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Huawei Announces FreeClip 2 S & MatePad Air (2026)

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At its event in Malaysia, Huawei announced its Pura 90s series flagship phones, the FreeClip 2 S Signature Edition and the MatePad Air (2026). Both devices are refreshes rather than full generational upgrades.\n\nThe FreeClip 2 S buds keep dual‑diaphragm drivers, three mics for noise cancellation, and up to 9 hours of playback. With the case, total listening time rises to 38 hours.

New Adaptive Volume algorithm and Huawei’s third‑generation audio chip with an NPU enable real‑time awareness and on‑the‑fly volume adjustment. The buds now appear in Deepsea Blue and Space Silver, and can be paired with clip‑on accessories from Les Néréides. The charging case is slightly larger to accommodate the clips.\n\nThe MatePad Air (2026) offers a Paper Matte OLED display, the first of its kind in the line, replacing the old LCD.

Thinner bezels, a slimmer profile SEP new colours improve the design, while a "flagship So C" powers new Pro‑level AI features.\n\nThe FreeClip 2 S is priced at £169 from July 14 to August 17, with a limited bundle for £199 that includes Les Néréides clip‑ons. The actual retail price is £199.