The company is informing its app developers about the new HarmonyOS NEXT API 12 SDK. As per the official notice, Huawei will only support API 12-based apps on the HarmonyOS NEXT AppGallery, starting from November 10, 2024.

Other applications based on the beta API 12 or below builds won’t be listed on the AppGallery. Hence, developers should update their apps to the latest SDK version at the earliest. Or else, their applications may face restriction problems.

“Starting from November 10, 2024, Huawei AppGallery on HarmonyOS NEXT will only support API 12 apps that have integrated Release SDK and Beta apps of API 12 or below will be restricted. Please complete the version update as soon as possible. Thank you for your cooperation and support!.”

API (Application Programming Interface) and SDK (Software Development Kit) are significant tools for developers to build apps. In the latest API 12 release, Huawei made amendments that make apps more compatible with HarmonyOS NEXT.

HarmonyOS NEXT AppGallery to support only API 12 apps: Huawei (Image Credits: ITHome)

Inputs further reveal that Huawei has released the DevEco Studio NEXT 5.0.3.900 version. It is a dedicated development platform for apps and services. It offers multiple features and supports various programming languages, the multi-device preview of UI codes, and other significant tools for app making.

The company is now asking its developers to download the new DevEco Studio version for recompiling and updating their applications with the API 12 SDK.

Changes:

• ohpm-repo adds the use_reverse_proxy field to configure whether to use the reverse proxy option.
• The API capability level of this version is API 12 release

Doing so will make the native apps more compatible with HarmonyOS NEXT as well as enable users to easily manage them on their devices. It will also make them stable and more responsive towards new features and existing services.

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According to the report, AppGallery has excluded several Tencent video games from the top gaming app ranking. On exploration, users may now only find three NetEase games at the top. These are Eggy Party, Identity V, and Fantasy Westward Journey.

Huawei AppGallery game ranking for June 18 showed two Tencent games (DnF at first and The Golden Spatula at eighth place) in the top 10 list, implying the end of a dispute between the firms. These were the bestselling game apps in the AppGallery.

But the latest insights hint that there’s still more to resolve between these two tech makers. Huawei and Tencent have been clashing over apps for a long time. Starting on January 1, 2021, the former excluded some of the latter’s apps from its AppGallery.

Removal of games like Tencent’s Honour of Kings ( a popular gaming app) shocked consumers as Huawei held 43% of the Android smartphone market back then.

Although these games came back on the AppGallery within a few hours. When asked to Huawei and Tencent about this case, they responded that there aren’t any clashes between the two companies and they are bonded in “friendly negotiations”.

Things again drifted apart last month when the app developer pulled out its famed game “DnF (Dungeon & Fighter) from the AppGallery. The app alone collects $826 million from various app stores like OPPO, Vivo, as well as Huawei.

Tencent removes DnF game from Huawei AppGallery (Image Credits: MyDrivers)

Tencent explained that the reason behind DnF’s removal from Huawei’s AppGallery is the contract expiration. According to details, the contract with Chinese companies expired within a month after the respective video game launched in the market.

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• Tencent removes DnF game from Huawei AppGallery following expired contracts

Huawei and Tencent’s current scenario clues at deepening of disputes between the two tech giants. However, these conditions might turn positive in the time ahead, following HarmonyOS NEXT expansion to the app ecosystem.

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You can check for this new improvement via the AppGallery itself by visiting its update section. You also have an option to enable auto-update to allow the phone to download new app update on its own.

AppGallery has various app and game categories and genres for Huawei smartphones. The company interprets this app store as the world’s 3rd most used app store after Apple’s App Store and Google’s Play Store.

Data shows that the platform has 580 million monthly active users and the numbers keep on growing with more developers joining app distribution services. You can download the latest AppGallery version from here.

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This year, Huawei is hosting its booth with the theme of “Play Together” to allow game enthusiasts to gather and enjoy this gaming event.

For this event, Huawei AppGallery partnered with various companies to organize a series of exciting activities such as game tournaments, E0sports matches, cosplay showcases dance performances, and live band concerts.

This activity drew up to 18,000 visitors to the Huawei AppGallery booth for an immersive gaming experience. Adding to this, Huawei AppGallery will give away over 20,000 exclusive merchandise during this 3-day event.

