HarmonyOS NEXT Developer Beta 2 update is out, check the changelog here

Huawei has rolled out the HarmonyOS NEXT developer beta 2 update with a small yet effective changelog. The firmware carries new features as well as bug fixes. The developers may get a more efficient and improved experience over the previous build.

Inputs reveal that the HamonyOS NEXT developer beta 2 is based on the first beta. Although it consists of significant changes, new enhancements, and useful tool kits.

The latest update builds upon the OpenHarmony 12 beta 2 API version. It is rolling out with the HarmonyOS NEXT 0.0.31 version and will soon reach all developers. It is open for Mate 60 series, Mate X5 series, and the MatePad Pro 13,2 tablets.

Now let’s explore the HarmonyOS NEXT Developer Beta 2 changelog.

The new addition in this update is effective gestures. HarmonyOS NEXT developer beta 2 will enable developers to add better motion control and intuitive gestures to apps. These add-ons will allow users to swipe or slide for quick functions.

Component management is another useful point in the changelog. It will give users even better control over most of the apps’ elements or features. The section will further have detailed settings regarding each component of the application.

Huawei has improved the ArkUI Development Framework. It is now much better and more powerful than the previous version. With the new ArkUI development structure, developers would be able to make more efficient, stable, and smoother apps.

2D graphics have become even more fluent and intuitive. Users will see new, creative, and excellent visual effects than before. With the latest tool, developers will be able to make the application pleasant and add innovative graphics to it.

The Chinese phone maker has optimized the TaskPool capability. This tiny element is responsible for multitasking purposes in an app. Hence, users may observe a new boost in the application’s multitasking performance in the future.

Huawei has also made the app services creative. Perhaps the building and other monuments will appear more catchy. The company has also made the map information simple and convenient for users. Other additions count new kits for better design, detailed weather info, and enhanced performance of wearable devices.

• Enhanced the basic capabilities of ArkUI (Ark development framework)
• Added gesture interception capabilities, enriched the lifecycle management capabilities of various components and provided more detailed settings for various components.
• Enhanced graphics drawing capabilities for 2D graphics
• Enhanced the task processing capability of TaskPool
• Enhanced the building drawing capabilities of the map service and enriched the map information available.
• Added three new kits: UI Design Kit, Weather Service Kit, and Wear Engine.

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