DirectorShiGuan states that the Huawei Mate 70 series may launch around November 20. It may come after the Double 11 sales event, which is currently live in China.

The tipster further adds that Huawei will also unveil the Mate X6 foldable phone at the same time. The company might not keep much gap between the Mate 70 and the new folding phone’s launch, this year.

The latest input is in line with the previous revelation. Huawei has already said to launch Mate 70 in fourth quarter. We may witness the new lineup next month.

Just like last year, Huawei may unveil the Mate 70 series under the Pioneer Program. In August 2023, Huawei surprised its consumers with the Mate 60 Pro. The secretive release was quite different from the usual grand events for flagship devices.

Such a unique unveiling without any promotion, led to the staggering sales of the Mate 60 series. Huawei again opted for the same strategy for the Pura 70 models and the results are well-known. The device shipments reached 6.5 million units.

It seems the Mate 70 series will not be an exception to this launching procedure. The new smartphones may join the Pioneer Program, enabling customers to purchase the retail device in advance. The exact details will be known in the coming days.

Huawei Mate 70 series expected to launch by November 20 (Image Credits: DirectorShiGuan/Weibo)

The tipster states that Mate 70 is much better than its predecessor. The tech giant has significantly improved the new series in almost every aspect.

Whether it’s camera, AI features, design, fingerprint sensor, screen, chip, or anything else. The new models will have better and cutting-edge techs over Mate 60.

For the camera system, the company is testing OmniVision OV50H (maybe for the standard), and an OV50K lens for the Pro or high-end variants.

Another major treatment will be HarmonyOS NEXT. Huawei Mate 70 will come with the HarmonyOS NEXT goodness out of the box. It may unlock more interesting features and capabilities, enhancing the overall user experience.

But…

• Will the Huawei Mate 70 series make a global debut? 

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U.S. authorities began probing TSMC a few days ago as they suspected the firm of chip dealings for Huawei devices. Although the company claimed that it isn’t a part of such transactions and assured to take action to comply with the trade regulations.

Now the Taiwanese chip producer found a major loophole in this topic. As per a new report, TSMC notified the US about its chip parts being used in one of the Huawei AI processors. The company found details after a quick teardown by TechInsights.

TechInsights dismantled the Ascend 910B AI chip. During exploration, the research team found an advanced TSMC SoC within a multi-chip system of the processor.

The research firm informed TSMC about the new findings before sharing them publicly. Hereafter, the Taiwanese company brought the concern to the US.

During the investigation, TSMC uttered that it hadn’t shipped any chips to Huawei since mid-September 2020. Thus, the finding hints at the stocked components.

“We are not aware of TSMC being the subject of any investigation at this time. We maintain a robust and comprehensive export system for monitoring and ensuring compliance.” – said TSMC.

Huawei earlier stated that it doesn’t build chips through TSMC after the US ban. Following the trade sanctions in 2019, the company was unable to access or export any products to foreign countries, if made by the U.S. advanced technologies.

Sources mentioned that Huawei launched its Ascend 910B in August 2019, before the sanctions. At that time, the chip used to be produced under the TSMC foundry.

Financial Times added that TSMC further informed the U.S. about a new customer placing orders for Huawei Ascend 910B chips. It interrogated the customer for orders but didn’t get any significant details on this matter.

The ongoing investigation will probably continue to get more turning points as it proceeds. It would be worth seeing how far the U.S. will probe firms for helping Huawei.

TSMC notified US about its chip used in Huawei devices (Image Credits: TSMC)

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According to the DigiTimesAsia, the Huawei Mate 70 series could debut in mid-November. The expected launch date for the flagship may fall on Singles’ Day 2024.

China is busy celebrating the Double Eleven sale fest. Several e-commerce channels organize this festival on the occasion of “Singles’ Day” which is on November 11 this year. The report hints that Huawei could launch its new Mate lineup on the same day.

