Huawei has announced the release of the EMUI 9.0 update to Huawei smartphone users in New Zealand following the launch of its latest flagship smartphone chipset Kirin 980. Based on Android Pie that was introduced earlier this year, the new OS update will introduce a customised next generation user experience.

“We are excited to launch this new update in New Zealand. As one of the leading smartphone manufacturers in the global market, Huawei’s latest EMUI 9.0 update contains the newest features to make the user experience on the Mate 10 and P20 Series even better than before” says General Manager of CBG Huawei New Zealand, Gavin Cheng.

The enhanced UX and high-speed performance of EMUI 9.0 enable an unmatched OS for Huawei phones that are intuitive and simple. EMUI 9.0 is now available on Huawei P20 Pro, Huawei P20, Huawei Mate 10 Pro and Huawei Mate 10. The beta version will be available on Huawei Nova 3i, Huawei P10 Plus and Huawei P10 to users who register to join using the HiCare application.

The EMUI 9.0 achieved another milestone with a wide range of incredible features. With a concept to ‘enable a quality life’, this unique user interface (UI) system is improves the usability and experience through the numerous breakthroughs, including the following highlights:

Offering up an enhanced and intuitive user experience with seamless gesture navigation to streamline and optimise the smartphone experience, Huawei has introduced a new and improved gesture-based navigation system for an even more intuitive navigation experience. The gesture-based navigation gives users the ability to swipe either left or right for a seamless ambidextrous experience. Additionally, Huawei has redesigned apps such as the world clock and photos to implement advanced single-handed control features, allowing users to easily control apps from the top to the bottom of the screen without overextending their thumb.

The EMUI 9.0 update reduces the number of setting items by 10 per cent, taking it from 940 to 843. This makes it easier for users to enable all location services with one touch, instead of enabling GPS, WLAN, and mobile location services separately, streamlining the process and saving time. Reducing the number of items has ultimately led to a more superior user experience.

EMUI 9.0 brings nature into the home of Huawei users by incorporating nature-inspired sounds. All new alarm ring tones include natural ambient sounds ranging from the sound of water flowing to birds chirping. EMUI 9.0 leverages the Smart Colour Picker to improve the contrast and vibrancy of the UI as well as the readability of text, creating an immersive and natural experience. The new system focuses on a faster and smoother animation, minimising the possibilities of lagging between the usage of different apps and functions.

The update also includes features that are designed to improve quality of life when it comes to smartphone usage. Colors & Eye Comfort offers options for a paper-like viewing, a customized viewing, or an Eye Comfort viewing for more comfortable reading at night. The update also comes with a variety of settings to achieve true digital balance with the ability to access a comprehensive break down of their screen time, as well as how often users unlock their devices. Users also have the ability to set boundaries with the option to restrict screen or app time without limiting the device from performing essential tasks such as Messaging and Dialer.

Speed is everything to Huawei and that is reflected in the EMUI 9.0 update. Not only is Huawei one of the first handset makers to launch a custom OS based on Android Pie, but the new system also boasts a smoother performance with 12.9 per cent improvement from its predecessor.

The app launching time has also shortened by a noticeable amount. It can launch popular apps such as Instagram 12 per cent faster and Spotify 11 per cent faster as well.

One of the heavyweight features of EMUI 9.0 will be its GPU Turbo 2.0 technology, the second generation of Huawei’s innovative graphics processing acceleration technology. GPU Turbo 2.0 can enhance touch controls in games and works in tandem with the App Assistant feature to deliver a smooth, premium mobile gaming experience. These features all allow for a more efficient user experience while operating the phone.

EMUI 9.0 is now available on Huawei P20 Pro, Huawei P20, Huawei Mate 10 Pro and Huawei Mate 10. People with Huawei Nova 3i, Huawei P10 Plus and Huawei P10 will be able to register for the EMUI 9.0 update by the end of March 2019.

Updating to EMUI 9.0 can be easily done by following the below steps:

1.  Find the Huawei HiCare application
2.  Check the “update” in QUICK SERVICES.
3. Register to join EMUI 9.0

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New Zealand consumers who demand the best now have access to the Huawei P10 and Huawei P10 Plus smartphones, which combine beautiful hardware with the latest advances in software. Available in striking colours and finishes, the Huawei handsets introduce new Leica front and back cameras with advanced portrait features to make every photo a cover shot.

The P10 and P10 Plus are the world’s first smartphones to offer Te Reo Māori as a standardised language option, which will also be available on selected Huawei devices supplied new in New Zealand in the future.

“As culture and technology continue to intersect in every aspect of our world, we want to deliver new products and experiences that ultimately improve and enhance life,” says Roson Luo,General Manager Consumer Business Group Huawei New Zealand. “The new Huawei P10 and Huawei P10 Plus weave together the exceptional imaging capabilities of Leica and our stand-out design and hardware innovations to bring users a powerful device experience.”

