iOS 17 brings StandBy mode, which enables a full view of the screen with a user interface and glanceable information. This could be viewed and enabled automatically when the phone is charging and has a landscape orientation.

This feature makes it look good whenever you put the phone on a nightstand, kitchen counter, or desk. Standby supports personalization with a range of different clock styles, and photo albums.

The personalization also extends to smart stacks, which fetch suitable widgets off-screen. Standby mode can also show live activities, Siri, incoming calls, and large notifications to make it super useful. Also, the large viewing angle makes it visible from a distance.

With MagSafe, the phone automatically starts the user’s preferred landscape view. This feature will fires up anytime by tapping on the screen and on the always-on display (AOD) on iPhone 14 Pro.

Yeah, an iOS 17 Standby feature for Huawei phones will improve user experience but we don’t know if the tech maker will adopt such a change for its devices.

However, with an added creative approach, Huawei can make it even more productive.

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Currently, Huawei serves a lot of widgets in the EMUI 13 but the company has not introduced the battery widget. This is quite unique capability that we’re still missing in the EMUI universe. Before we dive deep into this new desirable feature, let’s take a look at the service widgets.

Huawei first introduced service widgets in HarmonyOS 2.0. It allows users to access a desired app service instantly, without the need to open an app first. Yes, the action is similar to the traditional Android widgets but the implementation and the UI are far more better.

For example, you can add a Huawei Health app service widget on the home screen. Once added, the widget will show key details including the steps count and exercise button. That’s not it, you can select different sizes of widgets. The company has improved its fluency and capabilities with HarmonyOS 3.0.

Battery widget:

This is a powerful tool and by far one of the best options to stay up to date with the battery status of all connected devices such as earphones, stylus, smartwatches, or any other IoT/smart home gadget.

Samsung:

Huawei’s arch-rival Samsung is leading this segment. Samsung launched this battery status option with One UI 5.1/Android 13 earlier this year. It offers two sizes including circles and lists. Both of them use indicators and percentages to highlight the current battery levels. Also, it has low battery indication color.

Stock Android:

Stock Android also comes with a battery widget in Android 14 and later versions. It looks good on the home screen, complying with the dynamic theme system. The widgets show the remaining backup time and percentage in horizontal bars.

Similar to Samsung, the battery widget on stock Android could also show the battery of all connected devices.

EMUI 14:

Yes, EMUI 14 could be a major upgrade for all of the smartphone users but the company could make an interactive battery widget for all of the Huawei phone users. Currently, Huawei has not revealed any plans on this matter. Therefore, we’ll wait for the second half of this year for more info.

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For now, Huawei has not confirmed a release date but the Chinese users of the MatePad 11 have already received this major software upgrade.

According to the details, Huawei MatePad 11 is receiving May 2023 security update with HarmonyOS version 2.0.0.278. The package size is 218MB. However, the release occurred in batches and may take some time to cover all of the devices.

We suggest all of the Huawei MatePad 11 users grab this new firmware as soon as it appears on your device. Also, keep an eye on our HarmonyOS section to stay updated with the latest rollout.

Thanks to the tipster Timal 973 for this amazing input.

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So, these three phones are the first to grab EMUI 13:

1. Huawei Mate Xs 2
2. Huawei P50 Pocket
3. Huawei P50 Pro

Yes, there are other phones that will get the EMUI 13 and you can check the list here.

However, there is some key information that you should know. Make sure you have the latest firmware update. This will be required to receive EMUI 13 upgrade. You can check for a new update via the following instructions.

1. Open Settings app
2. Scroll down and select System & updates
3. Tap on Software update
4. CHECK FOR UPDATES
5. DOWNLOAD AND INSTALL

From current observation, we can take May 2023 security update as the base version to obtain EMUI 13 on above mentioned devices. However, we remain cautious and suggest you grab the recent firmware.

Beta:

Although, Huawei is highly likely to release stable EMUI 13 but we also want to note the Beta program. You can also check for the latest EMUI 13 project with the HUAWEI FUT BETA application. We’ll also explain the complete details to participate in the EMUI 13 beta project here in our guide.

EMUI 13 features:

This new update is a hotel cake for all of the Huawei phone users and everyone is looking forward to it. The main attraction to EMUI 13 lies in its features and the latest additions.

This includes a super device, which was first introduced with HarmonyOS in China and it’s now making its way to global devices. Other than that, Huawei has decided to bring service widgets for global EMUI users with this new version.

To support a cleaner home screen, Huawei has included group and stack widget features. These will keep the screen tidy in all conditions.

We can’t wait to get our hands on the latest EMUI 13 rollout, as it could occur anytime soon.

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According to the changelog, it has various new features and the reason for the delayed rollout for some models is totally based on staged release. However, now all of the users have access to this new firmwaare.

