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Huawei drops Android, launches HarmonyOS Next: What's new in this OS?
DxOMark says iPhone 16 has worse display than Galaxy A35
Joel Joseph
October 22, 2024
GIZMOCHINA DAILY
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Good morning, tech folks! ☀️
Ready to see what Android-free phones look like? 🔄📱
Today's newsletter is packed with big changes and some unexpected twists in the tech world. We see Huawei is moving further away from Android, OnePlus surprising us with a new model, and some eye-opening display test results for the iPhone 16. Plus, there's news about Vivo's plans for an ultra-premium phone and a concerning update issue for Pixel users.
Here's what you'll find in today's tech roundup:
Huawei's complete break from Android with HarmonyOS Next
A new OnePlus 13R with impressive specs
iPhone 16's unexpected display test results
Vivo's hints about an ultra-premium phone
Pixel 6 users facing Android 15 update issues
Quick reads about upcoming Snapdragon phones, Honor's AI features, and Casio's classic watch update
Read on for all the details!
Huawei has officially launched HarmonyOS Next, its latest native version of HarmonyOS, during the new product launch event. This fifth-generation operating system brings a series of significant upgrades, focusing on enhanced privacy, improved security measures, and overall smoother user interactions.
Marked as the biggest update in HarmonyOS history, the system comes with a redesigned architecture built independently from Android, emphasizing native features and security.
Read on to find out.
 OnePlus is gearing up to launch the OnePlus 13’s China launch, which is scheduled to take place on Oct. 31. A new update, reveals that the brand may also unveil the OnePlus 13R, a performance-focused affordable flagship alongside. |  The iPhone 16 surprisingly falls short in DxOMark display analysis against the Samsung Galaxy S24 and even the more affordable Galaxy A35. |
 Vivo has just launched the Vivo X200, X200 Pro Min, and X200 Pro in China. The lineup is also expected to include an Ultra model, which may break cover in the first half of 2025. It appears that the device may come equipped with the Snapdragon 8 Elite chip. |  Recent reports from Reddit users indicate that some Pixel 6 devices are being bricked after the Android 15 update, particularly when using the new “Private Space” feature. Although not all users are affected, the growing number of cases suggests a serious issue, and Google has yet to respond officially. |
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