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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DigitalChatStation noted that the Huawei Nova 13 Pro has appeared on the Geekbench platform. It has the model number MIS-AL00 and showed notable scores.

The device has obtained 997 points in the single-core test and 2900 points in the multi-core test. Huawei has listed the 12GB RAM variant on the performance platform. Judging from the chipset’s CPU architecture, it appears to be Kirin 8000.

Kirin 8000 has a “4+3+1” octa-core framework. It contains four 1.84GHz small, three 2.19GHz medium cores, and one large core with a frequency of 2.40GHz. It will likely be paired with the company’s self-developed Maleoon 910 GPU.

Earlier, many netizens predicted that the Huawei Nova 13 series would come with HarmonyOS 4.4 software system. Although the current listing and tipster’s words reveal that the new high-end lineup will run on the HarmonyOS 4.2 version.

Huawei Nova 13 Pro with Kirin 8000 chip listed on Geekbench (Image Credits: Geekbench)

The listing does not reveal any other information about the device apart from the chip details and model number. Huawei will reveal the accurate parameters of Nova 13 and 13 Pro on October 22. Till then, you can book the phone at VMall.

Weibo tipster further shared some key specifications of the Nova 13 Pro. We are already familiar with these details but let’s have a quick recall again.

Expected Specifications

The device could feature a 1.5K equal-depth quad-curved display panel for a sleek design and improved image clarity. It may bring a pill-shape cutout with a dual-cam setup, just like the Huawei Nova 12 Pro. One of these lenses could be 60MP.

The rear side will bear a 50MP RYYB main camera. Nova 13 Pro will also support two-way satellite SMS capability to help out users when stuck in a “no-network” area.

Most of these features appear similar to the Nova 12 Pro. It would be worth seeing what major changes the device will bring over its predecessors apart from the design segment.

Huawei Nova 13 Pro key specs (Image Credits: DigitalChatStation/Weibo)

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The Chinese tech giant has shared a new poster on the Huawei Mall for the Nova 13 series. The image highlights the standard and Pro models with a price question:

“Price: ¥2??9/¥3??9 | Pre-order to win a gift | Post your order and stand a chance to win starry handbags”

Note that the 2xx9 yuan price is for standard whereas the 3xx9 yuan is for the Pro variant. It indicates that the Huawei Nova 13 series starting price will be below 3000 yuan. It’s a relief to those who thought the cost may exceed 3000 yuan this time.

Last year, Huawei launched three models in the Nova 12 series: Standard, Pro, and Ultra. A Lite version also accompanied the lineup. These devices start pricing at:

• Nova 12 Lite (256GB) – 2499 yuan
• Nova 12 (256GB) – 2999 yuan
• Nova 12 Pro (256GB) – 3999 yuan
• Nova 12 Ultra (512GB) – 4699 yuan

Judging from the new posters and price of the Nova 12/12 Pro, it seems the Nova 13 series may bear the same cost tag as its predecessors. To know the exact details, we have to wait till the official unveiling of both smartphones.

Huawei Nova 13 series starting price revealed before official release (Image Credits: Huawei Mall)

Nova 13 Series

Huawei Nova 13 series will debut on October 22 alongside HarmonyOS NEXT. A few leaks say that the new smartphone lineup will come with the HarmonyOS 4.4 software system out of the box. The respective version has been in rumors for a long while.

Apart from software, the devices could feature upgraded camera sensors and imaging features to enhance the photography experience. A Kirin 5G chipset with better performance improvements is also expected with the Huawei Nova 13 series.

You can learn about more expected features for Nova 13 models HERE.

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Weibo tipster @BrotherRuiDigital says that the Huawei HarmonyOS 4.4 is coming. The software seems laggy but extraordinary. It may go official in the next few weeks.

Responding to the leak, a few netizens said that Huawei might be releasing this software as the last “HarmonyOS 4” version for its devices, making them compatible with the next major upgrade. Hereafter, the company will unveil the HarmonyOS NEXT.

Some also said that Huawei might introduce this software system with the Nova 13 series. The high-end smartphone lineup is expected to launch this month. These new models could come out of the box with the HarmonyOS 4.4 operating system.

