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News on Mobile OS Releases, September 2022

Written by Newsroom | Oct 7, 2022 1:42:31 PM

Android 

Android 14 will support satellite connectivity and partners

SpaceX and T-Mobile announced that it would bring direct satellite connectivity to smartphones, and Google said the next version of Android (14) will “support our partners in enabling all of this.” That OS release should arrive in mid-to-late-2023.

Full content and details (external sources): 9to5Google

Google is bringing animated, customizable emojis to Android soon

Tthere are 31 new emojis to catch up to Unicode 15.0 (for a total of 3,664), all of which will be available on Android soon and other Google projects early next year.

Full content and details (external sources): GSMArena

Android 13 QPR1: Rotate button gets easier to tap

Android 13 QPR1 makes the smallest of tweaks by making the rotate button bigger.

Full content and details (external sources): 9to5Google

Android 13’s themed icons: What they do and how to enable them

Themed icons on Google’s Pixel have taken on a completely new function with Material You, changing color per app depending on your wallpaper. 

Full content and details (external sources): 9to5Google

 

Apple iOS 

iOS 16.0.1 rolls out ahead of iPhone 14 launch to fix setup 

Apple released iOS 16 and it saw slightly faster adoption than iOS 15 over the first three days. Those buying an iPhone 14 model are getting the new OS out of the box. The iPhone 14 series was flashed with a slightly older build of iOS 16 at the factory and Apple has discovered three issues with it.

Full content and details (external sources): GSMArena

Apple letting users stay on iOS 15.7 with security updates before upgrading

Apple finally released iOS 16 to the public. Some may prefer to wait a little longer before installing iOS 16 for security updates. 

Full content and details (external sources): 9to5Mac

Everything new with Focus Mode on iOS 16

Focus Mode on iOS 16 is receiving a lot of improvements. This function helps users to save time by choosing different apps that can notify them depending on the time of the day. Also, iOS 16 has finally added the battery percentage to the status bar.

Full content and details (external sources): 9to5Mac, 9to5Mac

Apple rolls out iOS 16.0.2, addressing camera shake on new iPhones

iPhone 14 lineup’s users were reporting violent camera shake when opening the camera on some third-party apps. The issue is now being addressed as an iOS 16.0.2 update is now rolling out to iPhones ahead of schedule.

Full content and details (external sources): GSMArena

 

HarmonyOS 

HarmonyOS 3 beta is live for Huawei Nova 9 serie

It helps to create a fully immersed digital world that is suited to your needs. Also, provide authentic customized features for efficient functioning.

Full content and details (external sources): HuaweiCentral

Huawei HarmonyOS September 2022 Updates List

Huawei has published both September 2022 HarmonyOS device list and the security patch details for the eligible devices that will receive the latest updates. Alongside this, the company has recently introduced the device list that is eligible to participate in the latest HarmonyOS 3.0 public beta.

Full content and details (external sources): HuaweiCentral

 

 

EMUI

EMUI 13 could be based on Android 12

EMUI 13 is confirmed by Huawei and will soon make its way to the consumers. Tips suggest it’ll have the new Android version and whether it’ll use Android 12 as the base.

Full content and details (external sources): HuaweiCentral

Huawei EMUI September 2022 devices, Monthly and Quarterly List

Huawei has officially released the September 2022 EMUI eligible devices that will get the updates in some time. The Chinese tech giant has also released the patch details for the devices that are based on the EMUI software system.

Full content and details (external sources): HuaweiCentral