Huawei‘s homegrown operating system, HarmonyOS NEXT, has crossed a significant milestone with over 10,000 apps and services now available on the platform, according to a company press release.
Huawei says these apps and services span 18 vertical domains, meeting 99.9% of users’ needs. While the company doesn’t specify the exact verticals, many of China’s major tech giants have partnered with Huawei to develop native HarmonyOS NEXT apps. So these numbers and claims aren’t surprising to hear.
The figure comes alongside a hefty investment from Huawei, with the company reportedly allocating 6 billion yuan ($851 million) annually to attract developers. This commitment, combined with over 6.75 million registered developers on the HUAWEI Developer Programs, is fueling the expansion of the HarmonyOS app landscape.
Industry experts see this growth as a sign of HarmonyOS’s increasing maturity, particularly in the Internet of Things (IoT) space. “Low-cost computing is a key concern for IoT customers,” says Fu Liang, a tech analyst based in Beijing. “The HarmonyOS system has seen rising adoption in recent years, catering to this need.”
Beyond consumer apps, HarmonyOS is also finding its way into government services. The Shanghai municipal government, for instance, collaborated with HarmonyOS to develop a native app for administrative services. This paves the way for the broader application of HarmonyOS across public services, impacting citizens’ everyday lives.
The app growth coincides with Huawei’s recent financial report, which showed a 34.3% year-on-year revenue increase in the first half of 2024. While not directly linked, it suggests a healthy environment for Huawei’s overall business strategy.
While it may not have the app library giants like Android or iOS do, HarmonyOS NEXT’s progress is undeniable. With continued investment and partnerships, it’ll be interesting to see how this platform evolves and competes in the ever-changing mobile landscape.
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