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Huawei Pura X flip phone launched; sideways form factor, no Android apps
AppWizard
March 21, 2025

Huawei Pura X flip phone launched; sideways form factor, no Android apps

Huawei has launched the Huawei Pura X smartphone in China, which is the first Huawei device to operate without Android, using HarmonyOS Next instead. The Pura X does not support Android applications and does not offer a choice between Android and HarmonyOS. The phone features a 3.5-inch outer OLED screen, a 6.3-inch foldable OLED screen, and a triple rear camera system with a 50MP main sensor. It is powered by the Kirin 9020 chip, supports up to 16GB of RAM and 1TB of storage, and has a 4720mAh battery with fast charging capabilities. The device is priced at CNY 7499 (approximately ₹89,000) and is unlikely to be available in India due to its lack of Android compatibility.
Huawei will replace Windows with homegrown HarmonyOS in upcoming PCs
Winsage
September 26, 2024

Huawei will replace Windows with homegrown HarmonyOS in upcoming PCs

Huawei plans to transition from Windows to HarmonyOS as its primary operating system for PCs, with the next generation of computers set to feature HarmonyOS Next by the end of 2024. The current lineup of PCs will be the last to use Microsoft's operating system. HarmonyOS Next will be a microkernel-based system, no longer incorporating AOSP code or Android compatibility, and will support its own native applications. Huawei accounts for approximately 10 percent of the 40 million PCs sold annually in China, competing primarily with Lenovo and HP. Despite significant investment, HarmonyOS Next faces challenges in user adoption and app availability, with limited gaming applications and developer support. Chinese state media claims over 10,000 apps and services are available on HarmonyOS, with clients like the Shanghai municipal government developing native applications.
Valve appears to be testing ARM64 and Android gaming support for Steam on Linux
BetaBeacon
September 25, 2024

Valve appears to be testing ARM64 and Android gaming support for Steam on Linux

Valve is quietly expanding its gaming ecosystem to support Arm-based processors and Android. The leaked code reveals testing of an "ARM64" version of its Linux compatibility layer, Proton, with various games. This development hints at potential Arm support for desktop devices and the possibility of Steam being accessible on Android phones and tablets. Valve's interest in this area is likely due to the increasing popularity of Arm processors, with the company seeing potential for gaming on these devices.
If you're still using the app list on the Pixel Watch 3, you're doing it wrong
AppWizard
September 22, 2024

If you’re still using the app list on the Pixel Watch 3, you’re doing it wrong

User experience in smartwatches is crucial for navigating app interfaces. The author compared the Apple Watch 6 and Galaxy Watch 4, noting that Samsung's app drawer offers an organized and customizable grid, allowing users to sort apps alphabetically or manually. In contrast, Apple's method lacked consistency, causing confusion for the author. The introduction of the Pixel Watch initially presented an app drawer in a list format, which was inefficient and frustrating. However, the Pixel Watch 3 introduced a grid view option, allowing users to see nine app icons simultaneously, enhancing usability and making app access easier. The author prefers the grid view for its intuitive design and efficiency.
Phone Link’s Instant Hotspot feature is no longer exclusive to Samsung phones
AppWizard
August 29, 2024

Phone Link’s Instant Hotspot feature is no longer exclusive to Samsung phones

Microsoft's Phone Link app has expanded the Instant Hotspot feature to select OnePlus devices, including the OnePlus Open and OnePlus 12, which previously was exclusive to Samsung devices. The Instant Hotspot allows Windows PCs to connect to the Internet via a smartphone's mobile hotspot without manual activation or password entry. This feature is only available on Windows 11 PCs linked to Samsung devices running One UI 4.1.1 or later, due to Android's restrictions. Other manufacturers, like OPPO and OnePlus, also include the Link to Windows Service app, enabling some of their devices to support Instant Hotspot. However, not all devices are compatible; for example, the OnePlus 10 Pro does not support it despite running the same version of the Link to Windows app as the OnePlus 12. The Link to Windows Service app also provides other functionalities, such as app streaming and cross-device copy and paste, although some features remain exclusive to Samsung.
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