The new devices are built around 5.1-inch (P10) and 5.5-inch screens. Powered by Android 7.0, the handsets are equipped with Huawei’s EMUI User Interface, include larger batteries for extended operation and offer 64GB + 4GB RAM of memory.

Key Features

• Leica Dual-Camera 2.0 for the Huawei P10 and Leica Dual-Camera 2.0 Pro Edition for the Huawei P10 Plus, featuring artistic portraits with precise 3D facial detection, dynamic illumination, portrait enhancements, natural bokeh effect (out of focus blur) and Huawei Hybrid Zoom.
• The world’s first Leica front camera with a new, brighter sensor and larger F/1.9 aperture (F1.8 for the Pro Edition) for outstanding self-portraits.
• Trendy colours and design, including the industry’s first Hyper Diamond-Cut metal finishing and colour variants created in the first cross-industry partnership with Pantone.
• Kirin 960 processor, Huawei Ultra Memory and new EMUI 5.1 with industry-leading 4×4 LTE MIMO antenna system and 2×2 Wi-Fi MIMO antenna system for unparalleled performance.

With beautiful pictures, every time with P10-ography, recognising that discerning smartphone owners appreciate outstanding cameras, the P10 handsets establish new benchmarks for integrated photography. With a 20-megapixel monochrome sensor, a 12-megapixel RGB sensor and enhanced fusion algorithms, the P Series sets a new standard for technical and artistic photography on a smartphone.

Facial detection is the foundation of Huawei’s dynamic illumination and portrait enhancement features. The P10 Series offer portrait features driven by precise 3D facial detection technology that leverages 190 detailed identification nodes for rapid, accurate feature recognition. A smart imaging algorithm automatically applies studio-like re-lighting and beautifying effects for radiant portraits.

Using a depth-of-field algorithm, a natural bokeh effect creates sharper, clearer and more vivid colours in the foreground, while the background remains elegantly blurred. The effect is available in the RGB and monochrome modes, and can be refocused after the image is taken.

Portrait features are also available with the 8-megapixel front camera for exceptional selfies. The Huawei P10 and Huawei P10 Plus automatically detect when a user is taking a selfie; if the device detects a selfie with multiple people, it switches to wide-angle mode.

The Huawei P10 Plus features the Leica Dual-Camera 2.0 Pro Edition. This includes new Leica SUMMILUX-H lenses with a larger F/1.8 aperture and higher optical capability. These lenses capture sharp close-ups, quick actions shots and more light in low-light conditions.

The Huawei P Series handsets are beautifully designed masterpieces inside and out, and available in two unique colours. The result of a partnership with the world’s foremost colour authority, Pantone Color Institute, Dazzling Blue and the Pantone Color of the Year 2017, Greenery, create a glow-effect finish.

Dazzling Blue and Dazzling Gold are available in an industry-first Hyper Diamond-Cut finish – a high quality crafted metal that offers a subtle reflective look and repels fingerprint marks, adding to the P10 Series’ contemporary aesthetic. Both will be available to purchase in New Zealand alongside Prestige Gold and Graphite Black. Other colours in the range not currently available in New Zealand including Greenery, Rose Gold, and Mystic Silver with a sandblast finish, and Ceramic White in gloss finish.

The Huawei P10 is sleek and slim for a comfortable hold at 6.98mm, with the camera window is flush with the back of the device. Both its 5.1-inch and 5.5-inch models feature the latest Corning Gorilla 5 Glass protection and narrow bezel edges, while the Huawei P10 Plus has a 2K display for more detail.

The fingerprint sensor replaces the navigation bar and is located on the front of the phone, under one continuous pane of glass, making the screen view bigger, with smart touch navigation gestures faster and more ergonomic.

The P Series is powered by a Kirin 960 System on a Chip (SoC), with optimised multicore performance and a GPU which delivers a 180 percent improvement in performance and a 40 percent increase in power efficiency over its predecessor.

Huawei’s new user interface, EMUI 5.1, incorporates a machine learning algorithm to learn user behaviours and anticipate app usage; in tandem, Huawei Ultra Memory anticipates app usage and manages RAM, so most-used apps and services load faster and outperform in multitasking.

With 3,200 and 3,750 mAh batteries, the P10 and P10 Plus handsets support Huawei SuperCharge technology for low voltage, low temperature fast and safe charging.

With 4×4 MIMO (four physical antennas) and support for 4.5G networks, the handsets deliver faster, more stable connections even when the signal coverage weakens. Similarly, dual antenna 2X2 Wi-Fi MIMO delivers fast Wi-Fi coverage.

The Huawei P10 and P10 go on sale in New Zealand on Wednesday 12th of April 2017. The P10 is available from all major network providers and major electronics retailers, priced at NZD $999, and the P10 Plus is available from 2degrees, Vodafone and major electronics retailers, priced at NZD $1199.

