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Huawei's tri-foldable phone hits global markets in a show of defiance amid US curbs (apnews.com)

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Huawei on Tuesday held a global launch for the industry’s first tri-foldable phone, which analysts said marked a symbolic victory for the Chinese tech giant amid U.S. technology curbs. But challenges over pricing, longevity, supply and app constraints may limit its success.

Huawei said at a launch event in Kuala Lumpur that the Huawei Mate XT, first unveiled in China five months ago, will be priced at 3,499 euros ($3,662). Although dubbed a trifold, the phone has three mini-panels and folds only twice. The company says it’s the thinnest foldable phone at 3.6 millimeters (0.14 inches), with a 10.2-inch screen similar to an Apple iPad.

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[–] Alborlin 4 points 2 days ago (3 children)

It would be enticing even with that price for some, IF ( THIS IS BIG IF) they could use Google apps. It's quite useless without Google's android, and in Western world you can't use it for banki g purposes due to lack of security

[–] [email protected] 6 points 2 days ago (1 children)

And here I am on GrapheneOS trying to get rid of Google. Although I personally would rule out Huawei for privacy concerns. (and the price, of course)

But if you don't care about that, what's stopping you from using Aurora store and your bank's website?

[–] Alborlin 0 points 2 days ago

So is Aurora Store replacement for play store only? What about Security like android security which is core for vägning apps? I do want to get rid of Google things but email is essential and in dont want paltry GBs subs in have lit of emails. I am all for foss infact any utility which I search on play store I always try foss alternative but Gmail and maps are 1. Too good 2. Too much convenient 3. Highly accessible (e.g. with Google maps I can get local commute options which I highly dependent upon )

[–] [email protected] 4 points 2 days ago

without Google's android, and in Western world you can't use it for banki g purposes due to lack of security

Weird how I can use this PC (Made in China) without needing no oversight from lel Google to access my bank without issue. Right?

[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 days ago

Which is weird, because where I am, most banks don't rely on Google services at all for this precise reason (and as a side effect my bank works perfectly on Graphene). Not all budget Chinese phones lack Google services of course, but Huawei and such are still a big chunk of the market.