A blogger recently posted a set of photos of the HarmonyOS NEXT interface on social media, which attracted a lot of attention. The photos show the interface of the new system, but also reveal an important announcement: HarmonyOS NEXT will no longer support native Android apps. The news immediately raised concerns that the user experience could be impacted, especially for apps that rely on local data, such as WeChat chat and note-taking software. In this case, users may be challenged to re-adapt to a new system or find an alternative.
Abandon tradition and embrace change
HarmonyOS NEXT is known as a "pure-blooded HarmonyOS", and its system base does away with traditional AOSP code, which means that it no longer relies on the foundation of the Android system. In contrast, the new system reduces redundant system code by about 40 percent, significantly improving the system's smoothness, energy efficiency, and safety features. This initiative not only demonstrates Huawei's technological innovation strength, but also brings users a more efficient and secure system experience. For example, by optimizing system performance, HarmonyOS NEXT may result in shorter app load times and a smoother user experience, thereby improving overall user satisfaction.
Heading into the Future: Expectations for the Commercial Edition
Although the developer preview of HarmonyOS NEXT has been released, the release date of the commercial version has not yet been determined. According to Huawei's official information, the commercial version is expected to be officially released in the fourth quarter of 2024. This means that users will have to wait patiently for a while before they can experience the changes that this new system will bring. However, it also gives Huawei more time to refine the system and ensure that it is compatible with a wide range of applications, providing a better user experience.
Challenges and opportunities: Application adaptation challenges
Huawei is actively promoting the HarmonyOS native adaptation of applications to ensure a seamless transition of user experience. At present, more than 4,000 top applications have adapted to the HarmonyOS native system, but there are still some challenges. For example, national apps such as WeChat have not yet announced their adaptation progress, which may affect users' daily experience under the new system. Nevertheless, Huawei's efforts and the support of developers have laid a solid foundation for overcoming these challenges and taken a critical step towards full adaptation.
Similar but different: the controversy of the interface
After the launch of the latest HarmonyOS NEXT interface, some people thought that it was too similar to Apple's iOS interface and lost the style of the HarmonyOS interface. This view has sparked some discussion, with some fearing that HarmonyOS NEXT may lose its identity and become a remake of iOS. However, there are also those who believe that this similarity may be a marketing ploy to elevate the user experience by borrowing from iOS's successful design elements. In any case, the controversy over the interface also reflects people's expectations and concerns about the new system, and they want HarmonyOS NEXT to maintain its uniqueness while bringing a better user experience to users.
Looking forward to the future: the exploration of intelligent ecology
Despite some challenges and controversies, expectations for HarmonyOS NEXT are still high. They hope that this new system can bring users a richer, smoother and more secure intelligent ecological experience, and also provide a new innovation platform for developers around the world. With the continuous growth of the HarmonyOS ecosystem, Huawei is gradually realizing its strategic goal of all-scenario smart life, opening a new chapter for the future exploration of the intelligent ecosystem. In this era of change and opportunity, people expect HarmonyOS NEXT to become a leader in the development of smart technologies and bring more convenience and fun to our lives.