As per the official details, Huawei opened the HarmonyOS NEXT public beta program for 20 devices. Now the company is offering these device owners new membership benefits for the first-party as well as third-party applications.

The Chinese tech giant has currently opened the benefits for system apps. For instance, Huawei video, theme, reading, music, and other membership benefits.

The third-party applications include iQiyi Gold VIP Season Card, Bilibili Premium Season Card, WPS Super Member Season Card, and more. Although these services aren’t available at the moment.

First-Party app membership benefits:

• Huawei Themes: 3-month membership (one-time receive)
• Huawei Video: 3-month membership (receive in three installments)
• Huawei Music: 3-month membership (receive in three installments)
• Huawei Reading: 3-month membership (receive in three installments)

HarmonyOS NEXT brings free theme benefits to 1 million public beta users (Image Credits: ITHome)

Beta users who have already received the early benefits can continue to receive the new ones automatically. Meanwhile, other users who recently upgraded to the HarmonyOS NEXT beta versions need to apply manually to obtain new offerings.

To apply, visit the respective applications like Huawei Video, Theme, Music, Reading, and other apps. Select the Home or directly tap on the “Public Beta User Upgrade Gift” banner. Follow the on-screen instructions to receive the one-time collection or monthly services for free.

Note that Huawei will push free theme and other benefits to the first one million HarmonyOS NEXT public beta users. Hence, we recommend applying for the upgrade gift program as soon as possible.

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The company has been testing many new changes for the Channels these days. Whether it is regarding interface or new tools to enhance user interaction.

Now WhatsApp is bringing a new search tab that will ease finding topics or interesting subjects in Channels. The feature is spotted in the Android 2.24.23.6 version and is rolling out via the Google Play Beta Program for limited Android testers.

Inputs reveal that the company will implement a search tab in the overflow menu on the Channels. As soon as users click on the three-dots menu in the upper right corner, they will see a “Search” option.

WhatsApp Beta shows a new search tab for Channels (Image Credits: WABetaInfo)

Tapping on the option will ask you to enter the keyword and show all the updates tagged or having the specific term. The feature makes it easier to find particular information without scrolling through the entire channel history.

Search feature for Channels is still in the testing track. However, the company will soon release it for general consumers via a stable update.

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Tipster @AdakFenglangjuxu says that Huawei could make the camera and gallery access much safer with the future HarmonyOS NEXT updates. He shared his experience with the new software beta regarding systems and third-party apps.

Most apps, especially social ones require access to the gallery and camera for media content sharing. Although this permission often raises security concerns.

But HarmonyOS NEXT ensures secure access to both these system apps in every manner. The tipster says the HarmonyOS NEXT gallery ensures all apps have safer access at all times. It validates if images/videos are obtained via secure access controls.

Adak reveals two methods to access the gallery app:

The first one uses the device system’s component to obtain data. For instance, the Mee Time app directly uses the Image Picker to access the gallery app. It supports the device system’s component to control and obtain the data.

WeChat, on the flip side, uses its UI design to control access. It doesn’t directly support the device’s system components for every app.

Most of the applications such as the GoPaint app or Weibo use the second type (their own UI design) to access the gallery app rather than the device system’s component.

HarmonyOS NEXT may further secure camera, and gallery access in the future (Image Credits: Weibo)

This might appear as insecure access to many users. The same goes for the camera app. Adak says that the camera should have a preview frame in real-time before scanning double QR codes and beauty cameras.

Such apps and services have their algorithms to access the camera which may not be secure in every manner. Note that these don’t harm your data but can’t be said safe as well. Following these points, Huawei could boost its security for gallery and camera access with the upcoming HarmonyOS NEXT versions.

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The company has opened the 13.12.9.300 public beta activity for Huawei Celia Suggestions app users till November 3. If you want to explore the new additions ahead of launch then participate in the latest testing pool at the earliest.

Speaking of the changes, Huawei adds a new 2 x 4 widget for the 12306 travel service. As a result, users can check the train info like arrival as well as departure schedule at any time. It also brings a new encyclopedia with better learning terms.

Note that you might have to install two additional apps to enjoy the latest additions in the Celia Suggestions app. These apps are Decision Engine and Assistant:

1. Decision Engine: Version – 15.12.9.302, Size – 8.6MB
2. Smart Assistant: Version – 14.1.12.300, Size – 49.2MB

Make sure to have enough storage space before installing these apps. Or else, it may lead to installation failure. To enroll in this beta, take the help of the Huawei Members Center app. You can the complete changelog below.

Huawei Celia Suggestions app fetches 13.12.9.300 public beta update (Image Credits: ITHome)

New Features

• Users can explore the Celia Encyclopedia feature in the lunch section. It contains a variety of knowledge, waiting for users to discover.
• App users can check the express delivery info from Celia Suggestions to improve the user experience.

