WeChat HarmonyOS 8.0.23.33 beta adds Ask Xiaowei access
IT之家 reported that WeChat’s HarmonyOS app began an 8.0.23.33 beta in Huawei AppGallery on October 31, 2026, running through November 30. Invited users who received an SMS link could install the build. According to user feedback, the 8.0.23 update added “Ask Xiaowei” entry points in chat tools and video-channel sharing, with the feature rolling out gradually to accounts enabled for Xiaowei. IT之家 also reported that the image-opening delay was resolved and that a combined photo-and-video sending option was available in a limited rollout. The official release notes only state that known issues were fixed.
The beta introduces gradual access to Xiaowei within WeChat on HarmonyOS, but invitation-only access and account-based rollouts mean availability varies. The official release notes do not provide a complete feature list.