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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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.

WeChat Reading HarmonyOS NEXT app starts public testing (Image Credits: ITHome)

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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Zhao Ming – the CEO of Honor Devices recently attended a live broadcast along with the Chairman of 360 Group Zhou Hongyi. During the interview, the executive showcased the front side of the Magic 7 series and described some of its features.

One of the significant features of the Honor Magic 7 series is the cross-app file sharing. It ensures a seamless sharing of media files and documents between multiple applications on the device. It prevents any interruption during the process.

But what’s so special about this feature?

The new cross-app file-sharing feature can be managed by one-sentence capability. Simply put, the user has to instruct the smartphone about the file-sharing process and it will automatically perform all the steps, just like when done manually.

Honor Magic 7 series to support enhanced cross-app file sharing feature (Image Credits: IThome)

Zhao shared a video on its Weibo channel describing how the “one sentence cross-app file-sharing” feature works. As soon as the device or the smart assistant gets the command to share media files, it directs the follow for the following steps:

• Search the file or media content
• Select it
• Share the file with the required app

The feature also supports WeChat app operations. Users can command and the feature will select the contact to whom they want to send any image, video, and more.

Honor tied up with China Mobile to develop AI intelligent interoperability. With this technology, the Magic 7 series will support the one-sentence (one command) feature to recharge your phone, check bills, order food items, or share files across apps.

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Weibo tipster @AdakFenglangjuxu mentioned that Huawei device users who upgraded to HarmonyOS NEXT can use the WeChat seamless chat transfer tool.

From the name, the feature will efficiently transfer all the chat records of WeChat to the new software system, without losing any details or other data of the app. Ensure that you are using the WeChat HarmonyOS NEXT application version.

The feature seems quite effective. Often users concern about the device data and chats while upgrading their device to a new OS. Doing so leads to conversation loss and requires multiple processes to transfer the chat records locally.

Although WeChat HarmonyOS NEXT app has resolved this problem with a seamless chat transfer tool. Note this feature will only support Huawei devices upgraded to the HarmonyOS NEXT beta version. Others have to wait for subsequent builds.

WeChat HarmonyOS NEXT app has seamless chat transfer feature (Image Credits: Weibo)

The tipster further reveals that HarmonyOS NEXT has great changes for the Control Center. It may also bring an iOS-like live map to users for easy navigation.

HarmonyOS NEXT could further adopt a one-tap lock screen access capability and some more effective changes. A recent feature of the new OS is app cloning which can split the original app into 5 clones so that users can effectively run the application.

More such features are on the way. Many native HarmonyOS apps are now open for public testing. The drawback is only HarmonyOS NEXT beta users can explore these applications. But Huawei may expand the software testing to more device owners in the coming weeks.

HarmonyOS NEXT App Clone feature can create 5 clones of an app for simultaneous use

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WeChat is a Chinese social media app that gives access to messaging and payment operations. Users can share messages, stickers, images, or make voice/video calls.

As of now, the respective app adapted to the native HarmonyOS ecosystem with new features and smart services. Tencent has announced the WeChat HarmonyOS NEXT app testing for some users. It is also sending invitations that read:

“On October 8, the WeChat HarmonyOS native version officially started invitation-based internal testing. Users who have upgraded to the latest HarmonyOS NEXT software system will be the first to experience it (after receiving the invitation).”

Note that the company is sending the beta testing invitation to random users. It states that those who have not received the notification yet can wait patiently. They will soon be able to log in to the “early adopter version” of the app.

WeChat begins HarmonyOS NEXT beta testing (Image Credits: Weibo)

The invitation further reveals that the current beta app version offers some basic features to users. For instance, social networking, seamless audio, and video calls, Moments (a tool that allows sharing images, videos, and texts with friends), WeChat Pay QR code, and other payment-related functionalities.

Apart from the WeChat app, more than 20 Tencent apps adapted to the HarmonyOS native version. The list includes QQ, Tencent Meeting, Tencent Video, Tencent News, Tencent Sports, QQ Browser, Enterprise WeChat, QQ Music, and more.

These are and will be available for beta testing gradually. Meanwhile, users proceeding with the WeChat HarmonyOS NEXT beta testing should note some points.

