Huawei Technologies will stop supporting Android apps on the latest version of its Harmony OS, according to media company Caixin. The Chinese technology company is making the move to strengthen its own software.
Huawei plans to release a developer version of the platform in the second quarter of 2024 and a full commercial version in the fourth quarter.
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The in-house Harmony operating system was first announced in 2019, and Huawei began preparing to launch it on some smartphones a year later, after the US cut off its access to Google for the Android operating system.
However, previous versions of Harmony allowed the use of apps built for Android. This is set to change soon, according to Caixin.
From the beginning, Huawei wanted to create an ecosystem that was independent of Android and Google services. Huawei aims to make Harmony OS more efficient and flexible than Android. The company claims that its operating system will be faster and more secure.
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Additionally, Huawei plans to use Harmony OS across all of its devices, creating a unified ecosystem that will allow devices to connect and communicate with each other with ease.
With its latest moves, it seems that Huawei is trying to make a strong comeback in the smartphone world with its own operating systems and chips. Last August, it introduced the Mate60, which are believed to be powered by a domestic chipset. The launch of the Mate60 was seen as a major return for Huawei to the high-end smartphone market, after the various problems the company has faced in recent years due to US sanctions.
In fact, at the end of last year, there was a significant increase in sales in China. Huawei has invested significantly in the development of its technology and this has created an advantage in the Chinese market, as consumers who want to get a 5G smartphonetend to choose models from a domestic company.
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“What stood out in October was Huawei with its rebound with the Mate 60 series. The growth was amazing with new marketing and strong media coverage around the ‘Made in China’ chipset,” said China analyst Archie Zhang. “Demand continues to be high and we also see a halo effect, with other models from the vendor performing well.”
Source: www.reuters.com
