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Huawei has just introduced HarmonyOS 3. This third version improves connectivity between the brand’s devices, optimizes performance and is enriched with new privacy options. We take a look at what’s new.
Huawei has just lifted the veil on harmony 3 operating system, a new version of its operating system based on AOSP (Android Open Source Project). As a reminder, the first iteration of HarmonyOS was introduced in 2019, a few months after the US sanctions decreed by Donald Trump. Following these restrictions, Huawei can no longer install Android and Google suite apps on its smartphones. That is why the company has accelerated the development of its alternative, in the boxes since 2012.
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What’s new in Harmony OS 3
HarmonyOS 3 has a host of new features. First there is an improved version of super device, the system that allows devices in the Huawei ecosystem to communicate with each other. In particular, it is possible to display a smartphone screen on a computer or transfer documents easily. Twelve categories of devices can now be connected, including headphones, printers, smartphones, hearing aids, and even smart watches.
A simple interface allows you to see which devices are currently connected. Simply drag an icon representing one device onto another to establish a connection. For example, you can display the content of any terminal, such as a watch or a phone, on a screen signed Huawei. With OS version 3, this system allows easily share mobile data from a smartphone with a tablet or computer.
Another novelty, Super Device is now compatible with household appliances, such as refrigerators or ceramic hobs. Products from various third-party brands are included in the supported solutions. In the same logic, HarmonyOS can be added to certain cars, making it possible to display content on the dashboard from a phone. East Android Auto Alternative It’s called Smart Cockpit.
This functionality has been at the heart of the brand’s operating system since its genesis. In fact, Huawei has developed HarmonyOS as a complete ecosystem capable of work in perfect harmonylike its rival Apple.
With HarmonyOS 3, it is also possible to connect two wireless headphones/earphones simultaneously to a smartphone or tablet. Huawei has also improved performance. The brand promises in particular that the launch speed of applications has increased by 7%. To reduce power consumption, Huawei offers the Super Frame game engine. this feature reduces fuel consumption by 23%especially by containing the energy monopolized by graphic representation.
The update also marks the arrival of new customizable widgets. It is possible to add colors, text or stickers, and change the shape to personalize the home screen of your devices. Huawei also allows you to stack widgets with similar shapes to save space.
Finally, there is an instant subtitle system, like on Google Pixels, and several options dedicated to privacy. Huawei explains that it keeps a complete history of when an application accesses the geographical position, the microphone, the camera, the contact list or the files stored in memory.
HarmonyOS 3 also has a tool that monitors “ security risks, viruses, and abusive behavior to detect and deter malicious apps ». He can also remove sensitive metadata when sharing a photo, such as the time, date, device model used, or location.
What devices are compatible with HarmonyOS 3?
As expected, HarmonyOS 3 on the smartphone is reserved for Chinese users. During the presentation no release date was announced for the rest of the world. Since 2019, the manufacturer has been reluctant to implement its interface on phones around the world. Outside of China, smartphones still run EMUI, the brand’s Android overlay. However, the operating system is available in Europe on other products. HarmonyOS is available on tablets and smart watches.
In China, HarmonyOS 3 will be offered on the MatePad Pro tablet 12.6 inches (2021) and in the Huawei Watch 3 range, connected watches. The update is currently available in beta. The deployment of the stable version is scheduled for next September in the Chinese market. It is not known when the operating system will arrive on tablets and watches sold in Europe.
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