Key Notes:

• Use the system browser on the HarmonyOS NEXT device to open the invitation link.
• Confirm that the device has the upgraded AppGallery.
• Tap ‘Start Testing’ to enter the app’s beta test program > participate in the test > install the test version.
• If the test details page doesn’t open, the release range of this version may not include the respective device. Please contact the developer for confirmation.

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Weibo tipster @RuiPlaysDigital shared the screenshot of the HarmonyOS NEXT.0.0.71 update, saying that it is a public beta version. If true, it’s quite strange as the OEM scheduled the HarmonyOS NEXT public beta program for tomorrow (October 8).

The tipster didn’t mention any other details on this matter. It only said that the “0.0.71 is the public test version”. A netizen asked if the WeChat app will be available with the HarmonyOS NEXT public beta. But the tipster denied this matter.

It is unclear how far the current leak is accurate. Huawei has set the public beta program for October 8. This simply means that the company will begin things with registration and thereby, releasing the new HarmonyOS NEXT public beta build.

Another perspective is, Huawei has currently pushed this version to closed beta users. After October 8, the company may open the same build for public testing.

Huawei will surely clear the doubts on this matter tomorrow. Till then, let’s have a look at the new features arriving with the HarmonyOS NEXT.0.0.71 beta update.

HarmonyOS NEXT.0.0.71 is out, suspected to be a public beta version (Image Credits: Weibo)

The company has optimized the system performance and stability aspects to some greater extent. Users may find new security patches released this month.

The update further enhances the interface of the file manager, health app, and a few setting icons. The overall features and icons would be more recognizable than before. Next is the camera section. The firmware boosts the photo-capturing performance and makes the camera more responsive to users’ actions.

Other than improvements, users will also find native HarmonyOS apps on the device after installing this app. For instance, the REDnote e-commerce app and the Kuaishou video editor tool. You can check the complete changelog below.

HarmonyOS NEXT.0.0.71 Changelog

System

• Optimizes the system performance and stability to make your device run more smoothly and stably.
• Merge security patches to enhance system security.

Display

• Improves the display effects of file management, sports health, and other interfaces and setting icons.

Camera

• Optimizes camera performance and stability to provide you with a better photo-taking experience.

Application

• New pre-installed HarmonyOS native apps such as REDnote ( Xiaohongshu) and Kuaishou video editor.

Note that the company has released the new update only to some beta testers for now. It might happen that after the public beta program, Huawei may push the same version for public testers.

HarmonyOS NEXT.0.0.71 is out, suspected to be a public beta version (Image Credits: Weibo)

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China Telecom is one of the world’s largest mobile network service providers and the second-largest wireless carrier in China. Besides providing useful services and seamless experiences, it also develops large AI models with advanced capabilities.

The telecom recently developed two large language models that were trained using Chinese AI chips. One of these is TeleChat2-115B while the other one is unnamed.

In a statement, the telecom operator said that its open-source large AI models rely on tens of thousands of domestically produced chips. One of these models has 1 trillion parameters. The effectiveness of AI models mostly depends on the parameter scales.

The AI Institute at China Telecom shared the news via WeChat and further stated: “… the achievement indicates that China has truly realized total self-sufficiency in domestic LLM training.”

China Telecom reportedly chose Huawei AI chips over Nvidia (Image Credits: Huawei)

Huawei AI Chips

China Telecom didn’t reveal the chip supplier’s name. But it has a cooperation with Huawei. Both firms have developed several network solutions that can benefit both operators and consumers, providing a rich and efficient network experience.

Earlier, the telecom operator mentioned that it is making new AI models with Huawei Ascend chips. China has already started sidelining Nvidia and other foreign chipmakers to a greater extent, promoting native suppliers and self-reliance.

This will also help to counter the U.S. sanctions that have been a major hurdle in China’s progress in the chip field. Thus, China Telecom would likely have used Huawei chips for its newly developed AI models over Nvidia and any other U.S. alternative.

Apart from Huawei, another AI chip supplier could be the Cambricon. These companies would have helped China Telecom in building the new AI models with immense efficiency.

Huawei has started sampling the new Ascend 910C chips to some Chinese AI firms. The company is expected to officially introduce the new processor this month. Ascend 910B is expected to extend the Chinese customers for the company in the high-end AI chip market.

