In a world dominated by Google Android and iOS, how does Huawei’s new HarmonyOS hold up? Initial reviews seem to suggest that Huawei’s in-house operating system is pretty good.
Huawei's HarmonyOS has been a point of contention for fans of the brand's devices for a while now. While Huawei smartphones have been a firm favourite for many years, the Google ban implemented in May 2019 was a huge stumbling block for both the Chinese tech giant and lovers of their smartphones.
Huawei was keen to separate themselves from being too reliant on Google so the HarmonyOS had already been in development before the ban. Development was later sped up to accommodate the forced lack of Google services.
Huawei’s claim is that the system is both more secure and more efficient than other popular operating systems on the market.
This claim could have legs as the HarmonyOS is a microkernel-based OS, which makes for a faster, more adaptable system when compared to the monolithic kernel systems.
HarmonyOS works hand in hand with Huawei Mobile Services, which carries the App Gallery – Huawei’s answer to the loss of the Google Play Store.
The system also comes equipped with an Ark Compiler, allowing developers and those in the know to recreate Google-based apps for the Huawei system.
Huawei has wisely decided to share its OS across devices, instead of using it in isolation on smartphones alone. All Huawei’s latest devices will come prepped with the HarmonyOS, including its tablets and smartwatches.
The good news is Huawei is now seeking partners in other smartphone manufacturers to make HarmonyOS their OS of choice. Nokia is allegedly impressed enough by the system to join forces with Huawei. The latest murmurs in the tech world is that talks are in the early stages but that Nokia’s X60 series, which is expected to launch later in 2021, could host some HarmonyOS features.
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