Huawei Technologies has taken a significant step in its technological evolution by introducing its inaugural laptop powered by the company’s proprietary operating system, HarmonyOS. This launch comes in the wake of the expiration of its Microsoft Windows license for personal computers in March.
Innovative Features and AI Integration
The yet-to-be-named laptop is equipped with HarmonyOS 5, also known as HarmonyOS Next, which showcases a robust suite of artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities. While most of Huawei’s current laptop offerings operate on Windows, a select few have embraced open-source Linux alternatives.
Among the standout features of this new device is Huawei’s AI assistant, Celia. This intelligent assistant is designed to streamline productivity by performing various tasks such as:
- Creating presentation slides
- Summarizing meeting minutes
- Retrieving information from local documents
Celia’s functionality is enhanced by its ability to access necessary third-party software, as noted by Zhu Dongdong, Huawei’s president of tablets and PCs, in a report by the state-backed newspaper Securities Times.
Software Ecosystem and Compatibility
HarmonyOS on this laptop supports a diverse array of software tailored for both professional and leisure activities. Notable applications include:
- WPS, a Chinese alternative to Microsoft Office
- DingTalk, an enterprise collaboration platform developed by Alibaba Group Holding
As reported by ITHome, a Chinese tech news outlet, the laptop is also set to integrate seamlessly with a growing library of mobile applications available on HarmonyOS smartphones. This includes popular platforms such as:
- RedNote, a social media platform
- Bilibili, a video-sharing site
- Feishu, an enterprise collaboration tool from ByteDance
By the end of the year, expectations are high that the device will support over 2,000 applications, as highlighted by the state-backed newspaper Nanfang Daily.
