Huawei MatePad Pro 11/13.2 gets HarmonyOS NEXT 5.0.0.123 public beta

Huawei has started rolling out the HarmonyOS NEXT 5.0.0.123 public beta update for MatePad Pro 11 and 13.2 users. After the flagship smartphones, the company is now releasing the latest software testing build for eligible MatePad tablets.

The new HarmonyOS NEXT 5.0.0.123 public beta update for the Huawei MatePad tablets is bringing several new features. It enhances the Celia AI assistant, lock screen, Huawei Share, and the Calendar application of the device.

Although the star of the show is the Split-Screen dialogue feature. This add-on will enable users to open the split-screen mode via one command. You can also ask for report summaries, answers to different questions, and more using this feature.

On the flip side, the lock screen is getting new features like support for song recognition. Yes, you can now recognize any song within a few clicks. Know More.

The company has also improved the calendar app with a new schedule tool and quick controls. You can check all the features and complete changelog below.

Huawei MatePad Pro 11/13.2 gets HarmonyOS NEXT 5.0.0.123 public beta (Image Credits: Huawei)

HarmonyOS NEXT 5.0.0.123 Update: Tablets

Theme

• New preset fortune/travel blue official free theme

System

• Supports transferring files and pictures via USB to PC.
• Added a new manual cleanup feature for the app cache. Settings > Storage, you can clean up the cache.
• A new e-book mode has been added to the control center, which allows you to immerse yourself in reading e-books with one click.

Celia

• When reading long articles, long-press the Celia navigation bar at the bottom of the screen and select the “Split Screen Dialogue” service to quickly split the screen, provide instant summaries, questions, and answers, and improve reading comprehension efficiency.

Huawei Share

• Huawei Share Supports sharing dynamic photos

Lock Screen

• The lock screen now supports conversation translation, scanning, song recognition, and Bluetooth earbuds widgets for a richer experience. (long-press the clock on the lock screen > click the circle > select the widget to add)
• The theme feature of the lock screen editing interface adds custom themes, more themes, and more fun.

Calendar

• New schedules support adding location information via location or map.
• Long press the important date widget in the calendar interface to easily add it to the home screen.
• Support sliding down in the month view interface to display the full month schedule.

Smart Life

• Supports the management of Huawei Printer X1 series and Huawei Mobile Router Series.

Email

• Support petal email log-in.

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