Optimizations

• Added the 2 x 4 layout widgets and new events for the 12306 travel section. It shows the waiting/departure time, scheduled to depart, departed, scheduled to arrive, refunded, changed train, delayed train, stoppage or destination changes, and more to improve the users’ travel experience.
• Optimized the recommended form and decay logic widgets to improve the user experience.
• The number of cities that support subway recognition capabilities has increased by 25. (Changchun, Wuxi, Ningbo, Hefei, Fuzhou, Nanchang, Zhengzhou, Changsha, Kunming, Xi’an, Xuzhou, Changzhou, Jinhua, Taizhou, Xiamen, Jinan, Luoyang, Dongguan, Nanning, Lanzhou, Urumqi, Shenyang, Harbin, Suzhou, and Hohhot), allowing more users to experience subway recognition capabilities.

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Spotted in the Android beta 2.24.22.20 version, WhatsApp is rolling out a QR code feature for Channels. The update is available via the Google Play Beta Program.

The company has made several changes to the Channel section for better user interaction. For instance, a new shortcut to discover and follow useful channels, a channel creation option in the overflow menu at the top bar, and more.

Now WhatsApp is bringing a QR code feature to improve the channel part to a significant extent. Some beta testers noted a new QR code section in the Channels setting. This tool enables channel owners to share the code with others and increase the number of participants.

WhatsApp testing new QR code feature for Channels (Image Credits: WABetaInfo)

Instead of sharing a link, channel owners can now simply show or send the QR Code of their channel. Others interested in joining the channel can scan this code via their phones. It’s a quick and easy step to access channels for events, meetups, and more.

The feature is currently in the testing phase. Although it may soon reach more WhatsApp users in the time ahead. Ensure to keep the app up-to-date with the latest versions.

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A few HarmonyOS NEXT beta testers revealed that the smoothness of the new software is far ahead of iOS. Huawei greatly improved the overall flow of the device with the upgrade. App animations and transitions easily glide on the screen.

The software not only provides an impressive feel to the fingers but is also soothing to the eyes. A simple tap and swipe gesture is enough to perform a task.

Users who recently switched from an iPhone to a Huawei device said that iOS isn’t as good as HarmonyOS NEXT. This time, the Chinese firm has significantly improved the smoothness of the software. It brings a silky tactile feel with good visuals.

One of the HarmonyOS NEXT beta users said:

“The animation is truly smooth and pleasing to the eyes. I can just tap or swipe the screen and it’s even very relaxing. iOS is really a waste of time compared to its smoothness.”

It’s not the first time that Huawei HarmonyOS NEXT “smoothness” has been discussed among netizens. Some eager tipsters earlier shared their HarmonyOS NEXT experience and claimed it to be better than Android and iOS. Read More

HarmonyOS NEXT smoothness is far better than Apple iOS: Beta Users (Image Credits: Huawei/Weibo)

HarmonyOS NEXT also brings changes to the user interface. It comes with cleaner and simpler UI features that enable users to easily understand their device.

One may further discover a redesigned Control Center with larger icons as well as better fonts. Customizations for lock screen are also available in the new upgrade.

Apart from smoothness, Huawei has also enhanced the security level with its new software. HarmonyOS NEXT introduces excellent services that protect your data from harmful applications and even restrict them for around nine permissions.

HarmonyOS NEXT makes app installation safer than ever: Huawei

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A few weeks back Huawei added four models to the OpenHarmony 5.0 list. These were Mate 60, Mate 60 Pro, Mate X5, and MatePad Pro 13.2. Now the tech giant has added 8 more Huawei devices to the OpenHarmony 5.0 compatibility section.

Pura 70 series, Pocket 2, and more models have passed the OpenHarmony 5.0 compatibility test. This qualification implies that these models will run effectively with HarmonyOS NEXT without resulting in performance or stability issues.

You can check the complete device list below.

• Pura 70
• Pura 70 Satellite SMS Edition
• Pura 70 Pro
• Pura 70 Ultra
• Pocket 2
• MatePad Pro 11 2024
• Nova 12 Ultra
• Nova 12 Ultra Star Edition

OpenHarmony 5.0 compatible Huawei devices (Image Credits: ITHome)

The 5.0 is the latest release version of the OpenHarmony operating system. It contains new features for ArkUI, useful changes for file management, app framework, graphics, images, and Windows. It also accompanies some fixes for the Web module.

OpenHarmony is the foundation for native apps in HarmonyOS NEXT. The company’s self-developed OS uses a custom unified system built on OpenHarmony.

Hence, it is important to check if a Huawei smartphone or tablet is compatible with OpenHarmony to run smoothly on the HarmonyOS NEXT stable versions.

Such compatibility tests also verify if a device can remain stable and work efficiently with multiple app interfaces, heavy tasks, and other complex scenarios.

