HarmonyOS NEXT developer beta 3 update brings new Celia and WLAN features

HarmonyOS NEXT developer beta 3 update is out now with more useful features and improvements. After certain changes to graphics and map services in the previous version, the company is now enhancing the network and Celia Keyboard scenarios.

Developers and pioneer users are receiving the latest HarmonyOS NEXT testing firmware with NEXT.0.0.35 version. It is rolling out to the Huawei Mate 60 series smartphones, Mate X5 foldable handsets, and the MatePad Pro 13.2 tablets.

Speaking of the new features, HarmonyOS NEXT developer beta 3 update improves the network connectivity segment. The company has added multi-channel data transmission support to WLAN and mobile networks for the flagship models.

As a result, users will be able to send or receive data on multiple channels at the same time. This will increase network efficiency and faster loading of data. The latest update also optimizes the overall internet performance for a stable experience.

Further points in the changelog include a new auto-error correction tool in the Celia Keyboard. It will automatically correct any common spelling errors or grammatical mistakes in your words and may also recommend better suggestions for word usage.

Huawei has also enhanced camera capabilities with HarmonyOS NEXT developer beta 3. Developers will observe more vibrant images, improved picture quality as well as an efficient video playback experience after installing the newest firmware.

You can check the changelog below.

HarmonyOS NEXT developer beta 3 update is rolling out with new features (Image Credits: Huawei)

New Features

• This update optimizes the Internet experience. It improves the code scanning and video playback experience in some scenarios and adds an automatic error correction feature to Celia Keyboard.

WLAN:

• Supports sending and receiving data via multiple channels such as WLAN and mobile networks at the same time.
• Improves the internet experience.

System:

• Improve image quality and color reproduction, make images clearer, and more delicate.
• Enhances video playback experience.
• Improves the scanning experience in some scenarios.
• Celia Keyboard now supports an automatic error correction feature.

Apart from the listed changes, the update also improves satellite network features, HiCar functions, app cloning, and the SuperHub feature. One may also observe tweaks like an interesting boot animation and a tiny white bar on the notification panel.

The company has further optimized the payment scanning feature and sound-picture sync for smart TVs when connected to headphones for a seamless connection. The update is rolling out gradually and will reach eligible developers who have enrolled in the beta activity.