The Chinese tech giant opened a HarmonyOS beta program for Watch GT 4 and Watch Ultimate two months ago. It seems the recruitment is now over and the registered wearable users are fetching new health capabilities via a beta firmware.

Inputs reveal that the Huawei Watch GT 4 is getting new health features with the HarmonyOS 4.2.0.521 version. It also has a software package of 322 Megabytes.

Users can install the new update from the Huawei Health app. Open the app and go to the Devices. Select your device and follow the on-screen steps for an upgrade.

Speaking of the changelog, the Huawei Watch GT 4 is receiving the same health features as the Watch GT 5 series. It now supports a new health trend analysis reflecting fat loss and body shaping. The device will also detect arrhythmia pulse.

Female users can check their menstrual cycle, month view, and related info on time. Another useful addition in the update is the Sunflower positioning system.

It equips a special sunflower antenna that smartly tracks satellite signals. On the other hand, the self-developed positioning algorithms help provide accurate positioning in various sports conditions like running, cycling, walking, and more.

You can check all the new features below.

Huawei Watch GT 4 new update (Image Credits: ITHome)

New health features

• Added fat loss, body shaping, and health trend analysis
• New pulse arrhythmia detection NMPA
• New female menstrual cycle calendar and month view
• Added wrist running posture
• Huawei GT 4 46mm model gets Sunflower positioning (GPS) feature

Huawei Watch GT 4 is receiving advanced health feature update (Image Credits: UncleKanshan/Weibo)

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Spotted in the WhatsApp Android beta 2.24.22.2 version, the company is rolling out a new grey ring for status updates. The latest build is available to some beta testers via the Google Play Beta Program and will soon reach more app users.

Earlier, the company brought a green ring around a contact’s profile to in the chats tab. This ring used to alert individuals regarding new status updates. Tapping on the circle immediately opens the status without going from one section to another.

However, this ring disappears once the user views the status. WhatsApp has improved this user interaction to a greater extent. As of now, users will see a grey ring after seeing the status. The color change indicates that you have seen the status.

WhatsApp eases status updates visibility in chat tabs with new grey ring (Image Credits: WABetaInfo)

Unlike the previous version, the grey ring will allow users to view the status again anytime, whenever they want. Thus, it’s now more convenient to re-check a status without moving to the Status section. Just tap on the grey ring, and it’s done!

The new feature is still in the beta stage. However, the company won’t take much time to introduce it to more users. Make sure to keep the app up-to-date for new enhancements.

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Spotted in the WhatsApp Android beta 2.24.21.22 version, the company has released the notification activity feature to limited users. One can check the current update or explore new features and tools in advance via the Google Play Beta Program.

The company has been testing several alert-based features for status updates and other sections of the app. Such alerts are sent automatically to users for an un-viewed status. Now the app is enhancing the notification to a greater extent with the new beta.

Inputs reveal a new option that manages the notification activity for group chats. It will enable users to select whether they want to receive alerts for all group messages or only relevant (important) ones. The activity section shows two options:

• All: All group messages
• Relevant to me: @mentions, replies, and other messages you care about.

WhatsApp testing a new notification activity feature for group chats (Image Credits: WABetaInfo)

The company may also introduce an option regarding the muted groups. One can adjust this setting at any time based on their preferences. Note that these options may work as per the group size. For instance, if notifications are on mute, the default selection will prioritize the relevant option.

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Spotted in the Android 2.24.20.24 version, WhatsApp is rolling out a new message draft feature. Note that this feature is only available to some beta testers at present.

The screenshot reveals that WhatsApp is introducing a small indicator in every chat that will show if any message is left unfinished. It’s a perfect tool for times when you often forget to send a text to a person due to being busy with any other work.

Enabling this feature will show a draft label in the chat, displaying some of the texts that you have typed but forgot to send. This label will remind you to send the incomplete message to the recipient as soon as you open the chat application.

WhatsApp tests a new message draft feature for chats list (Image Credits: WABetaInfo)

The feature will further help users to keep track of conversations without leaving any incomplete messages behind. Also, it eliminates the need to open every chat to check the unsend message.

