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Watch: Here’s How to Get Popular Apps on Your HUAWEI P40 Pro
So you recently purchased the new HUAWEI P40 Pro and are now wondering how to get Snapchat, WhatsApp, Facebook and other popular apps on your smartphone. In this video, we will run you through the Top Apps and how you can download those through Huawei’s native AppGallery:
Huawei Phone Clone
If you are switching to the new Huawei P40 Pro from another smartphone, the simplest way of transferring your apps and other settings is using Huawei’s Phone Clone. Phone Clone is a convenient data migration application provided by Huawei.
You can transfer apps, contacts, SMS, call logs, notes, recordings, calendar, photos, music, and so on, from your old phone to your new Huawei P40 Pro. The Phone Clone app also supports migration of data from both Android and iOS phones. To use it, all you need to do is access Phone Clone, select your old phone type and scan the QR code to begin migration of your apps and related data.
Huawei AppGallery
Another way of installing apps on your new Huawei P40 Pro is to use the Huawei AppGallery, the company’s very own app store. Today, AppGallery is one of the top three app marketplaces globally and it aggregates quality popular applications from around the world.
On the AppGallery, you will find applications from across 18 categories including lifestyle, travel, entertainment and more. You will also find the top ten favourite local apps in here – apps include banking apps, Dubai Police, Dubizzle, and so on. You also get all the latest apps on the AppGallery such as Snapchat, Totok and so on.
And if for some reason, you cannot find the app you are looking for, just add the name of the app into a ‘Wishlist’ and submit it. You will get a notification, the moment the app becomes available on AppGallery. All the apps you find on the AppGallery are optimised to integrate Huawei’s hardware and software capabilities for a seamless experience.
All of the apps available on the AppGallery go through a quality and security check, before they are listed on the platform. This means, the apps are secure, with app integrity verification, signature verification, threat detection, AI-enabled safeguards and other measures to prevent malicious tampering.
Huawei AppFinder
You can also use the AppFinder app from the Huawei AppGallery to install all the latest apps on your P40 Pro. The AppFinder uses third party services such as APKPure, APKMirror and so on, to deliver your favourite apps for your P40 Pro. Just install the AppFinder app from the AppGallery, fire it up, search for your favourite app and start downloading.
Quick Apps
With Huawei Mobile Services, you also get the fantastic Quick Apps feature. Quick Apps can be found from AppGallery, HiBoard, and HiSearch. Quick Apps open instantly and can be used without being installed. They can update automatically and take up minimum storage and these can be used and managed from the Huawei Quick App Center.
Quick Apps can do almost everything regular apps can do but don’t need to be installed, don’t use much space, and update automatically. In order to use Quick Apps, you need to go to AppGallery > Manager > Quick App manager > Quick App Center. Here you can search for, access, and manage quick apps.
The Quick App Center can also be added to the home screen and after adding quick apps to the home screen, you can open them directly by touching the app icons. Quick App is designed to inspire more interactions, bringing users a convenient tap-to-use and installation-free digital experience for the 5G era.
Exclusive and Enhanced ToTok Experience
With the new Huawei P40 Series, you also get an exclusive and enhanced user experience on ToTok. You get AI-powered fun video calling features like Qmoji filters that add cute 3D Qmojis such as Panda, Rabbit, Monkey and so on. You also get Video Background filters that let you add city backgrounds that let you pretend to be on the streets of cities such as Paris, London, and so on, when you video call your friends.
The Portrait Filter lets you add beautification filters when you make HD video calls. The Movie filter lets you add cinema effects to your video calls with free zooming in and zooming out.
Huawei Mobile Services
The Huawei AppGallery, Huawei Browser, Huawei Mobile Cloud and Huawei Themes are part of the Huawei Mobile Services, which is available to users in over 170 countries and regions. The Huawei Browser provides high-speed Internet browsing, convenient searching, and comprehensive privacy protection for phone and tablet users. It also offers a Newsfeed that keeps you up to date with everything that’s happening in the world around you.
The Huawei Mobile Cloud, allows you to back up your data to a secure cloud. This prevents data loss if you lose your phone by allowing you to transfer your data to a new device anytime, anywhere. Huawei Themes offers tens of thousands of stylish themes, fonts, icons, locks screens and wallpapers that helps you personalise your Huawei phone.
Through the Huawei Mobile Services Apps, the company offers a rich entertainment experience to its users by working together with global leading partners. Huawei also recently launched it Huawei Video Services to bring quality Arabic and global content to its users in the region.
Huawei Video can be viewed on Huawei smartphones and it launches with a library of more than 10,000 hours of Arabic content, millions of videos and over 10,000 of hours of global content
Through Huawei Video, you can get breaking news from BBC, trending videos from Dailymotion, thousands of hours of content from H+ Network and other dedicated channels like The Explorers, QelloConcerts, ToonGoggles, TVB and Mango TV. As part of HMS, you also get Huawei Music which provides high-quality and one-stop shop music experience.
