Huawei's HarmonyOS NEXT ditches native Android apps, new UI revealed in the latest leak. Commercial release expected in Q4.
, is getting closer to a full public release. Today, blogger @Flanker_017 on Weibo shared images revealing the user interface ofnative Android apps are no longer supported . This could be a potential hurdle for users who rely on a mix of Android and HarmonyOS apps.
The blogger highlights the concern for apps that store a lot of local data, like messaging apps and note-taking tools. Without a clear solution to migrate or access this data, users might face a frustrating experience even if they can download the apps again.. A Linux compatibility module has been integrated to facilitate Linux syscalls. This news comes after Huawei’s HarmonyOS Eco Thousand Sails Sailing Ceremony in January, where they announced the developer preview program for HarmonyOS NEXT Milky Way Edition. The developer Beta program is expected to launch in Q2 of this year, with the commercial version arriving in Q4 . Given the timeline, there’s still time for Huawei to address user experience concerns like app compatibility and data migration. With a complete overhaul of the app ecosystem on the horizon, it will be interesting to see how Huawei bridges the gap for users accustomed to the familiar Android app landscape.The success of Huawei’s Mate 60 series, powered by a domestic Kirin processor and the latest HarmonyOS, has bolstered confidence in the new OS. The Mate 60 series reportedly sold close to 1.5 million units in its launch month, showcasing strong consumer interest. Huawei is strategically targeting China’s vast smartphone market. The company estimates that HarmonyOS achieved a critical 16% market share in China by Q4 2023, attracting a significant developer base. HarmonyOS now boasts nearly 4% of the global market share, putting it on track to compete with Apple’s 23%.China’s Shenzhen City unleashes bold plan to support Huawei’s HarmonyOS AppsMORE FROM AUTHORHuawei Pura 70 Series Explained: Saying Goodbye to the P Series After 12 Years Gizmochina brings you the best of Chinese Tech from emerging smartphone companies, innovative startups, to crazy smart home products and revolutionary technologies.© 2024 Gizmochina | All rights reserved | If you buy something via one of our affiliate links, Gizmochina may earn a commission. Any cookies that may not be particularly necessary for the website to function and is used specifically to collect user personal data via analytics, ads, other embedded contents are termed as non-necessary cookies. It is mandatory to procure user consent prior to running these cookies on your website.
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