Huawei Nova 13 Pro: Top Features, Specifications, and Price

• Plaid pattern design
• New camera module
• Turbo Charging
• Image-Sending feature
• AI photo editing tools
• Front and rear multi-focal length

Specifications

Design: Unlike the standard variant, Nova 13 Pro comes with a unique and elongated camera bump. It shows four lens openings arranged squarely. There are two LED Flash sensors on the module for clear lighting.

Nova 12 Pro comes in four color options: Loden Green (the main color), Feather Sand Purple, Feather Sand White, and Starry Black.

Display and Dimensions

The Pro variant in the Nova 13 smartphone lineup sports a dimension of 163.4 x 74.9 x 7.82mm. It weighs around 209 grams. The device has a 6.76-inch OLED with a resolution of 2776 x 1224 pixels and a 120Hz refresh rate.

It supports 2160Hz high-frequency PWM dimming, a 300Hz touch sampling rate, 1.07 billion colors, and a P3 wide color gamut.

Other Parameters

Huawei Nova 13 Pro runs on HarmonyOS 4.2 and brings three storage variants: 256GB, 512GB, and 1TB. As per the Geekbench listing, the device has 12GB RAM and is equipped with the Kirin 8000 5G chipset.

Talking about the battery, the device has a 5000mAh battery with a rated capacity of 4900mAh. It supports 100W superfast charging.

Camera

Huawei Nova 12 Pro brings a triple camera setup including a 50MP RYYB super sensitive color filter array and OIS main lens, a 3x telephoto portrait anti-shake sensor (RYYB + OIS), and an 8MP ultra-wide-angle macro shooter.

Also, the front face has a pill-shaped cutout which houses a 60MP ultra-wide-angle portrait tracking camera and a 5x optical zoom portrait close-up lens.

The company has imposed a new rear multi-focal length portrait lens that enables users to freely change the focal length from a wide angle to a close-up. One can adjust the framing and compositions as per their preference.

AI Capabilities

Here is the list of AI features and capabilities that the Huawei Nova 13 Pro brings to the table:

• AI Best Expression: smartly detects and improves expressions based on other pictures
• AI removal, AI smart cutout, AI image expansion
• AI Copywriting: Celia can help you copy and write daily recordings or share your favorite moments.
• AI Document Assistant: Share documents, translate the content, extract key points from big articles, and generate mind maps with a new assistant.
• AI Skin Care Advisor: Just send skin product pictures to Celia and learn about your skin as well as ask relevant questions.
• AI Trip Planning: Share your travel destination and duration with Celia to generate a detailed guide about check-ins, food, transportation, and more.
• Weak signal enhancement mode: To resolve poor network issues instantly
• Floor-level device search and smart cloud acceleration for better signals at blind spots.
• Harassment blocking on calls, pure mode, security, and privacy center.

Price:

• Huawei Nova 13 – 256GB version priced at 3699 yuan (519 USD, 480 Euro)
• Huawei Nova 13 – 512GB version priced at 3999 yuan (561 USD, 519 Euro)
• Huawei Nova 13 – 1TB version priced at 4499 yuan (631 USD, 584 Euro)

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Let’s begin our exploration with the Huawei Nova 13 specifications and price details.

Nova 12: Top Features

• New check-pattern design
• Upgraded camera setup
• AI image editing features
• Satellite Image-Sending feature
• Turbo Charging

Specifications

Design: Standard Nova 13 has the same design as the Nova 12 in terms of camera module. But the change lies in the unique plaid pattern on the back cover. The light and dark lines intersecting each other give a classy look to the phone.

Nova 13 smartphone comes in four colors: Loden Green (star shade), Feather Sand Purple, Feather Sand White, and Starry Black.

Display and Dimensions

Huawei Nova 13 measures 161.4 x 75.3 x 6.98mm and weighs 195 grams. It features a 6.7-inch OLED screen with FHD+ resolution (2412 x 1084 pixels), a 120Hz refresh rate, 1.07 billion colors, a P3 wide color gamut, 1440Hz high-frequency PWM dimming, and 300Hz touch sampling rate.