All P10 and P10 Plus devices come with a three month, accidental breakage free screen replacement (T&Cs apply). Huawei also offers a free nation-wide pickup and delivery service to all customers.

Additionally all new devices from Huawei will support Te Reo (Maori) as a standard language feature for New Zealand consumers including the Huawei P10 Lite, also in store from Wednesday 12th of April 2017.

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To kick off Mobile World Congress 2017, Huawei Consumer Business Group today launched the Huawei P10 and Huawei P10 Plus. The much-anticipated additions to the P Series are a combination of beautiful hardware and the latest advances in software. Even more, the smartphones showcase striking colours and finishes, and introduce new Leica front and back cameras with cutting-edge portrait features to make every shot a cover shot.

In addition to the Huawei P10 and Huawei P10 Plus, Huawei unveiled its second-edition smartwatch, the Huawei Watch 2 and Porsche Design Huawei Smartwatch. The 4G sports wearable combines innovative technology with authentic craftsmanship, and features an athletic and stylish lightweight design.

“As culture and technology continue to intersect in every aspect of our world, we want to deliver new products and experiences that ultimately improve and enhance life,” said Richard Yu, CEO, Huawei Consumer Business Group. “Our impressive new Huawei P10 and Huawei P10 Plus weave together the exceptional imaging capabilities of Leica and our stand-out design and hardware innovations to bring users a powerful device experience.”

The new P Series devices demonstrate Huawei’s continued commitment to setting new performance standards and inspiring creative expression. Key features include:

Leica Dual-Camera 2.0 for the Huawei P10 and Leica Dual-Camera 2.0 Pro Edition for the Huawei P10 Plus, featuring artistic portraits with precise 3D facial detection, dynamic illumination, portrait enhancements, natural bokeh effect and Huawei Hybrid Zoom as well as the world’s first Leica front camera with a new, brighter sensor and larger aperture for outstanding self portraits;

Trendy colours and design, including the industry’s first Hyper Diamond-Cut finishing and colour variants created in the first cross-industry partnership with Pantone.

The P10‘s Kirin 960 processor, Huawei Ultra Memory and new EMUI 5.1 with industry-leading 4×4 LTE MIMO antenna system and 2×2 Wi-Fi MIMO antenna system is optimised for unparalleled performance.

The Huawei P10’s new Leica Dual-Camera 2.0 and Huawei P10 Plus’s Leica Dual-Camera 2.0 Pro Edition, featuring the rear dual-camera set up and Leica front camera, enable consumers to explore the full range of portrait photography. With a 20-megapixel monochrome sensor, a 12-megapixel RGB sensor and enhanced fusion algorithms, the new P Series delivers superior technical and artistic photography features on a smartphone.

The devices’ portrait features include a precise 3D facial detection technology that leverages 190 detailed identification nodes for quicker, more accurate feature recognition. Facial detection is the foundation of Huawei’s dynamic illumination and portrait enhancement features. Leveraging extensive research, a smart imaging algorithm was created to apply studio-like re-lighting and beautifying effects for radiant portraits. Using the new depth-of-field algorithm, a natural bokeh effect creates sharper, clearer and more vivid colours in the foreground, while the background remains elegantly blurred. The natural bokeh effect is available in the RGB and monochrome modes, and can be refocused after the image is taken.

The Leica front camera includes a new F/1.9 aperture and an all-new sensor that captures more light. Portrait features are also available with the 8-megapixel front camera for exceptional selfies. The Huawei P10 and Huawei P10 Plus automatically detects whether a user is taking a selfie or an adaptive selfie with multiple people. If the device detects an adaptive selfie, it switches to wide-angle mode.

The Huawei P10 Plus features the Leica Dual-Camera 2.0 Pro Edition. This includes new Leica SUMMILUX-H lenses with a larger F/1.8 aperture and higher optical capability. These versatile lenses capture sharp close-ups, quick actions shots and more light in low-light conditions.

Co-developed with GoPro, the Huawei P10 and Huawei P10 Plus also feature Highlights, a mobile editing tool which creates a dynamic video of users’ images and videos complete with transitions and music tracks. Highlights can be shared with friends and family in just a few simple taps.

With its industry-leading craftsmanship, the Huawei P10 is a beautifully designed masterpiece inside and out. Never content with the status quo, Huawei’s design team introduced the industry’s first Hyper Diamond-Cut finishing, in addition to the refined sandblast and high gloss finishes.

The Huawei P10 and Huawei P10 Plus are also available in a selection of unique colours as a result of the first cross-industry partnership with the Pantone Colour Institute, the world’s foremost authority on colour. By combining Huawei’s design expertise with Pantone’s trusted colour thought leadership, two new colourways were created to reflect the personalities of the contemporary consumer and shape new colour trends in the mobile market. Dazzling Blue and the Pantone Colour of the Year 2017, Greenery, were designed by the Pantone Colour Institute and optimized by Huawei to create a beautiful, glow-effect finish.

