Huawei, a giant in the telecommunications industry, is stepping up its efforts to dethrone Android with HarmonyOS, its innovative operating system. This article explores Huawei's ambitions and the potential impact of HarmonyOS on the global technology market.
In recent years, Huawei has worked hard to develop HarmonyOS, an independent operating system that would not be subject to US sanctions. In the context of trade bans imposed by the US, Huawei was challenged to maintain its competitiveness in the global market, which stimulated the innovation and development of HarmonyOS.
Recently, Huawei introduced HarmonyOS at a meeting with hundreds of technical experts from China's largest state-owned and private companies, including ICBC, China Telecom, Meituan and Baidu. This strategic move underscores Huawei's interest in integrating HarmonyOS into various sectors of Chinese industry.
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With an ever-expanding market, HarmonyOS reached 10% of the market share in the second quarter of 2023, a growth largely supported by the strong return of Huawei smartphone sales. Although still dominated by Android, which holds 72%, HarmonyOS is starting to pose a serious threat even to Apple, which is in second place with 17%.
By August of this year, more than 700 million devices, including phones, smart devices, computers and others, were equipped with HarmonyOS. More than 2.2 million developers are active in the HarmonyOS ecosystem, indicating wide adoption and significant growth potential.
Next year will be a turning point for HarmonyOS, when it will no longer be compatible with Android apps and become part of a "closed garden". The Chinese government is expected to encourage the use of HarmonyOS for "national security" reasons.
Huawei's efforts to develop an independent operating system are a significant step in the diversification of the technology market. With HarmonyOS, Huawei not only secures a leading position in China, but could also redefine the dynamics of the global operating system market.
