Huawei is rolling out a beta version of its HarmonyOS 7 operating system, bringing a neat new feature to older flagship devices. Users of the Huawei Mate 60, Mate X5, and Pura 70 series can now sign up for the HarmonyOS 7 Beta program through their device’s software update settings. Once registered, the update should be available promptly.
Eye-Tracking Page Flip Arrives on Mate 60 Series
A notable addition discovered in this HarmonyOS 7 Beta is the eye-tracking page-flipping functionality, now supported on the Huawei Mate 60 series. This exciting feature allows users to turn pages in compatible apps simply by looking at the screen.
A Feature First Introduced on Foldables
For context, Huawei Reading’s eye-tracking page-flipping capability was first launched in March of last year with the Huawei Pura X series of foldable phones. This innovative technology utilizes human eye detection to monitor gaze movement and trigger page turns automatically. The user experience is designed to be intuitive: as you read down the screen at a normal pace, a prompt will appear at the bottom stating, “Look up to turn the page.” Once this prompt is visible, shifting your gaze to the top of the screen will initiate the page-flipping action.
The expansion of this feature to the Mate 60 series indicates Huawei’s commitment to enhancing user interaction and bringing advanced functionalities to a wider range of its devices. This move not only adds a layer of convenience for users but also showcases the ongoing development and refinement of the HarmonyOS ecosystem.
Owners of eligible Huawei devices are encouraged to enroll in the Beta program to experience these new features firsthand. It’s a great opportunity to test upcoming software and provide valuable feedback to Huawei as they continue to iterate on their operating system.
