A new report by RUNTO Technology reveals the growth of the Chinese wearable market in Q3 2024. It listed the top five rankers and their progress in this report.

Inputs highlight that Huawei has topped the Chinese wearable market in Q3 2024. The company achieved 30.9% of the market share, 10% more than Apple.

The tech giant sold around 2.083 million units in the first three quarters of this year. The figure has ultimately increased the company’s year-on-year sales revenue by 23.5% and made it sit at the top of the Chinese smartwatch market.

Huawei has unveiled dynamic wearables this year alongside new color variants. Watch GT 5 series is the latest example and comes with the all-new TruSense system.

It is also the first to feature the HarmonyOS 5.0 software and smarter functionalities than its predecessors. These points helped the respective wearable models to grab consumers’ attention and support in the Chinese smartwatch market.

Q3 2024 Chinese wearable market report (Image Credits: MyDrivers)

Other competitors

Apple ranked second with 20.9% of the market share. But it has fallen by 29.4% YoY in online sales. Xiaomi grabbed the third position with a huge annual growth rate of 108.3%. It owns 10.3% of the Chinese wearable market in Q3 2024.

Honor and Vivo appear in the fourth and fifth places respectively. The former holds a 3.2% market share whereas the latter has a 2.2% market share. Vivo has progressed by 207.9% YoY in smartwatch sales in the third quarter of this year.

Note that most of the sales have been made on the traditional e-commerce channels. In Q3 2024, the Chinese wearable market shipped 30.181 million units (an increase of 22.6% YoY) and earned a sales revenue of 17.34 billion yuan (a hike of 2.5% YoY).

The shipment figure is expected to increase up to 43 million units by the end of this year.

Huawei Watch GT 5 Series (Image Credits: Huawei/X)

(source)

The post Huawei ranks first in Q3 2024 Chinese wearable market, beating Apple appeared first on Huawei Central.

Watch GT 5 series launched on September 19 in global markets. It is the first wearable lineup to pre-install HarmonyOS 5.0 and its exciting, useful capabilities.

Now the company is enhancing the smartwatch with the latest update. According to the changelog, Huawei Watch GT 5 Pro is getting the October 2024 firmware with the HarmonyOS 5.0.0.101 version and a package size of 21.20 Megabytes.

The changelog doesn’t feature any major changes and improvements, like the last rollout. Although it optimizes the system stability of the wearable in certain situations.

It means the Huawei Watch GT 5 Pro users will observe more fluency as well as responsiveness while operating the device. They may also witness performance optimizations and better reliability while using the watch under typical usage.

• Optimizes the system’s stability in certain situations.

Huawei Watch GT 5 Pro gets October 2024 improvements update (Image Credits: HuaweiBlog)

The newest update is rolling out in batches in the global market and may take some time to cover all the units. Although you can check the Huawei Health app for the latest wearable firmware and install the manually.

Previous Rollout

The previous update for the Huawei Watch GT 5 series unlocked some new features and improvements. It brought a new crescent window to show live info about certain applications and smartphone details. All you have to do is, raise your wrist.

Other changes included a new RouteDraw mode and a calculator app for the wearable. You can learn more details about the last software version HERE.

Huawei Watch GT 5 Pro (Image Credits: Huawei/X)

|| source ||

The post Huawei Watch GT 5 Pro gets October 2024 improvements update appeared first on Huawei Central.

The company opened the Huawei Assistant public beta activity yesterday. It will remain active till October 21. Hereafter, the OEM may release the stable version.

Interested users can register in the app beta pool via the Members Center app. One can identify the new app update with the 14.1.12.200 public beta build. It also carries a downloadable package that weighs around 49.2 Megabytes.

Looking into the changelog, Huawei Assistant is testing a data sync feature for wearables (watches and headphones). The tool will only work for flight bookings. It will show the detailed plan of the journey on the wrist gadget or headphones.

For instance, arrival of flight, departure, other timings, route, and more.

The company further made changes to the express card design. Users can issue parking cards using HiCar as well as check the alerts of water and gas fees.

Huawei Assistant testing data sync feature for smartwatch and earbuds (Image Credits: ITHome)

Changes

• Optimize the style of express card where there is no logistics information.
• After binding AirTravel, flight itinerary data can sync to the watch and headphones.
• Smart car supports issuing parking cards through HiCar.
• New water and gas fee scenarios were added to the bill payment notification.

Huawei Assistant testing data sync feature for wearables via new update (Image Credits: ITHome)

|| source ||

The post Huawei Assistant testing data sync feature for wearables via new update appeared first on Huawei Central.

