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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It seems Huawei has started speeding up HarmonyOS 4.2 rollout in the global market. The company recently served this software treatment to the MatePad Air. Now it is bringing new features and enhancements for another efficient tablet.

Global Huawei MatePad 11 2023 users can identify the HarmonyOS 4.2 update with the 4.2.0.210 version. Ensure to have sufficient storage in your device as the firmware weighs 5.55GB. We also suggest a stable Wi-Fi connection for installation.

The changelog unlocks new magazine themes that allow you to choose a portrait picture and match it with the wallpaper. Users can also keep an eye on the app’s activity via the Live View feature. SuperHub 2.0 makes file-sharing much easier.

On the other hand, Ark Engine ensures smoother animations, preventing lags on the tablet. You can check all the features and enhancements below.

Global Huawei MatePad 11 2023 tablet users getting HarmonyOS 4.2 (Image Credits: HuaweiAilesi)

Magazine Themes

• The Art Star theme lets you choose a portrait photo you like and a wallpaper to match.

Live View

• Keeps you up to date on the status of important events by displaying timely notifications on the lock screen, home screen, and more.
• Users will also see a notification window pinned to the top left of the home screen.

SuperHub

• Supports dragging and dropping content between apps and devices. You can tap and hold defined text and images, then drag and drop them to SuperHub to store them temporarily or send them in bulk.

Ark Engine

• Provides a smoother user experience with the upgraded Ark Engine.

HarmonyOS 4.2 is still missing for flagship tablets like MatePad Pro 13.2, MatePad Pro 11, and more. Although the company could soon expand the reach of the new upgrade to eligible devices in the global market.

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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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Watch GT 5 series launched on September 19 in global markets. It is the first wearable lineup to pre-install HarmonyOS 5.0 and its exciting, useful capabilities.

Now the company is enhancing the smartwatch with the latest update. According to the changelog, Huawei Watch GT 5 Pro is getting the October 2024 firmware with the HarmonyOS 5.0.0.101 version and a package size of 21.20 Megabytes.

The changelog doesn’t feature any major changes and improvements, like the last rollout. Although it optimizes the system stability of the wearable in certain situations.

It means the Huawei Watch GT 5 Pro users will observe more fluency as well as responsiveness while operating the device. They may also witness performance optimizations and better reliability while using the watch under typical usage.

• Optimizes the system’s stability in certain situations.

Huawei Watch GT 5 Pro gets October 2024 improvements update (Image Credits: HuaweiBlog)

The newest update is rolling out in batches in the global market and may take some time to cover all the units. Although you can check the Huawei Health app for the latest wearable firmware and install the manually.

Previous Rollout

The previous update for the Huawei Watch GT 5 series unlocked some new features and improvements. It brought a new crescent window to show live info about certain applications and smartphone details. All you have to do is, raise your wrist.

Other changes included a new RouteDraw mode and a calculator app for the wearable. You can learn more details about the last software version HERE.

Huawei Watch GT 5 Pro (Image Credits: Huawei/X)

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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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The tech giant is releasing the October 2024 update for Huawei MatePad Pro 13.2 global units. It upgrades the security patch level to the current month.

A good part of the update is it will protect your device’s system and data from privacy exploits and harmful malware. It further increases the tablet’s potential to fight against vulnerabilities that may ruin the overall user experience.

However, the bad part is that the device is still running on the HarmonyOS 4.0 version. The company hasn’t upgraded the MatePad Pro 13.2 tablet to the 4.2 software build. We anticipate hearing about the new rollout for the flagship device soon.

According to the changelog, MatePad Pro 13.2 users can identify the new October 2024 update with the HarmonyOS 4.0.0.141 version. One has to download a software package of 356 MB to install the latest security improvements to the handset.

• Security: Integrated the October 2024 security patch to enhance the system security.

Huawei MatePad Pro 13.2 is getting an October 2024 security update (Image Credits: HuaweiAilesi)

October 2024 security patch fixes 6 major CVEs and 18 third-party library defects. It improves the issues related to the security, Wi-Fi, and lock-screen module.

The update also claims to offer performance optimizations for a better and more stable user experience. Hence, you should prioritize this firmware and install it as soon as possible.

HarmonyOS 4.2 rollout for global tablets?

Huawei has served the HarmonyOS 4.2 upgrade to almost every eligible tablet and wearable in the home ground. However, such a treatment is still missing for the devices in the global market.

Although the company has begun its work with the HarmonyOS NEXT and it may soon release HarmonyOS 4.2 build for the global users as well. If not immediately, the company might bring this offering by the end of this year or early 2025.

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OTA update V4.5.6.5 is rolling out for the Huawei Luxeed S7 models. The series include the standard S7, S7 Pro, S7 Max, S7 Max+, S7 Max RS, and S7 Ultra.

Ensure that your car’s system is running on the baseline version V4.3.5.10 or else, you might have difficulties during the upgrade. Don’t worry about the time, as it will take only 30 minutes for the smart car to adapt to the new upgrade version.

The new update brings an upgraded ADS 3.0 urban driving pilot assistance feature. It also enables users to customize the parking assistant on the left or right side as per their preference. The company further upgraded the omnidirectional collision tool.

Other changes include a new wallpaper library with free downloads and a new Control Center layout with a simpler and easy-to-navigate design. You can check more details of the update below.

Huawei Luxeed V4.5.6.5 Update: Changelog

• Added the new Huawei ADS 3.0 City NCA functionality.
• Added parking assist custom left or right feature.
• Upgraded the omnidirectional collision feature to offer smarter obstacle avoidance scenarios.
• Added a smart driving service panel on the ADS app
• Optimized the ADS app trip summary page to support displaying detailed information about smart driving
• Added wallpaper library ‘online download’ feature
• New smart scenario feature
• Upgraded the Control Center to a 4 x 9 layout

The latest software version packs super capabilities that make the driving safer and the cockpit more comfortable. Hence, you should install it as it reaches your car.

Huawei Luxeed S7 gets V4.5.6.5 OTA update with new parking features (Image Credits: Huawei/Weibo)

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Last month, Huawei introduced the MatePad 12 X in the global market. The tablet launched as a rebranded version of the MatePad Air 2024 and bears a PaperMatte display solution to provide a safe and super-effective visual experience to users.

Now the company is bringing the first update for the Huawei MatePad 12 X. The firmware is rolling out with the HarmonyOS 4.2.0.126 version. It also has a package of 750MB. It is better to use a stable Wi-Fi connection for installation.

The changelog is divided into three parts. The first part improves the system and third-party apps. As a result, users will observe more responsiveness and faster task completion on apps. The second part treats the system’s stability aspects.

It optimizes the device’s functioning and ensures fluency in every operation. Finally, the MatePad 12 X users will find the September 2024 security patch that will target anonymous bugs and fix them, offering a more reliable experience.

Huawei MatePad 12 X gets first update with system improvements (Image Credits: HuaweiAilesi)

The update is rolling out in Europe and will soon reach other parts of the world. You can try downloading the update manually via Settings > System & Updates > Software Updates. Make sure to have sufficient storage and battery levels in your tablet.

MatePad 11.5 2024: Coming soon!

Huawei could unveil a new tablet soon named “MatePad 11.5 2024”. The device has started surfacing on the leaks platform. It will likely bring major internal changes over its predecessors. Though the appearance and price could be the same.

• Read More: Huawei may unveil a new MatePad 11.5 2024 tablet on October 30

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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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