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  1. Android News

    Oreo update hitting unlocked Huawei Mate 9 in US

    The Huawei Mate 9 has started getting a new update in the US. Currently hitting GSM networks-compatible International unlocked units in the region (MHA-L29 and L09), it's a major update that brings along Android Oreo.
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    Deal: Huawei Watch 2 for $180, Band 2 Pro for $50, Mate 9 bundle for $399, and more

    As part of its Gold Box deals of the day, Amazon currently has some pretty aggressive discounts on a variety of Huawei products today. From the Huawei Watch 2 to the Band 2 fitness tracker, and even the Mate 9 bundled with the Band 2, there are deals here for everyone.
  3. Android News

    Huawei shares its Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals

    Huawei has shared which of its devices will be available for a discount starting on Black Friday and lasting through Cyber Monday.
  4. Android News

    Deal: Huawei Mate 9 for $399

    The Huawei Mate 9 is going for $399 in Amazon's latest deal. That's a $100 discount.
  5. Android News

    Huawei promises Oreo for Mate 9 within a month

    Huawei's software boss confirms Mate 9 Oreo update is scheduled for four weeks after the Mate 10 launch. Huawei will also target monthly security updates for its new flagships.
  6. Android News

    Huawei kicks off Mate 9 Oreo beta program

    Huawei has launched an Oreo beta program for the Huawei Mate 9. Only 250 users will be able to run the beta build. The update is also currently only available for units running firmware version MHA-L29C432B194.
  7. Android News

    Leaked images compare Huawei Mate 10 to Huawei Mate 9

    Some leaked images of the Huawei Mate 10 showcase its size next to the Huawei Mate 9, revealing a much narrower phone this year.
  8. Android News

    Huawei is working on the Android Oreo update for the Mate 9

    Looks like the Huawei Mate 9 could be receiving the Oreo update soon. The device with Android 8.0 on board has been spotted listed on benchmarking website Geekbench.
  9. Android News

    How to use App Twin on the Huawei Mate 9

    Some Android devices offer the ability to make an "app twin," essentially emulating an existing app so that you can log in with different accounts at the same time. But if you have the Huawei Mate 9, Honor 9, or any of Huawei's devices running EMUI, this helpful feature is built into the...
  10. Android News

    Huawei Mate 9 and Honor 6X receive permanent price drops

    The Honor 6X is now available for only $199, while the Huawei Mate 9 is now available for $478.
  11. Android News

    Huawei Mate 9 now comes in Agate Red and Topaz Blue

    The Huawei Mate 9 is now available in Agate Red and Topaz Blue. The devices are the same as the other units aside from those color differences.
  12. Android News

    It looks like Huawei has already started doing internal testing with Android O on the Mate 9

    Someone on XDA found some internal builds from Huawei that show they're already doing some tests with Android O on the Huawei Mate 9. These builds are not yet available, but it's nice to see the company already working on the next big update.
  13. Android News

    Huawei Mate 9 review says Alexa is a flop, but it's still a great phone

    Android Police just published their review of the Huawei Mate 9 and they like its hardware and the performance of the Kirin 960. They aren't a fan of Alexa since it isn't baked into the OS and feel that EMUI could be improved in certain areas.
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    There are too many features of Alexa on the Huawei Mate 9 that don't work yet

    Cherlynn from Engadget takes a look at the new update to the Huawei Mate 9 which adds Amazon's Alexa voice services. However, Cherlynn states that many of these features seem half-baked and that the entire project "feels rushed".
  15. Android News

    Huawei Mate 9 update promises improved performance, stability and battery life

    Huawei has released a 511MB update for the Huawei Mate 9 which includes performance, stability and battery tweaks. The update also improves touchscreen responsiveness which some users have complained about.
  16. Android News

    DEAL: Huawei Mate 9 gets a €123 discount

    The usual €689.99 price of the Huawei Mate 9 isn't excessively high, but you can now get the phone for just €576.87 (with free shipping) from GearBest. That's a €123 discount, making the phone more affordable than the new Huawei P9.
  17. Android News

    Amazon Alexa comes to the Huawei Mate 9 today

    Starting today, Huawei will be pushing an update to the Mate 9 which brings Amazon's Alexa assistant to the device.
  18. Android News

    Comparison video between the Huawei P10 and Mate 9 calls them beauty and the beast

    Most smartphone OEMs stick to one specific design language across multiple devices but that doesn't seem to be the case with Huawei. Pocketnow has a video of the nice looking P10 and compares it to the less refined look of the Huawei Mate 9.
  19. Android News

    You're entitled to some free stuff if you bought the Mate 9 in the US

    If you purchased the Huawei Mate 9 in the US, the OEM is offering a "premium accessory gift box". This box includes a charger, charging cables, and selfie stick.
  20. Android News

    Guide shows you how to replace the Emy hotword with OK Google on the Mate 9

    If you don't mind using Tasker with the Mate 9, Mishaal from XDA has a guide that will let you replace the Emy hotword trigger with OK Google (and it doesn't even require root access).
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    Comparison between the Huawei Mate 9 and LG V20 says audio/videophiles should go with the V20

    GSM Arena recently published a comparison video on their YouTube channel that pitted the LG V20 against the Mate 9 from Huawei. They feel that audio and videophiles should go with the V20, but mobile gamers should go with the Mate 9.
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    How does the LG V20 hold up against the Huawei Mate 9?

    GSM Arena has a comparison of the LG V20 versus the Huawei Mate 9, comparing everything from the camera shots to the battery life.
  23. Android News

    Update for Huawei Mate 9 coming with new features

    A new update for the Huawei Mate 9 is now available, adding 10x zoom and optimizations for the drawer homescreen display.
  24. Android News

    Huawei Mate 9 review says it is a good phone that won't sell

    Michael Fisher just published his review of the Huawei Mate 9 and he really enjoyed a lot of things the phone had to offer. He just doesn't like it as much as he did the Honor 8, and he just feels it doesn't offer enough to beat the competition with its $600 price tag.
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    Huawei recruits Justin Long to promote the Mate 9 and Matebook

    Huawei's latest string ads for the Mate 9 and Matebook feature Justin Long, the actor and former start of Apple's iconic "Get a Mac" campaign.