Luxshare Precision is a Chinese electronics manufacturer. It provides tech makers with essential components for devices. The company is one of the major suppliers of Apple for its smartwatches, iPhones, AirPods, and HomePods.

It seems the Luxshare Precision is now expanding its supplier business for Huawei wearables. According to a new report, Luxshare is planning a huge investment to build production facilities for both Apple and Huawei smartwatch products.

The Chinese supplier may soon invest $150 million in Nghe An, Vietnam. It aims to lay new production lines in Southeast Asia that can boost the development of wearables for Apple and Huawei. The other details on this matter are unknown.

Luxshare has been planning the investment for a long time. Apart from the wearables, it may also establish production facilities for Apple’s handset to become the second-largest iPhone assembler after the Taiwanese Kunshan plant.

Luxshare to reportedly increase Huawei smartwatch production (Image Credits: Huawei/X)

Huawei Smartwatches

Huawei continues to appear as a top rival in the smartwatch market. The company has recently unveiled several wrist gadgets like the Watch GT 5 series, Watch D2, and Watch Ultimate Green Edition in the global market with interesting features.

On the other hand, it introduced a new TruSense health system that bears advanced sensors to detect the precise health of an individual and offer accurate reports within seconds. This tracking capability makes Huawei wearables a powerful opponent against its rivals in the Chinese and global markets.

The Chinese OEM may tie hands with the Apple iPhone assembler – Luxshare in the time ahead to increase its smartwatch production in the respective region.

|| Source ||

The post Luxshare to reportedly increase Huawei smartwatch production appeared first on Huawei Central.

According to the official Huawei Russia channel, the standard Watch GT 5 is available at a discount of 9831 ₽. The original price of the device is 29830 ₽. But under this deal, you can purchase this beautiful smartwatch for 19999 ₽ alongside new freebies.

Watch GT 5 Pro is available at 29999 ₽. The original rate is 37977 ₽ but you can get a massive saving before October 27. Both wearables also get a 3-month additional warranty service for 2 ₽. Now let’s talk about the free gifts included in this deal.

The freebies list counts a FreeBuds 5i and an additional discount of 4000 ₽ in the basket. However, this discount is only valid till October 27. Users can also get a 1000 ₽ coupon to save some extra bucks on Huawei products while online shopping.

Standard Huawei Watch GT 5 Deal (Image Credits: Huawei Russia)

Huawei Russia is also offering some customized service bundles such as a 12-month extended warranty and a second wind 24-month service. Interested customers can pick these services at a significant price cut. To purchase the model, click below.

• Watch GT 5 wearable: Sale
• Watch GT 5 Pro wearable: Sale

Huawei Watch GT 5 Pro Deal (Image Credits: Huawei Russia)

Huawei Watch GT 5 series has an interesting design over its predecessors. It also has several new changes and features that aim to enhance the overall user experience.

The company has integrated the all-new TruSense health system that claims to offer more precise and faster health reports than ever. It can even detect the mood and mental health of a person and indicate it via the Emotional Wellbeing app.

Watch GT 5 series has a battery life of 14 days, depending on the size variant (46mm, 41/42mm). It offers several Pro-level sports modes, real-time routes, a sunflower positioning system, a screenshot feature, ECG analysis, a Stay Fit app, and more.

The post Huawei Russia: Get Watch GT 5 series at 6978 ₽ discount and freebies appeared first on Huawei Central.

It is worth mentioning that this update is available in both China and the global market. Users wearing this smartwatch around their wrists should download this update at the earliest and explore the newest features as well as optimizations.

According to the changelog, the Huawei Watch GT 5 series is getting the new HarmonyOS 5.0.0.100 update with a 20.13MB software package. Note that the package size may vary depending on the smartwatch model and region.

Speaking of features, the company has added a new crescent window for the Chinese variant. It acts as a live window that shows real-time info of the phone. Users can check reminders for scheduled events, taxis, food delivery, train bookings, and more.

Other features include the accessibility of the RouteDraw tool, a calculator app, and a quick login feature for the Stay Fit app. Huawei also enhanced the screenshot feature that snaps the watch’s screen and saves images even if your phone is far away.

You can check all the features and optimizations below.

Global Huawei Watch GT 5 series is receiving HarmonyOS 5.0.0.100 update (Image Credits: HuaweiBlog)

New Features

• Added a new crescent window to display the live window information of the smartphone synchronously, Users can check the reminder by raising their wrist.
• Added sports graffiti (RouteDraw) feature. Just select a graffiti route and create corresponding interesting patterns after checking in.
• Added a new calculator application which is more convenient.
• Added a quick login feature in the Stay Fit app.

