Honestly, despite facing some challenges and issues at present, it's believed that with Huawei's continuous efforts, HarmonyOS will become a shining star in the future of smart devices.
It's worth noting that the current performance of HarmonyOS in the smartphone market is quite impressive, with not only powerful features but also exceptional smoothness.
Looking back at the development journey of Huawei's HarmonyOS, from its initial conceptualization to the current HarmonyOS 4.2 version, each step reflects the wisdom and hard work of Huawei's R&D team.
The key point is that over time, the real device interface of the native HarmonyOS system has also been exposed, indicating that the next stage is already underway.
From the exposed real-machine interface, HarmonyOS NEXT boldly innovates in design philosophy, emphasizing concepts like "Spatial," "Vivid Color," and "Immersive."
Under these principles, the product incorporates elements of spaciousness, vibrancy, and immersion, resulting in impressive visual effects.
Simultaneously, the new UI presents significant changes, employing floating effects between various components to create a more three-dimensional effect, marking a substantial departure from its predecessors.
Additionally, built-in applications feature distinct color differentiations for various logic and operations, enhancing user clarity in identifying functionalities and thereby improving usability.
Additionally, in illustrating the "immersive" feature, Huawei uses its weather app as an example. When the display shows snowy weather, the temperature digits are topped with a "snow accumulation" effect, a detail that undoubtedly enhances the user experience.
However, there are trade-offs. Wanting to experience the native HarmonyOS apps means that native Android apps can no longer be used in the new version, presenting a definite challenge for users, especially those reliant on the Android app ecosystem.
For instance, apps that hold a lot of local data, like WeChat for messaging and note-taking software, if incompatible with the new system, could significantly inconvenience users.
Therefore, as Huawei pushes forward with the development of the HarmonyOS ecosystem, it must also consider issues related to data migration and user experience.
Fortunately, in terms of ecological environment, Huawei's HarmonyOS has been making aggressive efforts. Previously, it was reported that Huawei had more than 200 native apps in accelerated development.
Additionally, according to Huawei's schedule, the HarmonyOS NEXT developer Beta program will launch in Q2 (second quarter), and the commercial version will be released in Q4 (fourth quarter).
This means that Huawei's HarmonyOS still has enough time to be further refined before its official deployment.
With more and more manufacturers collaborating, the user experience is expected to be seamless.
When it comes to the HarmonyOS ecosystem, the recent release of the Huawei HarmonyOS NEXT version "Mobile Cloud" native app by China Mobile showcases the potential applications of the HarmonyOS system.
This app not only marks the birth of the telecommunications industry's first tested native app core version for HarmonyOS but also indicates the continuous expansion of HarmonyOS applications in various fields.
However, during the presentation, the author noticed a trash can icon in the bottom right corner, giving the interface a somewhat PC-like feel.
Coupled with earlier leaks suggesting the possibility of a HarmonyOS version for PCs in the future, it remains to be seen whether this leak signifies a new development.
Regardless, Huawei's HarmonyOS is bound to generate significant excitement in the upcoming market. The reason being that HarmonyOS NEXT is launched as a model of Huawei's independently developed pure HarmonyOS system.
It not only discards AOSP code but fully embraces the Harmony kernel and Harmony system applications, supporting only the installation of Hap format packages, marking a clear departure.
This transformation signifies that HarmonyOS will completely break away from its dependence on the Android ecosystem, establishing a brand-new, independent ecosystem.
Importantly, it will also pose a certain degree of challenge to the iOS system. It can be said that in terms of user experience, it will indeed bring quite a few surprises.
The author looks forward to seeing HarmonyOS bring more surprises and conveniences, ushering in a new era of smart ecosystems. Do you have any thoughts to share on this? Feel free to join the discussion!
