Weibo tipster @AdakFenglangjuxu mentioned that Huawei device users who upgraded to HarmonyOS NEXT can use the WeChat seamless chat transfer tool.

From the name, the feature will efficiently transfer all the chat records of WeChat to the new software system, without losing any details or other data of the app. Ensure that you are using the WeChat HarmonyOS NEXT application version.

The feature seems quite effective. Often users concern about the device data and chats while upgrading their device to a new OS. Doing so leads to conversation loss and requires multiple processes to transfer the chat records locally.

Although WeChat HarmonyOS NEXT app has resolved this problem with a seamless chat transfer tool. Note this feature will only support Huawei devices upgraded to the HarmonyOS NEXT beta version. Others have to wait for subsequent builds.

WeChat HarmonyOS NEXT app has seamless chat transfer feature (Image Credits: Weibo)

The tipster further reveals that HarmonyOS NEXT has great changes for the Control Center. It may also bring an iOS-like live map to users for easy navigation.

HarmonyOS NEXT could further adopt a one-tap lock screen access capability and some more effective changes. A recent feature of the new OS is app cloning which can split the original app into 5 clones so that users can effectively run the application.

More such features are on the way. Many native HarmonyOS apps are now open for public testing. The drawback is only HarmonyOS NEXT beta users can explore these applications. But Huawei may expand the software testing to more device owners in the coming weeks.

HarmonyOS NEXT App Clone feature can create 5 clones of an app for simultaneous use

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This App Clone feature is exclusive to HarmonyOS NEXT and has been spotted with a recently closed beta rollout. It can create up to 5 clones of the original app within the same device.

These apps will open and function separately based on their features. The company has also confirmed that cloned apps will be listed on the app clone settings. These can be deleted in case you no longer need them.

With that being said, you can create icons for these apps on the home screen altogether. A little blue icon on the bottom right corner of the app icons is confirmed as a clone.

Huawei HarmonyOS NEXT App Clone (Source – ithome)

The feature reminds me of App Twin, a capability first introduced with EMUI smartphone years ago. This feature creates two instances of the same app and allows you to log in with two different accounts (for that app).

This feature was launched for social media apps such as FaceBook and WhatsApp. Upgrading such capability and bringing a more aggressive cloning capability is new for HarmonyOS NEXT. Although app clones may not fancy all but it will be useful for some users.

HarmonyOS NEXT is a new operating system based on HarmonyOS and developed by Huawei. The Chinese tech maker has polished many core software technologies for this new OS and built for native applications.

This new HarmonyOS has been under testing since early 2024 and it’ll enter public test on October 8.

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X tipster IceUniverse notes that One UI 7.0 will bring some new AI features to the Samsung Gallery app. These add-ons could be for the AI search tool. Perhaps the company wants to make searches more convenient for users with better capabilities.

AI Search refers to an efficient gallery tool that helps users find images more easily, using AI. It understands the context, thus providing quick results of your queries.

Samsung Gallery AI Search tool is already one step ahead of Google Photos. It gives access to the People tab and allows you to collect images with a person in groups accordingly. The app also organizes images based on shot types or locations. It seems One UI 7 will make this tool more significant in the time ahead.

The tipster didn’t mention the exact changes that the Samsung Gallery app will get with One UI 7. Though it’s clear that the upcoming software is full of surprises.

One UI 7 may unlock new AI features for Samsung Gallery (Image Credits: UniverseIce/X)

A comparative image by the tipster further hints that Samsung Gallery will provide a much better experience than other album applications. Users may also observe some optimizations to the existing features that will make the app more worthy.

Apart from applications, One UI 7.0 has some incredible offerings for the UI and other sections of smartphones. A revamped Notification Panel and Quick Settings, a vertical app drawer, and more are on the expected features list. Let’s see what Samsung will serve to its users with the One UI 7.0 software upgrade.

Samsung One UI 7 (Android 15) – Release Date, Eligible Devices and Features

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Tipster @FixedFocus shared his experience with the HarmonyOS NEXT developer beta 2 update. While exploring new features, he found that the Celia voice assistant has now become smarter and more useful for day-to-day operations.

With HarmonyOS NEXT, users could be able to add the to-do list tasks directly to the Celia assistant app. All it may require is the simple drag-and-drop gesture.

In other words, Huawei phone users will be able to drag the items or tasks of the to-do list app to the Celia assistant (navigation bar at the bottom of the device). Hereafter, the assistant will run its AI services to manage these tasks accurately. Thus, users don’t have to command every time for a new task.

Huawei Celia Voice Assistant (Image Credits: Weibo)

Another tipster explained that the HarmonyOS NEXT’s Celia app will be far ahead of MagicOS 8.0’s Anywhere Door feature. The respective capability enables users to quickly drag and drop files or other media content into a desired app via a virtual door.

Further inputs reveal that the new feature is the best and most powerful segment of HarmonyOS NEXT. It will make task completion easier and more convenient on devices. Users can easily navigate the Celia assistant without going for multiple taps.

HarmonyOS NEXT to make Celia voice assistant app smarter, says Tipster (Image Credits: Weibo)

During the official launch of the HarmonyOS NEXT beta version in June, the company explained how the new software will enhance Celia app’s functioning for users.

Huawei stated that it will upgrade the ordinary assistant to the Celia super assistant app with better AI capabilities and useful features. It will equip the Pangu Large Model 5.0, making the logical and reasoning aspects 90% more efficient than before.

Some of the new Celia assistant features have appeared in the latest testing build. Although we can expect more upgrades, improvements, and AI tools with the stable HarmonyOS NEXT version.

