That caused him not to be able to use Google applications and services directly, in addition to other problems such as those derived from the use of 5G technologies.What seemed like a death wound became an opportunity for the companywhich focusing on his country of origin created a new operating system for its Harmonyos mobiles.
This was a before and after, especially after one of its versions, Harmonyos Next, even put aside the compatibility with Android applications. De facto, it is the third most used mobile operating system in the world.
Although the United States also did not allow the use of commercial licenses from other companies, such as Microsoft, Huawei had bought enough licenses from the Redmond company to endure a few years.
But that has come to an end, since Huawei has also lost the possibility of using Windows on his computers. Now it is the turn to enhance your new operating system.
Harmonyos for PC
The answer has not been waiting and, after launching a laptop with Linux, the company has decided to choose to follow the same strategy as with mobiles: create an operating system for computers. The reality is that This is the same system as in mobilesbut adapted.
Harmony for PC is a variant of the system that has been developing the company for years And it has already been released on a laptop that can be bought in China. It is a product that was already announced in 2024, but with the new system.
The first Huawei computer with pre -installed Harmonyos
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Yet, The company has announced a new laptop with Harmonyos Nextwhich will be able to use all the applications of the new system, in addition to others based on Linux. And the key will be in integration with all its ecosystem.
The nucleus of the new operating system is a redesigned kernel, compatible with the ARK graphic engine, Starshield security architecture and Arkts and Arkui development tools. Harmonyos for PC is designed from scratch so that the use of multiple compatible devices is perfect.
In this aspect It might seem more Apple than Microsoftsince the Cupertino company controls hardware and software not only of its computers, but also watches, tablets, mobiles … Huawei seeks that users can share keyboards, mice, screens and files between phones, tablets and PC without problems.
We have a good example with the new folding laptop that has been recently presented, the Matebook Fold Ultimate Designa device that has the shape of a laptop but unfolds which huge tablet. By having a touch screen and not a keyboard (although accessories can be used), which Huawei controls the operating system is key.
Huawei Matebook fold
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How could it be otherwise, This new device arrives with Harmonyos as a systemintegrating the rest of the ecosystem products. And it is a risky bet, because it costs to change in China more than $ 3,000. Remember the strategy followed with the Huawei Mate XT, a very high price mobile that, however, has been a success.
Against Windows and Macos
At the moment Harmonyos for PC cannot be compared to Windows, or macOS, in terms of applications available, of course. Harmonyos has more than 150 native applications for PC and more than 2,000 universal applicationsmost of which are optimized for the Huawei ecosystem.
Harmonyos for PC on a Huawei computer
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This is the difference between the Huawei system and its rivals. At the moment, it will not be an alternative to Windows Oa macOS for many users (although modifications are already beginning to be seen, such as power Install Windows on a computer designed for Harmony Os).
If they manage to do something similar to what they have done with Harmonyos for smartphones, it is possible that it is an alternative in China. And once the implementation in your native country is achieved, the jump to international markets could be an option.
Where can Harmonyos stand out for PC is in your Integration with artificial intelligence. Although both macOS and Windows have integrated systems, which Harmonyos for PC is currently being developed allows you to be created with greater integration since its conception.
The Xiaoyi assistant of Huawei, who uses the language models of Pangu and Deepseekcan generate templates, translate images, summarize real -time meetings and much more. For example, Celia, the Huawei assistantallows users of a meeting to write down the key points automatically, being able to consult them later.
There will also be functions such as the generation of real -time summaries. On the other hand, it will be possible that the AI collects the information of multiple local documents and summarizes them. We can also create a document with the results, or a presentation. Of course, there will be tools for creating tables, translation or using an advanced voice dictation.
The origin of something big
What Huawei seeks, rightly, is try to separate to Western technologies. For many decades Chinese companies have collaborated with Microsoft or Google to use their operating systems, not only outside China, but also inside.
In Huawei they realized that That had to change when Donald Trump’s administration imposed the vetoand that is what they have been doing since then.
What we already saw in mobile phones has now reached computers, and it remains to be seen that this strategy does not believe A giant in China who is able to offer rivals such as Xiaomi, Oppo or alive a national alternative To what for now they need other countries such as an operating system compatible with multiple devices. That would mean a tectonic change throughout the industry.