Optimizations

• Enhanced the watch face customization capabilities. Visit the Huawei Health app to customize settings and create a unique personalized watch face.
• Enhanced the screenshot feature. Users can easily capture screen pictures even when they are away from their phones. After connecting to Huawei Health, the screenshots will be saved in the connected device’s album.
• Optimizes the system stability in some conditions.

Huawei Watch GT 5 Pro (Image Credits: Huawei)

(Source 1 2)

The post Huawei Watch GT 5 series is receiving HarmonyOS 5.0.0.100 update appeared first on Huawei Central.

The Watch GT 5 series made its debut on September 19 in Spain. After a few days, the company launched it in the home ground with new features, watch faces, and dynamic workout modes. Now this new experience is coming to Malaysian users.

Huawei has now kept the Watch GT 5 series (standard, Pro) and the Watch Ultimate Green Edition on the shelves of the Malaysia site. These devices are in the pre-order stage till October 4 and are available with a bunch of freebies and offers.

Let’s check these details one by one!

Standard Watch GT 5:

Huawei Watch GT 5 is available for pre-order starting at RM1099. Users can purchase the device at once or choose the installment method and pay RM99.92 for 12 months. Note that you need to pay an RM60 deposit to book the wearable.

Don’t worry as you will get it back in the form of a rebate. Paying a deposit will also list you in the priority delivery that will begin on October 5. Now let’s look at freebies.

Buying a Watch GT 5 will bring a FreeBuds 5i and APAC region warranty to customers. One can also stand a chance to win a MatePad Pro 12.2 tablet and many other hidden surprises. Tap HERE to learn more about the Watch GT 5 pre-order.

Huawei Watch GT 5 pre-order details in Malaysia (Image Credits: Huawei)

Specifications: Watch GT 5 brings a classic sharp-edged design. The dial is more attractive than the previous model. It has a more recognizable crown and a feature button on the right side. The company has also introduced new color variants and 11 new watch faces with customization options.

• Watch GT 5 46mm: Brown, Blue, and Black
• Watch GT 5 41mm: Gold (metal strap), White, Brown, Blue, and Black.

The 46mm and 41mm models have a 1.43-inch and 1.32-inch AMOLED color screen respectively. Both have a resolution of 466 x 466 pixels. The former supports a 14-day battery life while the latter can run 7 days under typical usage.

TruSense system is the most significant addition to this watch. It ensures that the device offers faster and more precise health reports to users. The system holds advanced health sensors to monitor sleep, heart rate, and other body functions.

Some new features in the list include real-time route details, shaping routes, a Stay Fit app to estimate calories and manage health assessments, running analysis, Emotional Well-being, and more.

The Sunflower positioning system is another new add-on that tracks satellite signals to pinpoint positions for outdoor activities. Read More…

Huawei Watch GT 5 (Source – Huawei)

Watch GT 5 Pro

Huawei Watch GT 5 Pro pre-order begins at RM1399 or RM116.58 for 12 months. Users have to pay an RM60 deposit to book the device. They will get the rebate during the official sale. The freebie section counts FreeBuds 5i and APAC Region Warranty.

Users can also get a free MatePad Pro 12.2 tablet by booking the wearable before October 4. Note that the Watch GT 5 series can also get a Huawei Care 1-year extended warranty service worth RM103. Tap HERE to pre-order the device.

Huawei Watch GT 5 Pro pre-order details in Malaysia (Image Credits: Huawei)

Specifications: Watch GT 5 Pro comes in two size variants: 46mm and 42mm. The first one has a more muscular and sporty design while the second one gives an elegant feel. Both adopt an AMOLED screen with the same sizes as the standard variants.

• Watch GT 5 Pro 42mm: White, Ceramic White
• Watch GT 5 Pro 46mm: Black, Titanium

The battery life is also the same as the Watch GT 5. But unlike the standard version, the Pro model gets 13 new watch faces with sporty, geometric, and numerical themes. It also gets 15000+ golf course databases and allows users to check 3D views of green areas, fairways, bunkers, and more.

It also has an ECG analysis that provides a real-time ECG report within 30 seconds – thanks to the TruSense system. You can check more features HERE.

Huawei Watch GT 5 Pro (Source – Huawei)

Watch Ultimate Green Edition

Huawei has introduced the Watch Ultimate Green Edition in Malaysia. It is priced at RM3799 and brings freebies worth RM1258. Users can also buy the wearable in installments for RM316.58 x 12 months. One can also get 5x member points.

In terms of freebies and offers, the Watch Ultimate Green Edition brings a free Huawei FreeBuds Pro 3. Customers can also claim an RM 150 voucher till November 04. There’s also a “Review and Win” contest where sharing an image of a new Watch Ultimate will stand you a chance to win a 50W Car charger. Tap HERE.

