On 2nd June 2021, Huawei announced the rollout of new products which will be powered by the HarmonyOS 2 operating system. The company will launch the new OS for certain smartphone models from today itself. This will give the users a choice between the current Android OS and the new HarmonyOS that they can switch to. The new version of the HUAWEI Mate 40 Series and HUAWEI Mate X2 along with the HUAWEI WATCH 3 Series, and the HUAWEI MatePad Pro will run on this new OS.
Since the company is launching HarmonyOS, the smartphones of Huawei will not be totally dependent on the Android platform. This can be the consequence of the decision made by the US government when it banned Google from providing any technical support to the new Huawei phone models. So, let’s have a look at the new gadgets which will be powered by HarmonyOS 2 and how it will enhance user experience.
Introduction to HarmonyOS
In today’s event, Huawei has announced many new products by the company including smartphones and tablets which will be upgraded to run on HarmonyOS 2. Huawei has addressed the problem of interconnectivity between smart devices which often make us compromise on our smooth experience. The new HarmonyOS is designed in a way that it will provide a common language for different types of smart devices to connect and collaborate ensuring better safety.
This new OS uses distributed technology which makes it capable of responding to the different needs of different devices using a single system. HarmonyOS will establish a strong cohesion between independent devices turning them into a Super Device thus leveraging the capabilities of the component devices according to a user’s real-time need.
HUAWEI Watch 3 Series with HarmonyOS 2
The new flagship smartwatch of Huawei is featuring a real beauty of curved glass screen with a brand new 3D rotating crown that can sense different levels of pressure. Powered by HarmonyOS 2 the watch integrated seamlessly with your Huawei smartphone allowing you to make phone calls and also use your phone’s data. Not to mention the watch will become the favorite fitness buddy of the user providing 100 different modes along with healthcare support options. The users can manage their health in real-time with Huawei Watch 3 series which also comes with a sensor to detect skin temperature.
HUAWEI MatePad Pro
This new tablet features a 12.6 inch OLED FullView display with high color accuracy and an ultra-high contrast ratio of 1,000,000:1. It also supports a DCI-P3 color gamut. The Huawei MatePad Pro is equipped with Kirin 9000 series chipsets delivering an exceptional level of performance. With HarmonyOS, this tablet can work seamlessly with both smartphones and PCs doubling the productivity of the user.
This tablet also supports Multi-screen Collaboration with PCs meaning it will become your drawing board in Mirror mode and work as a monitor in Extend mode. Along with the new tablet, Huawei also revealed the second-generation HUAWEI M-Pencil featuring a platinum-coated riv to increase precision and decrease latency. The new Huawei M-Pencil is capable of converting any handwriting into digital text in real-time.
Multi-Device Interaction
The best part of this new HarmonyOS operating system is creating perfect sync between different smart devices for a better experience and smoother workflow. The new Control Panel of the HarmonyOS comes with a drag-and-integrate feature which will allow the users to choose the devices they want to connect together under different situations. Harmony OS2 has a new Task Center which allows apps to travel between different devices. This means if your smartphone has a specific app installed, you can transfer it to the Huawei MatePad Pro without installing the app on the tablet.
Currently, the company is aiming to launch HarmonyOS in 200 million smartphones and 100 million other third-party smart devices by the end of 2021. Wang Chenglu, president of Huawei Consumer Business Group’s software department, said that the company is looking beyond smartphones and trying to develop a system that will bridge the gap between other smart devices. And, with HarmonyOS users will be able to connect every smart device and develop a Super Device and harness the most of every product.
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