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Google has officially released the Android 12 Developer Preview 1 which brings new changes that make Android more intuitive, better performing, and more secure.

As we know that every single developer preview is intended for developers only so they can try out the upcoming OS and test their apps to adapt to the changes that are introduced. The final version is scheduled to be released in August 2021.

Android 12 is being built with the tenants of privacy, better user experience, and better performance, with its Developer Preview 1 introducing:

Trust and Safety

  • Modern SameSite cookie behaviors in WebView
  • Restricted Netlink MAC
  • Safer exporting of components
  • Safer handling of intents

Better User Experience Tools

  • Compatible media transcoding
  • AVIF image support
  • Foreground service optimizations
  • Rich content insertion
  • Haptic-coupled audio effect
  • Multi-channel audio
  • Immersive mode improvements for gesture navigation
  • Notification UI updates
  • Faster and more responsive notifications
  • Improved Binder IPC calls

App Compatibility

  • Project Mainline / Google Play System Updates: ART and more
  • Optimizing for tablets, foldables, TVs
  • Updated lists of non-SDK interfaces
  • Easier testing and debugging changes
  • Platform stability milestone

Updated lists of non-SDK interfaces

With this release, Google has restricted additional non-SDK interfaces.

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Astronauts took the Huawei P50 Pro to space

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Recently, Chinese astronauts have taken the flagship Huawei P50 Pro to space initiated to share some selfies of up there….!! Huawei P50 Pro smartphone in space is just rock, specifically for the International Space Station (via Huawei Central). The dual camera ring design of the phone is clearly visible in the images. As a Chinese astronaut shared some pictures from the Space Station. Which showcased the P50 Pro in his hand taking the phone there.

Also, the phone is pictured within a controlled atmosphere of the space station. Take it to outer space and it will likely destroy itself with its own heat due to lack of cooling. These images might suggest that the smartphone is capable of functioning even in space, but that is unlikely. Modern smartphones are designed to be used in Earth’s atmosphere. While certain functions like the camera and touch may work. There is no chance for signal reception and calling.

The Huawei P50 Pro runs on HarmonyOS and has a 6.6-inch OLED display with 1.07 billion colors, 120Hz refresh rate, and 2700 x 1228p resolution123. It is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 4G processor with 8 CPU cores. Also, a maximum clock speed of 2840 MHz14. It has a 4360mAh battery that supports 66W wired and 50W wireless charging1.

Additionally, it has a quad camera setup on the back with a 50MP main sensor and a 13MP selfie camera on the front1. It is dust and water-resistant up to 1.5m for 30 minutes3. Also, it measures 158.8 x 72.8 x 8.5 mm and weighs 195g235. It comes in black and gold colors.

Astronauts took the Huawei P50 Pro to space

Astronauts took the Huawei P50 Pro to space

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Huawei’s HarmonyOS to Power Volkswagen Cars in China

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Recent Chinese sources are reflecting that Huawei’s HarmonyOS teing up Volkswagen, bringing its car to China……!! This practice will serve the Chinese consumers’ strong favor for homegrown technology and VW’s software woes.

Reportedly, the German automaker is looking for a long-term partner in China in general, but Huawei seems to be on top of the list with its push for the HarmonyOS ecosystem. In the opposite direction, Seres dropped HarmonyOS for Android Auto for its cars sold in Europe. Whereas, in the more fateful way Volkswagen hasn’t limited its options to just Huawei. This seeks a partnership lot more sense for VW with Huawei.

The Chinese EV market is booming and competition is fierce, where Volkswagen’s software is often seen as lagging compared to other EV competitors in China. Even Huawei is now competing with its own car brand in the country. Well, this is starting we expect all to be good.

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Huawei to develop 50,000 ICT talents in South Asia in the next five years

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Huawei is to develop 50,000 ICT talents in South Asia in the next five years

On 3rd, April 2023 “Building a Smart Talent Ecosystem, In South Asia, For South Asia” was held at its South Asia representative office in the Bangladesh capital. Where, the announcement made that Huawei, China’s telecommunication giant plans to develop 50,000 information and communication technology talents in South Asia in the next five years.

The event has been attended by journalists and Huawei officials from Huawei South Asia countries. As taking saga continues they will include various programs like building ICT academies, different ICT and startup competitions, online course enrollment, and fresh employee recruitment.

Aiming to support the region with more attention and create better value for the customers, partners, and ecosystem Dhaka office, as well as society with the inspiration “In South Asia, For South Asia.”

On the way to further development, Huawei has the plan to develop 50,000 new ICT talents in the next five years. It was the last year when the company developed more than 6,000 ICT talents in South Asia. This is stated by the Chinese company in its official statement.

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