Huawei Watch Ultimate Green Edition pre-order details in Malaysia (Image Credits: Huawei)

Specifications: The wearable shines in a dual-color bezel and two crowns on the right side. It is covered with a zirconium-based liquid metal casing. Meanwhile, the sapphire glass dial offers a clear view – thanks to anti-glare properties.

The Green Edition implies a full golf-related wearable. Yes, users can access golf course modes, offline contour maps, golf match-based themes and watch faces. Other main features include a driving range mode and an expedition mode.

The rest of the specifications are the same as the standard Watch Ultimate. You can check the complete details HERE.

Note that the official Huawei Malaysia site doesn’t show any details of the Watch D2 for now. Although we’ll keep you posted with the latest revelations on this matter.

The post Huawei launches Watch GT 5 series and Watch Ultimate Green Edition in Malaysia appeared first on Huawei Central.

Watch GT 5 series brings two models: Standard and Pro. The former has 11 new watch faces. One can choose from fashionable styles, sporty looks, or aesthetic patterns. The most innovative watch face among all options is the animated flower.

This flower blooms as per the user’s daily activity. It gives a pleasant feel to the eyes and makes the watch more attractive. On the flip side, there is a circular pattern with angular sides. It expands and contracts like blooming and shows a hexagon in the center.

Huawei Watch GT 5 animated flower watch face (Image Credits: Huawei)

Speaking of the Pro model, Huawei has introduced 13 new watch faces. Watch GT 5 Pro watch faces mainly reflect lifestyles in three concepts: classic, creative, and nature-inspired.

One of these shows a Land of Luxury style which is perfect for formal occasions. It shows a circular calendar integrated into a traditional analog look for a neat appearance. Other than that, the time and date are also packed in a clean frame.

Huawei Watch GT 5 Pro World Symphony II watch face (Image Credits: Huawei)

The next watch face is the ‘Dream Star’. It is a fusion of fitness metrics as well as a celestial theme. One can use this watch face for casual meets with friends or a semi-formal event. World Symphony II is another watch face that highlights the city names and their time zones around the circumference of the dial.

Watch Faces

Huawei has a dedicated watch face store which contains 50000+ downloadable watch faces. Users can easily download these watch faces via the Health app. Some common ones are Cloud White Eagle, Pansy Glows, Silver Blue Wheel, and more.

• Cloud White Eagle: Luxurious look, 3D eagle wings as hour and minute hands, shows weather and wellness.
• Pansy Glows: Luminous flowers, show activity tracking and calendar.
• Gentleman Machinery: Tracks workouts and alerts, and offers shortcuts.
• Silver Blue Wheel: Shows weather, calendar, and heart rate.

Note that Huawei Watch GT 5 series users customize these watch faces as per their requirements. These beautiful watch faces via Settings > Display > Watch face.

(source)

The post Huawei Watch GT 5 series brings innovative customizable watch faces appeared first on Huawei Central.

So without any delays, let’s jump into the Watch GT 5 series features!

Huawei has launched two Watch GT 5 series models in China: Standard and Pro. Unlike the predecessor, the new wearable series has a Pro variant in two sizes: 46mm and 42mm. It also holds several exclusive features over the classic edition.

Design: Watch GT 5 comes with a sharp-edge design and elegant colorways. It comes with a geometric touch and is made up of a nano-film stainless steel body. It is waterproof, scratch-resistant, and corrosion-resistant.

Watch GT 5 Pro has two material-based variants. The 46mm variant has the titanium model which has an aerospace-grade titanium alloy body with a sapphire glass. Whereas, the 42mm version has a nano-microcrystalline ceramic alloy body.

Dimensions: Watch GT 5 and 5 Pro differ in dimensions due to their size variants. The former brings 46mm and 41mm versions while the latter has 46mm and 42mm models. You can check the detailed measurements of all variants below.

• Watch GT 5 (46mm): 45.8 x 45.8 x 10.7mm, 48 grams weight, 140-210mm wrist size
• Watch GT 5 (41mm): 41.3 x 41.3 x 9.5mm, 35 grams weight, 120-190mm wrist size
• Watch GT 5 Pro (46mm): 46.3 x 46.3 x 10.9mm, 53 grams weight, 140-210mm wrist size
• Watch GT 5 Pro (42mm): 42.49 x 42.49 x 9.6mm, 44 grams weight, 120-190mm wrist size

Display:

Huawei Watch GT 5 46mm and 41mm models have a 1.43-inch and 1.32-inch AMOLED display panel respectively. The panels have a resolution of 466 x 466 pixels. The PPI varies for both variants (46mm: 326 PPI; 41mm: 352 PPI)

