HarmonyOS

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HarmonyOS 3.0 coming in September, first betas to roll out next month

The third major version of Huawei’s Harmony OS was announced in October of last year with the first Developer Preview coming out a few weeks later. However, development seems to have hit a bit of a snag, so the rollout schedule had to be pushed back.

Weibo user Changan Digital King reports news from the developer innovation contest, which was held recently – the stable release of Harmony OS 3.0 is scheduled for September of this year. Version 2.0 launched in June and by mid-September it already had an install base of 100 million devices.

That said, we should see v3.0 pretty soon - a beta version is expected in May, though Huawei hasn’t officially confirmed that. The new version polishes the UI and improves performance, but doesn’t bring major changes to the look and feel of the OS.

Huawei recently released ArkUI, a declarative UI framework for building HarmonyOS apps using TypeScript or JavaScript, which can be used for developing apps for 3.0.

HarmonyOS 3.0 coming in September, first betas to roll out next month

That's slightly later than originally planned. The update promises to add polish to the UI and improve performance. The third major version of Huawei’s...

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HarmonyOS 3.0 release schedule and who will get the firmware first

HarmonyOS 3.0 release schedule and who will get the firmware first. Huawei announced that the development of the operating system continues.

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Thinking of getting the huawei T10s tablet specifically for DSTV now.. Is it in the harmony app or will I have to jump through hoops.. I could go the Samsung tab A7 lite way which has Google services.. However the screen ans onboard memory is smaller.. Pls advise

 

[backstreetboy]

Thinking of getting the huawei T10s tablet specifically for DSTV now.. Is it in the harmony app or will I have to jump through hoops.. I could go the Samsung tab A7 lite way which has Google services.. However the screen ans onboard memory is smaller.. Pls advise

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Huawei to introduce HarmonyOS 3.0 on July 27

Huawei will launch HarmonyOS 3.0 on July 27, the company revealed on Weibo. A post on the Chinese social media said “the future” and the “evolution” of Huawei is coming next Wednesday, and the event is scheduled for 19:30 local time.

Minutes later, the company tweeted that a new Smart Office launch party is taking place on the very same day at the very same time, revealing the announcement is not just a local event, it is a big deal for the brand across the world.

We know virtually nothing about new features of the HarmonyOS 3.0 and which Huawei devices will get the update. There was one rumor about a massive rollout in September, but not before the beta, launched in May, gets cleared.

Huawei to introduce HarmonyOS 3.0 on July 27

The company is having yet another Smart Office Launch, this time with a Summer twist. Huawei will launch HarmonyOS 3.0 on July 27, the company revealed on...

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Huawei CEO shares video of HarmonyOS 3

Huawei is hosting an event on July 27 where we’ll see the debut of HarmonyOS 3. Richard Yu, Huawei CEO, decided to tease one new feature of the new platform on his personal Weibo account - new widgets on the home screen.

Each group of apps can now have separate tabs within the folder on the home page, and can also be grouped in a rectangle, giving quick access to some programs, while keeping the bunch together. Here’s the video, shared on Twitter by @RODENT950:

Huawei CEO shares video of HarmonyOS 3

Widgets now have tabs and come in different shapes. Huawei is hosting an event on July 27 where we’ll see the debut of HarmonyOS 3. Richard Yu, Huawei CEO,...

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https://twitter.com/x/status/1551492553450602496

 

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HarmonyOS 3.0 unveiled with improved homescreen, privacy and performance

Huawei’s post-Android operating system, HarmonyOS, has reached its third major version. The original was unveiled in mid-2019, then version 2 came and went to to reach 90 million users by September of last year. It is now powering over 300 million devices with a further 170+ million devices using the HarmonyOS Connect platform (a way for third-party companies to build compatible devices). And now version 3 arrives.

HarmonyOS 3.0 already made its debut with the reveal of the Huawei MatePad Pro 11, which is expected to reach international markets soon. The new OS has a new look, improved widgets and multitasking too.

First off, let’s look at the Universal Card widget format. They are easily adaptable with several shapes, sizes and styles. This allows them to be grouped together when it makes sense, the widget will automatically adjust its size to fit. And when there are too many to fit, you can stack them on top of each other and easily flip between them.

HarmonyOS 3.0 unveiled with improved homescreen, privacy and performance

Huawei extended the concept of a "super device" to allow quick and easy pairings of devices that extend their functionality.

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HarmonyOS 4.0 will be officially announced on August 4, beta testing already underway

Huawei is preparing to officially announce HarmonyOS 4.0 in August, the company just confirmed in a Weibo post. An image of some ArkTS code, written to return “What to expect in August” and a big digit “4” points to next month, when the annual HDC (Huawei Developers Conference) will take place.

Previous teasers already suggested August 4, matching the date and the version.

