Harmony OS was developed by Huawei back in 2019. This was in direct response to the US government banning any companies from working with Huawei after it was found that they were selling and exporting goods to Iran.
Origins of Harmony OS
Despite the fact the OS was released in 2019, the reports of the Harmony OS have been in development since 2012. This could suggest that the company was expecting this sort of thing to happen and was prepared to take action when it did happen. As of 27 July 2022, Harmony is now on its third version. The OS is based on the Android EMUI but Huawei has added many new features which will be discussed later. It would seem that Harmony could help Huawei in increasing their sales and the popularity of their brand. It is not surprising if this allows them to compete directly with Apple’s IOS and Android.
Gernal thoughts
For many people who have tested the new Harmony OS, the response has been positive overall. Many praises that the system feels new and smooth. Many praise the new “snippet” feature. This allows users to see a preview of the app of their choice without having to open the app. It takes up a small portion of the screen and can be activated by swiping up on the app. Not only this but the OS was described as being very easy to read. This would allow for a larger audience and appeal towards the older generation, further, the OS has been complimented on it’s “car friendly” capability. Allowing users to have a more hands-free experience, meaning they can focus more on the driving at hand. Making the roads safer whilst still being able to use the technology to listen to music, navigate or many of the other features that the OS has to offer.
Customer reviews
Having read and listened to customers’ reviews on the Harmony OS system, these are some of the main features that they enjoyed about the OS. Firstly, they described how the OS ran amazingly well, being very smooth and easy to use. From this point, they also mentioned how the OS was very customisable having many different ways to change your phone to suit it to you and your needs. This is very important when taking into consideration the competition that Harmony faces. The minimalistic feel of the OS was another aspect that was commented on by customers, not having too much on the screen links to the smooth feel of the OS. Other features that they mentioned, make Harmony stand out. The “super devices” allows users to use the Bluetooth function and drag and connect multiple devices into one “bubble” allowing for an easier experience when working with other Harmony devices. The multi- the screen is an example of this, with many expressing that it is the best multi-screen function that they have used with a smooth feel and easy to setup.
Overview
It would seem that the Harmony OS system is on its way up. However, it would seem to lack the advertising that it needs to expand to users. The OS doesn’t seem to have any faults and will most likely only get better.
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