Huawei is rumored to be preparing the launch of a new laptop under the name Hi Matebook as part of its Smart Selection lineup, with the release expected to take place later this month. This information comes from the tech blogger @Uncle Looking at Mountains, who shared details about Huawei’s upcoming product announcements for October.
The laptop is expected to launch this month
According to the blogger, Huawei will roll out new products in two phases. The first phase is expected to include the Nova 13 smartphone, the latest version of HarmonyOS, and the Huawei Watch Ultimate Green Edition. These products could be unveiled around October 15. The second phase is likely to feature the MatePad 2024 tablet and the highly anticipated Smart Selection Hi Matebook laptop, with a possible launch date around October 22.
Huawei mostly launches these Hi Smart Selection products under the Wiko brand. Recently, they introduced the Wiko Hi GT Cube external GPU to complement the MateBook GT 14, which lacks a dedicated GPU. The eGPU is equipped with an AMD Radeon RX 7600M XT and also functions as a charger, providing up to 100W of power output.
In addition to the laptop, there has been speculation about a mysterious “X Project,” which the blogger mentioned could be tied to the Smart Selection PC. Initially, it was believed that the HarmonyOS PC might not arrive for at least another year, but if the X Project refers to this new product, it could mean that a HarmonyOS-based laptop might launch within the next six months.
This timeline aligns with recent comments made by Huawei’s Executive Director, Richard Yu. He stated that the current batch of Huawei PCs could be the last to run Windows due to ongoing sanctions. He hinted that future Huawei PC products would likely run on HarmonyOS, marking a significant shift in the company’s software strategy.
As Huawei continues to expand its ecosystem, the introduction of the “Hi Matebook” and other products under the Smart Selection range could play a key role in the company’s strategy to reduce reliance on foreign technology, particularly with the expected transition to HarmonyOS in future devices.
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