The OEM immediately removed it as the announcement went live before time! Despite a quick deletion, the accidental news caught the attention of some users and they managed to take a quick screenshot of the document before it disappeared.

If not much, the entire hustle gave an idea that Google may begin the stable Android 15 rollout today. Details further revealed that the company will gradually push the new version to devices on different carriers globally in the coming weeks.

Judging from the previous activities and official news, the stable Android 15 may go live by 10 a.m. PT. Here is the eligible device list that will get the new update:

• Pixel 9 Pro Fold
• Pixel 9 Pro XL
• Pixel 9 Pro
• Pixel 9
• Pixel 8a
• Pixel 8 Pro
• Pixel 8
• Pixel Fold
• Pixel Tablet
• Pixel 7a
• Pixel 7 Pro
• Pixel 7
• Pixel 6a
• Pixel 6 Pro
• Pixel 6

Make sure that your Pixel handset is running on the AP3A.241005.015 baseline version. Also, have sufficient storage space in your handset to store the update.

Google to begin stable Android 15 rollout today (Image Credits: AndroidPolice)

The news is quite in line with the previous revelations regarding the stable Android 15 rollout. Moreover, it may also come along with the October Pixel Feature Drop. Pixel device users can get ready to enjoy a set of new features and enhancements.

If your Pixel phone, foldable, or tablet is already on the Android 15 QPR1 beta version then you may not get the latest offering. Perhaps, you need to leave the beta program to jump on the new software upgrade.

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The Chinese tech giant launched the HarmonyOS NEXT public beta activity on October 8. Following the progress, many tipsters claimed that Huawei will launch the stable HarmonyOS NEXT later this month. It seems the leaks led us on the right track.

A recent input suggested that HarmonyOS NEXT may go official next week. Now we have an official announcement that reflects more offerings for this month.

The new promo poster implies HarmonyOS NEXT as the major focus of the event. During the conference, Huawei may add more devices to the current public beta activity. It may further reveal some details about the Mate 70 series smartphones.

Here’s what the Huawei wrote for the upcoming event:

“The stars are shining, let’s see HarmonyOS together.
On October 22 at 19:00, the original HarmonyOS Night and Huawei’s all-scenario new product launch conference invite you to enjoy. #HarmonyOSNEXT#

Looking into the image, the HarmonyOS NEXT logo is stamped over a huge sphere which symbolizes Celia. Thus, the firm may introduce new Celia assistant features as well at this event.

HarmonyOS NEXT to officially debut on October 22 (Image Credits: Huawei/Weibo)

He Gang – the CEO of Huawei Consumer Business Group Unit reposted the teaser. The executive said that he would reveal more innovative experiences of HarmonyOS NEXT for everyone. The company could share HarmonyOS NEXT roadmap for eligible devices including phones, tablets, smart TVs, and smart home products.

Nova 13 Series:

Apart from HarmonyOS NEXT, Huawei will launch the Nova 13 series at the same event. The standard and Pro models of this lineup are open for pre-order at the VMall. You can check more details and participate in the pre-booking HERE.

October 22 will be a memorable day in Huawei’s history. The company will likely unveil the stable HarmonyOS NEXT – an Android-free OS, talk about its new software features, and advanced capabilities, and probably Mate 70 series launch as well.

So mark this date on your calendar and get ready to witness a surprising and innovative evening next week.

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Tipster UncleKanshan has recently received a notification regarding the new software. The alert reads that Huawei might launch the HarmonyOS NEXT stable version later this month. However, the exact release date is still unconfirmed.

Huawei launched the HarmonyOS NEXT public beta program on October 8. Based on the past revelations, the tipster said that the company could showcase the official version tomorrow (October 15). The news ultimately raised users’ excitement.

The latest information seems accurate. Several early inputs claimed that HarmonyOS NEXT will likely go official in October this year. One of the company’s executives even said that the stable version of the new software will meet consumers in Q4 2024.

In that case, the leaked timeline could be correct to some extent. But we have to wait for an official confirmation before jumping to any conclusions on this matter.

