Huawei is reportedly preparing to shift from Windows to its own HarmonyOS software system for its next-generation PCs. According to Huawei Central, a recent announcement from the company’s chairman Richard Yu is indicating that its current line of laptops could be the last to feature an external operating system.
The report adds that the shift to HarmonyOS is part of Huawei’s strategy to become self-reliant and reduce its dependency on foreign components. Yu explained that the transition had been in progress for some time, with the company gradually reducing its use of American technology, and operating independently of foreign operating systems and software.
The company’s decision to move away from Windows comes in response to the continuing impact of the U.S. ban, which has forced it to develop alternatives for its hardware and software. While HarmonyOS has been used in a variety of Huawei devices such as smartphones and tablets, it has not yet been integrated into its laptops.
It remains unclear whether the company will limit the release of its HarmonyOS PCs to the Chinese market or expand globally, as it has done with its smartphones and other products. Hopefully we’ll learn more about this when Huawei is ready to announce a PC version of its first-party operating system.
(Source: Huawei Central)
