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News on Mobile OS Releases, December 2022

Written by Newsroom | Jan 9, 2023 4:29:00 PM

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