Huawei hasn’t confirmed any such details about a new software system so far. Although the company may launch such a feature for its old devices after the HarmonyOS NEXT public beta release for eligible handsets. Yes, the new build may work as a baseline build for old devices before upgrading to the major update.

Leak suggests Huawei HarmonyOS 4.4 coming soon (Image Credits: Weibo)

New HarmonyOS Versions

HarmonyOS 4.5: Earlier, the 4.4 build was suspected to launch with Smart TV V5 Max 110. But the company unveiled the product with HarmonyOS 4.5. Read more.

HarmonyOS 5.0: Huawei has also launched new smartwatches: the Watch GT 5 and 5 Pro with HarmonyOS 5.0. The wearables support various features and tech capabilities that are missing from the previous generation models. Read More.

A recent OTA public beta for the AITO M5 and M7 smart car series hinted at the HarmonyOS 4.4 version. The changelog revealed that Super Home Screen 2.0, the new home screen layout, and split-screen view of apps like Petal Maps supports HarmonyOS 4.4 and above versions. Later, the OEM adjusted it and mentioned 4.3.

The exact details of the new HarmonyOS version are unclear. Although we may soon get more information about this matter. Stay tuned for more revelations.

Leak suggests Huawei HarmonyOS 4.4 coming soon (Image Credits: ITHome)

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The Chinese tech giant shared a huge poster on Weibo. The caption reads that the Huawei Smart TV V5 Max 110 device will launch on September 24 at the second Autumn launch event. The company will also unveil new wearables at the same event.

Here’s the caption:

“Extraordinary picture quality, eye-opening. On September 24 at 14:30, Huawei’s autumn full-scenario new product launch conference, #HuaweiSmartScreen# V5 Max 110 new product, brings more possibilities for the super flagship large screen, so stay tuned!”

Looking into the teaser, the image shows a narrowest-bezel giant screen. It seems more of a wall-mounted TV but one can opt for the stand as per their preference.

Apart from the launch announcement, the poster doesn’t share any specs or key features of the smart TV. The company might keep these details a secret till the official unveiling. By that time, let’s have a look at some previous revelations.

Huawei Smart TV V5 Max 110-inch launch poster (Image Credits: Huawei/Weibo)

Inputs reveal that Smart TV V5 Max 110-inch will offer the best viewing experience. It may bring a new-gen SuperMiniLED with advanced display solutions. The screen could sport 5000nits of maximum brightness and 91% of the BT2020 color gamut.

BT2020 claims to cover a larger area on the screen compared to other color gamuts. The solution aims to display vibrant colors accurately on the screen.

A leak further reveals that the Huawei Smart TV V5 Max 110 will come with the HarmonyOS 4.4 operating system. The exact software details and features are missing. However, we might hit more new revelations on this matter in the time ahead.

• Read More: Huawei might introduce HarmonyOS 4.4 with a giant smart TV

Huawei Smart TV V5 Max 110-inch to launch on September 24 (Image Credits: Huawei/Weibo)

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A Chinese media reported that Huawei will likely schedule its new Autumn launch conference on September 24. The news didn’t mention the number of devices coming to this event. Yet it reveals the new product launch conference will held in Shanghai.

The latest news indicates that Huawei won’t take much time to introduce new smartwatches in the native region after their global debut. Note that the company has scheduled a global wearables and tablets launch event on September 19 in Barcelona.

Earlier, a leak suggested that Huawei could launch the Watch GT 5 series and Watch Ultimate 2 in China later this month. Now we have an expected timeline on this topic.

Apart from wearables, users may witness new speakers, a giant smart TV with HarmonyOS 4.4 details, and a few more products. Users expecting a smartphone lineup like the Nova 13 or the Mate 70 series have to wait for some more time.

Huawei could launch new wearables in China on September 24 (Image Credits: CNMO)

Some previous inputs said that Nova 13 models may launch in September this year. But it looks like Huawei has further shifted the device to next month (October).

