News on Mobile OS Releases, December 2022
December 2022: The Latest News on OS Release
Android
These apps support Material You’s themed icons on Android 13
Google debuted the ability to have themed icons on the homescreen in Android 12, designed to help go all-in on Material You theming. Now, in Android 13, third-party apps can get in on the fun of themed icons.
Full content and details (external sources): 9to5Google
Google is already pushing first beta of Android 13 QPR 2
Google posted on its Android Developers platform the first beta of QPR2 (Quarterly Platform Release 2), an Android update for Pixel devices. It upgrades over the QPR1 and brings a handful of refinements, such as bug fixes, and improvements to stability and performance.
Full content and details (external sources): GSMArena
Android 13 is bringing Pixel’s Personal Safety app to more phones
As Android 13 rolls out to more phones, the update is bringing Pixel-exclusive Personal Safety app to more devices including those from Sony Xperia and Vivo. On Pixel phones, the Personal Safety app includes a full suite of features designed to make sure you’re ready should any type of disaster strike.
Full content and details (external sources): 9to5Google
Apple iOS
Apple releases first developer betas for iOS 16.3 and iPadOS 16.3
Apple has begun seeding the first developer betas for iOS 16.3, iPadOS 16.3, macOS Ventura 13.2 and tvOS 16.3. Users with Developer Beta profiles are now able to download the new builds.
Full content and details (external sources): GSMArena
Apple no longer signing iOS 16.1 and iOS 16.1.1 ahead of iOS 16.2 launch
Apple has now stopped signing both iOS 16.1 and iOS 16.1.1. This means that iPhone and iPad users can no longer downgrade from iOS 16.1.2 or newer versions of the operating system.
Full content and details (external sources): 9to5Mac
iOS 16.2 rolled out with Apple Music Sing, Freeform app, much more
iOS 16.2 is now rolling out to everyone. iPhone users can now upgrade to iOS 16.2 with new features such as Apple Music Sing, more advanced encryption features for iCloud, and the new Freeform collaboration app.
Full content and details (external sources): 9to5Mac
iOS 16.2 patches over a dozen security vulnerabilities
Apple released software updates for its devices, including iOS 16.2 and iPadOS 16.2. The updates come with multiple security patches.
Full content and details (external sources): 9to5Mac
HarmonyOS
Open Source HarmonyOS OpenHarmony 3.2 Beta 4 rolling out
OpenAtom foundation has released open source HarmonyOS, OpenHarmony 3.2 Beta 4 for the developers. This version brings a number of new improvements to the kernel and internal features of the software.
Full content and details (external sources): HuaweiCentral
Huawei sending two new important HarmonyOS 3 system patches
Huawei is sending two back-to-back patches for the HarmonyOS 3 that brings a number of new improvements for the smartphone powered by this new operating system.
Full content and details (external sources): HuaweiCentral
Huawei HarmonyOS to reach 2% of global smartphone sales
According to the latest research from StrategyAnalytics, Huawei HarmonyOS has achieved 2% of global smartphone sales by the operating system.
Full content and details (external sources): HuaweiCentral
EMUI
Huawei EMUI December 2022 Updates List
We’re in December 2022 and Huawei is still sending November security patches for EMUI devices.
Full content and details (external sources): HuaweiCentral
EMUI 13 Features: Super Device, App Gestures, Widgets, SuperStorage
Huawei EMUI 13 is a complete reflection of the HarmonyOS 3 operating system and make no mistake to differentiate both of these.
Full content and details (external sources): HuaweiCentral