Huawei may move all its devices to OS of its own design in the near future
Huawei is reportedly focused on making devices without the use of components and software developed using foreign technologies. Based on the available data, the process accelerated significantly after the imposition of US sanctions.
Shortly after the first attacks from the United States, Huawei launched its own operating system, HarmonyOS. The company now plans to ditch Android entirely in favor of its brainchild. Yu Chengdong, CEO of Huawei Consumer Business, has confirmed that Huawei’s upcoming smartwatches will ship exclusively with HarmonyOS. Soon thereafter, the company will begin using its own operating system for other products, including the Internet of Things, computers, tablets, and smartphones. According to the head of the company, in the future, HarmonyOS will become a “worldwide operating system.” It was announced at the same event where the company confirmed it would launch the flagship smartphone Mate 40 in the fall. In addition, it is reported that Huawei is likely to
However, the company said the Mate 40 could be the company’s last smartphone to be powered by a Kirin processor. This is due to US sanctions, which seriously hamper Huawei’s chip production.
Previous leaks suggest the company may be announcing HarmonyOS 2.0 in September this year, targeting computers, smartwatches, and even cars. Recall that last month Huawei and BYD showed off the world’s first car with a HiCar system running on the HarmonyOS platform.
