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Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News
SHENZHEN, May 8 (Xinhua) — Chinese tech giant Huawei on Thursday said it will launch its first line of personal computers (PCs) based on its HarmonyOS operating system on May 19.
The upcoming release marks a significant expansion of the HarmonyOS ecosystem across the smartphones and tablets it already supports.
By launching computers equipped with the country’s first domestically produced operating system for the general public, Huawei is set to challenge the long-standing dominance of Microsoft Windows and Apple macOS in the personal computer market.
Huawei’s HarmonyOS-based computers are one of the company’s R&D achievements over the past 5 years. Huawei emphasized that HarmonyOS includes robust security features, including a dedicated encryption security chip, secure access mechanisms, and encrypted data exchange.
Huawei said the new computers will enable seamless interaction between Huawei-branded devices, allowing users to control and navigate between the screens of their phones, tablets and computers using a keyboard and mouse.
HarmonyOS, or Hongmeng in Chinese, is an open-source operating system designed for a variety of devices and scenarios, including smart screens, tablets, wearables, and cars. It was first launched in August 2019.
According to insiders, Huawei will have to put more effort into attracting users in the initial marketing phase, as the mainstream Windows and macOS operating systems offer a more mature and rich application ecosystem in the existing market.
Huawei HarmonyOS-based computers support connectivity with over 1,000 external devices and currently have over 150 dedicated PC apps and over 300 ecosystem-compatible apps. -0-