China Telecom reportedly chose Huawei AI chips over Nvidia (Image credits: China Telecom)

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Weibo account @PacificTechnology reported that Huawei Mate XT tri-fold reservation quota bar has reached the “full” level in the Shenzhen MixC flagship store. The official store immediately hung the reminder board on its door for consumers saying:

“Booking is full: Today, our store does not support booking for the new products in the Huawei Mate XT series. You can follow our official WeChat account to inquire about relevant information. Thank you for your understanding and support.”

Apart from Shenzhen MixC, many offline stores allegedly stated that the Mate XT pre-order is in full swing and noted higher bookings within a few hours.

Huawei Mate XT reservation quota is already full in the Shenzhen official store (Image Credits: Weibo)

The news implies that Huawei Mate XT’s popularity is at its peak in China. It has exceeded over 3 million pre-order units within 2 days of the official reservation activity launch. A few netizens even said that the device seems more popular than iPhone 16!

Mate XT has mainly attracted consumers for its unique Z-shape form. It has an inward-outward folding mechanism to ease the opening and closing of the foldable. Despite being a three-screen device, Mate XT is significantly thin, large, and light.

Huawei Mate XT tri-fold will launch today. The company will soon reveal the dynamic features and characteristics of the world’s first triple-foldable smartphone. At that time, we’ll also find the Mate XT’s price which has been a secret for so long.

The Mate XT reservation activity is still live for 16GB + 512GB and 16GB + 1TB storage variants. Users can choose the device from the dark black or reddish brown colors. Hurry up and book the triple foldable before it goes full in the reservation.

Huawei Mate XT reservation quota is already full in the Shenzhen official store

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Watch Fit 3 launched without the WeChat application. Later on, the tech giant added the service with the support of payment and reminders for voice or video calls.

Many netizens asked if the Huawei Watch Fit 3 will ever get the WeChat message reply feature. In response, the company said that the feature is in the adaptation process. Once completed, it will reach the device with the OTA upgrade.

Now the company has upgraded the Watch Fit 3 page’s FAQ section on the Huawei Mall. It reads that the wearable won’t support the WeChat reply feature. Users will receive notifications for new messages and can even view them on the watch.

“Hello, Huawei Watch Fit 3 does not support the WeChat watch version and cannot reply to WeChat messages. However, it supports WeChat message reminders and text content viewing, WeChat voice and video call reminders, and WeChat payment to meet the news of viewing important information and travel payment.”

Watch Fit 3 users have to settle with the available WeChat services on the device. The company might have found incompatibility issues with the reply feature due to which it had to pause the adaptation. Although we may find interesting enhancements to the device with the upcoming HarmonyOS updates.

Huawei has recently added three new color options to the Watch Fit 3 devices: Blue, Green, and Gold. While the first two cost 999 yuan, the last one is priced at 1399 yuan. These versions are open for sale with a limited discount of 50 yuan.

You can check more about the new Watch Fit 3 color variants HERE.

Watch Fit 3 does not support WeChat watch version: Huawei (Image Credits: Huawei Mall)

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According to the official details, the Huawei-powered STELATO S9 orders exceeded 4800 units. It’s a good score for the electric sedan within just 72 hours of launch.

The Chairman of Huawei Automotive Solutions Business – Yu Chengdong showed gratitude to consumers for supporting their new backed smart car since the first day of launch. Yu also applauded the STELATO S9 team through the WeChat application.

“As a high-end pure EV, this number far exceeds the monthly sales of BBA pure electric models! Next, we need to deliver high-quality products and gain the users’ reputation! The first battle was a success, and we will keep working hard!” – said the Chairman.

Huawei STELATO S9 sedan exceeds 4800 units (Image Credits: ITHome)

Some early reports said that the newly released car exceeded 2500 pre-orders within 24 hours of the launch. Even though the figure isn’t that big as per many netizens. However, the car will soon score good grades in the Chinese automobile market.

STELATO S9 launched with a price tag of 399800 yuan to 449800 yuan. The smart car comes in two variants: Max and Ultra. The former runs on a single motor while the latter equips dual motors exhibiting more power and dynamic performance.

The sedan also uses the Huawei ADS 3.0 solution which delivers a smart driving experience – thanks to the GOD network technology. The solution can identify objects and easily helps you to park the vehicle even in the narrowest space.

• Read More: Huawei officially launched STELATO S9 luxury sedan with Qiankun ADS 3.0

Huawei STELATO S9 sedan exceeds 4800 orders in 72 hours of launch (Image Credits: ITHome)

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