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Android Outcast: Third party phone makers contacting Huawei to use HarmonyOS

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After 5 years of development, Huawei is finally ready to install HarmonyOS (Hongmeng OS) on large-scale devices somewhere in June. Since December 2020, the Chinese tech giant started HarmonyOS 2.0 mobile developer beta testing to remove the obstacles.

A few days ago, Huawei has released Harmony 2.0 mobile dev beta 3 for first batch devices including P40, Mate 30, and MatePad Pro 2. This latest test build brings new changes in the UI, added new apps as well as improves other parts of the HarmonyOS software.

Recently, a Weibo tipster – Chrysanthemum Factory has shared a post in which he discloses that some smartphone manufacturer has started contacting to Huawei to use its self-developed HarmonyOS ecosystem.

At the moment, the brand’s names are hidden but it will surprise everyone once revealed. It proves that HarmonyOS will be a good competitor of the largest mobile ecosystem Android and it could possibly the beginning of the outcast of Android dominance over the smartphone world.

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If we talk about smartphones, Huawei has already made significant progress in terms of the development of HarmonyOS, as this new software already supports Android apps, it won’t be a big hassle for Chinese phone makers to adopt Huawei’s operating system because there’s no requirement of Google Mobile Services (GMS) in China.

Additionally, except for home appliance manufacturing, the automobile companies also taking an interest, as renowned carmakers have already launched a number of smart car models with HarmonyOS powered smart car solutions. Moreover, Midea, a Chinese home appliance company has recently unveiled the steaming and grilling oven and the air conditioner powered by HarmonyOS.

On the other hand, it was also reported that Huawei has future plans to collaborate HarmonyOS with Qualcomm and MediaTek. Since Huawei cannot use chips from these to chipmakers, it can allow other phone makers to adopt the HarmonyOS because of its open-source platform capabilities.

Still, HarmonyOS is under beta testing and the company has planned to conduct a wide, adaptation program in June for its previously launched devices and increase the active users of HarmonyOS by rolling it out via OTA software update.

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More surprising news and HarmonyOS 2.0 features are yet to come, ahead of the official launch. Stay connected with us, we’ll keep you posted.

(Source | Weibo)

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Amy is our firmware and software specialist, she keeps her eagle eyes open for new software rollouts, beta programs, and other software related activities as well as new smartphone launch.

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TAILG launched new scooter with HarmonyOS

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TAILG has launched a brand new electric scooter, which is powered by the HarmonyOS operating system and an all-around stylish look to provide a better experience for consumers.

It has a custom-made avant-garde handlebar, as well as an exclusive smart touch screen, which can display various driving data of the vehicle in real-time. It also equips with a variety of smart unlocking features, including one-key ignition.

The latest TAILG brings HarmonyOS features such as APP control, NFC unlocking, mileage prediction, smart fortification, and vehicle inspection. The TAILG HarmonyOS electric scooter packs a 72V23AH graphene battery, a 1000W cloud-powered motor, and a GPS positioning system.

TAILG scooter HarmonyOS

Looking at the price segment, the TAILG HarmonyOS scooter starts at 3899 yuan, and the high-end version is priced at 4588 yuan. This new electric scooter will be sold in offline stores across China.

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TAILG scooter HarmonyOS

Last year in August, TAILG and Huawei announced cooperation to upgrade electric vehicles, the two companies will establish a joint innovation laboratory to conduct research on IoT and other technologies. This will also allow both firms to achieve technological advantages.

Established in 2004, TAILG is an enterprise specializing in R&D, manufacturing, sale, and service of new energy electric vehicles, Its products cover electric bikes, electric scooters, electric special bikes, electric tricycles, and other vehicles. It has an annual production capacity of 12 million vehicles and more than 30,000 stores exclusively in China.

(via – Sina Tech)

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HarmonyOS 3.1 Developer beta open for smartphone users

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Today, HarmonyOS 3.1 developer preview testing is opened for smartphone users, this recruitment will enable developers to participate in the open beta activity with developer-only features directly into a real device.

