Bucket Tech: HUAWEI MatePad 11.5" S

The HUAWEI MatePad 11.5”S, the first tablet to feature the new generation PaperMatte Display, is now available in stores and online. Packed with features designed for creatives and professionals alike, the MatePad 11.5"S aims to bridge the gap between traditional and digital artistry. The HUAWEI MatePad 11.5"S comes in two colours: Violet, Space Grey.

The HUAWEI MatePad 11.5”S is now available for pre-order in South Africa. Order your HUAWEI MatePad 11.5”S online today for R8,999 and get free gifts worth R6,095. Alternatively, get the HUAWEI MatePad SE 11” through an operator partner for deals ranging from R249pm for 36 months and get free gifts to the value of R1,299.

The new generation PaperMatte Display featured on the HUAWEI MatePad 11.5”S offers a paper-like texture that reduces eye strain and provides a more natural writing and drawing experience. Through a multi-layer nanoscale process and display optimisations, PaperMatte Display significantly reduces glare and emits a soft light that's easy on the eyes. It eliminates approximately 99% of light interference and reduces screen reflectivity to 2%, resulting in clearer images with improved screen transmittance of up to 95%. Users can enjoy the high resolution and vibrant colours without sacrificing visual comfort. This 11.5-inch HD FullView Display of the tablet boasts a remarkable 87% screen-to-body ratio and supports HDR Vivid. The 2.8K resolution along with a maximum refresh rate of 144 Hz ensures that every detail is crystal-clear and beautiful.

The HUAWEI MatePad 11.5"S, when paired with the HUAWEI M-Pencil (3rd generation) powered by NearLink, delivers a superior drawing and writing experience. The nano-level etching on the PaperMatte Display simulates the texture of paper, creating an ideal surface for using the M-Pencil. This offers a resistance similar to writing on paper. The PaperMatte Display provides a refreshingly tactile, natural, and joyful writing experience. The M-Pencil supports 10,000+ pressure levels and features a handwriting acceleration algorithm, resulting in ultra-low latency for smooth and responsive performance.

The adaptive pressure-sensing curve of the new M-Pencil optimises strokes for both drawing and writing, ensuring versatility for various creative tasks. Additionally, the M-Pencil comes with two interchangeable pen tips: a harder, transparent tip ideal for drawing and a softer, non-transparent tip with added resistance for writing. Users can easily switch between these tips to suit their specific needs.

This tablet also supports the HUAWEI Smart Magnetic Keyboard, also powered by NearLink. The keyboard is detachable and supports magnetic pairing, and more than 40 shortcuts. It has three forms and is suitable for diverse applications, such as work, creativity, and entertainment.

The GoPaint app developed by HUAWEI makes its debut on the HUAWEI MatePad 11.5"S, providing an authentic, professional, efficient, and user-friendly painting experience. Designed for both professional creators and hobbyists, the app offers a natural drawing experience with over 100 brushes, including customised Arabic Calligraphy Brushes praised by renowned artist Mohammed Mandi. The FangTian Painting Engine ensures silky-smooth creation with multiple layers, low latency, and a high frame rate. Additionally, smart and convenient tools like curve correction and willow leaf further enhance the creative experience, allowing users to paint to their heart's content.

The HUAWEI MatePad 11.5"S also features HUAWEI Notes, a professional note-taking app developed by HUAWEI. With new features like widgets, Instant Shape, and an exclusive HUAWEI Note format, note-taking becomes more convenient and effortless. One standout feature is Note Replay, which uses advanced audio processing technology to synchronise audio recordings with handwritten notes. This allows users to jot down key points during conferences or lectures and then tap on these key points to listen to the related recorded content. This aids in better recall and review of content.

Get your HUAWEI MatePad 11.5”S at the HUAWEI online store on pre-order for R8,999 and get free gifts worth R6,095, — plus, you save up to R1,000 on the pre-order deal. *(MatePad 11.5"S: Was R9,999 Preorder Now R8,999 Save R1000)

Pre-order the HUAWEI MatePad SE 11” now for R3,999 and save R500 at any HUAWEI Experience Store or the HUAWEI online store or get it through an operator partner from R249 per month over 36 months, - plus receive free gifts worth R1,299. *(MatePad SE 11": Was R4,499 Preorder Now R3,999, Save R500)

Bucket Tech: Huawei's MEA Summit

The HDC.Together HUAWEI MEA Ecosystem Summit, held in Dubai, showcased a seamless fusion of collaboration and innovation. The first day of the exclusive event was hosted on the 27th of November at the illustrious Dubai Opera, and brought together Huawei Ecosystem partners from China and across the Middle East and Africa.

