What is HarmonyOS? Get to know Huawei's intelligent operating system.

HarmonyOS is an intelligent operating system developed by Huawei to support the operation of various devices, whether smartphones, tablets, smartwatches, IoT (Internet of Things) devices, and other smart devices. Its goal is to create an ecosystem that seamlessly connects different devices in daily life.

HarmonyOS was developed as a Distributed OS, or "distributed operating system," which emphasizes the ability to connect and share data seamlessly between various types of devices. This is considered a key feature of this system.

The highlights of HarmonyOS

• Seamless Device Interaction

HarmonyOS is designed to allow users to switch and connect various devices seamlessly, such as sharing data between smartphones, tablets, smartwatches, and IoT devices. This creates a unified system for device operation, known as Super Device, where you can control all devices from a single device, such as answering calls from a smartphone on a tablet or playing music on connected speakers.

• High Performance and Fast Response

HarmonyOS is designed to be highly efficient and have a quick response time, reducing processing delays, and making the switching between applications or functions smooth even when using multiple devices simultaneously.

• High Security

HarmonyOS has a security system specifically designed to protect user data at multiple levels, including data encryption and access control in a distributed security model, making data transmission between devices more secure.

• Open-Source and Developer-Friendly
  

HarmonyOS is an open operating system that allows developers to create applications and features on this platform. Huawei has also developed various tools that facilitate developers in creating distributed applications more easily.

• Multi-Device Collaboration

HarmonyOS supports Multi-Device Collaboration, allowing applications to work together across multiple devices. For example, you can write on a tablet and switch to continue working on a smartphone or use a smartwatch to control other devices.

Why was HarmonyOS developed?

Huawei began developing HarmonyOS after being restricted from accessing technology and software from the United States, making it impossible to use Google's traditional Android operating system. Therefore, HarmonyOS is Huawei's response to create its operating system to achieve independence from reliance on external technology.

The advantages of HarmonyOS

• Flexibility in usage: Supports a variety of devices, not limited to smartphones only.
• Seamless connectivity system: Enables smooth and uninterrupted operation between different devices.
• Security: There is a high level of data protection that ensures secure data transmission between devices.
• A rapidly growing ecosystem: Huawei focuses on developing the ecosystem to attract more developers and users to adopt the system.

Limitations of HarmonyOS

• Application support: Although HarmonyOS supports the use of Android apps, some apps may not work perfectly on this system. Additionally, the application ecosystem of HarmonyOS is still under development.
• Access outside of China: Although HarmonyOS has begun to expand its usage to other markets, its usage outside of China may not be as widespread as other operating systems like Android or iOS.

HarmonyOS is an operating system developed by Huawei to meet the demand for creating a seamlessly connected ecosystem between devices. Although the HarmonyOS ecosystem is still in the development and growth phase, its features that emphasize ease of connectivity and high security give HarmonyOS the potential to become an important operating system in the future.