Singapore, June 17 2014: Huawei, a leading global information and communications technology (ICT) solutions provider, launched the highly anticipated HUAWEI Ascend P7 for the first time in Singapore at CommunicAsia 2014.  In addition, Huawei showcased a wide range of mobile devices and accessories, including the world’s slimmest 7-inch phablet HUAWEI MediaPad X1, ‘talk and track’ companion HUAWEI TalkBand B1 and the 8-inch entertainment powerhouse HUAWEI MediaPad 8 Vogue, to demonstrate the company’s commitment in bringing quality, innovative, and fashionable products within reach for more people.  CommunicAsia is held in Singapore from 17 June to 20 June 2014. 

“With the rising penetration of internet-enabled devices, people are increasingly consuming internet for personal life, work, travelling and entertainment.  We envision that LTE will experience major growth in the coming three years as the volume of high speed networks increases, leading to a surge in mobile data traffic.  With our 4G LTE-enabled devices and expertise as the leading LTE network provider, Huawei is committed and well-placed to deliver a life without boundaries for more people in the 4G LTE era,” said Low Han Thong, Country Head of Huawei Device Singapore. 

Huawei’s new flagship HUAWEI Ascend P7 redefines smartphone excellence  
HUAWEI Ascend P7 is the new 4G LTE-enabled smartphone that redefines excellence with top-notch features, ultra-fast connectivity, and easier navigation in a beautifully crafted design. With a 5-inch full high-definition display, industry-leading 8MP front-facing and 13MP rear-facing cameras, and the latest intuitive Emotion UI 2.3, HUAWEI Ascend P7 will Make it Possible for people to express excellence with edge, anytime, anywhere.

For people seeking unlimited media viewing with ultra-fast 4G LTE speed, HUAWEI Ascend P7 has a unique dual antenna design to improve signal reception as well as a robust 2500 mAh lithium polymer battery, allowing users to enjoy long-lasting on-the-go entertainment and data sharing. 

Also, the power-saving management function saves battery by switching off any applications running in the background that are consuming unnecessary power. It can stretch the remaining 10 percent of battery power to last 24 hours on standby.

HUAWEI TalkBand B1 – The perfect hybrid ‘talk and track’ mobile companion 
Notably, it is the first time that HUAWEI TalkBand B1 is showcased in Singapore. 

The TalkBand B1 is a wearable device that lets you talk while keeping track of your active life, featuring a Bluetooth™ 4.1 wireless earpiece which enables up to seven hours of continuous calling with a 1.4-inch flexible OLED display. It is designed to support wireless calling on both Android 2.3+ and iOS 5.0+ compatible devices, and synchronises effortlessly via NFC. HUAWEI TalkBand B1 monitors steps taken, miles covered and calories burned to maintain fitness, and its 90 mAh battery lasts six days without the need to recharge. 

HUAWEI MediaPad X1 – The world’s slimmest 7-inch LTE Cat-4 enabled phablet 
HUAWEI MediaPad X1 combines the functionality of a smartphone and tablet to provide an all-round mobile experience. The phablet weighs 239g and measures 7.18mm thin to provide outstanding comfort and ease-of-use while on-the-go, even when operated with one hand. The 7-inch 1200 x 1920 LTPS HD 10-point capacitive touch display provides an incredibly crisp and dynamic visual experience and features an outstanding 80 percent screen-to-body ratio. The 5000 mAh battery provides an outstanding 21 days of standby time and more than five full days of continuous use.

HUAWEI Ascend G6 4G brings a world without boundaries
First unveiled at Mobile World Congress in Barcelona this year, HUAWEI Ascend G6 4G brings vibrant colours to life with a crystal clear 4.5-inch qHD LCD display and 245PPI. Running on a powerful quad-core 1.2 GHz processor and robust 2000 mAh battery with up to 30 percent power-saving, HUAWEI Ascend G6 4G is 4G LTE-enabled to make connectivity faster and more reliable than ever. Movies can be downloaded in minutes and work files uploaded in seconds with speeds of up to 150 Mbps.

At 7.85mm slim and weighing 115g, HUAWEI Ascend G6 4G builds upon the stylish ‘double C’ design and is available in a range of colours including black with light gun metal grey or rose gold highlights, or in white with pink or champagne gold .  

HUAWEI MediaPad 8 Vogue – The 8-inch entertainment powerhouse 
HUAWEI MediaPad 8 Vogue is an all-round entertainment system on a tablet, featuring an 8-inch 800 x 1280 HD IPS multi-touch capacitive screen, with Huawei SWS technology, dual front-facing speakers and dual microphones for enhanced sound quality and stereo effects. Powered by a 1.6 GHz quad-core processor and super-strong 4800 mAh capacity battery, HUAWEI MediaPad M1 supports up to 8 hours of video playing on a single charge.

About Huawei Consumer Business Group
As at the end of 2013, Huawei’s products and services are deployed in over 170 countries, serving more than one third of the world’s population. Huawei ranked third in global smartphone shipments in 2013. Huawei has also established more than 16 R&D centers around the world in countries such as the United States, Germany, Sweden, Russia, India, and China. One of Huawei’s three business groups, Huawei Consumer Business Group (BG) provides a range of products including mobile phones, mobile broadband (MBB) devices, home devices and cloud services. With more than 20 years of rich business expertise in the information and communications technology (ICT) sector, an extensive global network, vast global business operations and partners, Huawei Consumer BG is dedicated to bringing the latest technology to consumers, offering a world of possibilities and creating extraordinary experiences for people everywhere. 

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