According to the changelog, Huawei P60 series models can download this new update with a package size of 1GB. Specifically, the update brings new optimizations for App Guard, improves system security, and provides a new confirmation before launching a pop-up window.

The addition of a pop-up window will help to raise the security to not let your phone open any unwanted links or webpage. This also enables users to keep a watch on any accidental page jumps or links.

The newly added system stability improvements improve the phone’s performance and provide a better user experience.

On the other side, the update also contains improvements for photography. Huawei is consistently improving the Huawei P60 series camera with a new upgrades and this one is no different, HarmonyOS 3.1.0.156 also has new enhancements for camera quality and color accuracy.

Launched in March this year, the Huawei P60 series comes with HarmonyOS 3.1 out of the box. It has various exclusive features, including the camera zoom ring and instant menu. HarmonyOS 3.1 also smoothens the animations.

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In summary, we can look into the changes, which include new animations effect, service widgets improvements, better charging, and more.

Huawei Pocket S HarmonyOS 3.0.0.305 Changelog:

Service widgets:

• Group widgets can automatically expand or shrink as the cards increase or decrease, and stacked widgets can automatically rotate and display as the scene changes.

Smart multi-window:

• Added the feature of saving the split screen state, saving the split screen state to the home screen, and clicking the split screen combination icon to open the dual application with one click using split screen mode.

System:

• The document supports a one-step preview, no need to pop up the box to choose the opening method. Call audio can be switched between the speaker, earpiece, and different Bluetooth devices in one step through the multi-device broadcast control center.

Smart multi-window:

• Optimize the smart multi-window experience. When returning to the home screen, the floating window will automatically shrink to a small window to continue the task.

Charge:

• Optimize the super fast charging Turbo mode charging experience.

App Guard:

• Optimize the app guard, improve security, provide a second confirmation pop-up window for application jumps, and reduce the risk of misuse.

System:

• Optimize Huawei’s printing interface, simplify and unify the printing entry, and make it easier to print documents in one step Optimize system performance. Also, sliding operation, page switching, and application startup are silky and comfortable step by step, dynamic effects can be interrupted, and the experience is smoother.

Safety:

• Integrate the May 2023 security patch to enhance system security.

Huawei Pocket S users running HarmonyOS 3 operating system can upgrade to the latest version using the settings. From here you can follow the on screen instructions.

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According to the information, Huawei planned to release major HarmonyOS 3 features for these 8 devices this month. However, we’ll keep you posted with all of the details. Until then, check the complete list of devices below. It’s possible that more devices may be added later on.

1. Huawei P50 Pro
2. Huawei P50
3. Huawei P50E
4. Huawei Mate Xs 2
5. Huawei P50 Pocket
6. Huawei Nova 10
7. Huawei Nova 10 Pro
8. Huawei MatePad Pro 11 inches.

So, what’s the focus of this so-called major software update? Well, there’s a huge list of features including optimizations.

Service widgets are getting new improvements. It is now smarter, supports scene rotation, and automatically matches more suitable widget content. At the same time, different widgets can also be combined at will, which can be large or small to be more intelligent.

The smart multi-window feature is now more convenient. The split-screen combination can switch positions with one key, and can be saved with one key. Also, the split-screen state can be restored at any time.

You can import all by simply taking a photo, and the electronic schedule is automatically generated, and calendar reminders can also be added.

The one-step interactive feature allows audio to be exchanged with one key, audio switching can be completed smoothly during a call, and files can also be printed one by one. It is no longer necessary to select a separate application to open the document, and you can directly select Huawei to print.

The animations are now smoother and more interactive. A new mechanism for interrupting the animation effect has been added, and other operations can be switched at any time. The animation effect is optimized for a better user experience.

App Guard is also getting new optimizations. It now allows you to switch apps and jump to known app scenarios. You also perform hidden app searches and more.

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According to the details, Huawei MatePad SE is getting June 2023 optimizations with HarmonyOS version 3.0.0.151. However, the update package size is quite big, standing at 1.04GB.

Specifically, Huawei has released this new update including May 2023 security patches. Since it’s a global model, it still equips the HarmonyOS operating system and delivers HMOS out of the box.

Users of the tablet are suggested to get this new firmware in order to improve the user experience. If you don’t receive it, make sure to check the update manually via Settings.

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According to the information, the first software update for Huawei Watch 4 series comes with system stability improvements. It suits well, as the smartwatch runs HarmonyOS 3.1 operating system.

The changelog refers that the latest upgrade has build version 3.1.0.122 upgrading from HarmonyOS 3.1.0.113. However, it’s a large package size of over 625 megabytes. We suggest all of the new buyers get this update as soon as they get the smartwatch.

