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HarmonyOS 3 changelog for Huawei Watch 3 [Global]

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Huawei has started to rollout HarmonyOS 3 for Huawei Watch 3 and Watch 3 Pro users in the global market, which comes with a big changelog packed with lots of features.

To be mentioned, Huawei Watch 3 series has been the first to get HarmonyOS 3 features in China, after its launch in June 2022.

To be mentioned, the rollout is currently spotted rolling out in limited markets. Therefore, it’ll take some time to expand to all of the Huawei Watch 3 series users.

If you want to inform us about the rollout do share information at screenshots@huaweicentral.com.

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Without further ado, let’s check HarmonyOS 3 changelog for the global Huawei Watch 3 series.

The update package is large, and the update will take a long time. Please ensure that the battery level of your watch is greater than 65% before proceeding with the update. Dear valued user, this update introduces HarmonyOS 3.

HarmonyOS is a continually improving operating system, which strives to keep your device at the cutting-edge with zero hassle. This update adds the Super Link feature on the watch face screen, so that you can connect your watch to your HUAWEI phone and Bluetooth earphones, with just a
swipe onscreen. The feature’s smart capabilities have been further enhanced, and the fitness
collaboration capabilities have been further improved. The update also introduces a number of lifestyle features.

[Super Link]

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Adds the Super Link feature on the watch face screen, so that you can connect your watch to
your HUAWEI phone and Bluetooth earphones, with just a swipe onscreen. The feature’s smart
capabilities have been further enhanced. (Supported device models are subject to actual
product specifications.)

[Professional Fitness]

  • Once Always On Display (AOD) is enabled, the screen will remain on during workouts, making it easier to view real-time fitness data. Adds the Auto-pause switch. Once this
    feature is enabled (by going to Settings Workout settings > Auto-pause), your watch will automatically pause or resume a workout based on your fitness status.
  • Supports workout linking, which allows you to pause, resume, or end phone workout courses from your watch.

[Assistant]

  • Adds the Auto switch to the Sleep app, which can be accessed by swiping up on the app
    screen and touching Sleep settings. Enabling this feature allows your watch to enter and
    exit sleep mode based on your real time sleep status, or at set times. Enables you to switch between audio devices with greater ease during eSIM calls.

[Watch Face]

  • Adds a kaleidoscope watch face, which allows you to set a personalized watch face image
    by selecting your own photos, and produces a kaleidoscopic effect when you rotate the watch
    crown.

[System]

  • Allows you to reply to messages from some third-party apps on your watch’s notification
    panel (after you connect your watch to an Android phone).
  • Optimizes Bluetooth connections, and applies a new status icon.

Note:

  • For a better user experience, you are advised to update the HUAWEI Health app to the latest version in AppGallery first.
  • Ensure the network remains connected during the update. If the update fails, try again.
  • Updating the wearable device may take some time. Please wait for the update process
    on the device to finish. The device will then automatically restart.
  • If you encounter any issues when using the device, please call the Huawei customer service hotline or visit a Huawei customer service center for assistance.

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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HarmonyOS 3.1

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 HarmonyOS 4

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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