A Huawei Trademark Filing Points to a New Phone Brand Called OSTA

A trademark filing linked to Huawei has led observers to expect a new smartphone brand called OSTA. Reports this week describe the filing as a sign that Huawei may launch a separate brand for phones.

What is confirmed

A trademark filing is a request to register a name. It does not show when a phone will launch, what it will cost or which markets it will reach. Huawei has not announced the OSTA name or any phone under it.

What to watch

An official announcement from Huawei, a product listing or a certification would be the next real signals. We will update this story when one of them appears.