Honor has officially announced the rollout of MagicOS 9 for the Honor Magic 6 Pro in India, marking it as the first device in the country to receive the Android 15-based update. The update, which was first unveiled in October in China, brings significant enhancements to system fluidity, responsiveness, and user experience.
Key Features of MagicOS 9
Honor detailed the changes in MagicOS 9 in a post on its community forum, highlighting the advancements brought with the update. Users of the Honor Magic 6 Pro will notice a leap in software performance and functionality, thanks to version 9.0.0.131 (C185E10R2P2). Below are the key updates:
Enhanced Animations and Fluidity
- Long-Take Animations: These improve transitions between the notification center, control center, media cards, and call notifications.
- Touch-Feedback Animations: Designed to respond to user interactions on the home screen, global search, and various other scenarios.
- Parallel Operation Animations: These ensure smoother transitions and interactions when entering or exiting apps.
- Optimised Spatial Hierarchy Animations: Improve the overall visual experience when navigating through the device.
Artificial Intelligence (AI) Features
- Interpreter Mode: Provides real-time translations for lectures and meetings, ideal for international collaborations.
- Loop Recording: Enables continuous real-time translation without repetitive taps, perfect for dynamic conversations.
- Magic Portal: Activated by a knuckle gesture, this feature grants quick access to services like Google Translate, Google Search, YouTube, and more.
Productivity Enhancements
- AI Integration in Notes App: Features include voice-to-text conversion, real-time translations, and seamless note recording.
- AI Dual-Path Noise Reduction: Reduces background noise for clearer call quality.
- AI Defocus Display: Helps reduce transient myopia through defocus stimulation, contributing to better eye health.
Home Screen Personalisation
- Customisation Gestures: Users can pinch with two fingers on the home or lock screen to change themes or customise the style, colour, size, or shape of icons.
- Updated Colour Schemes: Enhanced layouts for Calendar, Notes, and other apps ensure a more visually appealing experience.
Camera and Imaging Improvements
- Fan-Shaped Zoom: Provides an intuitive zoom experience for photographers and videographers.
- Simplified Toolbar: Offers quick access to functions such as AI photography and video resolution adjustments.
Additional Features
- Rainproof Touch: Ensures usability in wet conditions.
- Smart Remote App: Enhanced for better usability and compatibility.
- Cellular Self-Healing: Optimised for stronger connectivity.
- Multi-Dimensional Battery Optimisation: Provides power-saving suggestions and solutions to extend battery life.
How to Update to MagicOS 9
Users can check for the update by navigating to Settings > System Update on their Honor Magic 6 Pro. Ensure that your device is connected to Wi-Fi and has sufficient battery life before proceeding with the update.