Some important capabilities of the screen are AI pixel-level display adjustment, low blue light bionic adjustment, and 360° brightness adjustment.

Camera

Huawei Nova 13 has a dual rear camera setup with a 50MP super-sensitive shooter (F1.9 aperture, RYYB color filter array) and an 8MP ultrawide angle macro lens (F2.2 aperture) with 10x digital zoom. The front side has a 60MP camera.

Internal Parameters

The device comes with HarmonyOS 4.2 out of the box. It has three storage variants: 256GB, 512GB, and 1TB. However, the RAM and chipset information is currently missing from the official website.

HarmonyOS 4.2 brings a new text theme with full of funny characters and emojis support. One can customize the home screen with surprising elements.

Speaking of the cell, it has a 5000mAh battery which supports a 100W SuperFast charger. It can charge the device up to 50% in 10 minutes.

Huawei also brought new changes to the battery segment with the Nova 13. It can identify high-speed scenarios like railway stations. airports, and more and smartly enables the Turbo mode for a quick recharge.

AI charging with precise temperature control and battery safety management are some other useful additions to the newly launched smartphone.

AI Features

Huawei has introduced some amazing AI tools with the Nova 13 series. Starting with the image editing features, the company brings a new “AI Best Expressions” tool. It detects your expressions in multiple pictures and lets you change the bad expression with a good one accordingly.

Other photo editing AI functions in the Nova 13 are AI Image Expansion, AI removal, as well as the AI cutout tool.

Apart from picture editing, the device also has office-based AI tools. These are:

• AI Copywriting: Celia can help you copy and write daily recordings or share your favorite moments.
• AI Document Assistant: Share documents, translate the content, extract key points from big articles, and generate mind maps with a new assistant.
• AI Skin Care Advisor: Just send skin product pictures to Celia and learn about your skin as well as ask relevant questions.
• AI Trip Planning: Share your travel destination and duration with Celia to generate a detailed guide about check-ins, food, transportation, and more.

Huawei has resolved the weak signal problems with the Nova 13 series. The device now has a new “weak signal enhancement mode” that supports an innovative antenna solution. It optimizes the network effectively and reduces latency.

Floor-level device search and smart cloud acceleration further ensure better signals all the time even at signal blind spots. Other features include harassment blocking on calls, pure mode, security, and privacy center making the user experience much better.

Price:

• Huawei Nova 13 – 256GB version priced at 2699 yuan (378 USD, 350  Euro)
• Huawei Nova 13 – 512GB version priced at 2999 yuan (421 USD, 389 Euro)
• Huawei Nova 13 – 1TB version priced at 3499 yuan (491 USD, 454  Euro)

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Tencent has kicked off more than 20 apps for the native HarmonyOS adaptation and WeChat Reading is one of them. The application is now ready and available at the HarmonyOS NEXT app store to download for eligible beta users.

Users who have participated in the HarmonyOS NEXT beta activity can download and test the new WeChat Reading app. Meanwhile, others have to wait till the official software upgrade rollout. Till then, ensure that your device is up-to-date.

Inputs reveal that the WeChat Reading app on the HarmonyOS NEXT app store is available with the 0.9.0 version and 114.4 Megabytes downloadable package.

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Regarding features, the WeChat reading app has three sections: Reading, Bookshelf, and Me. The first section shows books that you were reading as well as other recommendations. The second one might be about those you have downloaded to the library.

The last one suggests your profile and other app-related settings. It may also exhibit details regarding the new points you have scored while reading e-books.

The app contains several genuine e-books to read anytime and anywhere. It also supports multi-device sync cross-screen reading service. Thus, one can switch the app between devices and continue to read their favorite books from where they left off.

WeChat Reading HarmonyOS NEXT app testing is live. We may get more details about the application and its changes in the time ahead.

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According to the details, the Huawei 10.10 Super Sale in Malaysia is valid till October 13. Hereafter, all the flagship devices will be available at their original prices. Thus, interested buyers can take advantage of this deal today and tomorrow.

