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digibo
> If the guy examines Samsung Galaxy phones, it would almost be the same.

This is just guessing. If I have to bet, I'd as well bet that Google/Samsung/ISPs/Everyone is spying on you, but just guessing and shrugging it off is not helping.

We should be inspired to check even more devices and inform users about backdoor traffic.

echevil
No. I also don't consent website tracking detailed information about my device when I visit a webpage, but that happens as long as I on internet.
echevil
They are good phones. I'm very interested in Xiaomi's Mix 3 that's going to be announced end of this month now.
diaonaxing
At least we can unlock BL for XIAOMI true?
samspenc
I think the comments on HN are missing the point his tweets are making, noticeably that Huawei phones are:

(a) Sending info over plain HTTP to non-secure sites based in China

(b) Sending all your browser and other online activity to a site called track.uc.cn

diaonaxing
It seems this news hasn't reach to Chinese media. They are still talking about the new Mate 20
diaonaxing
Do you have a oversea version for further investigation? You know HUAWEI will not provide BL unlock code anymore.
acobster
Are you referring to the hardware attack against SuperMicro? If so, it's a pretty big leap to make from "we know about a single attack" to "fingers in all tech companies." Not that I trust Google and friends, but... that's a pretty big claim.
earenndil
I am not, and in fact it seems just as likely that the supermicro endeavor was a private endeavor. It does seem likely, though, given the level of trust the government has in its companies, e.g. I think it was tencent that made their social credit system.