Huawei Music offers a global mega music library, stations with various channels, running music to match your running speed and situation during workouts, party mode to set the party mood, and lots more. Huawei’s Member Center offers exclusive deals and services for Huawei users, allowing them to collect coupons, stay updated with the latest trends, and participate in various events. As a P40 Series user, you get exclusive offers through the Huawei Member Center.
Huawei ID
Since the P40 Series uses the Kirin chipset, with the AppGallery, you get on-device suggestions and decision-making, which is much more responsive and intelligent. In order to use Huawei Mobile Services, you need to sign up for a Huawei ID, the procedure for which is very quick. With the Huawei ID, data restoration and multiple device synchronisation become hassle-free.
This ensures important data on Huawei devices logged into with the same Huawei ID can be synchronised in real time, helping you to manage your data in a safer and easier way. In case you misplace your phone or if your device gets stolen, you can always use the “Find My Phone” feature in Huawei Mobile Cloud to search for it.
This feature has been launched along with the Huawei P40 series. With the “Find My Phone” feature, you have complete control over your personal data.
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Meta Expands Integration of WhatsApp with Accounts Center
Since its launch in 2020, Accounts Center has allowed users to manage their connected experiences across Facebook, Instagram, and Meta Quest with ease. In a significant expansion, Meta announced the rollout of a new option to add WhatsApp to the Accounts Center over the coming months.
The integration prioritizes user choice and privacy. WhatsApp accounts will remain separate from other apps, and only users can decide to link them. This integration is optional and off by default. However, those who opt in can enjoy added convenience. For instance, sharing updates from WhatsApp Status to Facebook or Instagram Stories will become seamless, eliminating the need for multiple posts. Additionally, a single sign-on feature will enable quick and easy access to WhatsApp accounts.
Meta plans to introduce more cross-app features over time. Future updates will allow users to manage their avatars, Meta AI stickers, and Imagine Me creations all in one place. The company commits to providing clear explanations for these updates within their apps to help users make informed decisions.
Privacy remains a priority, with personal messages and calls on WhatsApp continuing to be protected by end-to-end encryption. This ensures that no one, not even WhatsApp or Meta, can access this content. Integrating WhatsApp into Accounts Center does not change this standard.
The global rollout will take time. Users will see the new option in their WhatsApp settings or when prompted while performing cross-app actions, such as resharing their Status. Meta aims to enhance user experience by making digital interactions smoother and more intuitive.
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Lamborghini Rolls Out Smart TV App
Lamborghini has launched Lamborghini TV, a smart TV app that offers fans and customers an immersive experience in the world of this iconic automaker.
The app delivers exclusive content, including in-depth model analysis, technical insights, motorsport highlights, event coverage, lifestyle features, interviews, and podcasts.
Available on Android TV (8.0 Oreo and above), Samsung Tizen (2018+ devices), and LG WebOS (2018+ devices), Lamborghini TV can be downloaded directly from smart TV app stores. With high-resolution visuals and curated programming, the app allows enthusiasts to explore behind-the-scenes stories.
From comprehensive looks into Lamborghini’s latest supercars to exclusive podcasts offering expert insights, Lamborghini TV is designed to provide a captivating experience tailored to every fan. The app is available for download now on compatible devices.
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Elon Musk Teases Launch of ‘Xmail’ to Rival Gmail
Elon Musk has sparked speculation about the potential launch of ‘Xmail,’ an email service that could rival Google’s Gmail. The excitement began when the X account DodgeDesigner suggested that an X-based email service would be “cool.” Musk responded, stating, “Yeah. On the list of things to do,” confirming that the concept is being considered.
Interesting.
We need to rethink how messaging, including email, works overall. https://t.co/6wZAslJLTc
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) December 15, 2024
This announcement is in line with Musk’s usual method of revealing updates through casual interactions on X. Although no official timeline or details about ‘Xmail’ have been shared yet, the news has generated significant buzz on social media, especially among Musk’s followers.
As of September 2024, Apple Mail dominates the global email market with a 53.67% share, while Gmail holds 30.70%, according to recent data. Outlook, Yahoo! Mail, and Google Android combined account for less than 10% of the market. If Musk introduces ‘Xmail,’ it could potentially disrupt the current market dynamics, leveraging his influence as the world’s richest man and US President-elect’s ‘First Buddy.’
Supporters are already rallying behind the idea. One user expressed their enthusiasm, stating, “I’d drop Gmail so damn fast,” reflecting frustration with Google’s dominance.
The potential launch of ‘Xmail’ underscores Musk’s ambition to expand X’s ecosystem and challenge established tech giants. Whether ‘Xmail’ will succeed remains to be seen, but the anticipation and excitement are already high.
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