10.10 Super Sale is offering up to 45% discount on certain phones, laptops, earbuds, and wearables. Want to save more, well you can opt for these vouchers:

• RM300 off: On minimum shopping of RM3000
• RM200 off: On minimum shopping of RM2000
• RM100 off: On minimum shopping of RM1000

The company has aligned “add-on deals” that will stack your savings and unlock even greater value. However, users need to consent to some terms and conditions to access these products. Check the offers below.

Hurry up! Last 2 days left to enjoy Huawei Malaysia 10.10 Super Sale (Image Credits: Huawei)

Some amazing products present in the 10.10 Super Sale are as follows:

• Pura 70 Ultra

The device is available for RM5499 while the original rate is RM6599. One can also pick a Monogram Magnetic casing with the device for RM1 only. Some Care+ services are also available in the shopping section at a much lower price.

• MateBook 14

It doesn’t have any discount but some amazing gift items. For instance, a trendy backpack, a wireless mouse, a 1-year extended warranty, and a gift-general laptop stand.

• MateBook D 16 2024

Huawei is selling the dynamic laptop at RM3199 (original rate: RM3699). It also brings a Huawei CD60 Backpack and a 1-year extended warranty service.

The newly launched devices like the Huawei Watch GT 5 series, MatePad Pro 12.2, and the Watch Ultimate Green Edition are also present on the sale shelves with some amazing freebies. You can check more details and products HERE.

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The tech giant has already scheduled the HarmonyOS NEXT public beta for October 8. Ahead of that, it has now kicked off a new beta build for its eligible device users.

Pura 70 series, Mate 60 lineup, and the Pocket 2 foldable phones are the main models getting the new beta software version. The update is rolling out with the HarmonyOS NEXT.0.0.70 version. It also has a downloadable package of 1.59 Gigabytes.

Note that this update will likely be available to Mate X5, MatePad Pro 13.2, and MatePad Pro 11 2024 models. You can check the update availability via Settings.

Speaking of the changelog, the company has added new gallery features and smart tools to the device’s system. It has upgraded the MeeTime app with Beidou satellite SMS support. Users will also find a new background feature in the Gallery.

Huawei has further enhanced the SuperDevice capabilities. It supports multi-screen collaboration with all devices including PCs. Users can access a new earthquake feature that alerts users via notifications when detect an earthquake nearby.

The company has also fixed the fingerprint and volume adjustment issues with the new HarmonyOS NEXT beta update. You can check more details below.

HarmonyOS NEXT beta already started to rollout for some users with new features (Image Credits: Huawei)

HarmonyOS NEXT Beta: Changelog & Features

MeeTime app

• Supports Beidou satellite SMS feature. Users can send or receive messages through the Beidou satellite network without a cellular connection, to stay connected with the outside world. (Mate 60 Pro only supports Tiantong satellite)

Gallery

• Upgraded the AI removal feature to remove irrelevant objects in photos, and erase irrelevant passers-by or debris in photos.
• Added a new background decolorization feature that removes the background color of the photo and highlights the subject.
• Portrait album now supports selecting your favorite portrait photo as the cover.

SuperDevice

• Supports multi-screen collaboration between smartphones and tablets through SuperDevice. Users need to log in to the same Huawei account and the device should be running on NEXT.0.0.70SP3 or above versions)
• Supports multi-screen collaboration with Huawei PC via SuperDevice (PC Manager version 13.x or above)
• Supports connecting Huawei earbuds and smart glasses via SuperDevice (Bluetooth pairing required)

System

• Added a new earthquake warning feature. When an earthquake occurs nearby, the phone will warn you a few seconds to tens of seconds in advance through the notification bar or the full-screen prompt pop-up window, and an alarm sound, depending on the magnitude of the earthquake, giving you more time to avoid danger.
• Upgraded the scrolling screenshots. When the screenshot content exceeds on screen, you can use the scrolling screenshots. It easily freezes the moment on the screen and users can share them with friends/family.
• After pinching the home screen to enter the editing interface, users can select multiple home screen icons to drag in batches.
• Upgraded the Do Not Disturb feature which allows you to set a Do Not Disturb time. During this period, the feature will reject calls and mute the notifications to reduce interruptions. One can also customize the settings.
• Fixed the issue that desktop icons cannot be dragged across screens to folders. Fixed the issue that the alarm clock cannot intelligently skip holidays.

