Jun 03, 2021 12:30:00

Huawei announces its own OS 'Harmony OS 2', and also announces equipped smartphones and smart watches at the same time

In May 2019, former President Donald Trump signed an executive order to ban the trading of foreign products with information and communication risks, and the U.S. government is moving to eliminate Chinese telecommunications equipment maker Huawei.

It was reported that Huawei will not be able to use the OS and services developed by Google, including Android, as it accelerates. It has been reported that Huawei is developing its own OS to replace Android from around this time, but finally announced its own OS 'HarmonyOS 2 '. HarmonyOS 2 will be installed not only on smartphones but also on smart watches.

Huawei Launches a Range of New Products Powered by HarmonyOS 2 --Huawei
https://www.huawei.com/en/news/2021/6/huawei-launches-products-powered-by-harmonyos-2

During the announcement event held on June 2, 2021 local time, Huawei will be the next-generation open-fit active noise canceling wireless Bluetooth earphone 'FreeBuds 4', high-end monitor 'Mate View' and ' 'MateView GT' was announced. In addition, we announced new smartphones, smart watches, and tablets equipped with our own OS, HarmonyOS 2. HarmonyOS 2 will also be available on Huawei devices that are already on the market.

◆ HarmonyOS 2
HarmonyOS 2 is an OS designed to make the experience of smart devices, which are abundant in daily life, smart. HarmonyOS is the next-generation operating system for smart devices, providing a common language for connecting and collaborating with various types of devices, providing users with a more convenient, smooth and secure experience. By using distributed technology, a single system can meet the needs of all kinds of different devices and allow flexible deployment as needed. Huawei wrote about HarmonyOS 2, 'HarmonyOS enables cross-platform and cross-device deployment of apps, making app development between devices easier than ever.'

HarmonyOS 2's new control panel supports simple and intuitive connectivity with drag and integration that allows users to freely connect the devices they need based on a particular scenario. For example, if you want to watch a movie at home at midnight, simply open the control panel and drag the smart screen icon to the phone icon and the movie will jump directly from your phone to your TV. If you're wearing the HUAWEI FreeBuds 4, drag the earphone icon onto the phone icon to play the movie on your smart screen and reroute the sound through FreeBuds.

And with HarmonyOS 2's new Task Center, you can move freely between different devices without having to install apps one at a time, so you have all the features and services you need, whenever and wherever you need them. On devices that are part of the SuperDevice system, you can see the tasks that are running on all other devices. If you need a large display for your mobile game, simply swipe up and hover to see the overview screen, where you can transfer your game to your HUAWEI MatePad Pro for fun.

HarmonyOS 2 is a

smoother operating system than EMUI , maintaining read-write speeds similar to new after 36 months (3 years) of use, with little performance degradation even with very little storage available on the device. .. HarmonyOS 2 keeps open apps running in the background, so you can pause an app and resume it at any time.

Huawei is also committed to protecting privacy and security, and HarmonyOS 2 inherits and develops EMUI's state-of-the-art privacy and security technology.

In addition,

9to5Google of Google related media said, 'There are so many similarities between HarmonyOS 2 and Android, but in the case of a tablet-optimized home screen, you can see elements like the iPadOS home screen. Pointed out. In addition, the Android Authority describes HarmonyOS 2 as a 'spin-off of Android 10' and points out that it is 'a slight rebrand.' TechRadar , a technology media company, also mentions that 'HarmonyOS 2 is clearly an Android-based operating system.'

Even before HarmonyOS 2 appeared, it was reported that 'Huawei's proprietary OS, HarmonyOS, is almost Android.'

It is pointed out that the original OS 'Harmony OS' to be installed in Huawei smartphones is practically almost Android --GIGAZINE

by Kārlis Dambrāns

◆ HUAWEI WATCH 3 Series
Huawei's latest flagship smartwatch, the HUAWEI WATCH 3 series, features a curved glass screen and stainless steel case that senses different levels of pressure and provides tactile feedback in response to user input. Equipped with a new 3D rotating crown. The HUAWEI WATCH 3 series can make and receive calls and play music with the same phone number and data plan as smartphones.

The HUAWEI WATCH 3 Series is also equipped with HarmonyOS 2 and integrates seamlessly with Huawei smartphones to act as a versatile travel assistant. For example, you can see all the information about dispatch and flight on your wrist. It also acts as a professional fitness and health manager with over 100 workout modes and offers a wide range of healthcare support features. Since it is equipped with a high-precision temperature sensor, it is also possible to monitor the skin temperature. It also supports fall detection and SOS, allowing users to monitor and manage their health in real time.

The high-end model of the HUAWEI WATCH 3 series, 'HUAWEI WATCH 3 Pro,' has achieved a battery life of 5 days in smart mode and 21 days in ultra-long battery life mode. The middle range model 'HUAWEI WATCH 3' has achieved a battery life of 3 days in smart mode and 14 days in ultra-long battery life mode.

According to The Verge , the HUAWEI WATCH 3 will sell for £ 349.99 and the HUAWEI WATCH 3 Pro will sell for £ 499.99, and will be available in the UK on June 28, 2021. It's a schedule.

◆ HUAWEI MatePad Pro
HUAWEI MatePad Pro is a terminal with an OLED Full View display, which has the highest screen ratio (90%) of all tablets on the market at the time of article creation. It delivers extremely high color accuracy, supports sharpness comparable to professional-level monitors, an ultra-high contrast ratio of 1: 1 million, and DCI-P3 color gamut.

Not only is it equipped with a Kirin 9000 series chipset at the heart, but it also supports a multi-screen collaboration function with a PC. The tablet can also be a drawing board in mirror mode and a monitor in extend mode. It also supports drag-and-drop of files between devices for an efficient and collaborative multi-device experience.

In addition, the 2nd generation 'HUAWEI M-Pencil' has been announced along with the HUAWEI MatePad Pro. Equipped with a platinum-coated nib that achieves ultra-low latency, it also supports 4096 levels of pen pressure sensing. It supports 'FreeScript' that converts handwritten characters in the input box to digital text in real time, and intelligent interactions such as double tap switching, instant shape, and instant table make handwriting input more seamless and natural.

According to The Verge , HUAWEI MatePad Pro is scheduled to be released in China on June 10, 2021, and the selling price is 12.6 inch Wi-Fi, 128 GB model is 4999 yuan (about 86,000 yen), 10.8 inch Wi-Fi. The 128GB model costs 3799 yuan (about 65,000 yen). The HUAWEI M-Pencil will also be released on the same day for 599 yuan (about 10,000 yen).

In addition, it has been announced that the HUAWEI P50 series will be released as a flagship model for next-generation smartphones equipped with HarmonyOS 2. However, detailed specifications, prices, release dates, etc. have not been disclosed. Huawei only advertises 'taking mobile photography to a new level,' and it is expected that a model with a larger sensor size and lens camera than the previous model P40 Pro Plus will appear.