Last year, Huawei unveiled the Mate 60 series on August 23 with a discrete launch. The same time and treatment were expected this year for the next Mate models.

However, the hardware and software optimizations of the Huawei Mate 70 series led to a delay in launch. While users expected to witness the flagship lineup in September 2024 clashing with the iPhone 16, it shifted to mid-November.

But the wait is seemingly about to end. Many Chinese tech giants are ready to showcase their new premium smartphones in the market and Huawei will probably join this race by November 11, 12 (Tuesday) or in the same week with Mate 70 series.

The report further says that the Mate 70 models have already entered mass production. Judging from last year’s promotion strategy, the company may directly unveil its new Mate handsets on Singles’ Day this year. But an official confirmation awaits on this matter.

This time, Mate 70 probably won’t trouble customers with its tight supply problems. Early inputs revealed that Huawei has prepared enough stock to meet the market demands without fail. The overall unit capacity is 50% more than the Mate 60 series.

Huawei Mate 70 series will bring major internal upgrades and some minor changes to the appearance. The devices may use the next-gen basalt body architecture, Kunlun Glass, and camera framework with better drop and wear-resistant properties.

Display and imaging capabilities will also fetch new upgrades to deliver the best viewing and photography experience. HarmonyOS NEXT and the rumored 5nm Kirin chip are also on the list to boost the performance of the new models.

Let’s see what else we will find with the new Mate 70 smartphones.

Huawei Mate 70 series tipped to debut by mid-November (Image Credits: Huawei)

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The company has been offering gifts to HarmonyOS NEXT beta users since August this year. It initially launched the “Music and Movie” benefits for testers.

Now Huawei is offering free Super Music VIP membership to HarmonyOS NEXT beta users for 31 days. One who has upgraded to the HarmonyOS NEXT testing version can visit the Music app on their device > Tap on Me > NEXT user upgrade gift.

The new activity brings some membership-exclusive benefits to users. For instance, they can explore unlimited songs, download them for free, and more.

Benefits of Super Music VIP service are:

• Member Music Library
• Lossless sound quality
• Free download
• Smart TV privileges
• Speaker privileges
• Advertising Privileges

Users who have never participated in any HarmonyOS NEXT Upgrade Gift activity including the August event will receive the 31-day Super Music VIP for free.

HarmonyOS NEXT brings free Super Music VIP service for beta users (Image Credits: ITHome)

Note that HarmonyOS NEXT users who have participated in the “Upgrade Gift” event earlier are not eligible for this activity. In case they try to opt for this service, they will get the “Failed to receive the benefit” notification on the device’s screen.

If you have just upgraded your device to the HarmonyOS NEXT beta then you may face issues to claim the benefit. If so, re-enter the event page after 10-15 minutes.

In case the problem persists, log into your Huawei account again and restart the Music app.

HarmonyOS NEXT brings free Music VIP service (Image Credits: ITHome)

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CINNO Research has released a new report entitled “After 46 months, Huawei Chinese smartphone sales exceeded Apple again in August 2024.” The report reveals the current status of the smartphone market in China and the top rankers.

The report highlights the overview of the smartphone market based on the monthly development trend in September 2024. It covers the sales volume, brand analysis, and the top smartphone brand that has been on the top in the last few months.

Inputs reveal that Huawei has given a tough fight to the Apple iPhone sales in China after 46 months. The company’s market share in the Chinese high-end smartphones (above 6000 yuan) has been gradually increasing due to new creations.

Huawei outshined Apple in Chinese smartphone sales this year: CINNO (Image Credits: ITHome)

Huawei’s sharp rise in market share is ultimately putting more pressure on Apple. The US tech giant is already declining in the Chinese phone market. Meanwhile, heavy competition from Chinese rivals is pushing Apple further back in the ranking.

Mate 60 series launched last year, resulted in immense popularity – thanks to the Kirin 5G chip and the satellite calling feature. The previous-gen models led to booming sales which once again increased the brand’s value in the Chinese smartphone business.