How to update: Huawei Watch 4 series users can download the latest software update via the Huawei Health app or directly from the watch’s settings menu.

You should also know that the latest firmware comes in batches and it may take some time to reach all of the users. Also, the update package transfer may take a few minutes to install if you are not using eSIM.

We hope that the software brings a better user experience for the Huawei Watch 4 device.

Huawei Watch 4:

Yesterday, we reported about the first sale of this new wearable in Mexico and soon it will expand to more markets. Huawei Watch 4 Pro is made of strong material including an Aerospace grade titanium alloy case, which is stronger than ordinary titanium.

The display measures a large 1.5 inches with an AMOLED LTPO color screen. It has a 466×466-pixel resolution. The display is protected with a dome-like spherical sapphire glass, which is three-dimensional.

There are various watch faces inspired by the solar system’s planets and look amazing. The customized watch faces react to the rotatable crown. Moreover, you can enjoy over 40000 personalized themes directly from the collection.

With eSIM service, Huawei Watch 4 series can access independent calling services, text messages, and navigation. There’s a wide variety of systems and third-party apps, which you can access from the smartwatch.

Thanks to the tipster for this amazing input.

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According to the changelog, OpenHarmony 4.0 beta 1 standard system capabilities continue to improve. The ArkUI further improves component capabilities and effects, and application framework optimizations.

It also empowers extension capabilities, and application packages support non-decompression installation and cross-application sharing, distributed data management adds a unified data management framework (UDMF) to further enhance the capabilities of audio/media playback/media control/camera.

OpenHarmony 4.0 beta 1 address application corner mark management for event notification, and support more key management capabilities for basic security capabilities. ArkCompiler has updated the relevant tool versions of the C++ tool chain and has multiple test frameworks and enhanced tool capabilities.

To be mentioned, this new OpenHarmony build also markets the beginning of the API Level 10 interface.

Although it has a super large changelog, but below you can check a few of the changes in advance.

ArkUI

1. Provide the Extension component, which is used to embed the extended function of one application into another application.
2. Support setting spherical high-order attributes, lower edge pixel expansion, color blur, G2 rounded corners, shadows, and gradient high-order attributes. 5.
   The drawing component supports offset/clipping/mask properties.
3. The component supports default feature animation.
4. The component supports default drag and drop and supports turning off default drag and drop.
5. The custom bullet box supports the customization of mask color and pop-up animation.
6. bindContextMenu/bindMenu supports custom locations.
7. The ColumnSplit divider supports dragging. The Refresh component supports custom pull-down refresh capability.
8. Support the ability to measure the width and height of strings.

App framework

• Minimize the management of Extension capabilities, support various Extensions to open APIs according to business scenarios, and prevent sensitive API calls.
• Support temporary authorization of data or file URI.
• Provide a UIExtension mechanism, with which an application can embed its own application into another application for display.
• Provide atomic service and card sharing interface, support the sharing and data recovery of atomic service.

App package management

• Support the feature of application package installation without decompression, which optimizes system startup performance and application installation performance.
• Support sharing packages across applications. Some systems are supported to provide the code capabilities of their own applications to third-party ecological applications, and the third-party applications do not need to be integrated into their own installation packages
• Relevant content (including code, resources, and .so files, etc.), so as to reduce the integration cost and update cost of ecological applications.
• Support the installation of enterprise applications. Verify the installation permissions of enterprise applications to prevent enterprise applications from being distributed and installed at will; provide enterprise application certificate information query to facilitate the application market Management and revocation of enterprise applications.

Distributed Data Management

1. The system application supports silent access to the DataShareExtension data of other system applications through the data management service agent, that is, the data of the application DataShareExtension can be accessed
   without launching the application where the DataShareExtension is located.
2. The system application supports accessing the data of the Single mode application DataShareExtension through the data management service agent.
3. The DataShare client provides the ability to subscribe to DataShareExtension data changes according to the URI prefix, and any DataShareExtension data under the subscribed URI prefix occurs changes are notified to the DataShare client.
4. Added a unified data management framework (Unified Data Management Framework, UDMF), which supports data standardization model, data drag and drop in the device, UDMF data storage
   adaptation, rights management, and lifecycle management.

File management

• Files are presented in a classified view, and media files do not need to pay attention to the specific storage location.
• Provide the ability to allow applications that need to manage or use media files, such as the gallery, to manage media files in the form of albums, and provide the function of adding and removing media files in the album.
• Enhance the ability of the file backup and recovery framework, clone applications or DEMO applications can call ArkTS API to achieve backup and recovery functions.
• Enhance FilelO access capability, support listFile, scanFile, move.copy, filelock.watcher capabilities.
• Provide URI-based file temporary authorization access and deauthorization capabilities, support URI-based unified file opening capabilities, and facilitate applications to access required files flexibly and securely.

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