Games on AppGallery:

The company is already hosting many popular titles including “Ragnarok Origin”, “PUBG MOBILE”, “Mobile Legends: Bang Bang” and “MapleStory R: Evolution”, classic IP games “Tarisland”, “Command & Conquer: Legions” and “MONOPOLY GO!”. The tech maker is bringing them directly to the gamers in Thailand.

Furthermore, the famous game “Devil May Cry: Peak of Combat” as well as the engrossing games which include “Arena Breakout”, “Era of Conquest” and “Among Heroes: Fantasy Samkok” are part of the game that will present to the Thai audiences during the event day.

Competition and prizes:

To create a friendly gaming experience, Huawei AppGallery is working with content providers to set up over 11 different gaming zones at a space of 256m square with different storylines and missions.

The concept of adapting different storylines is to offer gaming enthusiasts an opportunity to dive into the world of games and even get a sense of adventurous gaming experience when visiting the AppGallery booth.

These missions will lead to exclusive merchandise and also to greater prizes.

Ragnarok Odin Cup:

Additionally, Huawei also announced a collaboration to host the “Odin Cup” tournament in the mobile MMORPG, Ragnarok Origin (ROO). This tournament features 4 stages, which are Intra-Server Matches, Cross Server Matches, Top 32 Elimination and the Offline Grand Finals. RO fans can experience the Grand Finals of Odin Cup with AppGallery in Bangkok, Thailand from 21 until 22 October 2023.

In terms of winning prizes, the victorious guild will be awarded grand rewards which include Guild Contribution x2500, Guild Token x1000, Diamond x200, Emblem of Courage x900, Purple Star Coin x50, Day & Night Feather Chest x50, Cogwheel Gacha R x30, Starry Mora Coin x400 and Rare Card Album x1.

Online Broadcast:

Huawei AppGallery is also bringing VTuber to the AppGallery booth this year to ensure gamers can enjoy virtual gaming during TGS 2023. Therefore, visitors will have the chance to explore the fantasy of VTuber in real life and redeem a special gift when visit the booth.

To ease the gaming, Huawei AppGallery will offer Thai audiences a priority opportunity to play the new games that will be released on AppGallery. The new and upcoming games on AppGallery come in different game types including MMORPG, RPG, SLG, FPS, and so on.

Plus, the new and upcoming games on AppGallery also include Thai language support which enables gamers to play the game in their familiar language.

So, what are you waiting for, if you are in Thailand, then do visit the Huawei AppGallery booth at the 2023 Game Show.

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Users can add the new AppGallery service widgets on their phones using the home screen. For that, pinch inwards on the home screen and then tap on the Service widgets at the bottom. From here, select – “AppGallery”.

The screen will then take you to different size and features variants of AppGallery service widgets including:

1. Top recommendations – Wide
2. Top recommendations – Square
3. AppGallery Guard – Wide
4. AppGallery Guard – Square
5. Must have apps – suggestions
6. Convenience service
7. Recommended service widgets
8. Car owner service

Select a widget and add it to the home screen. Afterward, the widget will be placed on the home layout and you can access the specific features of these widgets accordingly. Similar to other service widgets, you can remove or edit any service widgets.

According to the information, the AppGallery service widgets for HarmonyOS are rolling out with the latest software builds. While it may take some to reach all of the users.

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Huawei confirmed that the event for Game Fest 2023 will happen for 4 days non-stop from August 24th to 27th and the booth is set up in Hall 8 C.028.

Huawei AppGallery is saying that this Game Fest 2023 will become a spot for various gamers and enthusiasts in Gamescom 2023. Also, Huawei has partnered with key industry partners to sponsor this event.

AppGallery is the third biggest app distribution platform after Google Play Store and Apple’s App Store. It has many apps and games in different categories.

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The latest 13.3.1.200 version is available only for the AppGallery beta testers but the company will release these new changes for all of the users with stable release.

AppGallery is designed and developed by Huawei for all of its smart devices. This one-stop platform allows users to grab the latest app improvements with just a click. You can also upgrade the existing apps within the AppGallery.

With the latest changes, Huawei also working on improving the app segments and enhancing the app security. You can also check for the latest version via AppGallery and its app manager section. On the other hand, you can download this version with the link below.

• Download AppGallery 13.3.1.200 beta

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To achieve this task, Huawei currently needs to resolve the following challenges – supply chain, price, and software.

Supply Chain:

In 2019, Huawei was blocked by the US, which prohibits the company from purchasing important electronic goods including 5G chipsets. Although, Huawei can design the chip but can’t print them. Similarly, Huawei had to face issues in gathering other electronic components including display, camera, and network components.