After four years of hustles, Huawei topped the Chinese smartphone market in Q1 2024 with a sales increase of 110% YoY. The report further states that the company won the tag of No.1 in H1 2024 Chinese smartphone sales with a market share of 17.5%.

Huawei has also launched new phones like Pocket 2, Pura 70 series, and Nova Flip which increased the company’s sales revenue this year. Also, the Mate 70 series is in the pipeline and expected to add a new hike in the brand’s sales section.

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Huawei is busy with the HarmonyOS NEXT public beta preparations. But it seems the company could announce one more product alongside the software offering.

Tipster @BadReviewEmperor says that the Huawei Nova 13 series and Honor X60 teaser will likely be out on October 8. Both devices are ready to debut this month and the respective brands could officially announce these handsets tomorrow.

Nova 13 series was expected to launch in June this year. Later, it was delayed till August and is now speculated to debut this month. The Chinese tech giant might finally showcase the new high-end models with impressive design and features.

A previous leak implied that the Nova 13 lineup could release on October 22. Thus, the latest information also adds consent to the nearing launch of Nova 13.

• Read More: Huawei Nova 13 series expected to launch on October 22

Huawei Nova 13 series teaser coming on October 8: Leak (Image Credits: Weibo)

Huawei hasn’t confirmed the launch details for the Nova 13 models so far. But if the current leak is true, the company may announce or tease the new Nova handsets tomorrow alongside the HarmonyOS NEXT public beta program for eligible devices.

The Nova 13 series could bring an upgraded appearance over the Nova 12 handsets. It may feature new capabilities and enhanced satellite features with better connectivity. Perhaps, users will experience a more seamless satellite performance.

Earlier, a tipster said that Huawei Nova 13 series will run on the Kirin 9010 chipset and will be 5G capable. It would be a great piece of news as the Nova 12 series did not have 5G capability for all models. It remains confined to high-end variants.

Consumers may find the same dual-front camera setup as the previous-gen models. Although Huawei might enhance this segment with an upgraded XMAGE imaging system. Read More…

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2024 has brought us a lot of expectations from Samsung and One UI 7.0. But it seems this year has just extended the wait for a new software upgrade and not anything else.

During the SDC 2024 event, Samsung announced to release One UI 7.0 (Android 15) next year with the Galaxy S25 series. The exact launch time is unknown. But this will likely happen in January 2025 with a grand Unpacked Galaxy launch event.

That’s not it! Here’s another ‘let-down’ news. Samsung mentioned that the One UI 7.0 developer beta will launch by the end of this year. Again, the closed and public beta might take a wider shape by next year. We may get clear info in late 2024.

Samsung’s software section is expanding at a snail’s speed in 2024 compared to the past years. The company used to launch its major software beta version most probably in August, thereby gradually expanding it with closed and public testings.

The company is well-known for completing its software update rollouts faster than any other brand. But this year, things don’t seem usual. What are the reasons behind this sluggish speed? A focus shift towards hardware products, major improvements in software, or anything else? We can’t say it right now.

If we look at other smartphone makers like OnePlus, these have already given the Android 15-based software beta versions to their flagship devices. Meanwhile, the wait bar for Galaxy users for a new software offering continues to rise.

Samsung disappoints users as One UI 7 launch delays to 2025 (Image Credits: Samsung)

Apart from the One UI 7 announcement, Samsung also mentioned new changes in the upcoming software version. The user experience this time, will be more simple, and impactful, and carry an emotive design to offer a seamless functioning in daily use.

Users will find significant changes in the home screen layout and other UI sections. AI features, an enhanced battery section, and more impressive customizations are also in the One UI 7.0 expected features list. Samsung delays the launch of One UI 7, but this wait could be worthwhile with amazing and useful software enhancements.

