"See this coat? ""Which one?
"But look at those negative reviews." "Let me see... Where is it?"
"Wait, don't buy it now! Get the coupon first!" "I can't see it. Where do I get it?"
"The red one's better." "Which red one? Red 2901? Red 2902? Rose 5411? Or..."
Sound familiar? This is what happens every time my girlfriend asks me to help her choose clothes online. I get nervous because I just can't keep up with her! Her eyes hit 200 rpm as she collects every last bit of information about each dress, and her keyword capture rate is probably about 93.6%: she's become a shopping bot.
As a mere mortal, there's no way I'm going to be able to keep up with her. She even has a lot of other crazy ideas about how to optimize our shopping experience:
She wants to voice chat because I type too slowly.
She doesn't want to hold her phone to her ear the whole time.
She wants to be able to share her phone screen in real-time.
She wants to be able to doodle and make annotations on the screen, so I don't overlook the important stuff…
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Part of me wants to say “forget it, you can go shopping, but leave me out of it…”
But… part of me is curious, too. What if there was some kind of technology which could do all of this? I could finally keep up with her!
So I did some research, and… Yes, it is possible! As long as you're both using Huawei phones.
In some shopping apps on a Huawei phone, you'll see a small button on the product page.
With this button, you can activate a HUAWEI MeeTime call. Touch it, and a list appears showing all the contacts you can connect with.
Select a contact (for example, your girlfriend), and a message will appear, asking if you want to share your screen. The other party will also see a similar message on their phone.
Once you're connected, a floating status bar will appear on the screen. Your contact will be able to see your screen, or you can ask them to share their screen.
Now, if you're like me and you always get confused about the colors and versions your girlfriend is talking about, you can stop worrying! Just touch the brush button on the status bar, and the screen magically transforms into a drawing board, so you can leave annotations and doodles, and no-one will miss any vital information!
This feature is really cool, and can help solve a lot of problems when you're shopping online – it's not just for shopping! So if you have a Huawei phone, it's worth giving it a go!
Also, as this is a system-level feature, it's smoother than most third-party apps with similar functions. And it's more secure and reliable too!
Huawei calls this capability HUAWEI CaaS Kit. It realizes system-level audio and video calling among Huawei phones, apps, and partner devices. So, if you're thinking "I wish this function could be used in situations other than shopping", it definitely can! CaaS Kit Lite is now open to developers, so any app which have audio and video calls can integrate CaaS Kit Lite and make system-level calls. If you're interested, you can find more on the Huawei Developer website:
https://developer.huawei.com/consumer/en/caas-kit
Okay, that's all I have time for. My girlfriend wants to share screens again…
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We are Ken and Houtan, two developers building a personal trainer AI for wearables. Over the past year we've built out tech that can automatically recognize a user's exercises, like bench presses and squats, if they are wearing an Android Wear smart watch. We are launching the beta program for our app, YouMove, and are inviting members of the XDA community to join. We would love your comments and feedback on what we've done and would be thrilled to hear your suggestions on what we should do next!
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We recently added the ability for the app to learn new user exercises, which we are really excited about!
Other features we are currently testing:
- Automatic, passive recognition of weight training, calisthenics and cardio exercises
- Tracking of exercises, reps, sets, resting times, calorie counts, and intensity
- Detailed display of a user's workout in a timeline on watch and phone
We know the XDA community can provide some great feedback on what we've made so far. Thanks everyone!
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This looks really cool! I've been tracking my workouts using Google Sheets for a while now, but if this works, I could totally see it replacing that. I'll let you know more of my thoughts after I sign up for the beta and try it out a bit, but I was just wondering if there is a way to see your progress by exercise type in some place on the app. I've always roughly guessed how I've improved over time at, say, bench press, and I know that I can do it now if I really wanted to, but it'd be really cool to have it readily available on the app.
Looks interesting, may take it for a spin!
Where is the link for download? Also:
1. Will you be having only dark color for the app?
2. Does it support Android Wear independently without the need of the phone?
2.1. Does it support the internal GPS of Sony Smartwatch, for instance?
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Where is the link for download? Also:
1. Will you be having only dark color for the app?
2. Does it support Android Wear independently without the need of the phone?
2.1. Does it support the internal GPS of Sony Smartwatch, for instance?
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Current it is a closed beta, so once you apply we will send an email with a link.
1. We are switching to a lighter color UI on the phone. Sticking to a dark color on watch to conserve battery life.
2. Yes, it works on the watch independently of the phone.
3. At this point it doesn't support GPS. Right now we are primarily focused on weight training and calisthenics. But when we do hit cardio, we'll make sure to use GPS on the watch.
