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Huawei unveiled a new 'LogicFolding' approach to manufacture its Kirin smartphone chips this fall, aiming for 1.4-nm‑class capabilities by 2031 despite U.S. sanctions. The move comes as Nvidia faces export restrictions in China and Apple remains a key competitor, though experts caution that the method’s real-world scalability, heat management, and yields remain unproven at scale.
At the 2026 IEEE ISCAS, Huawei’s He Tingbo introduced the Tau (τ) Scaling Law, a time-based alternative to traditional geometric scaling for semiconductors and electronic systems. The approach uses LogicFolding and a multi-level, software–hardware co-design to shorten the signal time constant and boost transistor density, circuit performance, and energy efficiency across devices, circuits, chips, and systems. Huawei says it has designed 381 τ-based chips, with Kirin models slated to adopt LogicFolding in Fall 2026, and envisions future high-end chips reaching ~14 Å density by 2031, while calling for open collaboration across the industry.
Huawei says it has a new pathway, dubbed LogicFolding, to shrink its gap with leader TSMC by aiming to mass-produce 1.4‑nanometer chips by 2031, a move that could challenge the need for ASML’s advanced EUV equipment since TSMC has said it will mass-produce 1.4nm by 2028. If Huawei can scale this, it would mark a significant step in China’s push for semiconductor self-sufficiency and shorten the industry lead held by TSMC, though the plan hinges on large‑scale manufacturing capabilities and technological breakthroughs.
Huawei previews the MatePad Pro Max, a 13.2-inch OLED tablet touted as only 4.7mm thick with slim bezels, a hidden front camera, Glide keyboard support, and a dual-camera setup. Rumors point to a Kirin 9‑series processor and 66W charging, with a May 7, 2026 launch.
Chinese AI firm DeepSeek released a preview of its V4 model, saying it can compete toe-to-toe with Google, OpenAI, and Anthropic, with a notable focus on coding. The open‑source approach and emphasis on compatibility with Huawei tech mark a milestone for China’s chip industry, but details on training costs and hardware remain undisclosed amid past accusations of banned Nvidia chips and alleged Claude misuse.
Huawei launches the passport-style Pura X Max in China, the first wide-foldable phone actually available to buy, with two preorder configurations starting around 10,999 yuan. It features a 5.4-inch cover display and a 7.7-inch main display up to 120Hz LTPO, a Kirin 9030 Pro chipset, 5,300mAh battery, 66W wired and 50W wireless charging, HarmonyOS 6.1, and the Huawei M-Pen 3 Mini, though a global release hasn’t been confirmed.
Leaked hands-on images of the Huawei Pura X Max reveal a premium, wider-foldable smartphone with a 16:10 display, positioning Huawei as a leader in the new form factor. The device runs HarmonyOS without Google Play Services, with a launch set for April 20 and an initial China-only rollout, ahead of Samsung and Apple in defining the “wide fold” trend.
Huawei's Pura X Max, a wide-aspect foldable unveiled in China, appears to share the same book-style form factor rumored for Apple's foldable iPhone, with a 5.5-inch closed display and roughly 7.8-inch open size; Apple is expected to debut its foldable alongside the iPhone 18 Pro in September, with a price around $2,000 and the possibility of the name 'iPhone Ultra'.
Huawei has unveiled the Pura X Max, a passport-width foldable launching in China next week (April 20) alongside the Pura 90 series; it features a wide, landscape-friendly form factor with a triple rear camera in multiple colors, echoing early leaks of Apple’s rumored iPhone Fold and signaling Huawei’s push into the foldable space ahead of rivals.
The European Union is moving toward mandating the phase‑out of Chinese‑made equipment from critical infrastructure, targeting Huawei and ZTE in telecom networks and solar energy systems. A cybersecurity proposal could make such bans mandatory, with timelines tied to sector risks and the availability of alternatives. Some large EU markets have resisted adopting these measures; Reuters could not verify the FT report, and officials from the Commission, China, Huawei and ZTE did not comment.
Chinese scientists in Shenzhen have built a prototype EUV lithography machine, marking a significant step toward semiconductor independence and rivaling Western technology, with testing underway and a target to produce working chips by 2028 or 2030, despite ongoing technical challenges and US-led export restrictions.
Huawei has launched the Mate 70 Air, a thin smartphone priced at $590 that directly competes with Apple's iPhone Air, targeting design-conscious consumers in China. The device features a 7-inch display, stereo speakers, and a large 6,500mAh battery, offering a more affordable alternative to Apple's premium model, and signals increased competition among Chinese smartphone makers against Apple.
Huawei's Mate 70 Air is a relatively thick 6.6mm for a thin phone but compensates with a large 6,500mAh battery and a 7-inch screen. It offers two processor options and a triple rear camera, and is currently available only in China starting at ¥4,199 (~$590).
Major U.S. online retailers have removed millions of listings for prohibited Chinese electronics, including devices from Huawei, ZTE, and Hikvision, as part of the FCC's ongoing efforts to address national security concerns related to Chinese technology. The FCC is tightening restrictions and planning to prohibit the sale of certain Chinese-made telecommunications equipment to prevent potential surveillance and disruptions, reflecting escalating tensions between the U.S. and China.
China has blacklisted TechInsights, a Canadian research firm that exposed Huawei's AI chip secrets and reliance on foreign components, citing activities deemed against China's interests, including alleged military-technical cooperation with Taiwan and malicious remarks. This move restricts TechInsights from doing business in China and adds other foreign entities to China's Unreliable Entity list.