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POCO UI confirmed to launch in late 2021

POCO has started its journey as the sub-brand of the Chinese tech Xiaomi and the company had released its first smartphone in 2018 with the name of the POCO F1 (aka POCOPHONE F1). The first smartphone by POCO had a big hit in the market and the consumers were first aware of its power.
After that, the company has back in 2020 as an individual brand under the Xiaomi Corporation. At the present period, POCO’s smartphones have running on the Xiaomi MIUI version but the company is thinking to launch its self-developed operating system.
Yestarday (May 12, 2021) POCO did an interview with Android Central, in which the company has talked about its upcoming smartphone- POCO M3 Pro 5G as well as some future planning. Also, the company has revealed, the brand will not make any smartphone under the Android One.
The company has also highlighted in the matter that in the coming time it will bring its own operating system in the market. Moreover, the company will not remove the MIUI version from its smartphone but some changes can be seen it.
POCO went on to say that, the company can launch its new OS version in the name of POCO UI also the brand mentioned that it will be implementing special features based on feedback from POCO Community and social media. As per the conversation, the POCO UI (company’s upcoming OS) will be releasing in late 2021.
Furthermore, the upcoming POCO UI will be one of the clone versions of MIUI just like Black Shark has used a JOYUI to its devices. For another example, Realme and Honor are using a Realme UI and Magic UI respectively which is basically based on ColorOS and EMUI.
In the end, the company also said, that if its brand gained more share in the global market, then this Android skin can come into the market as soon as possible.
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Huawei
Mate 70 & Nova 13 boost HiSilicon chip shipments.

The Mate 70 and Nova 13 series helped HiSilicon Kirin chips sell a lot in the first three months of this year.According to a new Counterpoint report, Huawei’s HiSilicon chips are part of the global smartphone chip sales in early 2025.
The sales performance of global smartphone chip brands in Q1 2025 has been revealed in a new Counterpoint report, which also highlights Huawei’s HiSilicon chip’s place on the shipments list.
In spite of securing the sixth position and 4% of the market, Huawei’s HiSilicon experienced a decline in sales during the first quarter of 2025.
But it looks like the fall off did not affect the company’s growth much. The report notes that Huawei continues to enjoy a strong brand preference in its home ground.
HiSilicon’s strong Q1 2025 chip shipments are a testament to Huawei’s loyal customers. Even with chip-making challenges, the Nova 13 (with its Kirin 8010 5G) and Mate 70 (with Kirin 9020 5G) series really boosted sales this quarter.
MediaTek’s chip sales are surging, placing them at the top of the Q1 2025 global smartphone chip list with a 26% market share. The Dimensity 8400 is a key factor, driving growth in the mid-to-high chip segment.
In Q1 2025, Qualcomm ranked second in smartphone chip market share (28%), fueled by new flagship processors. Apple was third with 17% of the market, largely propelled by the iPhone 16e’s A18 chip, despite a minor sales downturn.
UNISOC and Samsung hold the fourth and fifth positions respectively. The former owns 10% of the market share while the latter has 5% of the market share.
While UNISOC’s sales are declining, Samsung, the South Korean tech maker, achieved positive growth in shipments this quarter, largely thanks to strong sales of its Galaxy A26 and A56 series.
Harmony OS
Galaxy A joins One UI 8 pre-release testing

Good news for Galaxy users! Samsung is testing its new One UI 8 (based on Android 16) on the Galaxy S25, and they are bringing it to other phones like the Galaxy A56 very soon for testing. Several flagships are already testing One UI 8 internally, and now, the latest Galaxy A series phone, the Galaxy A56, has joined them.
A tech insider, @tarunvats33, has revealed that Samsung has started testing its upcoming One UI 8 software on the Galaxy A56 phone. The specific test version is called A566BXXU4BYF7, and it’s currently appearing on phones in Europe. This means the Galaxy A56 is getting ready for a big update.
This first test version shows that Samsung is actively working on the One UI 8 update for the Galaxy A56. This is exciting because it means the A56 might get this big new update even before some other Galaxy phones.
So, here’s the thing. we do not know for sure if the Galaxy A56 will get a beta for One UI 8. Remember how Galaxy A55 users could try out One UI 7 early? Well, some folks are saying that the One UI 8 beta might only be for a select group of phones this time around.
Right now, only Galaxy S25 users are trying out the new features through a beta program. Other top phones like the Galaxy S24 series, Galaxy Z Flip 6, and Galaxy Z Fold 6 are still waiting for their turn to get the beta update.
Samsung will share its detailed One UI 8 plans soon. A key detail already known is that the final One UI 8 will debut alongside the Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Galaxy Z Flip 7 during the Galaxy Unpacked Event in July 2025.
Basically, One UI 8 will make your Galaxy A56 feel even more advanced and tailored to you!
Harmony OS
HarmonyOS 6.0 Beta: Eligible Devices list.

Great news for developers! The HarmonyOS 6.0 Developer Beta Program is officially underway. This means you can get an early look at all the exciting new features before the full release.
Huawei has really made some great leaps with the new HarmonyOS 6.0! They have added fantastic new features and made existing ones even better in every important area. This includes making things:
- More Secure: Your data and privacy are better protected.
- Better Connected: Your devices will work together more seamlessly than before.
- Smarter: The system is more intelligent and responsive.
- Smoother: You will notice a much more fluid and responsive experience when using your device.
Some of Huawei’s top-tier phones and tablets will be the first to experience these exciting new changes in HarmonyOS 6.0. Huawei has released a list of devices that are eligible for the developer beta testing right now.
Besides, the tech giant has listed the baseline versions required to jump on the new software upgrade. Make sure to have the appropriate build before proceeding with the developer beta installation, or else, it may lead to upgrade failure.

HarmonyOS 6.0
Huawei has included certain models in the HarmonyOS 6.0 developer beta. These include devices like the Mate 70/Pro and the Mate X5.However, some powerful devices, such as the Mate X5 Collector’s Edition and the Pura 70 series, are currently not part of this beta list.
you can find the full list of eligible devices below:
Smartphones:
- Huawei Mate 70
- Huawei Mate 70 Pro
- Huawei Mate 60
- Huawei Mate 60 Pro
- Huawei Mate X5
Tablets:
- Huawei MatePad Pro 11-inch (2024)
- Huawei MatePad Pro 13.2 (2025)
Huawei plans to expand the HarmonyOS 6.0 developer beta to more devices soon. The stable version is set to arrive in Q3 or Q4 of this year.
For a hassle-free update, make sure your device has sufficient storage. And to be safe, back up your phone – the new software might clear some apps and data for a perfectly smooth transition.
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