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WeChat Addresses Slow HarmonyOS Biometric Rollout, Citing Heightened Security and Caution
WeChat’s HarmonyOS version 1.0.6.41 introduces chat-based viewing/receiving notes and expands biometric payment verification via facial recognition and fingerprint scanning. With 4 million installations reported since January (15% monthly growth), the update aligns Tencent’s security protocols with iOS/Android standards while leveraging native HarmonyOS advantages. Cross-device synchronization and night mode features remain fully functional amid incremental biometric rollouts prioritizing financial safety. Developers emphasize phased deployment timelines tied to compliance frameworks.
