last. The HUAWEI P40 Series will be available for sale islandwide from 4 April 2020 at all Huawei Concept Stores, major telco outlets, selected consumer electronic stores; Huawei official online stores in Lazada and Shopee.

New transport and ride-hailing apps on board HUAWEI AppGallery

Along with the launch of HUAWEI P40 Series is the announcement on Huawei’s latest partnership with taxi operator ComfortDelGro and ride-hailing companies such as TADA and RYDE. These partners have fully integrated their apps into the Huawei official app marketplace known as AppGallery, to provide users with convenient transport services. Huawei is continuously working to create a successful, open and innovative app distribution platform that will benefit consumers.

Enjoy a seamless booking experience with ComfortDelGro Taxi Booking App on AppGallery. With a new and improved interface, consumers can experience hassle-free Taxi bookings with “Favourites”, fixed and metered fare options, in-app cashless payments, including its unique “Pay for Street Hail” feature, promo codes and e-receipts.

Mr Ang Wei Neng, CEO of ComfortDelGro Taxi said: “We have been operating in Singapore for five decades now and are synonymous with end-to-end transportation. Since we embarked on our digital transformation journey a couple of years back, the interface on our ComfortDelGro Taxi Booking App has been continuously refined, making it very easy for commuters to book and pay for taxi trips. We are thrilled to be a part of this exciting venture with Huawei. We look forward to bringing better customer experiences within a secured ecosystem to all Huawei smartphone users and more.

Enjoy attractive ride fares with TADA on AppGallery.As one of the first official ride-hailing app onboard HUAWEI AppGallery,TADA is challenging the status quo in Singapore by offering a Zero-Commission service. Passengers can enjoy better service and more attractive fares throughout the day when drivers get to keep the full earnings without stress. Expect exciting privileges to be made exclusive to HUAWEI users soon. Jonathan Chua, General Manager of TADA said: “TADA is proud to be one of the first-ride hailing operator to be officially available on the Huawei.