Huawei may debut its Android alternative as soon as this fall
Huawei's consumer business CEO Richard Yu reportedly revealed the timeline in a private WeChat group.
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Huawei's consumer business CEO Richard Yu reportedly said the company's own mobile OS will debut as early as this fall. Huawei hasn't confirmed plans to launch its OS, and Yu supposedly shared the information in a
private WeChat group. But that timeline wouldn't be surprising given the recent
US trade restrictions and Google's subsequent decision to
suspend Huawei's Android support.
It's no secret that Huawei has been
developing its own mobile OS, or that it was doing so in case it were ever cut off from Android. With that hypothetical situation becoming a reality, Huawei's need for its own OS appears more urgent than ever.
It isn't surprising that Huawei could have its system up and running soon, as it's been
in development for years. Huawei does still have access to the
Android Open Source Project, but we don't know whether its OS will be based on that, or if it will be entirely different. As Engadget's Cherlynn Low
pointed out, software isn't Huawei's strong suit, so even if it can get its backup OS running by this fall, chances are it won't meet customers' expectations.
Engadget has reached out to Huawei for comment.
Huawei may debut its Android alternative as soon as this fall
Chinese media reports today, Huawei Consumer Div. CEO Richard Yu said the new Huawei OS will be
an unified OS platform shared by Huawei phones, Pads, computers, TVs, smart cars and wearable device,
compatible with all Android Apps and web appllications. Android Apps can be recompiled, and will run
60% faster on Huawei OS.
