HarmonyOS
Huawei MatePad 10.4 receives HarmonyOS feature update [Global]
Huawei has pushed off a new HarmonyOS feature update for the MatePad 10.4 device users across the globe. The update lands on the latest HarmonyOS 2.0 software with a bag of surprising additions.
The newest Huawei MatePad 10.4 HarmonyOS feature update is rolling out with version 2.0.0.241(C432E220R1P2). On the flip side, it holds a package size that weighs up to 4.27 Gigabytes. Therefore, we recommend users opt for a standard Wi-Fi connection for the installation procedure.
Since the update is fetching the devices through the OTA medium. Hence it might take some while to approach all the eligible devices at one time. However, users might check the Settings menu in order to grab the update manually.
Simply navigate to the Settings menu. Select the Software Updates followed by System & Updates. Further, tap on the CHECK FOR UPDATES. Click on the Download & Install tab, once you find the update.
CHANGELOG:
The new feature update introduces a bunch of new additions to the device. Consequently, these add-ons are regarding the intuitive interface, a cross-device control panel, and several other components of the device.
Let’s explore these features in more detail:
Innovation Interaction – HarmonyOS Home Screen
- Allows you to swipe up on app icons with widgets bars at the bottom to create service widgets that can be resized and dragged to a new position.
- Adds a quick launch bar at the bottom of the screen that gives you direct access to frequently used and recent apps.
Fonts
- Supports more flexible font customization where you can adjust font size and width with a slider.
Neuromorphic Theme
- Applies the concept of neuromorphism to UI elements. It uses simple colors, tones, shadows, and highlights to achieve a more realistic effect.
Smart Folders
- Supports pressing and holding app folders on the home screen to enlarge them and make it easier to access the apps inside.
Notification Panel and Control Panel
- Allows you to swipe down from the top left of the screen to access the notification panel to view notifications, and swipe down from the top right of the screen to access the control panel to use shortcuts.
- Adds support for connections with HUAWEI FreeBuds 4 headphones (updated to the latest version) via Super Device to enable seamless cooperation between tablet and headphones.
Smart Life in All Scenarios – Cross-Screen Cooperation
- Improves the function of cross-screen cooperation.
- Adds support for cross-screen collaboration between tablets running HarmonyOS and computers running Windows.
- Allows you to drag and drop images as well as files between standalone systems.
Huawei Share
- Improves Huawei Share transfer speed for faster file sharing between Huawei phones, tablets, and laptops.
Stylus
- Adds the FreeScript and text editing features that allow you to convert the handwritten text in the text field to text input and use shortcuts to select or delete text and add or remove spaces.
- Adds the M-Pen Zone app, which allows you to easily search and download stylus-related apps.
Memo
- Adds a function that allows you to add cards or certificates by scanning, and adding watermarks to protect images.
Celia Keyboard
- Adds a quick download shortcut for Celia Keyboard to the home screen. The app can be downloaded by tapping the shortcut.
NOTE: If the AppGallery app auto-update setting is set to On or Wi-Fi only, app updates will be downloaded and installed automatically when the network connection is good.
Optimized User Experience
- Improves the performance of operations such as tapping and swiping.
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TAILG has launched a brand new electric scooter, which is powered by the HarmonyOS operating system and an all-around stylish look to provide a better experience for consumers.
It has a custom-made avant-garde handlebar, as well as an exclusive smart touch screen, which can display various driving data of the vehicle in real-time. It also equips with a variety of smart unlocking features, including one-key ignition.
The latest TAILG brings HarmonyOS features such as APP control, NFC unlocking, mileage prediction, smart fortification, and vehicle inspection. The TAILG HarmonyOS electric scooter packs a 72V23AH graphene battery, a 1000W cloud-powered motor, and a GPS positioning system.
Looking at the price segment, the TAILG HarmonyOS scooter starts at 3899 yuan, and the high-end version is priced at 4588 yuan. This new electric scooter will be sold in offline stores across China.
Last year in August, TAILG and Huawei announced cooperation to upgrade electric vehicles, the two companies will establish a joint innovation laboratory to conduct research on IoT and other technologies. This will also allow both firms to achieve technological advantages.
