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Honor's AI Agent Wants to Run Your Life—And You Might Let It

Unlocking Google on Huawei Phones (Yes, It's Possible on Mate XT!)

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Joel Joseph
March 02, 2025

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Good morning, tech folks ☀️ I hope you all had a fantastic weekend.

Its MWC week, and expect a barrage of announcements coming your way in the next few days.

I am at MWC Barcelona, bringing you the best coverage from the event.

Starting off this week, we have Honor’s new Alpha AI plan, Google apps running on Huawei devices, and some HMD announcements.

Here's what you'll find in today's newsletter:

  • Honor's advanced AI agent concept

  • HMD's teen and sports-themed lineup

  • Oppo Reno 14's camera button

  • Google workarounds for Huawei phones

  • Samsung's "Awesome Intelligence"

  • Quick reads about Tecno’s ultra-thin phone, Nothing's pricing, and Xiaomi's Ultra features

Read on for all the details!

At MWC 2025, Honor has unveiled its ambitious vision for the future of smartphones—introducing the world’s first AI agentic smartphone.

This concept, developed in collaboration with Google and Qualcomm, is poised to redefine the mobile experience by integrating an advanced AI agent capable of executing complex tasks independently, adapting to user preferences, and bridging the gap between human intent and digital execution.

Read on to find out more details.

HMD has taken center stage at Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2025 with a slew of new launches, including the HMD Fusion X1, Barca-themed devices, Amped Buds, and refreshed feature phones.

The Finnish brand focuses on family-friendly technology, football-inspired designs, and innovative power solutions, reinforcing its commitment to meaningful mobile experiences.

Oppo is reportedly gearing up to introduce its next-generation Reno 14 series in mid-2025, with the Reno 14 Pro expected to bring flagship-grade features to the mid-tier smartphone market.

According to the latest leak, the device will include a Quick Button for camera functions, similar to Apple’s Camera Control button.

Our HUAWEI Mate XT Ultimate is running apps that typically require Google Framework.

We’ve learned how to install YouTube, Instagram, and X on the Mate XT.

Honestly, it’s much easier to have on the HUAWEI Mate XT than what we imagined before.

Let me introduce you to the secret weapon: GBox.

As expected, Samsung has officially unveiled the Galaxy A56 with a refreshed design, faster 45W charging, and the company’s in-house Exynos 1580 chipset.

But the real headline here is AI—or, as Samsung calls it, Awesome Intelligence. Samsung has been pushing its AI features for flagship devices like the Galaxy S25 Ultra under the Galaxy AI branding, but the A56 gets its own fork.

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