Message Draft feature is currently in the beta stage. Although the company will soon release it via a stable update. Keep checking the Google Play Store to install the new versions on time.

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As per the Android beta 2.24.20.20 version, WhatsApp is pushing off new in-app camera effects to some testers. The update is available via the Google Play Beta Program.

The company has been testing new features for the camera section for a long while. One of these is the AR feature for call effects and a few filters. These tools aim to enhance the video calling experience for users to the fullest.

Now WhatsApp is applying more new effects to the camera. When opening the camera in the app, users will see a new filter tab below the shutter. Earlier this tool was only available for video calls. But now one can access this feature for regular media sharing as well.

Users can tap on it to enhance their photos and videos, making them more creative. One can also make real-time adjustments while capturing the pictures in the app using these filters. Just swipe and select the filter option as per your preference.

WhatsApp is readying new in-app camera effects for Android users (Image Credits: WABetaInfo)

Filters like skin-smoothing are also available to beautify individuals. These filters reduce blemishes and brighten the skin tone as well as give a realistic look.

This update also brings a background-changing feature for video calls. One can swap the real-world scenario with a virtual scene or blur the current background as per their needs. It also supports lighting adjustments for clear video calls.

These new features are currently in the beta phase. Although WhatsApp may soon release them via a stable update.

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Found in the Android beta 2.24.20.12 version, WhatsApp is preparing a new chat theme feature with creative design options. This update is rolling out to limited testers through the Google Play beta program. Tap HERE to register as a beta user.

The company has been working on a new chat theme with new design changes for a long time. But now this capability will get interesting patterns for the chat screen.

Inputs reveal that WhatsApp designed 11 default chat themes including new styles and patterns. Some of these reflect gradient style while others have an abstract design. Users can even change the color of the chat bubble based on these themes.

Further details mentioned a brightness slider that lets you customize these new themes in light and dark shades. This will enable users to personalize a specific theme based on the dark mode. As a result, users will get a more soothing view in dim-light conditions.

WhatsApp Chat Theme feature to bring multiple design options (Image Credits: WABetaInfo)

This amazing chat theme section will reside in the Settings section of the app. Note that being a default chat theme feature, a particular theme will be set for all chats.

Although WhatsApp could introduce an option to manually use a specific theme for a specific chat. To change a theme, simply swipe right or left during the selection. Unlike Instagram, these changes will only be visible to the one making them.

This will ensure a personalized experience without affecting other user’s experience in any case. The chat theme design feature is currently in testing but the company will soon bring it to the general users with a stable update.

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On September 17, WhatsApp rolled out the 2.24.20.3 beta update with the “mention feature”. This addition to the app will enable users to tag their contacts on status updates, just like Instagram. It also maintains privacy and enhances app interaction.

Now the company is making this capability more useful with a reshare tab. Found in the Android beta 2.24.20.9 version update, WhatsApp will soon allow its users to reshare status updates in which they are mentioned.

Inputs reveal that users will see a new reshare button on the statuses in which they are tagged. Tapping on this button will reshare the particular content on their status.

WhatsApp testing a new ‘reshare’ feature for status updates (Image Credits: WABetaInfo)

Note that the reshare tab is quite simple and doesn’t have a description at present. It could be initially confusing for users when looking for the reshare button.

Although the company may bring a large and more recognizable button with both icon and text in the time ahead. It might show up above the caption bar in the status updates. The feature is in testing but will soon be available via a stable release.

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Spotted in the Android beta 2.24.20.3 version, WhatsApp is rolling out a “Status Updates Mention” feature. From the name, this addition will make the app interaction more interesting. The feature is currently in the beta phase for some testers.

The company has been working on the ‘mention’ feature for a long while. It seems this capability is almost ready and could soon launch through a stable release.

As per the new beta update, users will see a new “@” sign on the caption bar while sharing photos or videos on the status updates. One can tap on this tool to mention their contacts before uploading their status updates, especially for a group picture.