Regarding Mate 70 flagship, Huawei is reportedly taking offline pre-orders for the premium models. Users can verify the news by visiting the nearby Huawei stores.

• Huawei stores reportedly taking Mate 70 offline pre-orders

The latest news also states that Huawei may soon open pre-order channels for Luxeed R7 on September 24. It also says that a large Huawei flagship store is in the making. This store seemingly has a floor area of 2300 square meters and can exhibit 10 cars together. The store will likely be developed in three months.

Hence, a lot of new offerings are coming this month. It is unclear if Huawei will unveil new wearables in China on September 24. The situation will get crystal clear with an official announcement on this matter.

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So without any further ados, let’s jump into the comparison!

Note that this comparison mentions the thickness of the device in both folded and unfolded states. Also, we’ll place the unfolded thickness first for every device.

Huawei Mate XT

The world’s first triple-foldable phone debuted on September 10. It uses a dual-hinge system for a smooth folding mechanism. The body structure is quite thin and claims to be durable against accidental slips and other external damage.

Mate XT has a thickness of 12.8mm when folded and 3.6-4.8mm when in unfolded state. The overall dimensions are 156.7 x 219.0 x 4.8mm in the unfolded state and 156.7 x 73.5 x 12.8mm in the folded state.

Huawei Maate XT Ultimate Design (Image Credits: Huawei)

Huawei Mate X5

Another impressive foldable from the Huawei brand – Mate X5 also bears a thin architecture. The company introduced the device last year on the 16th of September with HarmonyOS 4.0. It was the first foldable with two-way satellite communication.

The Mate X5 bears a thickness of 11.08 mm in folded state and 5.3mm in unfolded state. The complete dimensions of this book-type foldable are 156.9 x 141.5 x 5.3mm (unfolded) and 156.9 x 72.4 x 11.08mm (folded).

Huawei Mate X5 (Image Credits: Huawei)

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6

AI-oriented Galaxy Z Fold 6 foldable stepped into the consumer world in July this year. The device lands with a slightly upgraded camera layout and several interesting smart features such as Circle to Search, Chat Assist, Portrait Studio, and more.

Compared to Huawei’s tri-fold, the device measures 5.6mm thickness in the unfolded state whereas, 12.1mm in the folded. The full measurements are 153.5 x 132.6 x 5.6mm (unfolded) and 153.5 x 68.1 x 12.1mm (folded).

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 (Image Credits: Samsung)

Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold

At the onset of this month, Google launched its second-gen foldable device – Pixel 9 Pro Fold. The device will fetch 7 major Android upgrades and land on the floor with a Tensor G4 (4nm) chip. It has a 4650mAh battery with 21W wired charging.

Speaking of the dimensions, the Pixel 9 Pro Fold is 5.1mm thick when unfolded and 10.5mm when folded. Other dimensions are 155.2 x 150.2 x 5.1mm (unfolded) and 155.2 x 77.1 x 10.5mm (folded).

Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold (Image Credits: Google)

Honor Magic V3

After the Chinese variant, Honor launched the Magic V3 in global markets on September 5. The device is the thinnest and lightest AI foldable. It comes with various eye-catching features and leaves many of its rivals behind in the thickness segment.

Looking into the dimensions, Honor Magic V3 has 4.4mm thickness when unfolded and 9.3mm thickness when unfolded. The overall measurements are 156.6 x 145.3 x 4.35 or 4.4mm (unfolded) and 156.6 x 74.0 x 9.3mm (folded).

Honor Magic V3 (Image Credits: Honor)

There you go, folks! The foldable thickness comparison between the Huawei Mate XT, Mate X5, Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6, Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold, and Honor Magic V3 comes to an end.

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UncleKanshan reveals the details of Smart TV V5 Max 110-inch. The device is expected to launch this month with a giant screen and interesting smart capabilities.

Adding more, the tipster says Huawei Smart TV V5 Max 110-inch may also be the first to pre-install HarmonyOS 4.4 OS. The new software features are a secret for now. But if true, users could find better enhancements than the previous version.

