HarmonyOS Subsequent – the next-generation working system for Huawei gadgets – is sort of prepared and should quickly be rolled out to customers. In accordance with a report, the native utility for the upcoming HarmonyOS Subsequent replace has already been ready for launch. As a substitute of utilizing Google’s Android Open Supply Challenge (AOSP) code, HarmonyOS Subsequent is reportedly constructed across the firm’s kernel and system — which additionally means Android apps will not be supported on the working system.
Huawei confirmed off HarmonyOS Subsequent whereas it was in growth earlier this 12 months after the variety of HarmonyOS 4 installations handed 60 million. On the time, it was reported that the corporate had unveiled HarmonyOS Subsequent as a “clear” model of the corporate’s cell working system that may not embrace Google’s Android libraries.
Ever since HarmonyOS was unveiled in August 2019, the corporate provided assist for Android apps, because of the weak app ecosystem on the time. Nevertheless, the Pandaily report claims that the corporate is lastly set to drop assist for Android apps.
In consequence, customers won’t solely be unable to put in Android apps from official sources, however sideloading apps within the standard Android Bundle (APK) file format may even not work. As a substitute of APKs, HarmonyOS Subsequent will assist the corporate’s personal HAP format, in keeping with the report.
When the HarmonyOS Subsequent Replace arrives on eligible smartphones, customers will not be capable of run Android apps. The South China Morning Put up studies that Chinese language companies comparable to Meituan, NetEase, JD.com and different Huge Tech companies have employed HarmonyOS app builders through Liepin.com and Maimai – to construct apps for Huawei smartphones. A developer preview of HarmonyOS Subsequent is predicted to reach within the first quarter of 2024
Whereas Huawei has but to supply a launch timeline for HarmonyOS Subsequent, it is clear that Android apps will not be supported on the working system, and corporations in China are already working to assist the corporate’s new app bundle format. We will count on to listen to extra concerning the working system replace when the developer preview arrives subsequent 12 months.
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