Building bridges for future growth

Organised in partnership with Dubai Economy and Tourism (DET) and the Saudi Tourism Authority (STA), the focus of the summit was on fostering innovation, economic growth, and developments in technology and tourism.

When converging technology and opportunity, HDC.Together acts as the bridge connecting the MEA region and China, fostering innovation, partnerships, and business exchange across markets, paving the way for growth and a better future.

Throughout the summit, speakers emphasised the importance of collaborative efforts within Huawei’s Ecosystem for advancing technology and innovation. Eng. Maryam Al Balooshi, Vice Chair and UAE representative of the Committee of Aviation Environment Protection (CAEP)- ICAO, emphasised that, “In the ever-evolving landscape of technology, Huawei’s ecosystem stands as a testament to transformative collaboration, enriching experiences by building bridges for a better future.”

Additionally, His Excellency Ali Khalifa bin Thalith, Secretary-General of HIPA, shared some profound insights. “Through the lens of innovation, HUAWEI Themes has not just adorned our digital spaces but has become a platform to globalise the beauty of art and photography, making creativity universally accessible to users with an impressive download of over 1,000,000 on the official HUAWEI Themes store,” he said.

Acclaimed Emirati artist Mahmood Al Abadi shared the story of his successful journey with calligraphy and arts, as well as his collaboration with HUAWEI Themes, and how it elevated his digital experience. He expressed his excitement about the vast array of customisable themes and their seamless integration with HUAWEI smartphones, foldable phones, tablets and smartwatches.

Strategising for the year ahead

The event outlined a comprehensive 2024 action plan with 24 strategic partners joining the conversation, formalising commitments to innovation and growth across regions including the Emirates, Arabian Oud, Jahez and Viu, all who expressed their commitment to these shared goals.

The summit featured dynamic discussion panels and round tables, engaging industry experts to provide insights into industry trends, and further explored the collaborative potential of HUAWEI AppGallery and Petal Ads.

Unveiling Prospects with AppGallery

With a focus on fostering new growth opportunities in gaming, HUAWEI AppGallery is taking advantage of Huawei’s rapid expansion across the MEA region and China. The summit also served as a platform for facilitating partnerships and collaboration between local and global players, fostering an environment of innovation and mutual growth. Participants were treated to working presentations and demos, sharing insights, case studies and success stories from top regional and global gaming partners, offering a overview of the latest market trends. Industry leaders joined the MEA Game Business Trends panel, unpacking esports, Government support, the payment landscape and the importance of localisation. The summit set the stage for AppGallery to stake its claim as a driving force in the gaming industry, uniting key players for a future of unprecedented success and collaboration.

Global perspective

Emirates provided an insightful account of its journey with Huawei Ecosystem, highlighting their successful collaboration and providing valuable benchmarks for the broader travel industry, emphasising the power of strategic partnerships within the evolving technological landscape. This year, Emirates App successfully released a version designed for Huawei’s smartwatches that allows users to use QR codes as boarding passes.

Petal Ads and regional insights

 Additionally, Middle East Communications Network (MCN) provided a comprehensive analysis of global and regional advertising trends tailored for regional advertisers. This included an in-depth overview of the current global advertising landscape, emerging trends, consumer behaviour patterns, and effective strategies. The presentation highlighted Petal Ads’ advanced capabilities in delivering enriched user experiences, setting the stage for a new era in the advertising market.

The summit delivered the perfect platform for HMS to introduce new solutions and innovations, underscoring a commitment to connect with customers, enable brand growth, and embrace future challenges. Ultimately, the annual HDC.Together HUAWEI MEA Ecosystem Summit highlighted Huawei’s unwavering dedication to fostering collaboration, innovation, and a connected future, showcasing knowledge sharing and cutting-edge solutions within Huawei’s thriving ecosystem, while uniting partners from China and MEA.