It is unclear how accurate the current leak is. Huawei has already confirmed to launch the official HarmonyOS NEXT by the end of this month. On the other hand, it hasn’t mentioned a new HarmonyOS 4.4 version for its devices so far.

Also, one would expect HarmonyOS 4.3 after the 4.2 build, and not the 4.4. Many netizens asked whether this upgrade would be available to other devices. However, the tipster hasn’t responded with any further details regarding the new software.

HarmonyOS 4.4 hints that Huawei could either introduce a separate OS for its smart TVs or may bring a small improvements update before the official release of the HarmonyOS NEXT. But it’s better to take this leak with a grain of salt for now.

Huawei might introduce HarmonyOS 4.4 with a giant smart TV (Image Credits: Weibo)

Smart TV V5 Max 110-inch

The tipster reveals that the upcoming giant smart TV will bear a SuperMini LED screen with cutting-edge technology. It claims to offer 5000 nits peak brightness. It means users will get improved image quality with more appealing and vibrant visuals. It may also bring anti-reflection properties for an efficient experience.

Other parameters include 5040 dynamic partitions with a 91% of BT2020 color gamut. This gamut includes a wide color gamut for ultra-high-definition TV. It covers a larger area compared to other gamuts and ensures that color appears more accurately.

V5 Max 110-inch would be the biggest Huawei smart TV. Meanwhile, its key specs seem quite amazing. Although an official confirmation awaits for this device.

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As per the official poster, most of the HarmonyOS-powered smart car units in the July 2024 sales data (44090) belong to SERES AITO. The company shipped 41535 SUVs last month, increasing the overall HIMA automobile shipment by 238287 units.

Harmony Intelligent Mobility Alliance (HIMA) says:

“HarmonyOS Smart delivered a total of 238287 vehicles from January to July 2024, ranking first in monthly sales of new energy vehicles priced above 300000 yuan for consecutive years.”

The latest sales performance of Huawei-backed cars has dropped 4.44% compared to the June 2024 data. Yet, the analysis shows that the OEM is constantly moving forward with advanced solutions and high-end capabilities for Chinese smart cars.

HarmonyOS Intelligent Driving sold 44090 smart car units in July 2024 (Image Credits: Huawei/Weibo)

Further inputs reveal that AITO M9 delivery reached 18047 units in July 2024. The model ranked first in the 500000 yuan category. AITO M7, on the other hand, delivered 16562 units. The product is in first place for China’s new energy vehicles with better sales performance. AITO M5 also shipped 6926 units with a 242% YoY increase.

Luxeed S7 is the last model in this sales data with a figure of 2555 units. Despite the overall sales being less than in June 2024, Huawei believes it to make new profits in the Automotive Solution Business this year.

While there’s a decline this month, we may find improvements in the August 2024 automobiles report. The company is ready to unveil the STELATO S9 model. It will probably add a new boost to the company’s automobile solution business revenue.

HarmonyOS Intelligent Driving smart car report for July 2024 (Image Credits: Weibo)

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Yes, the new Huawei Watch GT 4 system improvements update is arriving with the HarmonyOS 4.0.0.161 build version. It is the same version as the last update but carries an entirely different changelog. This time, it’s a simple improvement patch.

According to the inputs, the new update carries a downloadable package of 44.42 Megabytes. Instead of new features and optimizations, the tech giant has improved the stability aspects of the wearable and made it more responsive for device owners.

Changelog

• Optimizations: This update optimizes system stability in certain situations.

Probably, this could be a software mistake and the company may soon fix it, dropping a new firmware for the Watch GT 4 users. Till then, the respective wearable users can install the new firmware for a glitch-free functioning of the device.

Huawei Watch GT 4 Update [Credits: HuaweiBlog]

Last month, the Watch GT 4 obtained a prominent update with a bunch of enhancements. The list began with an increased number of alarm clocks and counted a new privacy and security reminder feature. It also optimizes the weather app and system stability under a few conditions.

How to Update: Steps

To install the latest Huawei Watch GT 4 firmware, head towards your phone and open the Huawei Health app. Now find your connected device inside the app and select your Watch name. Proceed to the Update section and follow the on-screen instructions.

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