Throughout the past three years, Huawei only worked with supply chain and industry partners in China. And 2022 was quite successful for the company, which helped it to access most of its components domestically.

Still, the impact of dropping the 5G network in phones had a wide effect on Huawei smartphone sales. But reports indicate that Huawei is also working on this issue and there’s a good chance to see a 5G phone later this year or by the next year.

Outside of China, Huawei also needs a good supply in order to distribute across different markets. This could only be possible with an easy-to-access supply chain so that you can cut the price and make it reasonable for the customers.

Price:

Price is a key factor in selling and buying new smartphones. Huawei needs to increase its segments and phone portfolio for global customers. Even if it can’t do it rapidly, a gradual expansion is worth trying.

Global users keep on exploring interesting options to switch from their existing brand and price is an attractive viewpoint. Even the flagship, Huawei Mate 50 Pro was overpriced without 5G. On the other hand, the Huawei Mate 20 series sold millions of units and ranked below only the Huawei P30 series. Market demand changes according to current technologies and Huawei needs to adopt new tactics to promote new devices. Therefore, it can’t rely only on flagship phones.

Introducing more smartphones in different price ranges will help the company to grow its appearance back into the consumer world.

Software:

This is a major issue, which needs proper attention from the Huawei software developers. The tech maker now stands as the slowest software update provider with EMUI 13 release. On the other hand, Huawei is providing full support for its Chinese users. HarmonyOS has become one of the biggest success stories for Huawei but it remains inside the Chinese territory.

Hence, Huawei global users keep on waiting for new updates, as they delay for even months in some cases. Many of the recent smartphones are not even mentioned in the EMUI 13 upgrade plan. Therefore, a robust software rollout and security release system is required for a better user experience.

Since Huawei sells phones without Google apps, it needs to partner with major developers to bring big apps and games to AppGallery. We observe that the app distribution platform has increased its app portfolio but there’s more that is need to be done.

Competition:

Huawei should complete these challenging steps and then compete against the current reign of top giants including Samsung, Apple, Oppo, Vivo, and Xiaomi. These companies are ruling supreme after Huawei’s outcast in 2020.

Since they still operating with a fast supply chain, good price options (except Apple), and better software capabilities, Huawei need to excel on all sides to regain its footprint in the global smartphone market.

Huawei can restore its global smartphone market share position in the top 3 without Google?

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According to the information, this new version comes with new features and improvements, which were not available before. However, it’s rolling out in batches and may take some to reach your Huawei devices.

Yet, you can check the new Huawei Quick App Center 13.2.1.310 via AppGallery. If it’s not there, then you can download it via the download link here.

Quick app center is the easiest way to stream apps online without requiring to install the app in local storage. It has a variety of apps, which runs on the cloud using an internet connection.

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Jaime Gonzalo, Vice President of Huawei mobile services Europe revealed various aspects of the AppGallery including its effort to stand over competitors.

He said AppGallery comes with several unique features, different from other app marketplaces. It is a trusted platform for users to download a variety of global and local apps.

Huawei chief mentioned that AppGallery has deals, offers, discounts, welcome packages, and lucky draws. These are alluring and AppGallery users find them useful, added Gonzalo.

Huawei is focusing on providing high-quality apps featuring new and powerful user experiences. For that, the company has upgraded its app submission and evaluation process for the platform.

Developers will have to develop better apps to ensure quality and reliability. This will also raise the count of trustworthy and well-designed apps and games on AppGallery.

Huawei said it is working with global developers to increase more global and local popular apps available on the platform. Currently, AppGallery hosts apps across 18 categories based on different requirements and scenarios.

The Huawei VP also talked about the security and privacy of the platform to provide safe and secure app downloads. The platform has mechanisms including developer real-name verification, a four-step review process, and download and installation protection. There’s also a prevention mechanism for secure app operation to ensure app safety.

That’s not it, Huawei is also in the frontier alongside developers to provide extensive support. These include services, support, resources, and tools to develop better apps.

Initiatives such as Huawei Global App Innovation Contest (Apps UP), Shining Star Program, Huawei Developer Groups (HDG), and others provide incentives to support their innovation on AppGallery.

These are pretty amazing efforts made by AppGallery and Huawei is actively working in order to make it a competitor of Play Store and Apple App Store.

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