Back in December 2021, the Huawei Watch D was unveiled in China, featuring capabilities to monitor blood pressure and ECG. Speculation has circulated about a potential successor to the Watch D, although Huawei has not confirmed anything officially.
New Software Update for Huawei Watch D
A recent software update (HarmonyOS 2.1.0.399) has been released for the Watch D, introducing fresh features and optimization improvements. Below is a summary of the changes included in this update:
Huawei Watch D HarmonyOS 2.1.0.399 Changelog:
New Features
- Introduces a new Sleep Mode: Disables raise-to-wake functionality.
- Long-press app icons in the quick access menu to open the respective app.
- Alarm clock feature can now intelligently skip weekends and holidays.
- Addition of a new 'Show notification when screen is on' toggle under Settings > Notifications, illuminating the watch upon notification receipt.
Optimizations
- Do Not Disturb mode: Raise-to-wake function restored to normal operation.
- Alarm clock function has been optimized allowing users to set up to 10 alarms.
- Improved organization for the 'Show notifications only when watch is worn' toggle, now located under Settings > Notifications for enhanced user experience.
- Enhanced content display on various screens.
- System stability enhancements in specific scenarios.
This update is presently accessible only in China. However, given the widespread availability of the Huawei Watch D in global markets, a comparable update for international variants can be anticipated soon.