HarmonyOS NEXT stable version might launch later this month (Image Credits: Weibo)

Apart from the software info, the leak mentions that Huawei will release its flagship products in mid-November. The date is marked XX (double digit), which hints the Mate 70 or Mate X6 launch will take place in second/third week of next month.

Some netizens asked if the company will unveil any new small-sized tablets this year. In response, the tipster said that details are currently unknown. Judging from the previous 3C listings and revelations, Huawei may launch more tablets this year.

HarmonyOS NEXT

HarmonyOS NEXT has been distributed in two parts. The first batch of devices is fetching the public beta upgrade (Check the public beta update changelog HERE). Meanwhile, the second batch models are ready for the closed beta version.

The speed in the HarmonyOS NEXT beta rollouts among eligible devices hints that Huawei could unveil the new software’s stable version this month.

Mate 70 series will come with the pre-installed HarmonyOS NEXT. Other devices like the Mate 60 series, Mate X5, and MatePad Pro 13.2 will likely be the first to get the official version. You can check the HarmonyOS NEXT Upgrade Plan HERE.

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Early news said that Chen Xinxin – a Huawei official confirmed the release of HarmonyOS NEXT by the end of this month. But later, a tipster refuted this input saying that consumers have to wait till October to experience the new software.

Now @FixedFocus has said that HarmonyOS NEXT stable version could launch by mid-October. The tipster mentioned that HarmonyOS NEXT will battle with Snapdragon 8 Gen 4. Judging from this statement, it seems the software may launch before Qualcomm’s next-gen flagship chipset.

Qualcomm is expected to unveil its new chip around October 21st. Perhaps, HarmonyOS NEXT may go official before this date. A few netizens said that Huawei might release the stable version right after the Spring Festival (from October 1 to 7).

Thus, we have an expected timeline for HarmonyOS NEXT stable launch: October 8 to 20. However, only Huawei can confirm the accuracy of these revelations.

HarmonyOS NEXT stable version might release by mid-October (Image Credits: Weibo)

If we look back, Huawei began rolling out the HarmonyOS 4 stable version in August 2023. But this time, the story is different as HarmonyOS NEXT is a real and self-developed operating system. It is free of traditional Android components like Linux.

The software is also faster, smoother, and safer than its previous versions. At the same time, the company is trying to adapt native HarmonyOS apps for a more convenient and reliable user experience.

Yu Chengdong confirmed that HarmonyOS NEXT stable version will meet consumers in Spring. Hence, the software development and current leaks seem on the right track. Things will get more clear in the coming days. Till then, you can have a look at HarmonyOS NEXT capabilities below.

• HarmonyOS NEXT is taking ‘HarmonyOS’ to a whole new level
• HarmonyOS NEXT to bring new multi-device collaboration features
• Huawei Pura 70 series receives first HarmonyOS NEXT beta

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Pixel device owners continue to receive new beta builds. Even the flagship Pixel 9 series didn’t come with Android 15 out of the box. These details are enough to state that the upcoming major upgrade still has a lot of room for improvement.

This morning, Android Authority noted that Google might not bring the new Android 15 offering in September. Perhaps, the Pixel phone holders have to wait till October.

It seems Google has accidentally confirmed this news through the Android 14 downgrade OTA build. The release notes of this firmware say that users looking for the Android 15 software version have to hold their patience for two more months.

“If you are waiting for the Android 15 stable update, please ignore this [downgrade] OTA until Android 15 is available in October.”

Google accidentally confirms Android 15 update release for October (Image Credits: AndroidAuthority)

This eventually confirms that Google has delayed the Android 15 release time till October. It will mark a full stop on the buzz of how long Pixel phone users have to wait to get the next major upgrade on their handsets and initiate a new experience.

The Android 15 update release date is still unknown. However, the details state that the software upgrade could start rolling out in the first week. Things will get more confirmed as we approach October month. Stay tuned for more details on this subject.

• Read More: Android 15 QPR1 Beta 1 is already out ahead of stable release

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GoPaint app (Born to Draw in Chinese) launched in May this year. It is the company’s first self-developed drawing app which offers interesting features, new brushes, beautiful canvas, and even tutorial videos to become a Pro in the drawing field.