Established in 2004, TAILG is an enterprise specializing in R&D, manufacturing, sale, and service of new energy electric vehicles, Its products cover electric bikes, electric scooters, electric special bikes, electric tricycles, and other vehicles. It has an annual production capacity of 12 million vehicles and more than 30,000 stores exclusively in China.
(via – Sina Tech)
Today, HarmonyOS 3.1 developer preview testing is opened for smartphone users, this recruitment will enable developers to participate in the open beta activity with developer-only features directly into a real device.
According to the information, HarmonyOS 3.1 developer beta is currently being announced for the first phase of devices including Huawei P50 and P50 Pro. However, Huawei has confirmed to add more devices to the test pool later on. Also, a more friendly and subtle beta test is likely to begin in March.
To be mentioned, HarmonyOS 3.1 developer open beta recruitment is applicable until February 13, 2023. Afterward, Huawei will review the test applications. Selected testers will receive an email or SMS to download HarmonyOS 3.1 developer beta OTA rollout.
Also, this beta activity is available only for the Chinese models and only real authenticated accounts will pass the developer beta signup.
HarmonyOS 3.1 comes constructively adds a new ArkTS language, and with the latest public test, you will experience the improvements and efficiency of the app powered by ArkTS language, STage model, ArkUI, and more.
Below you can check the HarmonyOS 3.1 developer preview features:
- The ability framework adds a stage development model, including stage model life cycle management, scheduling, callback, context acquisition, authentication, and more. At the same time, the operation and management capabilities of the application are enhanced.
- The ArkUI development framework enhances the declarative Canvas/XComponent component capabilities, enhances component layout capabilities and state management capabilities, and optimizes the usability of some components.
- Application package management adds an interface for querying properties related to applications, ability, and ExtensionAbility.
- The common basic class library supports Buffer binary reading and writing.
- Web services add support for document preview and basic editing functions of document-type web applications, as well as cookie management and storage management.
- Added support for YUV, webp image codec, and other capabilities for graphics and images. Added native vsync capabilities, and supports self-drawing engines to independently control the rendering rhythm.
- Added camera configuration and preview functions in Media Services.
- The window service adds window-related interfaces under the Stage model, which enhances the window rotation capability and enhances the avoidance area query capability.
- The globalization service has newly added support for internationalization enhancement capabilities such as time zone lists, transliteration, and phone number attribution.
- The basic capabilities of common events are enhanced, and the commonEvent module is changed to commonEventManager.
- The resource management service adds a synchronization interface for resource acquisition, a new interface for querying resource values based on names, a new interface for querying number and float resource types, and a new way for Stage model resource query.
- Input method service adds input method cursor direction constant.
Android 14 is the next software version for the Android ecosystem. On February 8, Google stepped ahead to begin the development of this major upgrade with the first developer beta.
Google has released the roadmap for the development, beta testing, platform stability, and the final release of Android 14, which reveals meet the launch of Huawei HarmonyOS 4 later in the second half of 2023.
The first developer preview is already out for the Pixel devices. However, Google could open early access to other smartphone makers such as OnePlus by April when the open beta campaign kicks off.
As mentioned by the Android company, Android 14 is projected to reach platform stability by the end of July. But there’s still a possibility of these milestone timelines to delay, similar to last year.
For your information, the Android 14 developer preview will be a very useful and early gift to the developer community. It will pave a way for the app devs to know more about the upcoming APIs and app features ahead of the final launch.
Looking into the developer preview features, Android 14 promises to improve productivity, enhances performance, improvements to security, and privacy, and bring new customizations.
Yes, there are new tweaks and changes made over Android 12, while there are more that will be visible as the development progress further. Throughout this phase, these developers (and later users) will help to fix bugs and make improvements to the Android 14 source code.
HarmonyOS 4:
Aside from the Android 14 developer beta, Huawei is preparing for the HarmonyOS 3.1 rollout but the company is working on HarmonyOS 4 as a major release for the next generation of Huawei devices. For now, there’s no official launch date available but we are likely to hear more on this at the Huawei Developer Conference (HDC) 2023 event.
HarmonyOS 4 promises big upgrades over HarmonyOS 3 and a major restructure in the user interface (UI). Nonetheless, we’ll keep you posted.
(source – Android)