Tech giant stole the march in IFA 2026 week with a massive event unveiling a range of new kit
Huawei Watch GT7 Pro includes outdoor ski mapping covering more than 3,000 resorts(Image: Huawei)
All eyes in the tech world are on the IFA trade show this week and there were big reveals galore on Thursday.
IFA 2026 is the world’s largest consumer electronics and home appliances trade show. It takes place from Friday until Tuesday in the Messe exhibition halls in Berlin in Germany.
Close to 2,000 brands are exhibiting this year and more than 220,000 visitors are expected in the coming days to enjoy hands-on product demonstrations and live entertainment.
As with recent years, the emphasis is expected to be on Artificial intelligence (AI), smart home automation, robotics, home appliances, and sustainable technology.
But one giant firm beat all the exhibitors to the punch earlier this week.
Huawei hosted its Chase the Wild global product launch event at the historic Olympic Equestrian Stadium in Munich, Germany.
The Chinese company unveiled a sweeping portfolio of new flagship devices across two key categories coming to Ireland, smart wearables and audio.
Here’s everything you need to know about the new Huawei products coming to Ireland…
HUAWEI WATCH GT7 PRO and GT7
Huawei’s flagship GT7 Pro multisports watch(Image: Huawei)
Huawei’s new GT7 comes in eight colours inclusing this one(Image: Huawei)
The firm said that its flagship GT7 Series redefines the sports smartwatch category with upgrades across design, outdoor sports capabilities, health management, and battery life.
The GT7 model is available in 46 mm and 41 mm editions with eight colour options, while the GT7 Pro comes in the larger size only and offers three colourways and incorporates a nano-tech ceramic bezel and titanium alloy middle frame for enhanced durability.
The GT7 Series introduces industry-first wrist-based turn detection and G-Force detection, alongside new indoor snow sports mode and outdoor ski mapping covering more than 3,000 resorts.
Cycling features now include route planning for climbing, slope alerts, and sharp-turn warnings, plus AI-powered cycling insights (not yet available here).
Upgraded Health Insights offers features like smart health analysis, delivering more actionable wellness recommendations.
HUAWEI WATCH D3
Huawei Watch D3 has a built in airbag to monitor your blood pressure(Image: Huawei)
Watch D3 is a next-generation wearable health device featuring multi-scenario medical-grade blood pressure monitoring and comprehensive health tracking capabilities.
The device’s blood pressure monitoring has secured European CE-MDR medical certification and supports ambulatory blood pressure monitoring (ABPM).
With a slimmer and lighter design than its ground-breaking predecessor, its innovative inflatable airbag cuff tech is designed to deliver accurate wrist-based readings and help users build a more complete picture of their blood pressure trends throughout the day and night.
HUAWEI WATCH 6
Huawei Watch 6 supports independent calling, navigation and contactless payment functions(Image: Huawei)
After a one-year hiatus, the all-round smartwatch flagship Huawei Watch 6 Series makes its European comeback.
Sporting what the firm calls a high-intelligence design, advanced workout modes, and AI-driven workout analysis, the watch supports independent calling, navigation and contactless payment functions.
Enhanced Health Glance, Health Insights and Healthy Living features make proactive health management more intuitive than ever.
HUAWEI FREEBUDS NEO
Huawei’s new earphones, FreeBuds Neo(Image: Huawei)
Freebuds Neo is a new generation of wireless earbuds that combine advanced noise cancellation, immersive audio and a stylish, lightweight design.
Engineered for everyday use, the earbuds feature adaptive noise cancellation of up to 30 dB, helping users stay focused in busy environments while maintaining long-lasting comfort.
Powered by Huawei’s new Turbo driver unit, FreeBuds Neo delivers rich, detailed sound with support for high-resolution lossless audio and spatial audio for a more immersive listening experience.
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