Huawei releases new Android handsets in PH

Huawei, a leading global information and communications technology (ICT) solutions provider, launched three ingenious Android smartphones from its best-in-class series – consisting of Ascend P1, Ascend P1 LTE, and Ascend D1 LTE – that could be available through operators and retailers in the country this month.

Huawei boasts that its smartphones are products of its 20 years of wireless network experience and understanding. “We are able to optimize the network search algorithm for Ascend and base station auto-search technology, allowing us to have faster signal detection and longer battery life,” shared Johnson Ma, Country Manager of Huawei Device Philippines.

Globe Telecom embarks on $700-M network expansion, partners with Huawei and Alcatel-Lucent

Ernest Cu, Pres. Aquino, JAZA, Mar Roxas and Chua Sock Koong at the ceremonial lighting of Globe's modernization program

President Aquino witnessed today two contract signings spearheaded by the Philippines’ leading telecommunications company Globe Telecom. The first contract was between Globe and its technology partner, global ICT solutions provider Huawei, on the US$700-million massive mobile network modernization program to be rolled out nationwide within the next five years. Another contract was signed by Globe with Alcatel-Lucent, a network transformation leader, to manage the project.

Other witnesses to the signing were DOTC Secretary Mar Roxas, Globe Chairman Jaime Augusto Zobel de Ayala, and Singtel Group CEO Chua Sock Koong.

A Sneak Peek on Huawei’s MediaPad

Huawei offers a sneak peek on the world’s first 7” tablet powered by the Android 3.2 Honeycomb and Qualcomm’s dual-core 1.2 GHz processor: the Huawei MediaPad.

The MediaPad is the smartest, slimmest and lightest among Huawei’s devices yet. It measures just 10.5mm (0.4”) deep and weighing approximately 390g (0.86 pounds). It supports 1080P full HD video playback and features a 1.3 megapixel front facing camera and 5 megapixel auto focus rear facing camera with HD video recording capabilities. With HSPA+ 14.4Mbps and high-speed Wi-Fi 802.11n Internet connectivity, the MediaPad doesn’t just entertain – it keeps you connected at an instant.