I'm interested in trying this out. How's progress on the app?
Link not working
I would love to participate but the link is not working
I would like to apply for the beta but the link is not working.
I mostly go sporting/gym 3 times a week.
Can i get a beta because i was searching for this kinda app ?
Thanks !
With the launch of the EMUI 10.1 update on the Huawei P40 series, MeeTime became a standalone app. This update made the feature easier to access, and also introduced new MeeTime features, including screen sharing, device interconnection, and background changing.
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New MeeTime screen sharing feature
No more fiddly screenshots
With MeeTime's brand-new screen sharing feature, you can instantly share what you're looking at with others, so you don't have to keep taking and sending screenshots. By enabling screen sharing during a call, you and the person you're talking to can see the same screen at the same time.
You can also both make annotations in different colors to highlight important information, which makes it easier to communicate exactly what you're talking about.
With MeeTime screen sharing, you can do more with less: You can show your family members how to use certain features on their phone, discuss which flights and hotels you want to book for your upcoming trip with a friend, and show your clients the designs and plans you've been working. Add to this its fantastic voice call quality, and MeeTime screen sharing can make a huge difference to the ways we exchange information.
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Connect to more devices and apps
On EMUI 10, MeeTime calls can be freely transferred between devices, so you can seamlessly switch your video calls to HUAWEI or HONOR Vision devices, and take advantage of their large displays.
The new Multi-Device Control Panel on EMUI 10.1 further intelligentizes the cross-device experience. When you want to make a MeeTime video call, your phone will be able to detect, find, and recommended the most suitable device, and you can seamlessly switch to it.
MeeTime on EMUI 10.1 also works with more third-party devices. With the Drift motion camera, you can send incredible images to your friends in real time, whether you're rappelling down a mountain or surfing waves. And with a piece of conference equipment, holding a video conference is just as easy as making a video call.
Because MeeTime now works with more devices, you can use it across a wider range of scenarios. Shopping, recruitment, and design apps can all integrate MeeTime to add voice calls, video calls, and screen sharing functions, so you can share your screen with your friends when you're deciding which products to purchase, hold interviews, and present design works.
Fancy a change of setting?
Travel to different countries in the blink of an eye
Not all video calls come at the right time. If you don't want your friends to see your messy bedroom, or that you're still working overtime, you can change the video background in real-time during MeeTime calls.
In EMUI 10.1, you can select from a range of fun video backgrounds and instantly appear in your chosen setting. You can add some excitement to your calls, avoid embarrassment, and protect your privacy. To choose your background, you just touch the pen-shaped icon in the upper left corner before or during the call. You can appear in a canyon, by the sea, on an open plain, or in a forest.
The latest version of MeeTime also provides dynamic video backgrounds, so you can appear with walking penguins, flowing water, or floating hot air balloons during your video calls.
The new features brought to MeeTime in EMUI 10.1 have raised it beyond being a simple video communication tool. You can now experience the convenience of exchanging ideas with colleagues, and the joy of sharing important moments with your loved ones.
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Because smartphones are now ubiquitous among children, phone addiction has become a key concern for many. Parents are often particularly anxious about their child's phone use, as excessive screen time can affect their children's academic performance, damage their eyes, and expose them to explicit content. Some studies even suggest that constant phone use can impair creativity and social skills in the long run.
Promoting Healthier Phone Usage
Fortunately, Huawei devices provide a Digital Balance feature to alleviate these kinds of concerns. With Digital Balance, you can stop your child from accessing unsuitable content in HUAWEI Music and HUAWEI Reader (or HUAWEI Books). You can also filter the websites that your kids can see in HUAWEI Browser, and by specifying an age limit, you can set Child mode or Youth mode to automatically activate in HUAWEI Video, preventing your kids from watching age-restricted content. What's more, your children will not be able to install apps without your permission.
Scheduling Screen Time
If you're worried about your children spending all day on their phone, you can limit their total screen time for the day, or restrict access to certain apps. You can set duration limits for specific apps too, or schedule a set time where they can't use their phones. These options are a great way of setting some digital ground rules for your child, and making sure they take a break from time-consuming apps like games, video platforms, or social media.
How to set up Digital Balance
On your child's device, go to Settings > Digital Balance, and select My child to enable the feature. Follow the onscreen instruction to set up screen time restrictions, app limits, away time, and more. You can also set a password and security question, to let your child know that you are serious about these boundaries.
