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OPPO introduces new technology to ensure privacy protection for smartphone users in Kuwait The HUAWEI Mate 40 Pro is still the king of 5G flagship smartphones

Global technology brand, OPPO, has innovated first-of-its-kind privacy protection technology to make the smartphone user experience more safe and convenient, in an increasingly converged environment. Debuted in Kuwait on the latest OPPO Reno4 smartphone, the technology supports the OPPO’s R&D mission to make mobile phones smarter and enrich the user experience with innovative technologies. With some of the highest smartphone penetrated markets in the world – Kuwait at 174% (source: Datareportal) – mobile phones in MENA are currently the most important social interaction tools. However, they are increasingly vulnerable to threats against information privacy. Strangers could easily catch a glimpse of an official email or private content if a message pops up on a phone that is also being used in a social gathering or to take a photograph. Tarek Zaki, Senior Product Manager, OPPO MEA, said, “We are seeing an increasing demand from consumers for privacy features as well as lifestyle features in smartphones. With consistent penetration of internet and information technology into our lifestyles, staying always connected has made privacy protection one of the trickiest problems for smartphone users. With the new AI-enhanced smart sensor, OPPO is offering consumers smartphones that could realise the integrated functions of N-in-one such as AI assistant, privacy security and touchless gesture operation. It supports the original intention of the OPPO brand and its Research & Development team to make mobile phones smarter and maximise the experience and the technology.” Dismissing the existing solutions in the market – using radio or an ordinary camera - due to their limitations, the OPPO R&D team identified a next-generation solution using Artificial Intelligence that is available only on OPPO Reno4 smartphone. Offering ground-breaking camera capabilities and trendy design, OPPO Reno4 is equipped the new AI-enhanced smart sensor that provides four unique and advanced features, far ahead of other smartphone features in the mid-market segment.

With the recent launches of different 5G flagships by different brands, users are getting more options when it comes to deciding on a smartphone. Manufacturers are packing in new designs, improved hardware and even updating all the software, trying to provide users with new features and experiences. However, the HUAWEI Mate 40 Pro is still here and thanks to its futuristic and user-friendly features, powerful hardware-software synergy part of Huawei’s connected ecosystem, it still stays on top as the 5G flagship king. Let’s take a look. Sure, everyone is moving to the 5G bandwagon, even Apple finally jumped on it with the iPhone 12 Pro, and we can expect the same from the upcoming Samsung S21 series. However, it is not to be forgotten that Huawei raised and set the bar for this with its Kirin 9000 chipset. The world’s first 5nm 5G chipset, complete with the 5G modem built into it, offers users the ultimate in 5G performance, incredible power efficiency and connectivity features. The HUAWEI Mate 40 Pro also stands out in terms of design. It boasts an iconic Space Ring design that makes it stand out from the rest of the smartphone crowd. This new Space Ring not only serves a functional purpose of placing the camera module, but it complements the color finishes of the HUAWEI Mate 40 Pro which changes its looks on the ambient light. It also boasts a massive 6.76 inch OLED HUAWEI Horizon Display with an 88-degree curve that is both unique in terms of design and immersive in terms of the visual experience. With everyone whipping out their smartphones to take a picture or record a video now, it’s no surprise that smartphone manufacturers are building powerful camera systems into their flagship devices. The HUAWEI Mate 40 Pro comes with the stellar Ultra Vision Cine Camera setup, which consists of a 50MP Super Sensing Wide Camera, a 20MP Ultra Wide Cine Camera , a 12MP Periscope Telephoto Camera that supports 5x optical zoom, 10x hybrid zoom and 50x digital zoom and a laser sensor for fast autofocusing. Users also get innovative videography features such as real time HDR videos, Steady shots for stabilization, Tracking shots, Story Mode and more. Upfront, users get a 13MP Ultra Vision Selfie Camera and a 3D Depth Sensing Camera that shoots in 4K. This setup also supports Slow-Motion Selfies which is captured at 240fps at 1080p.

Battery performance is also key to what makes a great flagship: the HUAWEI Mate 40 Pro not only packs a large 4400 mAh battery, but also supports 66W HUAWEI Wired SuperCharge or the 50W HUAWEI Wireless SuperCharge. The best part? The charger is provided in the box itself! However, it’s not just the hardware that makes the HUAWEI Mate 40 Pro a true 5G flagship king. It comes with EMUI 11, which brings to the table a wide range of innovative features that completely alter the smartphone experience. For example, users don’t have to physically touch the phone to control it and simply wave their hand to scroll and answer calls all thanks to AI Gesture Control. Huawei also upgrades the traditional Always-On-Display to its new Eyes-On-Display, which only turns on when users look at it, thus saving battery life. Additionally, this feature also allows users to reduce incoming call volume by just looking at the phone when the phone rings. EMUI 11 also brings in a wide range of privacy and security features that ensure maximum protection for important user data from theft or even during online browsing. Another aspect that makes the HUAWEI Mate 40 Pro stand out is how it interacts with other devices in the HUAWEI ecosystem. As a part of the HUAWEI AI Seamless Life and by being connected under one HUAWEI ID, it ensures maximum interconnectivity between devices and services. Additionally, features like Multi-Screen Collaboration and Multi-Window, enhance productivity by seamlessly streaming the smartphone display on compatible HUAWEI MateBook laptops, allowing to easier control, drag and drop file transfer and even running multiple apps side by side in separate windows. Connectivity with other devices, like the HUAWEI FreeBuds Pro, HUAWEI WATCH GT 2 Pro Moon Phase Collection and more are seamless and can be done in a pinch, ensuring an immersive and all-connected experience like never before.