Memo

• Memo content supports intelligent typesetting, polishing, rewriting, and smart summary.
• Supports voice-to-text features. It converts the input voice into text memo content synchronously.

Fingerprint

• Fixed the issue of fingerprint unlocking with a flashing screen.

Sound

• Fixed the issue of insensitive volume adjustment in some scenarios.

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Spring Sale by Huawei South Africa is live till September 30. Consumers can visit the official store to pick the offers and purchase their favorite Huawei device.

The company has opened the spring sale for smartphones, tablets, earbuds, wearables, notebooks, and more. Users can also pick new arrivals like the Watch GT 5 series, and MatePad 11.5 S tablets, and more with a range of exciting freebies.

One can access a 10% off Spring Sale Exclusive Voucher to get some more cut-off on the purchased device. And here’s the bonus offer! Buying a Pura 70 Pro can get you high-value gifts worth R11395. The list counts, MatePad SE 11, Watch Fit 3, FreeBuds SE 2, Monogram Magnetic Case, and a 3-month Huawei Care+ subscription.

• Tap HERE to claim the Pura 70 Pro offer NOW!

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Some other staggering deals in the Spring Sale are listed below.

1. Nova 12s

• Original Price: R12999
• Deal Price: R7999
• Freebies: 10x points reward + Watch Fit SE

2. MateBook D 14 2023

• Original Price: R11999
• Deal Price: R9999
• Freebies: 10x points reward + 15% Off voucher (valid till October 7)

3. Nova Y91

• Original Price: R6999
• Deal Price: R4999
• Freebies: 10x points reward + Band 9 + portable coffee cup

4. Nova 12 SE

• Original Price: R8499
• Deal Price: R6999
• Freebies: 10x points reward + FreeBuds SE 2

5. MatePad Pro 13.2

• Original Price: R24999
• Deal Price: R15999
• Freebies: 10x points reward + M-Pencil + wireless mouse + adaptor

6. Watch GT 4

• Original Price: R6999
• Deal Price: R5999
• Freebies: 10x points reward + FreeBuds SE 2 + Gray Strap + Huawei Refresh Service

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The Chinese OEM has already announced the Sound Joy 2 in the global market. Although it is only available in the standard form. Now Huawei has officially announced the Sound Joy 2 speaker in China in two dynamic variants.

Let’s explore both these editions one by one!

Design & Dimensions

Starting with the design, Sound Joy 2 has the same cylindrical shape as its predecessors. It is covered with a dual-tone woven fabric material that gives a classy outlook to the device. This material also ensures a better grip on hands.

Sound Joy 2 (standard and Smart) is available in three shades: New Green, Island Blue, and Obsidian Black. It measures 73 x 73 x 202mm and weighs 700 grams.

The device has a thin bar on its body with 5 buttons for playing, pausing, and other operations. Unlike the previous-gen model, it shows a brand-new HUAWEI SOUND branding on the top instead of Devialet. The upper part also has a colorful ring that acts as an indicator/reminder for important alerts (battery level, volume).

Battery and Charging

Huawei Sound Joy 2 series packs an 8800mAh battery that offers a 26-hours of music playback. It supports a 40W Type-C power adapter. Want to tune on to your favorite song but low battery? Don’t worry as a 10-minute charge will let you play songs on the speaker for an hour!

Huawei Sound Joy 2 (Image Credits: Huawei)

Other Features

Both Bluetooth and Smart Sound Joy 2 have a quad-speaker unit with a frequency response range of 50Hz – 20KHz, a maximum volume of 85dBA from one meter away, and support a mono channel. The speaker units are:

• 1 x 50mm x 75mm racetrack full-range speaker
• 1 x 19mm tweeter
• 2 passive radiators

It also has a 20W full-range speaker and a 10W tweeter. Both support a power supply of 10V/4A, 9V/2A, and 5V/2A, as well as an in-built 2 MIC pickup. Users can switch horizontally or vertically 2 MIC pickup via G-sensor.

Sound Joy 2 vs Smart Edition: Difference

The Smart Edition features voice control capability. Users can use the microphone to command Celia or manage certain operations with their voice. The ring lights in the Smart Edition also enlighten during the voice response.