The Hyper Diamond-Cut finish will be available in Dazzling Blue and Dazzling Gold. Greenery, Rose Gold, Mystic Silver, Graphite Black and Prestige Gold will be available with a sandblast finish, and Ceramic White will be available in high gloss.

Following the iconic P Series design, the Huawei P10 is sleek and slim for a comfortable hold at 6.98mm. Compared to competitor devices with protruding cameras, the P Series’ signature camera window is flush with the back of the device. Both its 5.1-inch and 5.5-inch models feature the latest Corning Gorilla 5 Glass protection and narrow bezel edges, while the Huawei P10 Plus has a 2K display for more detail.

In addition to a metal finish for a minimalistic, clean design, the Huawei P10 and Huawei P10 Plus’s fingerprint sensor is now on the front of the phone and lies under one continuous pane of glass. The fingerprint sensor replaces the navigation bar making the screen view bigger, while also making smart touch navigation gestures faster and more ergonomic.

The Huawei  P10 and Huawei P10 Plus take smartphone efficiency and customization a step further thanks to the powerful Kirin 960 processor and all-new EMUI 5.1. Kirin 960 is Huawei’s latest high-performance SoC chipset. The CPU delivers the best multicore performance among all SoCs, and the GPU boasts a 180 percent improvement in performance and a 40 percent increase in power efficiency.

Building on the revolutionary EMUI 5.0, EMUI 5.1 goes a step beyond with UX improvements, performance optimization and several new features. Specifically, the machine learning algorithm learns users’ behaviours and can anticipate app usage to intelligently allocate and recycle system resources.

Layered on top of the machine learning algorithm is Huawei Ultra Memory. First, the machine learning algorithm learns how users use their phones. Then, Huawei Ultra Memory anticipates app usage and manages RAM, so the apps and services used most often load faster and outperform in multitasking. EMUI 5.1 also improves touch response with a faster touch control driver, predictive touch tracking and parallel graphics rendering, enhancing the smoothness of the user experience.

With 3,200 and 3,750 mAh batteries, the Huawei P10 and Huawei P10 Plus supports Huawei SuperCharge technology. The low voltage, low temperature fast charging solution comes with a super safe 5-gate protection mechanism, which offers real-time voltage, current and temperature monitoring to make charging not only fast but safe.

The Kirin 960 and EMUI 5.1 enable a more advanced communications experience and superior network connectivity. The Huawei P10 Plus features 4×4 MIMO (four physical antennas) with support for the 4.5G network. This allows for faster and more stable connections in more areas, even when the signal coverage weakens. Both the Huawei P10 and Huawei P10 Plus feature 2X2 Wi-Fi MIMO (two antennas) for fast Wi-Fi speed coverage. For users requiring faster, more accurate navigation via maps and applications, Huawei HiGeo technology combines multi-sensory predictive tracking and offline big data to enable GPS and cell network location detection, making it easy to navigate almost anywhere.

In addition to its long-term collaboration with Leica Camera and Pantone, Huawei is working globally with Saatchi Gallery. The Saatchi Gallery and Leica Camera have commissioned renowned photographers to use the Huawei P10 to explore this new narrative in their own unique style, using their own interpretation of the world around them through the smartphone’s ground-breaking dual lens camera.

Huawei also partnered with the prestigious University of the Arts London’s Central Saint Martins, a world-leading centre for art and design. Inspired by the design talent of tomorrow, over 60 students were tasked with creating accessory concepts for the Huawei P10 that blend the worlds of fashion and technology.

Also involved in creating exclusive accessories is the talent behind fashion brand Ricostru, Rico Manchit Au. The partnership with Ricostru brings a new aesthetic to technology design, fusing Huawei’s engineering excellence with the futuristic spirit of the Ricostru label. The sharp tailoring, innovative craftsmanship and high-tech fabrics translate into smartphone accessories that are comfortable, clean and luxurious to the touch – elevating the beauty of Huawei’s smartphones.

Finally, Huawei and Vogue joined forces to reproduce eight iconic cover photos from the past – captured using the new Huawei P10 smartphone – to form part of the “Coming into Fashion: A Century of Photography at Condé Nast” exhibition on display at the Ullens Centre for Contemporary Art (UCCA) in Beijing. The Huawei P10’s studio-like camera facilities allowed globally-renowned fashion photographer, Jumbo Tsui, to recreate the images with the phone.

Beginning in March 2017, the Huawei P10 and Huawei P10 Plus will be available in the following markets:

Australia, Austria, Chile, China, Columbia, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Italy, Malaysia, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Thailand, Turkey, UAE, United Kingdom, Vietnam

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