The Official SUV of Action: The All-New Chevrolet Tahoe Z71 Turns Mountains into Molehills

Huawei Users Among the First to Play Giblins™ Fantasy Builder on AppGallery

To master the dunes, every off-road driver needs an SUV perfectly engineered to fly across the sand. As the Official SUV of Action, the recently launched Chevrolet Tahoe Z71 is the perfect partner for every desert adventure. Built with more Middle East input than ever before, the Tahoe Z71 is in its element with specifically designed off-roading performance features for the region’s most adventurous drivers. For the first time ever, Chevrolet is offering the Z71 as a standalone trim on the all-new Tahoe. Based on regional input from loyal adventurers, Chevrolet engineers designed an SUV as fierce, stylish and capable as its drivers. The very embodiment of action, the Tahoe Z71 boasts exceptional performance off-road along with best-in-class drive dynamics1. The powerful V8 engine, mated to an advanced 10-speed automatic transmission is standard, allowing the Tahoe Z71 to sail across the softest sand with ease. Likewise, the all-new independent multi-link rear suspension transforms the driving dynamics, allowing each rear wheel to handle road conditions separately. This architecture also enables firstin-class Four-Corner Air Ride Adaptive Suspension1 which provides load-levelling at all corners of the vehicle and up to four inches of ride-height adjustment; drivers will feel the smoothness of the journey, even as they throw the Tahoe Z71 across the dunes. The Tahoe Z71 also comes equipped with the Autotrac system, a 2-speed automatic, active transfer case offering five modes: Auto 4WD, 4HI, 4LO, 2HI and Neutral. These modes can be activated across different landscape, supporting the driver no matter what’s beneath the wheels. For example, while Auto 4WD can be used in slippery conditions and mild off-road driving, the driver can switch to 4Hi to increase traction on loose and soft sand for better purchase. For a more demanding route, 4Lo provides optimal torque delivery at moderate speeds throughout the range and up to 80 kph. The Tahoe Z71s off-road credentials are bolstered by one of the industry’s most sophisticated chassis technologies with Magnetic Ride Control. Using sensors to continually ‘read’ the road and alter the damping rate of the shocks almost instantly, reducing bounding body roll and vibrations, making for a smoother ride even across rough ground. Huawei users can get to build their own fantasy castle in GiblinsTM Fantasy Builder – a brand-new mobile resource management and castle building strategy game –, available from the 10th of December on the HUAWEI AppGallery. Thanks to a continuous partnership between Huawei and game developer Behaviour™ Interactive, HUAWEI AppGallery is one of the first applications in the marketplace to release the game. “We’re very excited to collaborate with Huawei once again to bring the delightful world of Giblins to AppGallery, and simultaneously to mobile gamers on all platforms” said Wayne Meazza, Executive Vice-President, Behaviour Interactive. “We’re confident the game’s fantasy imagery, humorous tone, and fun pop-culture references will entice a wide variety of players, bringing fun and excitement right into the palm of their hands.” In Giblins TM Fantasy Builder, players get to build and manage their ultimate fantasy castle, while amassing a fortune with the help of Giblins, industrious and mischievous goblin-like creatures. To achieve that, players put their Giblins to work to gather resources underground, and craft epic gear for courageous Adventurers, who visits the player’s very own handcrafted magnificent castle. From mining for precious minerals, to brewing kombucha and crafting weapons, the Giblins do it all. Giblins Fantasy Builder marks the second time Huawei is working with Behaviour Interactive to bring their labour of love to gamers simultaneously through the HUAWEI AppGallery and other mobile platforms. To bring this partnership to life, developers at both Huawei and Behaviour Interactive worked closely to integrate Huawei capabilities such as Account Kit and In-App Purchases to the new game app to make the experience seamless. HUAWEI Account Kit allows users to swiftly sign into the game app to start game play in the shortest time possible, while HUAWEI In-App Purchases (IAP) enable users to purchase extra content and features within the Giblins Fantasy Builder app.

Available in more than 170 countries and regions, HUAWEI AppGallery offers a wide variety of global and local apps across 18 categories including navigation & transport, news, social media, and more. HUAWEI AppGallery is committed to providing its 500 million active users with a high-quality app download experience. Visit HUAWEI AppGallery now to download Giblins Fantasy Builder.