Watch GT 5 Pro 46mm and 42mm models have a 1.43-inch and 1.32-inch AMOLED display panel respectively. The panels have a resolution of 466 x 466 pixels. The PPI varies for both variants (46mm: 326 PPI; 41mm: 352 PPI)

Huawei Watch GT 5 series (Source – Huawei)

Battery and Charging

Huawei Watch GT 5 series 46mm has a 14-day battery with maximum usage. It runs for 9 days on normal usage, and 5 days with AOD enabled. On the other hand, the 41/42 mm models have a 7-day battery life. These variants can remain live for 5 and 3 days with regular and AOD use respectively.

Top Features: Watch Faces

Huawei has introduced 11 new watch faces for the standard model and 13 impressive watch faces for the Pro wearable. Users can easily switch between these watch faces or create a personalized one at their convenience.

Emotional Well-being

For the first time, Huawei launched a dedicated stress detection app called Emotional Wellbeing. It smartly recognizes mental as well as emotional states. A cute panda appears on the screen enacting the detected mood to cheer you up. The app works on TruSense data and suggests breathing exercises for relaxation.

Huawei Watch GT 5 series watch face (Image Credits: Huawei/Weibo)

TruSense System

The advanced health sensing system ensures that the wearable offers the best health experience to users. It offers faster and more precise report. It has upgraded sensors, reliable health monitoring features, mood detecting capabilities, and more.

Health-based Features:

• ECG Analysis: Offers precise and responsive ECG reports within 30 seconds with the help of improved electrode tech.
• Women’s Health: Estimated times of period, ovulation, and fertility. Users can check these points at a simple glance on the watch.
• Pro-level Sleep Monitor: Keeps track of abnormal breathing during sleep through advanced health indicators.
• Arrhythmia Analysis: Timely reports on A-fib and premature beat risks via PPG sensor.

Note: The ECG feature is currently only present with the Watch GT 5 Pro model.

Some other interesting features are:

• Real-time routes: Check real-time navigation, routes, as well as running form data in the map to prevent injury.
• RouteDraw feature: A creative way to shape routes.
• Cycling is more fun with the Watch GT 5 as it auto-connects with Huawei Health to display real-time data.
• Stay Fit app: Estimates calories and offers health-related assessments.
• Sunflower Positioning System: Tracks satellite signals to pinpoint positions for outdoor activities.
• Running Analysis: Checks ground contact, and time, and provides tips for injury prevention.
• 100+ workout modes and Activity Rings 2.0 ensure better health at all times.
• Screenshot: Press both buttons on the watch to take the screenshot and save it phone’s gallery app.
• Crescent Window: This small window in the wearable shows flight status, and takeaway progress in real-time. Just raise your wrist and check the info.

Other Specifications:

Both wearables support an accelerometer, gyro, magneto, optical heart rate, barometer, temperature, and ambient light sensors. They have a feature button and a rotating crown. These models are compatible with Android 9+ and iOS 13+ OS(s).

In terms of water resistance, the new smartwatches have qualified for 5ATM. They have an IP69K rating that makes them waterproof and dust-resistant. Other capabilities include NFC, 2.4GHz, WLAN, Bluetooth 5.2, GNSS, speaker, and a mini mic.

The post Huawei launches Watch GT 5 series in China with TruSense system appeared first on Huawei Central.

According to the changelog, the Watch GT 4 is collecting the September 2024 update with the HarmonyOS 4.2.0.103 version. It carries a software package of 44.74MB.

The changelog only reveals system stability optimizations for the device. With this firmware, Watch GT 4 users will experience improved functioning in the wearable.

Users may also find enhancements to the existing features of the device. At the same time, the update could make the smartwatch more productive as well as efficient towards daily operations. Overall, users will get a more stable and durable experience.

• Optimizations: Optimizes system stability in certain situations.

Other than system stability, the changelog doesn’t improve any other segment of the wearable. The new update is rolling out in batches and will soon be available to all users.

Huawei optimizes Watch GT 4 stability with September 2024 update (Image Credits: HuaweiBlog)

The Watch GT 5 series is HERE!

Yes, Huawei has unveiled the Watch GT 5 series in the global market. The device bears various new upgrades, incredible designs, and many smart features that make it superior to its predecessors. The device is open for pre-orders in Malaysia and will soon be available for sale.

• Read More: Huawei Watch GT 5 Series launched with sharp-edged design, TruSense, and more

|| Source ||

The post Huawei optimizes Watch GT 4 stability with September 2024 update appeared first on Huawei Central.