Huawei has launched its nova 16s and nova 16s Pro smartphones outside China, priced at €599 and €749 respectively. According to Tech-ish, both devices feature 7,000mAh batteries and support 100W charging. The phones ship without Google services, consistent with Huawei's ongoing restrictions affecting access to Google apps. The global launch extends the availability of the nova 16s series beyond its initial Chinese market release.

Huawei has unveiled its Watch GT 7 series for global markets following the smartwatch lineup's debut in China a couple of weeks earlier. According to htxt.africa, the announcement extends availability of the new wearables beyond China to the rest of the world. The report indicates the GT 7 series is now being introduced internationally, though specific pricing, specifications, and regional release dates were not detailed in the initial coverage.

Audi has confirmed the introduction of three additional new models for the South African market in 2026. The official pricing for these models will be disclosed once a launch date is established.

Acer has announced the revival of the Packard Bell brand with nine new devices, according to a report from htxt.africa. Most of the new Packard Bell hardware is expected to launch across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa in the coming months. However, the company has not yet confirmed whether the devices will be made available in South Africa specifically, leaving local availability uncertain for now.

Huawei has unveiled its latest tri-fold smartphone, the Mate XT 2 Ultimate Design, in China, according to htxt.africa. The launch comes two years after the release of the original model in the series. The announcement marks the Chinese technology company's continued push into the foldable smartphone segment. Further details about the device's specifications, pricing, and availability were not included in the initial report. The unveiling took place in Huawei's home market of China.

Samsung has begun rolling out the One UI 8.5 update for the Galaxy A24, a popular model in Kenya's Galaxy A series. The update is currently being distributed to users in South Korea, with plans for the global model (SM-A245F) to follow.