Huawei improves the screen and processor on the foldable Mate XS

Huawei has improved its foldable device in ways where it counts: its display and processor. And so the Mate X successor, the aptly named Mate XS, features a more durable display and a faster processor. 

Huawei is using a "quad-layer" construction for its plastic display, which the company claims should make it more robust. Up top, there are two layers of polyamide film stuck together with a clear adhesive. Below that is the flexible OLED display, and then a softer polymer layer is underneath that serving as a cushion and the last layer connecting the screen to the Mate XS's main body.

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Huawei to launch P40 series on March 26 in Paris

We now have a release date for the Google-less Huawei P40 series. The company will launch the new flagships on March 26 in Paris, France, which would mark the third time the Huawei has launched its P series in the same city. Similar to the Huawei Mate 30 Pro, this smartphone line will not include Google's various services because of its ongoing US ban.

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Google warns Huawei users about sideloading apps like Gmail and YouTube

Google, on Friday evening, uploaded a support article addressing its current situation with Huawei and how it's affecting its users. The US government banned companies in its country from conducting business with the Chinese tech company, which means Google's services and apps aren't available in Huawei's newer models. 

While Google tries to steer clear of talking about whether Huawei poses a threat to US national security, it talks about how it works with Huawei while complying with government regulations to protect its existing users. Tristan Ostrowski, legal director for Android and Google Play, wrote: "Our focus has been protecting the security of Google users on the millions of existing Huawei devices around the world. We have continued to work with Huawei, in compliance with government regulations, to provide security updates and updates to Google's apps and services on existing devices, and we will continue to do so as long as it is permitted."

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Huawei might pre-install 70 popular Android apps on future phones

With the ongoing ban inflicted against Huawei by the US government, the company doesn't have access to things like Google services. One way the company is reportedly working around that is by pre-installing popular Android apps on its future devices; at least, this is the rumour being circulated. A publication cites a Telegram channel as a source of this information, so you need to approach the piece of information with some skepticism.

The company will reportedly include 70 apps, but these apps will vary depending on the region. This approach seems to make sense since users won't have access to the Google Play Store, and they would need to sideload Android APKs by themselves. But if common apps are pre-installed, then the users don't have to install things themselves. Of course, we don't know how these apps will run without having access to Google Play Services. But that's another conversation. Huawei has been working to create alternatives to Google apps, in hopes of giving its users an approximate experience. We don't know if that would help keep its userbase, but for now, that's all Huawei can do.

Source: Android Authority