Huawei Celia voice assistant leak (Image Credits: Weibo)

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GoPaint app is an innovative way that ultimately makes you a Pro-painter. With advanced brushes, easy-to-use painting tools, and attractive canvas, users can unleash their hidden talent and make impressive artwork with even more enjoyment.

You can learn more about the new app HERE.

After serving the app to Chinese users, the company is now rolling out the GoPaint update for Huawei MatePad Pro 13.2 in the global market. The firmware is tagged with the 4.0.0.136 version and bears a software package of 540 Megabytes.

Further changelog details show the presence of the stability enhancements and a new security patch released in April 2024. The former aims to boost the performance efficiency of the device and make it more responsive to user-based operations.

The latter keeps an eye on bugs and glitches in the device’s system, if any. It also ensures that your data remains safe and eliminates malicious privacy threats.

Huawei MatePad Pro 13.2

Full Changelog:

Applications:

• Adds the GoPaint app, which provides professional-level painting features with different paper-like canvases and brushes.

System:

• Improved system stability in some situations.

Security:

• Integrated April 2024 security patches for better system security.

For starters, the company has kicked off this rollout in batches and it will take some time to approach every unit in the region. Although you can slide into the Settings app > System & Updates > Software Updates and follow the on-screen prompts for a manual installation.

Huawei MatePad Pro 13.2 gets the GoPaint app in the global market (Image Credits: HuaweiAilesi)

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From the name, the Huawei Health app monitors your health and offers related details accurately. Whereas, the wearBeta part tests useful and effective features that can make the application more beneficial for users and provide them with better services.

To maintain efficiency, the Huawei Health application is now receiving the latest 14.1.4.352 wearBeta update with a bunch of new features and improvements.

Note that this is a public beta activity and will run live till June 29, 2024. Thus you have enough time to enroll yourself in this testing pool. Next, you need to download a software package of 104.1 Megabytes to enjoy the newest offerings of the app.

Huawei Health gets 14.1.4.352 wearBeta version (Image Credits: ITHome)

The new Huawei Health wearBeta version has some proficient features like step counting and sleep summary. The former tells about how many steps you have taken in a day, while the latter will keep an eye on your sleep and share precise details.

Other features count personalized content support with better workout videos, instructions for better caloric records, and more. You can check the changelog below.

• Added step counts and sleep summary feature to display accurate user health data and help improve your health status.
• Added daily moments, and a series of lesson suggestions to support personalized recommendations.
• Displays the instructions for using caloric records adaptively, as per your weight target.
• Fixes stability issues in some scenarios.

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This announcement comes amid the company is preparing to launch HarmonyOS NEXT, a pure version of the HarmonyOS operating system. In 2020, Huawei released HarmonyOS 2.0 which supported smartphone platforms but can also run Android apps.

The dual app framework integrates open-source Android code libraries. The company has eliminated all of the Android code from HarmonyOS NEXT and is now focusing solely on HarmonyOS apps.

Earlier this year, the company announced that more than 200 app developers have joined the development of native HarmonyOS applications. Compared to that the company saw 20 times the growth in the number of apps within the 4 months. That’s an exponential growth.

HarmonyOS Native apps increased to 4000 (Image source – Huawei)

Announced at the Huawei Developer Conference 2023, Huawei aims to make this new HarmonyOS software universal to the Huawei ecosystem with improved performance. New optimizations were made to the app architecture and software side to improve compatibility. This will result in fast load and smooth interface interactions for apps and games.

The current list of apps covers different industries including lifestyle, travel, finance, social media, productivity tools, audio and video entertainment, games, and more.

Strengthening the mobile app ecosystem is one of the key challenges for the company. However, shifting to a native mobile system could help it to grow from the inside out to challenge Android in China.

Huawei has launched the developer version of HarmonyOS NEXT for testing. A consumer version launch for all mobile users could be coming at HDC 2024 in the second half of this year.

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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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Also known as a third-party digital wallet, Alipay has more than one billion active users and 80 billion merchants across the globe. Besides, it has a 55.32 percent share of the third-party payment market in China.

It is one of the super-apps and is available as both a mobile application and a web platform. All you have to do is log in with your credentials to use the services.

According to the information, the Alipay initiative in the HarmonyOS native app mirrors the development of a comprehensive ecosystem. HarmonyOS in its new avatar, promises to build a unified surrounding for the Internet of Everything.

On the other hand, Huawei is constantly inviting ideal partners to associate and grab new opportunities for setting up a smarter world for consumers.

While signing the agreement, the President of Alipay Business Group – Ni Xingjun said that the cooperation between both aims to meet the requirements of users and enable them to experience smart life services on different devices and scenarios.

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Sharing the good news with users, the official HarmonyOS page on Weibo announced that McDonald’s China has launched the native application development. Consequently, delicious food lovers will soon be able to make orders via the new HarmonyOS app.

It is worth noting that the HarmonyOS native application promises to offer a more convenient and smarter experience to users. On the greener side, it will bring a historic leap in the mobile application ecosystem, providing better control in consumers’ hands.

Being the first large-scale global restaurant chain company to launch the HarmonyOS native app development, McDonald’s has sown the seed of a strong software ecosystem.

According to the details, the system base is fully self-developed and removes the traditional AOSP code. It further supports HAP format installation packages, moving one step ahead of iOS and Android apps.

Apart from McDonald’s, several other Chinese companies have made their steps to HarmonyOS native app development. Perhaps, the more enterprises and developers join this community, the more HarmonyOS Ecosystem will be enhanced.

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