OpenHarmony compatibility points out that the device is a perfect product for HarmonyOS. The company currently has 12 OpenHarmony-supported models. It may soon add more devices to the list as the HarmonyOS NEXT beta program proceeds.

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According to the details, Huawei Nova 12 Ultra and Star Edition handsets are eligible for the HarmonyOS NEXT closed beta program. The corresponding device owners need to sign up for this program to explore new features ahead of the stable release.

If you have the Huawei Nova 12 Ultra of its Star Edition then ensure the baseline version 4.2.0.162. Users can take the help of the My Huawei app to register for the beta activity. Open the app > Me > Upgrade and Try > follow the on-screen steps.

Apply and wait for the “review successful” notification. If your registration status shows “Passed”, you will receive the new beta version within 3-5 days. If failed, users need to wait for the upcoming update rollouts or beta programs.

HarmonyOS NEXT closed beta update will be an early testing version. We suggest taking a backup of your device beforehand to avoid data deletion. Also, keep 10GB of free storage space in your device to install the update without any interruption.

Also, the new software system could be incompatible with certain apps due to which, you may encounter abnormal functioning, freezing, lagging, and other issues. Hence, proceed with the beta update at your own risk.

Huawei Nova 12 Ultra joins HarmonyOS NEXT closed beta program (Image Credits: Huawei)

Other HarmonyOS NEXT Beta Programs:

The company opened the second round of HarmonyOS NEXT public beta activity on October 22. Pura 70 series, Pocket 2, and MatePad Pro 11 joined the program.

Apart from these handsets, Huawei has also added the Watch Ultimate and Ultimate Design wearables in the public beta listing. In the coming weeks, these smartwatches will also fetch the newest software upgrades and some amazing features.

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Wang Boli – an app developer explored the HarmonyOS NEXT beta build and tries its features. During his exploration, Wang discovered that the new Huawei HarmonyOS NEXT is a closed operating system, similar to iOS.

Simply put, the new HarmonyOS version doesn’t support smartphones or devices from other brands. It will only work with Huawei products as it is a closed operating system just like Apple iOS.

Wang further said HarmonyOS NEXT is a unified and complete operating system. Yet it seems a bit difficult to understand in some aspects. Whereas, the third-party OS(s) appears relatively simple with minimalistic features.

The app developer anticipates that Huawei will enhance the new OS and make it even better in the future. We can expect more interesting changes as well.

HarmonyOS NEXT is a closed operating system, just like iOS: Developer (Image Credits: MyDrivers)

HarmonyOS NEXT is based on OpenHarmony, an open-source distributed operating system. Huawei says that the new OS is a true and real operating system.

Unlike the previous versions, HarmonyOS NEXT doesn’t contain any U.S.-based components. For instance, Linux, other system kernels, programming languages, and more.

But since it eliminates Android codes, it loses the points of supporting other apps except for the native ones. Yu Chengdong – the Chairman of Huawei Consumer Business said that HarmonyOS NEXT will connect many devices under various scenarios.

Huawei has achieved an operating system in 10 years that took the US and Europe 30 years to develop. It will slowly bring more new changes and useful enhancements that can be beneficial for users and other customers in every manner.

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On October 22, Huawei launched HarmonyOS NEXT with exciting tools and capabilities. The company said that the new OS not only brings useful features on board but also enhances the existing functionalities for a balanced user experience.

The tech giant has improved its self-developed OS with every new update. But changes in the latest software version are noteworthy. HarmonyOS NEXT improves the device’s fluency by 30% while increasing the battery life by an hour.

Users who often struggle with lags and battery life issues would be quite happy with the HarmonyOS NEXT update. As of now, the device would be 30% more smoother than before. Meanwhile, its battery life will extend by 56 minutes.

HarmonyOS NEXT improves 30% fluency and an hour of battery life (Image Credits: MyDrivers)

Other enhancements in the list include memory expansion by 1.5GB. The HarmonyOS NEXT update also claims clearer and more vibrant pictures even if captured with a third-party application. The image clarity increases by 1.6x more than before.

HarmonyOS NEXT brings several other incredible changes that are even better than its rivals. One of the most beneficial capabilities is the Huawei file-sharing.

• HarmonyOS NEXT file sharing speed is faster than Apple iOS

During the HarmonyOS NEXT launch event, Huawei also released the new 5.0 software version. It’s a new update with the NEXT5.0.0.102 build and 2.56GB package.

HarmonyOS NEXT 5.0 update (Image Credits: MyDrivers)

The firmware is currently live for the Pura 70 series (beta users). It unlocks a set of customized themes and wallpapers. Users will find an improved system experience, multi-screen collaboration with tablets, spatial style, and mood themes, as well as an enhanced Control Center.

It may take some to approach all the eligible models and will reach other beta devices in the coming days. You can check the HarmonyOS NEXT Roadmap below.

HarmonyOS NEXT Roadmap: Huawei Devices and Rollout Dates

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