With just one voice, users can control their smart home products from more than 1000 brands, 100+ categories, and 3000+ models. Huawei Music also provides tens of millions of lossless music libraries with the Sound Joy 2 Smart Edition.

Huawei Sound Joy 2 (Image Credits: Huawei)

Software Features

• Shake for Stereo: Users can pair two Sound Joy 2 speakers by shaking them, which creates a stereo effect.
• Super Combo: Users can connect around 100 speakers at a time along with syncing the music.
• Wrist-based Playback Controls: Users can easily control the music playback or adjust the volume via the Huawei smartwatch.
• Tap to Transfer: Users can simply tap on their phone beside the speaker to share or transfer the music.
• Auto Discovery: The feature enables your phone, tablet, or other Huawei device to quickly connect with the Sound Joy 2 when placed near them.
• HyperDevices: With a simple drag, audio can be seamlessly transferred between devices.

The device has the following buttons: power, voice/microphone, play/pause, Bluetooth, stereo, volume+, and volume-. Other features include an IP67 rating, NFC support, indicators, Bluetooth and MeeTime calling support (Smart Edition), and gravity sensors.

Price:

Huawei Sound Joy 2 is available for 999 yuan whereas the Smart Edition is available for 1199 yuan. Note that the standard version doesn’t support WLAN. The device is available on Huawei Mall and users can purchase it based on the variants.

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Are you ready? Then let’s begin the tour of Huawei Watch GT 5 features and specifications.

Highlights: Top Features

• Sharp-edge design
• New workouts
• Emotional Wellbeing assistant
• TruSense system
• Reliable battery life

Specifications – Design

Unlike the predecessors, the new Watch GT 5 adopts a sharp-edge design. The 46mm variant has an angular bezel around the dial, giving a geometric feel to the wrist. It brings fluoroelastomer and woven nylon straps in various new colors.

41mm variant shows an intricated leaves pattern on the bezel and crown. It appears more elegant to the eyes. The new color in this variant is the brown shade which uses a finely-grained leather texture, exhibiting a classic saddle feel. The crown on the sides in silver and gold shades also gives a stunning look.

Colors:

• Watch GT 5 46mm: Brown, Blue, and Black
• Watch GT 5 41mm: Gold (metal strap), White, Brown, Blue, and Black.

Materials: 

Watch GT 5 has a nano-film finish on stainless steel body with waterproof, scratch-resistant, and corrosion-resistant properties. It is quite slim and light. One can swap between straps at any time (as per their dresses) by pressing down the connector.

Display

Starting with dimensions, the Watch GT 5 46mm measures 45.8 x 45.8 x 10.7mm, weighs 48 grams and has a wrist size of 140-210mm. It has a 1.43-inch AMOLED color screen with a resolution of 466 x 466 pixels and 326 PPI.

The Watch GT 5 41mm has a dimension of 41.3 x 41.3 x 9.5mm, 35 grams weight, and 120-190mm wrist size. The variant features a 1.32-inch color AMOLED screen with 466 x 466 pixels resolution and 352 PPI.

Battery and Charging

46mm variant supports a 14-day battery life for maximum usage. It runs 9 days on regular use and 5 days when AOD is enabled. 41mm has a 7-day battery life for maximum use whereas, 5 and 3 days with regular and AOD use respectively. It supports wireless charging with around 5V-9V DC/2A.

Huawei has introduced 11 new watch face themes with the Watch GT 5 series. Users can pic abstract scenes, flowery effects, or other patterns for the wearable home screen. Let’s check on other smart tools available with the wrist gadget.

• Real-time routes: Users can check real-time navigation, routes, as well as running form data in the map to prevent injury.
• RouteDraw feature: A creative way to shape routes.
• Cycling is more fun with the Watch GT 5 as it auto-connects with Huawei Health to display real-time data.
• Stay Fit app: Estimates calories and offers health-related assessments.
• Sunflower Positioning System: Tracks satellite signals to pinpoint positions for outdoor activities.
• Running Analysis: Checks ground contact, and time, and provides tips for injury prevention.
• 100+ workout modes and Activity Rings 2.0 ensure better health at all time

These features are efficient and perform accurately – thanks to TruSense health system. Another significant addition to Watch GT 5 is Emotional Well-being.