The app already had 100 brush strokes, different canvases with ink wash, old paints, and watercolor options. It also consists of shortcut gestures to select a color, undo any command, control/adjust the canvas, or enter the immersive painting mode.

But with the stable version, Huawei has added more new offerings to the GoPaint app. Users can now access up to 150 preset brushes with 80+ brush settings. Use a normal, dual, or fluid brush to form a splash ink pattern by double-clicking the pen.

Huawei GoPaint app new features (Image Credits: Huawei)

The company has further integrated AI into the app to make it smarter than before. MatePad tablet owners can use AI smart selection, correct the curves, draw with a willow leaf pen, or opt for other smart tools to reach the utmost artistic level.

The next add-on is the Fantigan Painting Engine 2.0. This tech supports 8K large canvases with 120fps and 100+ 6K high-definition layers. Thus, users will get immensely smoother, and impressive creativity at a high frame rate with low latency.

Fantigan Painting Engine 2.0 for GoPaint app (Image Credits: Huawei)

AI portrait exercise will enable you to select your picture and create its animated portrait. With artificial intelligence, the app gives your image an animated look. Pre-set line drawing templates are now also available with the stable GoPaint app version.

Huawei GoPaint app new features (Image Credits: Huawei)

Huawei GoPaint New feature support plan

After launching the official GoPaint app, the company announced a new feature support plan for its tablets. This plan will come into action later this month (late August) and cover 15 MatePad devices including flagship as well as mid-rangers.

The company divided the new GoPaint app features based on the compatibility of tablets. Hence, only a few tablets will support AI tools. You can check the details below.

Splatter Brush:

• Available for MatePad Pro 12.2. Requires Huawei M-Pencil 2nd-gen and above

Fluid Brushes:

• Available for MatePad Pro 12.2 and MatePad Air 2024
• Rollout time for other devices: late August
• Huawei MatePad Pro 13.2
• Huawei MatePad Pro 11 2024 models

8K Canvas:

• Rollout time: late August
• Huawei MatePad Pro 12.2
• Huawei MatePad Air 12
• Huawei MatePad Pro 13.2
• Huawei MatePad Pro 11 2024 models

AI Portrait Practice:

• Available for MatePad Pro 12.2 and MatePad Air 2024
• Rollout time for other devices: late August
• Huawei MatePad Pro 13.2
• Huawei MatePad Pro 11 2024 models
• Huawei MatePad 11.5-inch S
• Huawei MatePad 11.5-inch S Smart Edition

September 2024: Stable GoPaint app for other models

• Huawei MatePad Pro 12.6 2022
• Huawei MatePad Pro 12.6 2021
• Huawei MatePad Air 11.5
• Huawei MatePad Pro 11 2022 Performance Edition

October to December 2024

• Huawei MatePad Pro 11 2022
• Huawei MatePad 11
• Huawei MatePad 11 2023
• Huawei MatePad Pro 10.8 2021
• Huawei MatePad 2023

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The changelog shows that the stable HarmonyOS 4.2 firmware for Huawei Pocket S foldable and other devices is rolling out with the 4.2.0.120 build. Make sure to have 8GB of space in your smartphone for storing the latest update conveniently.

You can check the list of compatible models below.

• Huawei Pocket S
• Huawei Mate Xs 2
• Huawei Mate Xs 2 Collector’s Edition
• Huawei P50 Pocket
• Huawei P50 Pocket Custom Edition

If you carry the above-listed foldable models then you can experience a new phase with HarmonyOS 4.2. Although your device should be running on the baseline version 4.2.0.110 or 4.0.0.132 to conduct the installation without any difficulty.

Speaking of the changelog, the company has integrated interactive themes, new optimizations, and the May 2024 security patch. But again, the feature list differs for those running on closed beta track and the general public. Let’s check the changelog.

