A new developer build (6.0.0.107) is now available, focusing on camera and UI improvements. While the official changelog is brief, the update reportedly brings significant underlying changes to Huawei devices.

Before proceeding with these tweaks, let’s cover some other software details.

Huawei is accelerating the development of HarmonyOS 6, which is presently in a closed beta phase with limited device availability. The company is expected to soon initiate a public beta, expanding access to a broader user base for further testing.

For now, owners of Mate 70, Pura 80/70, Mate 60, Mate X6/X5, and some Nova models are eligible to get the closed beta and the latest developer build versions.

This build focuses on camera optimizations, specifically boosting app stability and performance for improved photography.

On the other hand, the update optimizes the display effects and the system’s fluency. But apart from these changes, the company has tweaked the UI to a greater extent.

Your experience gets an upgrade with this release. The album has a sleek new gradient look, the Live Photo setting has moved to the top left, and you can now double-tap your lock screen for quick access. Plus, you can query the weather via Beidou satellite SMS. Check out all the new features below.

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Camera:

•  Optimized the camera’s stability in shooting scenarios.

Display:

• Optimized the transparent display effect of the multitasking interface.

System:

• Optimized the operation fluency of usage scenarios such as the gallery and notification center.

Apps:

• Optimized the display effects and usage experience of some application scenarios.

Additional Features:

• Optimized the dynamic effect of double-finger screen recognition
• Mate 60 Pro models now have a new black and white XMAGE style
• Cancel the recommended widget below the broadcast control center
• The broadcast control center adds the latest play

• Update card shrinks on swipe up

• Pura 80 camera enhancements

• Traffic info in notification bar

• Xiaoyi Smart Plaza: DeepSeek V3.2 support

• Gallery graffiti has animation guides

• Petal clips return to gallery

• Device feedback section added

• Lock screen cards gain anti-touch protection

• Live windows: Choose “Always” or “When Unlocked” to display.

• Hidden albums are protected from new gallery creations.

• Control Center gets a new “Shorthand” button.

• Add color card effects to any photo in the editor.

• Lock screen now supports personalized signatures.

• Smart Payment supports WeChat Payment

Huawei is integrating its connectivity technologies directly into the HarmonyOS 6 user interface. The company has officially detailed a new Control Center toggle that lets the system intelligently switch between the high-bandwidth of NearLink and the broad compatibility of Bluetooth, creating a single, unified wireless experience.

In accordance with the previous details, the HarmonyOS 6.0 NearLink & Bluetooth  switch will show up in the Control Center. It merges two different features into one tab.

Earlier, the functions of this feature were unclear. But Huawei revealed the details of this NearLink + Bluetooth button. The company mentioned the following points:

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• When a NearLink device is connected, the Control Center will display the name of the respective NearLink device.

• Look in the Control Center to see your connected Bluetooth device.

•  To manage both NearLink and Bluetooth devices, simply press and hold the “NearLink | Bluetooth” switch.

This new feature merges both tools into one, letting you connect to nearby devices effortlessly and without interruption.

Though no additional information was provided, this strategic enhancement serves as a strong indicator of Huawei’s future roadmap for its ecosystem.

Having successfully rolled out HarmonyOS NEXT to over 20 million devices, Huawei is leveraging that momentum to ensure its next software iteration is its most interesting and user-centric yet.

The Chinese phone maker will not only tweak the UI elements of the device but will also boost the security features and other significant aspects inside the handset.

Eager to explore this new feature firsthand? Gain exclusive early access by enrolling in the closed beta activity with a compatible Huawei device.

The Huawei Mate 70 Pro+ had a square camera with four lenses. But a new live image suggests the Mate 80 Pro is getting a major redesign.

New imagery purportedly showcasing the Huawei Mate 80 series has surfaced online, courtesy of Weibo leaker @DirectorShiGuan. The leak includes a photo revealing the back panel designs for the entire lineup—the standard Mate 80, and two Pro variants—as well as additional images highlighting the available color options.”

In a departure from tradition, a new leak shows the Huawei Mate 80 Pro ditching the signature circular camera ring that typically houses a square sensor arrangement.”

In accordance with the image, the camera setup is surrounded by a stainless steel-like thick rim. This rim has a small black buckle at the top, probably having a sensor.

The camera island is organized with a primary large square sensor at the top center, accompanied by two pill-shaped sensors for enhanced light and color capture. The lower section is dedicated to two additional lenses in circular housings.

Huawei Mate 80

These could be the main and ultrawide snapper. The giant lens at the top can be a brand-new periscope camera with staggering imaging features. But the details are unknown at present.

A standout lemon yellow color option is shown off in the second leak. The images also confirm the side button layout: two volume rockers with a power button underneath.

The overall design remains unchanged, keeping the classic right-angle frame, slim build, and curved corners. Nevertheless, it’s unclear how accurate these new leaked features are, even if the camera redesign appears promising.”