HarmonyOS
[Update: July 27] Huawei HarmonyOS 3.0 to launch on July 24
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Huawei has officially confirmed that HarmonyOS 3.0 will launch on July 27. Read more.
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Huawei could release HarmonyOS 3.0 operating system on July 24, reveals a well-known Weibo tipster. On the other hand, Huawei has not revealed the official launch date but it’s continuously working to test this software on mobile devices and we’ll soon meet the full software.
HarmonyOS 3.0 Beta:
Recently, Huawei has started pushing the first HarmonyOS 3.0 developer beta build for public Huawei devices registered under the beta program. According to the Chinese tech maker, the latest developer beta further improves the user experience of HarmonyOS and optimizes its use cases.
Although the changelog is not descriptive as it could be, it does reveal a few things that this version will bring. As shown in the screenshot, the HarmonyOS 3.0 will further improve the Super Device feature with new capabilities, which could be related to more platform support or similar activities.
HarmonyOS:
HarmonyOS is a cross-device multi-kernel operating system designed and developed by Huawei. After its initial launch at Huawei Developer Conference 2019, the Chinese tech maker made it open source and donated to OpenAtom Foundation to manage its open-source code.
The initial version was only supported by smart TVs but HarmonyOS 2.0 brought in a big revolution for the Huawei ecosystem as it now supports various new devices including smartphones, tablets, smartwatches, smart home devices, and third-party hardware products with low memory consumption as well as smart car in control systems.
During the HDC 2022, Huawei announced HarmonyOS 3.0. Still, Huawei has not revealed the graphical changes that will come with this software but the company did promise that the HarmonyOS 3.0 will work on improving the core features and improve efficiency along with performance.
HarmonyOS 3.0 developer beta suggests featuring enhancements for JavaScript/eTS language application developer capabilities along with concise JS/eTS language to efficiently develop complex interface applications, and at the same time obtain improvements in application startup speed. Meanwhile, it combines efforts with ArkUI and ArkComiler features to boost maximum performance.
As of now, we have not heard any launch dates for July 24 but we’ll keep you posted on any further development on HarmonyOS 3.0.
(source – Weibo)
HarmonyOS 3 for Huawei Watch GT 3 series is expanding in the global market. It allows more Watch GT 3 series owners to install the new features and start using them right away.
Last month, Huawei began to release HarmonyOS 3 for Huawei Watch GT 3 Chinese models. Within a few days, the company rolled out this upgrade for the global market. The software update for Huawei Watch GT 3 series brings many new features, which aim to improve the smartwatch.
If you want to download this software, open the Huawei Health app and then tap on the update section to grab new firmware. According to the information, this major upgrade has an OTA package size of 90 megabytes. You should know that the update package transfer may take some time and installation.
Let’s take a look at the latest features.
HarmonyOS 3 for Huawei Watch GT 3 comes with new style watch faces. You can take a photo of your outfit and upload it with your phone to match your outfit and colors.
There’s another interesting watch face called, Kaleidoscope. It enables one to set a personalized watch face with an image from Gallery and make it transform into a kaleidoscopic effect with the crown’s rotation. Also, it has a new arc motion effect when you scroll through the watch face selection list.
Furthermore, the flashlight now has more colors along with a flashlight mode that will help you to access the feature more conveniently.
Quick replies are getting new optimizations, you can now send quick replies to social apps including Line, Viber, and Instagram directly from your smartwatch. This function supports EMUI and Android devices (other than HarmonyOS).
Moreover, the Huawei Watch GT 3 series is getting a new Flashlight and lock screen short switches to the shortcut menu. Lastly, there’s a new “Connect” new phone option in the Bluetooth menu under Settings.
Thank you, Samer for this amazing tip.
During the Huawei P60 series launch event, Huawei Smart Car Business Cheif, Yu Chengdong announced that all AITO smart car models will get HarmonyOS 3.0 operating system by the end of this month.
HarmonyOS 3 for these AITO M5 cars will bring new features including a super home screen and smart car search. The net recommendation score of Huawei M5 car owners is 86.4%
Huawei also announced that the M5 and M5 EV high-end autonomous driving versions will launch in April, which won’t need high-precision maps. Yu Chengdong said that Huawei should be far ahead in the field of the smart cockpit and smart driving.
Today, Huawei launched HarmonyOS 3.1 and Huawei P60 series is the first smartphone to pack this new HarmonyOS operating system with a brand lock screen feature.
Yes, HarmonyOS 3.1 allows users to customize the lock screen with new options and always-on-display features. This version supports 3D dynamic weather widgets, which enable you to easily obtain time, weather, date, notifications, and other information with AOD.
This new HarmonyOS software also has a new software user experience designed for Huawei devices and it also supports new camera optimizations.
HarmonyOS 3.1 launched with an improved security and privacy system. It provides users with full lifecycle security control for background pop-up windows, hidden applications, background task execution, and more.
According to Huawei, the HarmonyOS operating system deleted over 3.6 million malicious applications and 200 million malicious attacks every day. This is a step to ensure that the smartphone remains safe in all conditions.
Additionally, HarmonyOS 3.1 lets you enjoy amazing animations that weren’t part of HarmonyOS 3.0. The addition of these new features takes the entire user experience to the next level. Also, there are minor tweaks that are always ready to be explored.
Aside form Huawei P60 series, Huawei will also roll out this upgrade for more users very soon.
