Huawei updates MatePad Mini and launches MatePad Air 2026

Huawei has begun a staged rollout of the HarmonyOS 7.0 update for the MatePad Mini. The software update aims to improve the user experience through a refined interface, enhanced multitasking, better window management, and overall performance improvements.

In the European market, specifically Italy, the Huawei MatePad Air 2026 is now available. The device features a 12-inch OLED PaperMatte display with a 144 Hz refresh rate and 1,200 nits peak brightness. To mark the launch, Huawei is offering a promotional discount in Italy through October 25, 2026, which includes a 50 euro price reduction on the 8GB RAM and 256GB storage model, a complimentary M-Pencil stylus, and a one-year Huawei Care Pass.