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These collections are curated automatically by the Google Play editorial team to ensure they include the best apps and games on offer. You can get apps, games, and digital content for your device using the Google Play Store app. The Play Store app comes pre-installed on Android devices that support Google Play.

August 2024 updates:

Google has optimized the user experience for Android smartphone users and improved app download performance.

Open the Play Store app:

• Go to the Apps section on your device.
• Tap on Google Play Store.
• The app will open and you can search and browse for content to download.
• Download the latest version of the Google Play Store app

Get the latest Google Play Store app:

• 42.9.16 (October 3, 2024)
• 42.2.28 (August 19, 2024)
• 41.8.14 (July 19, 2024)
• Play Store 41.5.29 (June 26, 2024)
• Play Store 40.7.26 (April 28, 2024)
• Play Store 39.9.31 (March 3, 2024)
• Play Store 39.5.19 (February 11, 2024)
• Play Store 39.4.23 (January 25, 2024)
• Play Store 38.8.24 (December 24, 2023)
• Play Store 38.4.22 (November 18, 2023)
• Play Store 38.0.37 (October 29, 2023)
• Play Store 37.8.26 (October 13, 2023)
• Play Store 37.2.18 (August 25, 2023)
• Play Store 36.6.20 (July 15, 2023)
• Play Store 36.5.20 (July 8, 2023)
• Play Store 36.2.11 (June 17, 2023)
• Download Play Store 36.0.13 (June 5, 2023)
• Download Play Store 35.9.11 (May 24, 2023)
• Play Store 35.2.19
• Play Store 34.8.10
• Play Store 34.3.13
• Play Store 34.1.09

If downloads from the Play Store aren’t complete, try the troubleshooting steps you can’t from the Google Play Store.

However, you should also know that if your phone has Google apps pre-installed then it would be seeded automatically in the background.

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Aside from being a voice and text-sharing app, WhatsApp enables you to make voice and video calls and share images, documents, user locations, and other user-generated content. You need to download WhatsApp and start using its amazing features.

WhatsApp is available to download from different platforms and app stores on mobile devices. However, WhatsApp developers test and roll out new app updates as soon as they enter the testing pool and send release stable app versions once they are tested.

Below you can check the latest WhatsApp Stable and Beta app versions.

Download WhatsApp (Beta and Stable):

