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Huawei MatePad Pro 11 2022 tablet receiving HarmonyOS 4.2 official version
Huawei MatePad Pro 11-inch tablet is now reportedly getting the HarmonyOS 4.2 update. The version number is 4.2.0.208 (C00E100R9P7), which brings new functions such as shake permission management, WLAN network automatic connection switch, and screen off shorthand. The system package size is about 6.46 GB.
Huawei MatePad Pro 11 2022 HarmonyOS 4.2 update
System
Improve the user experience in various scenarios such as application launch, task switching, sliding operation, etc., giving you a smoother and more fluid operating feel.
Optimize the global search experience, and make desktop pull-down operations smoother.
Added a new WLAN network automatic connection switch, which can control whether to automatically connect to a previously connected WLAN network (setting method: long press the network name → Modify network → Automatically connect).
Interface
Xiaoyi suggested that scene cards can be stacked for display to improve the user experience of scene cards.
Polish the operation details of more scenes to make the visual effects, prompts, etc. more refined and accurate.
Safety
By controlling the permissions of apps to obtain device orientation, we can block the “shake” ads in apps and provide you with a purer app experience (Control method: Settings → Privacy → Permission management → Apps obtain device orientation).
Establish a device-cloud coordination mechanism to achieve more accurate and faster control of malicious applications.
Added a new anti-false alarm mechanism for viruses and risky applications, intelligently identifying viruses and risky applications, making HarmonyOS purer and safer.
Control the notification sending permissions of newly installed third-party apps, effectively simplify notification messages and make life easier.
Accessories
When the tablet screen is off, tap the screen with the stylus to quickly open the “Note” app to take notes and realize pen-based shorthand (opening method: Settings → Accessibility → Stylus → Pen-based shorthand independent switch).
According to the official information, the Huawei released the delisting announcement of its Petal Mail App. The full text of the announcement is as follows: [translated]
Thank you for your continued attention and support to the Huawei Petal Mail App. In order to better adapt to the changing needs of product experience, service content and local markets, we have made strategic adjustments to the Huawei Petal Mail App.
The Petal Mail App will officially switch to the Email App on December 31, 2024, and the Petal Mail App will no longer be available for download from the App Store. The Petal Mail App you have installed can be used normally. We apologize for the inconvenience. You can continue to view, send or receive emails in the pre-installed Email App on your Huawei phone or use a computer browser to open the Petal Mail official website ( https://www.petalmail.com ), and your emails and personal data will not be lost.
Huawei released the Mate 70 series of mobile phones, with a starting price of 5,499 yuan. At present, the prices of spare parts for the new Mate 70 series have been announced on Huawei’s official website.
Huawei Mate 70 lineup repair spare parts prices announced
Battery and motherboard
Mate 70
Battery — 199
12GB+256GB — 2499
12GB+512GB — 2899
12GB+1TB — 3599
Mate 70 Pro
Battery — 199
12GB+256GB — 2899
12GB+512GB — 3299
12GB+1TB — 3999
Mate 70 Pro+
Battery — 299
16GB+512GB — 4399
16GB+1TB — 4899
Mate 70 RS
Battery — 299
16GB+512GB — 6499
16GB+1TB — 6999
Camera
Huawei officially announced the new FreeBuds Pro 4 headphones. This is the first TWS headset equipped with HarmonyOS NEXT and will be officially launched at the Huawei Mate Brand Festival on November 26.
As can be seen from the poster, the headset adopts an in-ear design with black and gold color matching, and the overall shape is similar to the previous generation. With the support of the new system, FreeBuds Pro 4 is expected to bring more functional upgrades.
For reference, Huawei FreeBuds Pro 3 was released in September last year with an initial price of 1,499 yuan . It is equipped with the Kirin A2 chip that uses Polar code, supports Star Flash connection core technology and Bluetooth technology, and the new L2HC 3.0 protocol.