There’s also a reshare button for the status updates receiver. They can add your status updates to their status and share it with their contacts, as per their preference. Again, the identity of the main user who has mentioned the contact remains private.

How the ‘mention feature’ will work?

• It will send a message to contacts saying that someone has mentioned them.
• Users can see the mentioned status.
• They can also choose if they want to reshare the status with their contacts.

WhatsApp will soon enable users to mention contacts in status updates (Image Credits: WABetaInfo)

Good news is that these mentions are private and other users won’t see whom you have mentioned in your status updates. No matter if the mentioned contact is absent from the viewers’ list, they will still receive the status update and can view them.

This feature is still running in the testing phase but beta testers can experience it through the Google Play Beta Program.

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The HarmonyOS NEXT closed beta program began on August 26. It was set to end on September 13 at 15:00. Hereafter, the company would have reviewed the submitted applications alongside rolling out new test builds to registered device users.

But it looks like Huawei is giving some more time to users to sign up in the latest HarmonyOS NEXT closed beta activity till September 20 at 15:00. The tech giant has also changed the application review time as per the beta program extension.

According to the official details, the review period will run till September 30. As soon as users submit their application, they can expect the review completion and new versions within 2 weeks. A delay in the process may happen. Hence, wait patiently.

HarmonyOS NEXT closed beta program extends till September 20 (Image Credits: Huawei)

If you carry any of the below devices then you are eligible to enroll in this beta activity:

• Mate 60
• Mate 60 Pro
• Mate 60 RS Ultimate Design
• Mate 60 Pro+
• Mate X5
• Mate X5 Collector Edition
• Pura 70
• Pura 70 Pro
• Pura 70 Pro+
• Pura 70 Ultra
• Pocket 2
• Pocket 2 Art Edition
• MatePad Pro 13.2
• MatePad Pro 13.2 Collector’s Edition
• MatePad Pro 11 2024

Note that this beta extension is also an opportunity for those who missed out on the registration earlier. How to sign up? Tap on the links given below and answer a few questions > hit Submit. You should score 80 points to be eligible for the beta upgrade.

HarmonyOS NEXT beta user recruitment:

• Sign-up platform for developers: LINK
• Sign-up platform for early adopters: LINK

HarmonyOS NEXT official version is a few days away from its launch. The company might unveil some amazing and useful features that will breathe new life into Huawei devices. It would be worth seeing what changes the self-developed OS will bring over the previous versions.

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Weibo tipster @FixedFocus noted that HarmonyOS NEXT beta upgrades are faster than before. The software system is receiving new builds more frequently than ever.

The tipster revealed that while posting the news about the latest HarmonyOS NEXT version, the software system got updated again. It’s quite surprising as the system had just received a new beta update. Interestingly, the news was yet to be posted.

It seems that Huawei has intensified preparations for the HarmonyOS NEXT launch. A company executive has confirmed to unveil the official HarmonyOS NEXT by the end of this month. Thus, faster beta upgrades could be in favor of the stable software.

Huawei launched the HarmonyOS NEXT developer preview at the outset of 2024. The company introduced it as the ‘Galaxy version’ for developers. At the HDC 2024 event, the tech giant brought the HarmonyOS NEXT beta, but again for developers.

Huawei speeds up HarmonyOS NEXT launch preparations (Image Credits: Weibo)

After several tests and rollouts, the company launched the consumer (closed) beta in late August. The version was open to new models like Pura 70 phones, Pocket 2 foldable, and MatePad Pro 11 2024 alongside the first batch of beta devices.

Apart from HarmonyOS NEXT beta speed-up, the tipster mentioned that the new beta software version for the Pura 70 and Mate 60 series differs in WEB kernel cores.

The corresponding phone users might face some changes while operating the handsets with a beta update. The reason behind this difference is unclear. However, the Chinese tech giant may soon look after it.

HarmonyOS NEXT stable version is ready to show up later this month. It is better to upgrade your eligible devices to the latest version. Meanwhile, beta users should maintain a data backup and sufficient storage space to install the new upgrade efficiently.

• Read More: Native HarmonyOS is ready for launch, confirms Huawei

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