Emotional Wellbeing: The new app uses TruSense analysis and health records to recognize your mental and emotional state. It shows a cute panda that matches your mood every time you raise your wrist. This lightens up your mood and offers a stress-free environment. It suggests breathing exercises to cool your mindset.

Some other health features are:

• Women’s Health: Estimated times of period, ovulation, and fertility at a glance
• Pro-level Sleep Monitor: tracks abnormal breathing during sleep via health indicators.
• Arrhythmia Analysis: Timely reports on A-fib and premature beat risks via PPG sensor.

A few interesting features are the screenshot mode that snaps the screen by pressing the up and down buttons. Users can optimize the watch interface with color-coded apps, new widgets, and transitions. Celia keyboard is also more efficient than before.

One can use the Bluetooth calling feature or download their favorite apps from the AppGallery as per their requirement.

Other Specifications:

The device has various sensors like accelerometer, gyro, magneto, optical heart rate, barometer, temperature, and ambient light. It features a side button and a rotating crown. The wearable is compatible with Android 9+ and iOS 13+ OS(s).

Watch GT 5 has qualified for 5ATM. It has an IP69K rating that makes it waterproof and dust-resistant. It supports NFC, 2.4GHz, WLAN, Bluetooth 5.2, GNSS, speaker, and a mini mic.

Price:

Huawei Watch GT 5 costs 249 euros. We will keep you posted with the latest deals, offers, and availability of the watch in different markets with the coming updates. Stay tuned.

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The company has recently served a huge feature and improvements update to the Chinese Magic V3 variants. Now Honor aims to improve the first-ever experience for global users via the first software update for the new foldable handset.

Inputs reveal that Honor Magic V3 global units are claiming the first update with the MagicOS 8.0.1.155. Ensure to have sufficient space as the latest iteration has a package of 1GB. We also suggest using a standard internet medium for installation.

The changelog shows the new AI eraser feature that will eliminate unwanted objects or passers-by from the image background. It makes your favorite moments more beautiful and vibrant with one tap.

Another feature addition is the “Face-to-face translation”. It is quite helpful during live lectures, collaboration with teammates, presentations, and more. Just turn it on, and the feature will translate what it hears or displays on the screen in real-time.

Global Honor Magic V3 first update brings AI features and camera enhancements (Image Credits: Honor)

Honor has also optimized the camera and notes apps. Users will experience more stability and fluency while using the respective app features, without any interruption.

The changelog further has the August 2024 security patch to target any unknown issues or privacy threats in the device. Hence, Magic V3 foldable phone users should prioritize this first firmware and install it at the earliest.

The latest update is rolling out in Europe and may soon reach other parts of the globe. Users can keep an eye on the device’s update section to carry out a manual installation.

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Spotted in the Android beta 2.24.20.3 version, WhatsApp is rolling out a “Status Updates Mention” feature. From the name, this addition will make the app interaction more interesting. The feature is currently in the beta phase for some testers.

The company has been working on the ‘mention’ feature for a long while. It seems this capability is almost ready and could soon launch through a stable release.

As per the new beta update, users will see a new “@” sign on the caption bar while sharing photos or videos on the status updates. One can tap on this tool to mention their contacts before uploading their status updates, especially for a group picture.

There’s also a reshare button for the status updates receiver. They can add your status updates to their status and share it with their contacts, as per their preference. Again, the identity of the main user who has mentioned the contact remains private.

How the ‘mention feature’ will work?

• It will send a message to contacts saying that someone has mentioned them.
• Users can see the mentioned status.
• They can also choose if they want to reshare the status with their contacts.

WhatsApp will soon enable users to mention contacts in status updates (Image Credits: WABetaInfo)

Good news is that these mentions are private and other users won’t see whom you have mentioned in your status updates. No matter if the mentioned contact is absent from the viewers’ list, they will still receive the status update and can view them.

This feature is still running in the testing phase but beta testers can experience it through the Google Play Beta Program.

[Source – WABetaInfo]

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