Digital products have become a part of life for kids today, and many find it hard to leave their phones alone. With Huawei devices, you can help your child to balance their screen time with reality, so they can focus on things that really matter, like school, family and friends.
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The EMUI has evolved for several years and is getting stronger and more user-friendly day-by-day. For heavy smartphone users like me, I know basically every small feature of the system, however, I found some of them particularly useful. Today I’m going to share with you some of the less-noticeable features which help me every day.
The most easy-to-use to-do list
How many of you keep the habit of listing to-dos? For procrastinators like myself, I found it difficult to get things done if I’m without a TDL (“to-do list”). And here is when the to-do of the EMUI Notes app got discovered by me!
I know some of you might wonder, there are tons of TDL apps on the market, why should I use a stock app? I’ll tell you why: easy to use and simple to maintain! You just go to your Notes app, or add a To-dos widget on your screen, and you’re good to go!
The To-dos is very straightforward yet useful enough: just add your to-do and set a timer or a location (or not), and mark the importance (if needed), and it’s done! It’s so fulfilling to cross items off, and feel the happiness of getting things done!
Multi-screen collaboration
When you talk about EMUI’s amazing features, the one feature that cannot be missed is Multi-screen collaboration.
When I’m at work, or when I have a low battery, I don’t want to raise my phone too constantly in case my thoughts are interrupted. Therefore I will enable the [Huawei Share] on my phone, and put it close to my Huawei laptop. And bang! My phone screen will appear on my laptop, and I don’t need to stare at the small phone screen anymore! I can look for files, reply to my messages, and even answer my calls on the PC!
A super cool and super-easy way to manage files
This one is not that different from the second feature. It’s actually included in the "Multi-screen collaboration" feature, but it’s so convenient and useful that I have shared with everyone who uses a Huawei phone and a Huawei laptop: File cooperation!
Just go to your phone storage and find any files which you want to view or edit. You can click it directly and start editing it on your laptop; or, you can just drag it out to a PC folder!
And, don’t worry about the screen-on time will drain out your battery. Once you start operating the phone on your laptop, your phone screen will automatically go dark, saving battery for you!
Ring-tone maker
I don’t know about you guys, but I am a person who simply hates the ringtones which come with the system. No offense to the ringtones and to those who use them, it’s just a habit of me.
If you happen to be one of my kind, you will be truly grateful for this feature: ring-tone maker!
Just download the music you like, and play it with the Huawei Music app, where you can find a small bell icon. Tap on the bell icon, and you are free to define your own ringtone!
I know some other music apps might also support this feature, but those apps sometimes cannot set 2 different ringtones for the 2 SIM cards I have. So in the end, it’s the Huawei Music app’s ring-tone maker that wins my heart!
These are the 4 small lesser-known tricks that I found truly useful for my daily life. If you haven’t tried them out, try it now! I'm also trying all the new features on my recently purchased Mate 40 Pro! If you want to know about EMUI tricks on the new flagship, leave a comment and let me know! See you next time!
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With the release of EMUI 11, Multi-screen Collaboration has received a comprehensive upgrade, with many fascinating new features. Of these, the most exciting is perhaps the ability to open multiple windows on a single computer screen. This new future has been made possible by a further upgrade to the distributed capability, which is a feature of HUAWEI Mate 40 series devices running EMUI 11. It breaks down hardware boundaries between individual physical devices and creates new device forms using software. By imbuing technology with intelligence in this way, it provides a convenient smart life experience for users.
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Multi-screen Collaboration now enables you to open up to three windows on the computer at the same time. Imagine that you're taking an online course. With Multi-Screen Collaboration, you can open three windows at the same time: one to view the course itself, one to make notes on Notepad, and one to chat to your classmates. It's no wonder that this feature has remained consistently popular since it was first released!
A super assistant for work
Multi-screen Collaboration really comes into its own when it's time to get some work done. You no longer need to keep switching between separate apps to perform different tasks. Instead, you can open three windows at the same time, and drag and drop files between them. Three windows means triple the efficiency!
Shopping has never been easier
In the past, shopping online meant endlessly switching between different apps to compare prices and reviews. It was exhausting to be confronted with all this information. Now though, thanks to Multi-screen Collaboration, you can now open several shopping apps on the computer at the same time, and compare information easily.
A more flexible video experience
If you get a call while you're watching a video, you generally need to exit the video, open WhatsApp, and reply to the message. This can be really annoying when you're in the middle of a video. Now, with Multi-screen Collaboration, you can watch videos and chat to your friends at the same time.
Try Multi-screen Collaboration now, and discover a smarter way to live and work.
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