Huawei’s new operating system to tap into wider markets
Launch of HarmonyOS will allow phones to link with other devices to facilitate ‘internet-of-things’
02 June 2021 - 17:12
Shenzhen — China’s Huawei Technologies announced the launch of its proprietary Harmony operating system (HarmonyOS) for smartphones on Wednesday, as the embattled company looks to recover from US sanctions that have hobbled its handset business.
Huawei will start rolling out HarmonyOS on certain models of its smartphones from Wednesday evening, offering users the chance to switch from the current operating system that is based on Google’s Android platform. ..
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