Stable HarmonyOS 4.2 for Huawei foldable phones (Image Credits: Huawei)

Stable HarmonyOS 4.2 Changelog

Themes:

• Introduced a new geometry party theme that lets you select distinct triangular shapes to create a group thus, begins the party by following the click gestures to scroll above or below the lock screen.
• Added a new geometric sticker theme which can pile up different triangular shapes or colorful stickers, creating a personalized theme. Moreover, users can interact with these stickers with click gestures on the lock screen.
• Added a new mood fun theme where you can choose from various cute expressions freely as well as combine them to form an enriched theme via several layout methods.
• Added a new mood sticker theme which uses a rich collection of popular emoticons and 1500+ mood emoticons to form an ever-changing interactive theme hence, making the lock screen more fun.
• The artistic character theme can replace the custom background when cutting out the picture or changing the background, making it more creative.

User Interface:

• Celia suggestions widgets can be stacked for display to improve the user experience.
• Polishes the operation details of more scenarios to make visual effects, prompts, etc. more refined and accurate.

System:

• Optimize the global search experience and make the home screen pull-down feature smoother.
• Improve the user experience in various scenarios such as application startup, task switching, sliding, interrupting animations, etc., giving you a smoother and smoother operating feel.
• Added a new WLAN network automatic connection tab, which can individually control whether to auto-connect to previously connected WLAN networks.
• Added a new Bluetooth device recording switch. When recording from a distance, you can connect Huawei headphones to record via Bluetooth to get better quality recording.

Security:

• Integrates a device-cloud cooperation mechanism to achieve more accurate and faster control of malicious apps.
• Added an anti-false alarm feature to smartly identify viruses and risky applications, making HarmonyOS more pure and secure.
• Blocks in-app ads (pop-up ads when the phone is shaken) by preventing apps from obtaining the device orientation. (Settings > Privacy > Permission Manager > Device Orientation).
• Better control on notification sending permissions for new third-party apps.
• Incorporated the May 2024 security patch to enhance the system security.

Applications:

• Upgraded the ‘Huawei Reading’ service. Based on HarmonyOS features, it provides you with a high-quality reading experience such as millions of good books, AI emotional reading, and cross-device circulation.

Optimizations:

• Optimizes the display effect of some apps’ interfaces. (for baseline version 4.2.0.110)

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Let’s explore the new changes one by one!

Starting with the software version, Huawei Enjoy 70 Pro is receiving the stable HarmonyOS 4.2 update with the 4.2.0.166 version. Make sure that you have the baseline build as 4.0.0.159 and 8GB of storage space to download the firmware.

Compared to other high-end models, the changelog for the Enjoy 70 Pro differs and has fewer features, depending on the compatibility. But it won’t compromise the user experience and you will still be able to taste a new software flavor.

The list begins with improvements for the app animations, global search, a new function related to WLAN and Bluetooth connectivity, and more. You will also observe new enhancements to the safety aspects. Check the full changelog below.

HarmonyOS 4.2 official version is out for Enjoy 70 Pro (Image Credits: Huawei)

Stable HarmonyOS 4.2 Update – Changelog

System:

• Optimize the global search experience and make the home screen pull-down feature smoother.
• Improve the user experience in various scenarios such as application startup, task switching, sliding, interrupting animations, etc., giving you a smoother and smoother operating feel.
• Added a new WLAN network automatic connection tab, which can individually control whether to auto-connect to previously connected WLAN networks.
• Added a new Bluetooth device recording switch. When recording from a distance, you can connect Huawei headphones to record via Bluetooth to get better quality recording.

Security:

• Blocks in-app ads (pop-up ads when the phone is shaken) by preventing apps from obtaining the device orientation. (Settings > Privacy > Permission Manager > Device Orientation)
• Integrates a device-cloud cooperation mechanism to achieve more accurate and faster control of malicious apps.
• Added an anti-false alarm feature to smartly identify viruses and risky applications, making HarmonyOS more pure and secure.

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Weibo tech-savvy @DigitalChatStation says that Huawei has internally set the HarmonyOS NEXT stable version release for September. Even though the OEM has not announced this matter officially, the leak is in line with a few previous revelations.

