Huawei has made a significant announcement regarding its HarmonyOS mobile operating system. The company revealed that the number of native HarmonyOS applications has now reached a milestone of 4000, with more under development. 

The news comes as Huawei prepares to release HarmonyOS NEXT, a streamlined version of HarmonyOS focused exclusively on tailored HarmonyOS experiences.

Harmony OS 4000 native apps

Huawei’s current version of HarmonyOS is designed to work on smartphones while integrating open-source Android libraries for legacy app support. This means you can also use Android apps on Huawei smartphones. But with HarmonyOS NEXT, the company will entirely ditch Android app support.

The decision to remove the pivot away from Android in HarmonyOS NEXT is possibly due to Huawei’s intent to focus exclusively on HarmonyOS app development.  

Just four months ago, the company revealed that over 200 developers had begun working on HarmonyOS apps. The current figure indicates an impressive 20-fold increase suggesting rapid growth within the ecosystem.

Huawei Developer Conference 2023 served as the platform for the announcement. Huawei highlighted its goal of a universal HarmonyOS experience across its devices, promising improved performance. 

HarmonyOS reaches 4000 native apps

Software and architectural optimizations will lead to better compatibility, ensuring apps and games run smoothly. Currently, the HarmonyOS app library spans categories such as lifestyle, travel, finance, social media, productivity, entertainment, and gaming.

While expanding its app ecosystem is crucial for Huawei, a fully native mobile operating system could solidify its position in China, where it aims to compete with Android dominance.

HarmonyOS NEXT is currently accessible to developers for testing. A widespread consumer release for Huawei mobile devices may be done at the HDC 2024 conference later this year.

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