• 2.24.20.73 – Stable (September 03, 2024)
• 2.24.21.19 – Beta (September 03, 2024)
• 2.24.20.14 – Beta (September 22, 2024)
• 2.24.19.76 – Stable (September 22, 2024)
• 2.24.18.77 – Stable (September 13, 2024)
• 2.24.19.34 – Beta (September 13, 2024)
• 2.24.18.18 – Beta (August 31, 2024)
• 2.24.17.79 – Stable (August 31, 2024)
• 2.24.17.25 – Beta (August 19, 2024)
• 2.24.16.76 – Stable (August 19, 2024)
• WhatsApp 2.24.16.5 Beta (July 26, 2024)
• WhatsApp 2.24.15.76 (July 26, 2024)
• WhatsApp 2.24.15.12 Beta (July 19, 2024)
• WhatsApp 2.24.14.76 (July 19, 2024)
• WhatsApp 2.23.25.23 Beta (December 3, 2023)
• WhatsApp 2.22.24.83 (December 3, 2023)
• WhatsApp 2.21.23.16 (beta) APK
• WhatsApp 2.21.22.26 (stable) APK
• WhatsApp 2.21.21.6 (beta) APK
• WhatsApp 2.21.21.2 (beta) APK
• WhatsApp 2.21.19.21 (stable) APK (September 30, 2021)
• WhatsApp 2.21.19.20 (beta) APK (September 26, 2021)
• WhatsApp 2.21.18.17 (stable) APK (September 26, 2021)
• WhatsApp 2.21.19.17 (beta) APK (September 22, 2021)
• WhatsApp 2.21.18.16 (beta) APK (September 14, 2021)
• WhatsApp 2.21.18.14 (beta) APK (September 10, 2021)
• WhatsApp 2.21.18.7 (beta) APK (August 31, 2021)
• WhatsApp 2.21.17.24 (stable) APK (August 31, 2021)
• WhatsApp 2.21.17.17 (beta) APK (August 20, 2021)
• WhatsApp 2.21.16.20 (stable) APK (August 20, 2021)
• WhatsApp 2.21.17.12 (beta) APK (August 16, 2021)
• WhatsApp 2.21.16.17 (stable) APK (August 16, 2021)
• WhatsApp 2.21.17.5 (beta) APK (August 12, 2021)
• WhatsApp 2.21.15.20 (stable) APK (August 12, 2021)
• WhatsApp 2.21.16.10 (beta) APK (August 8, 2021)
• WhatsApp 2.21.16.9 (beta) APK (August 7, 2021)
• WhatsApp 2.21.16.7 (beta) APK (August 4, 2021)
• WhatsApp 2.21.16.6 (beta) APK (July 31, 2021)
• WhatsApp 2.21.16.2 (beta) APK (July 28, 2021)
• WhatsApp 2.21.15.11 (beta) APK (July 22, 2021)
• WhatsApp 2.21.14.24 (Stable) APK (July 22, 2021)
• WhatsApp 2.21.15.8 (beta) APK (July 19, 2021)
• WhatsApp 2.21.15.6 (beta) APK (July 17, 2021)
• WhatsApp 2.21.15.3 (beta) APK (July 15, 2021)
• WhatsApp 2.21.14.18 (beta) APK
• WhatsApp 2.21.13.28 stable APK
• WhatsApp APK 2.21.14.15 (beta)
• WhatsApp APK 2.21.14.8 (beta)
• WhatsApp APK 2.21.14.6 (beta)
• WhatsApp APK 2.21.14.3 (beta)
• WhatsApp APK 2.21.14.1 (beta)
• WhatsApp APK 2.21.13.15 (beta)
• WhatsApp APK 2.21.12.21 (stable)
• WhatsApp APK 2.21.13.10 (beta)
• WhatsApp APK 2.21.13.7 (beta)
• WhatsApp APK 2.21.13.6 (beta)
• WhatsApp APK 2.21.13.5 (beta)
• WhatsApp APK 2.21.13.1 (beta)

Download from Google Play Store or WhatsApp website.

WhatsApp Features:

NO FEES: WhatsApp uses your phone’s Internet connection (4G/3G/2G/EDGE or Wi-Fi, as available) to let you message and call friends and family, so you don’t have to pay for every message or call.* There are no subscription fees to use WhatsApp.

MULTIMEDIA: Send and receive photos, videos, documents, and Voice Messages.

FREE CALLS: Call your friends and family for free with WhatsApp Calling, even if they’re in another country.* WhatsApp calls use your phone’s Internet connection rather than your cellular plan’s voice minutes. (Note: Data charges may apply. Contact your provider for details. Also, you can’t access 911 and other emergency service numbers through WhatsApp).

GROUP CHAT: Enjoy group chats with your contacts so you can easily stay in touch with your friends or family.

WHATSAPP WEB: You can also send and receive WhatsApp messages right from your computer’s browser.

NO INTERNATIONAL CHARGES: There’s no extra charge to send WhatsApp messages internationally. Chat with your friends around the world and avoid international SMS charges.

SAY NO TO USERNAMES AND PINS: Why bother having to remember yet another username or PIN? WhatsApp works with your phone number, just like SMS, and integrates seamlessly with your phone’s existing address book.

ALWAYS LOGGED IN: With WhatsApp, you’re always logged in so you don’t miss messages. No more confusion about whether you’re logged in or logged out.

QUICKLY CONNECT WITH YOUR CONTACTS: Your address book is used to quickly and easily connect you with your contacts who have WhatsApp so there’s no need to add hard-to-remember usernames.