Further details in the leak point out that other devices like new flagship phones, foldable, mid-range handsets, tablets, and smartwatches are also in the pipeline. These will likely show up on the user floor somewhere in the second half of this year.

Expected Products for H2 2024:

• Mate 70 Series
• Mate X6 Foldable
• Watch GT 5

HarmonyOS NEXT stable version launch leak (Image Credits: Weibo)

Huawei has not confirmed the news yet and we need to wait for official words on this matter. Probably, the company is cooking new offerings for its consumers.

HarmonyOS NEXT & Mate 70

Some inputs revealed that the flagship Huawei Mate 70 series will arrive in September or mid-October this year with the pre-installed HarmonyOS NEXT software system.

Confirming this statement to an extent, the Rotating Chairman of Huawei – Xu Zhijun cited that HarmonyOS NEXT stable will roll out later this year. Note that the executive didn’t mention the exact timeline for the upcoming products’ release.

For HarmonyOS NEXT, the tech maker has locked the HDC 2024 event for June 21 where it will launch the beta version. Hereafter, top flagship models will get the chance to test the impressive features of the brand-new operating system.

Up to this point, more than 4000 apps have adapted to the HarmonyOS NEXT. The aim is to expand the HarmonyOS ecosystem for apps, and devices, and even introduce it in the global market. Perhaps the speed hints that Huawei won’t take much time to achieve the new target.

Read More:

• Huawei Mate X6 foldable could launch in the second half of this year

HarmonyOS NEXT (Image Credits: Huawei)

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The Chinese tech giant recently announced that the stable HarmonyOS 4.2 is ready and will start rolling out for some top flagship devices from the first batch.

Now the company is bringing the newest firmware for its devices, starting with high-end tablets. Huawei MatePad Pro 13.2 and 11 2024 are getting stable HarmonyOS 4.2 with the 4.2.0.208 version. Ensure to have at least 8GB of free storage space.

Your Huawei MatePad Pro tablets should be running on the baseline versions 4.0.0.157/162/4.2.0.202/206. We have also listed the compatible models below:

• Huawei MatePad Pro 11 2024 (XYAO-W00)
• Huawei MatePad Pro 13.2 (PCE-W40)
• Huawei MatePad Pro 13.2 (PCE-W30)
• Huawei MatePad Pro 13.2 (PCE-AL30)
• Huawei MatePad Pro 13.2 Collector’s Edition (PCE-AL40)

Huawei MatePad Pro 11 and 13.2 2024 gets stable HarmonyOS 4.2 update

Stable HarmonyOS 4.2 Changelog

(for 4.2.0.202/206)

• Added dynamic real-time blur feature which changes the background display of the drop-down control center menu in real time. It makes the visual experience more refined.

HarmonyOS 4.2 Changelog

(for 4.0.0.157/162)

System:

• Added hyperspace storage compression feature which releases more space via lossless compression of duplicate files and low-frequency apps. (Path: Settings > Storage > Cleanup Acceleration > Suggest Compression Column > Compress Group Files)
• Improved app launch, task switching, and slide gestures.
• Optimized global search functioning.
• Full-down gesture for the control center is smoother than ever.
• Added a new auto-WLAN network connectivity switch that controls freely if to auto-connect to previous or new WLAN network. (Use: Long press the network name > Modify network > Auto-connect)

User Interface:

• Added dynamic real-time blur feature which changes the background display of the drop-down control center menu in real time. It makes the visual experience more refined and polishes the operation details of more scenarios to make the vision better.
• Effects, alerts, etc. are more refined and accurate.

Security:

• a new ‘block advertisement’ feature that allows you to disable the opening of advertisements in any app through a shake gesture. To access the feature select Settings > Privacy > Permission Management > App to obtain device direction.
• Integrates a device-cloud cooperation mechanism to achieve more accurate and faster control of malicious apps
• Added an anti-false alarm feature to smartly identify viruses and risky applications, making HarmonyOS more pure and secure.
• Better access to notification sending permissions for newly installed third-party apps to effectively streamline notification messages and make life easier.

Stable HarmonyOS 4.2 Software Update

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