Subj : Huawei succeeds where Microsoft failed miserably  HarmonyOS now o
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From : TechnologyDaily
Date : Mon Jul 01 2024 06:30:05

Huawei succeeds where Microsoft failed miserably  HarmonyOS now on almost one 
billion devices, and China's largest mobile phone manufacturer has completely 
eliminated Android

Date:
Mon, 01 Jul 2024 05:28:00 +0000

Description:
Huaweis mobile OS is on nearly a billion devices in China, and its new 
HarmonyOS Next removes all traces of Android.

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While Microsoft's venture into the smartphone operating system market 
ultimately ended in failure , Huaweis HarmonyOS has proven to be a huge 
success and a genuine rival to Android and iOS, at least in its home nation. 

The operating system is found on over 900 million devices in China, and 
growing rapidly. It currently relies on Android, but Huawei has taken steps 
to change that. 

At its HDC 2023, Huawei unveiled HarmonyOS Next, or Hongmeng as its known in 
China, the latest iteration of its operating system. This new version marks a 
significant departure from its Android-based EMUI, used globally, and is a 
completely independent platform. 

Now at HDC 2024, Yu Chengdong, chairman of Huawei's consumer business group 
(which encompasses smartphones, PCs, and IoT devices), revealed that the 
pure-blooded OS is now undergoing beta testing. Harmony Intelligence 

Up to 3,000 volunteers in China will test HarmonyOS Next across a range of 
Huawei smartphones, and its expected that the operating system will roll out 
officially to users towards the end of the year. 

HarmonyOS Next replaces the Linux kernel and Android Open Source Project 
(AOSP) components with Huaweis own architecture. The Chinese firm claims 
system performance is boosted by 30% and power consumption reduced by 20%. 

In removing its reliance on Android, HarmonyOS Next wont be able to run apps 
made for Googles OS, and Huawei is working to plug any gaps in its ecosystem. 
There are currently 4,000 native apps already available for HarmonyOS Next, 
developed by over 200 industry partners. 

While HarmonyOS Next will undoubtedly have a big impact on Androids presence 
in China, it will also allow Huawei to steal more market share from Apple 
there. The new OS promises a number of innovations, including AI features in 
the form of Harmony Intelligence (sounds familiar), Star Shield Security to 
boost user privacy and data protection, and Full-Scenario which lets users 
launch an app on one Huawei device and continue on another without 
interruption. More from TechRadar Pro Huawei founder says company should 
pivot to software Lenovo is reportedly working on an AI operating system 
Huaweis Harmony has potential to become national OS of China



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