Huawei is close to launching the HarmonyOS NEXT system, completely independent from Android

Huawei is close to launching the HarmonyOS NEXT system, completely independent from Android

Huawei is planning to launch HarmonyOS NEXT by the end of this month, its own operating system that is completely independent of Android.

The Chinese company confirmed the launch date of its long-awaited system, according to official statements by company officials, according to local media .

 This announcement represents an important step for the company, especially after US sanctions that limited Huawei's access to Google services.

Huawei unveiled HarmonyOS in 2019, first starting with smart TVs before moving to smartphones the following year, and then to the rest of the company's products such as tablets, wearables, and the Internet of Things.

HarmonyOS was initially based on the Android Open Source Project (AOSP) and the Linux kernel to run Android apps easily, but HarmonyOS NEXT is a major improvement over previous versions, as the system has been completely rewritten to be completely free of any Android code, and to support native apps designed for it.

This transition was not without support from the developer community. Several major Chinese companies in the fields of software, games, entertainment, and e-commerce have announced their intention to develop native applications for HarmonyOS, and many native applications for the system are expected to be launched by major Chinese companies in conjunction with its official launch.

The upcoming Huawei Mate 70 phones are expected to be the first devices to run the upcoming HarmonyOS NEXT.

While it remains unclear whether the system can compete with Android's global dominance, Huawei's commitment to developing an independent operating system is a bold move that could change the face of the mobile device market, especially in China, in the near term.