HarmonyOS is Huawei’s in-house OS with the smartphone in the center of the whole ecosystem. According to teasers from earlier this month, the new version should improve interoperability within the 1+8+N environment.

HarmonyOS 4.0 will be officially announced on August 4, beta testing already underway

The new version would drastically improve device cooperability within the Huawei ecosystem. Huawei is preparing to officially announce HarmonyOS 4.0 in...

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HarmonyOS 4 announced with modernized look, new customization options and Live Windows

Huawei Developer Conference 2023 is underway and the big announcement from earlier today is HarmonyOS 4, which brings a major visual redesign complete with new personalization options for smartphones, tablets and smartwatches. The HarmonyOS ecosystem now powers over 700 million devices worldwide across varying sectors ranging from smartphones to TVs and cars.

Starting with the home screen, Huawei is bringing the ability to change system fonts, colors, clock and widgets styles with multiple combinations and customization options. Users can also set emoji wallpapers and home screens by selecting their favorite emoji.

HarmonyOS 4 announced with modernized look, new customization options and Live Windows

The public beta is already available for a range of 34 Huawei devices starting today. Huawei Developer Conference 2023 is underway and the big announcement...

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HarmonyOS 4 - 华为官网

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Huawei announces HarmonyOS Next - the new version of its Android rival

Huawei just ushered in a new page in its history with the official launch of HarmonyOS Next. This marks Huawei’s first operating system built independently of Android and the Linux kernel as it aims to transition its devices to an entirely in-house OS.

HarmonyOS Next is set to power the current and future generations of Huawei devices in China for now, though a global release was confirmed previously. It will work across a broad range of devices ranging from smartphones to wearables, smart home devices and car cockpits.

HarmonyOS Next uses a self-developed microkernel based on the OpenHarmony open-source core. It supports apps via the Huawei Ark compiler with Huawei Mobile Services (HMS) and promises a seamless unified architecture between HarmonyOS Next devices, the cloud as well as interconnectivity across various device form factors.

Huawei announces HarmonyOS Next - the new version of its Android rival

A new dawn for Huawei software is upon us. Huawei just ushered in a new page in its history with the official launch of HarmonyOS Next. This marks Huawei’s...

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HarmonyOS NEXT - 华为官网

HarmonyOS NEXT 操作系统，全栈自研架构，原生体验。画面更精致，语音助手小艺更全能，互联更便捷，数据安全面面俱到，底层重构，流畅再升级。

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I am curious whether HarmonyOS Next will have MicroG baked in, or at least their own iteration? I doubt it though since it will breach the sanctions, but MicroG-hw have now long'ish been available on the AppGallery.

 

[PaulGherkin]

I am sorry but I can't read all the Ching Chong Cha you quoted

 

[JustAsk]

I am curious whether HarmonyOS Next will have MicroG baked in, or at least their own iteration? I doubt it though since it will breach the sanctions, but MicroG-hw have now long'ish been available on the AppGallery.

NEXT don't support Android apps

They kissed Android goodbye, along with Windows, as their future laptops will run NEXT too.

 

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NEXT don't support Android apps

They kissed Android goodbye, along with Windows, as their future laptops will run NEXT too.

I can see them 'kiss' the Android ecosystem goodbye, but I can't see them abandoning Android apps, not in markets other than China. I can only imagine that they will build their own emulation into Harmony NEXT that will replicate Android. It will also help developers who aren't ready to branch their apps.

I don't trust emulators like Gapps and Gbox, among others. The MicroG implementation and Aurora Store replication is the closest to native Google support, and it is all on device.

Launching Harmony NEXT without that support in Europe would make it a brick.

 

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Huawei commits to HarmonyOS Next for all 2025 devices, but only in China

HarmonyOS Next is a new operating system by Huawei, and for the first time ever it is built on an in-house kernel, completely independent from AOSP. The first devices that ship with the OS are the recently launched Mate 70 family, Mate X6 foldable, and the new MatePad Pro tablet.

Richard Yu, company CEO, revealed that this is only the beginning – all Huawei devices the company will launch in 2025 will be powered by HarmonyOS Next. However, he omitted one major detail – the change applies only to phones and tablets launched in China, as the company struggles to roll out the OS overseas.

South China Morning Post spoke with several analysts, and they all agree that the main hurdle Huawei faces is the availability of apps. Rich Bishop, CEO of AppInChina, said that engaging international developers to build apps for the Chinese markets is hard because they would make little money.

The executive also added that even if one frequently used app is unavailable, this would put the user off from buying a Next device. Another challenge that Next adopters will face is the inability to use apps abroad.

Huawei commits to HarmonyOS Next for all 2025 devices, but only in China

The company is still facing challenges for an overseas rollout. HarmonyOS Next is a new operating system by Huawei, and for the first time ever it is built...

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[PaulGherkin]

Of course it's only in China. This stuff is chock full of CCP spying apparatus