OFFLINE MESSAGES: Even if you miss your notifications or turn off your phone, WhatsApp will save your recent messages until the next time you use the app.

AND MUCH MORE: Share your location, exchange contacts, set custom wallpapers and notification sounds, email chat history, broadcast messages to multiple contacts at once, and more.

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Samsung has been working on the One UI 7.0 for a few months. This ultimately sparks the expectations for an official announcement of the new software release.

However, the company hasn’t given any official statements on this matter so far. The good news is that the Samsung Developer Conference will held on October 03 (tomorrow). At that time, the tech giant might share One UI 7.0-related news.

Chances are high as the company highlighted a few key segments of the One UI 6 at the SDC event last year. This time too, we may witness some exclusive features ahead of the software’s official launch. Let’s cross our fingers and wait for tomorrow.

Android 15

Being one of the biggest Android players, Samsung will launch the One UI 7.0 based on Android 15. Google’s new Android version is going through multiple beta tests including the QPR builds. It is expected to go stable this month, but the date is still unknown.

Following the Android 15 beta updates, Samsung One UI 7.0 beta program was expected to begin in August this year. Although the company delayed the matter. It seems the company is taking time to optimize its new OS with better animations, features, and enhancements.

One UI 7.0: Release?

Probably, Samsung will initiate the One UI 7.0 beta program after the stable release of Android 15. The situation may also turn around at the SDC 2024 event and the company may release the One UI 7 beta on the first day of the conference.

Samsung has unexpectedly delayed the One UI 7.0 beta this year. While the Galaxy S23 was the first to get the One UI 6 beta in 2023, Galaxy S24 users are still waiting for the major upgrade offering. Although the company may clear the mist on this matter this month.

One UI 7.0: Eligible Devices

The tech giant will roll out One UI 7.0 beta and stable builds starting from its flagship Galaxy models. Thereafter, it will be released for other models of the A, M, and F series.

Note that the Galaxy S24 series as well as the Galaxy Z Fold/Flip 6 models received the blessing of 7-year update support. Meanwhile, previous models of the Galaxy family remain confined to the 4 years of major OS and 5 years of security rollouts.

Samsung One UI 7 (Android 15) – Release Date, Eligible Devices and Features (Image Credits: HuaweiCentral)

It’s one of the major benefits for the Galaxy S24 and Z Fold/Flip 6 users as they can enjoy some extra years of huge Android upgrades. Let’s take a look at which models could be the first to fetch the One UI 7 beta and stable software update:

• Samsung Galaxy S24 series
• Samsung Galaxy S23 series
• Samsung Galaxy S23 FE
• Samsung Galaxy S22 series
• Samsung Galaxy S21 series
• Samsung Galaxy S21 FE
• Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6
• Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6
• Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5
• Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5
• Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4
• Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4
• Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3
• Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3

Note that this isn’t an official roadmap. But based on the previous rollout pattern, Samsung could follow this upgrade plan to some extent. The company will likely add more devices to the list in the upcoming days.

One UI 7.0: Features

One UI 7.0 will be a packet of interesting features. It may sport a completely revamped UI with better animations and transitions. It could also adopt a Dynamic Island tool to show the live activities of an application without actually opening it.

A rumor claimed that One UI 7 could use an iOS-like battery health feature to offer a clear detail about the device’s battery status. A Vertical App Drawer is also in the works to make application access easier and more convenient for phone users.

Samsung will likely focus on enhancing the UI segment with One UI 7. Some other changes that we find with the upcoming software include new system app icons, new control area at the lock screen, easy adjustment of shortcut icons on the lock screen, new battery icon + charging animation, new camera interface, large folders, and more.

Ironically, One UI 7.0 could also steal the EMUI’s old separate Quick Settings and Notification Panel design. Although that’s just a speculation and things will get clear with the official launch of Samsung One UI 7.0.

Note:

• This article will be updated with new version release information.
• Also, we’ll add official details as soon as it appears.

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