According to the information, HarmonyOS 3.1 developer beta is currently being announced for the first phase of devices including Huawei P50 and P50 Pro. However, Huawei has confirmed to add more devices to the test pool later on. Also, a more friendly and subtle beta test is likely to begin in March.

To be mentioned, HarmonyOS 3.1 developer open beta recruitment is applicable until February 13, 2023. Afterward, Huawei will review the test applications. Selected testers will receive an email or SMS to download HarmonyOS 3.1 developer beta OTA rollout.

Also, this beta activity is available only for the Chinese models and only real authenticated accounts will pass the developer beta signup.HarmonyOS 3.1 developer beta

 

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HarmonyOS 3.1 comes constructively adds a new ArkTS language, and with the latest public test, you will experience the improvements and efficiency of the app powered by ArkTS language, STage model, ArkUI, and more.

Below you can check the HarmonyOS 3.1 developer preview features:

  • The ability framework adds a stage development model, including stage model life cycle management, scheduling, callback, context acquisition, authentication, and more. At the same time, the operation and management capabilities of the application are enhanced.
  • The ArkUI development framework enhances the declarative Canvas/XComponent component capabilities, enhances component layout capabilities and state management capabilities, and optimizes the usability of some components.
  • Application package management adds an interface for querying properties related to applications, ability, and ExtensionAbility.
  • The common basic class library supports Buffer binary reading and writing.
  • Web services add support for document preview and basic editing functions of document-type web applications, as well as cookie management and storage management.
  • Added support for YUV, webp image codec, and other capabilities for graphics and images. Added native vsync capabilities, and supports self-drawing engines to independently control the rendering rhythm.
  • Added camera configuration and preview functions in Media Services.
  • The window service adds window-related interfaces under the Stage model, which enhances the window rotation capability and enhances the avoidance area query capability.
  • The globalization service has newly added support for internationalization enhancement capabilities such as time zone lists, transliteration, and phone number attribution.
  • The basic capabilities of common events are enhanced, and the commonEvent module is changed to commonEventManager.
  • The resource management service adds a synchronization interface for resource acquisition, a new interface for querying resource values ​​​​based on names, a new interface for querying number and float resource types, and a new way for Stage model resource query.
  • Input method service adds input method cursor direction constant.

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First Android 14 Developer Beta announced, launch around HarmonyOS 4

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Android 14 is the next software version for the Android ecosystem. On February 8, Google stepped ahead to begin the development of this major upgrade with the first developer beta.

Google has released the roadmap for the development, beta testing, platform stability, and the final release of Android 14, which reveals meet the launch of Huawei HarmonyOS 4 later in the second half of 2023.

The first developer preview is already out for the Pixel devices. However, Google could open early access to other smartphone makers such as OnePlus by April when the open beta campaign kicks off.

As mentioned by the Android company, Android 14 is projected to reach platform stability by the end of July. But there’s still a possibility of these milestone timelines to delay, similar to last year.

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Android 14 development milestone

For your information, the Android 14 developer preview will be a very useful and early gift to the developer community. It will pave a way for the app devs to know more about the upcoming APIs and app features ahead of the final launch.

Looking into the developer preview features, Android 14 promises to improve productivity, enhances performance, improvements to security, and privacy, and bring new customizations.

Yes, there are new tweaks and changes made over Android 12, while there are more that will be visible as the development progress further. Throughout this phase, these developers (and later users) will help to fix bugs and make improvements to the Android 14 source code.

HarmonyOS 4:

Aside from the Android 14 developer beta, Huawei is preparing for the HarmonyOS 3.1 rollout but the company is working on HarmonyOS 4 as a major release for the next generation of Huawei devices. For now, there’s no official launch date available but we are likely to hear more on this at the Huawei Developer Conference (HDC) 2023 event.

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HarmonyOS 4 promises big upgrades over HarmonyOS 3 and a major restructure in the user interface (UI). Nonetheless, we’ll keep you posted.

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(source – Android)

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