Huawei presents its initial HarmonyOS-powered notebook, coinciding with the conclusion of its Windows licence agreement.
Fresh Take: Huawei's HarmonyOS Laptops
Dive into Huawei's latest venture with their HarmonyOS-powered laptops, sporting AI assistant Celia to handle various tasks like creating presentations, summarizing meeting minutes, and sifting through local documents—provided third-party applications are installed[1]. Huawei's tablet and PC president, Zhu Dongdong, spilled the beans in the state-backed Securities Times.
Keeping WPS, China's alternative to Microsoft Office, DingTalk, productivity tool RedNote, streaming giant Bilibili, and office suite Feishu in the loop, HarmonyOS Next offers an experience reminiscent of Windows, yet infused with customization, AI assistance, and security that shakes things up[2][3].
What Makes HarmonyOS Next Special?
- Ecosystem and Connectivity HarmonyOS Next bridges devices, juggling up to 1,000 peripherals and supporting "full-scenario interconnection" features. Expect app handoffs, shared clipboards, multi-window dragging, and screen mirroring to deliver a smooth, cross-device workflow[2][3].
- Performance and Visuals With its Ark graphics engine come smoother multi-window performance, dynamic visuals, and user experience embellishments like fluid animations, photographic icon effects, and gravitational home screen touches[2][3].
- UI and Personalization Users have the luxury of customizing window sizes, screen setups, and navigational gestures, accompanied by themes and widgets tailored to suit distinct preferences[2][3].
- Privacy and Protection The StarShield architecture offers reduced vulnerabilities, system-level encryption, lock screen validation, and real-name authentication for apps. Take advantage of one-time data permissions, file sharing restrictions, anti-peeping screens, super privacy mode, and the remote locate-and-wipe tool ("Star Flash Find") to safeguard your data[3].
- AI Assistance A built-in AI assistant helps with translation, summarization, and query answering to boost productivity and user convenience[2].
Third-Party Software Support
- WPS, DingTalk, and More HarmonyOS grabs popular tools like WPS Office and DingTalk for optimized productivity. Explore other applications like RedNote (a notetaking tool), Bilibili (a streaming platform), and Feishu (an enterprise communication and office suite), seamlessly integrated into the HarmonyOS ecosystem[2][3].
- Unified Experience and Cross-Device Sync HarmonyOS Office supports unified accounts, multi-device synchronization, and cross-device collaboration to streamline productivity when using various Huawei devices[4].
In essence, Huawei's HarmonyOS Next on laptops revamps productivity with its AI, strong third-party app integration, a secure interface, and an engaging, customizable user experience tailored to fit users' evolving needs[1][2][3][4].
- The AI assistant named Celia in Huawei's HarmonyOS-powered laptops can create presentations, summarize meeting minutes, and sift through local documents, yet requires the installation of third-party applications.
- Apart from popular productivity tools like WPS Office and DingTalk, HarmonyOS Next supports other applications such as RedNote, Bilibili, and Feishu, aiming to provide a unified experience and cross-device sync.
- With its built-in AI assistant, HarmonyOS Next helps boost productivity by offering translation, summarization, and query-answering capabilities.
- The HarmonyOS laptops from Huawei offer a fresh take on entertainment and lifestyle as they integrate gadgets, technology, and shopping experiences seamlessly, exemplifying their commitment to the broader "lifestyle industry."
- To further enhance user convenience, the star feature of HarmonyOS Next is its AI-driven "StarShield" architecture, which focuses on privacy and protection, ensuring secure data storage and robust security measures against peeping, unauthorized access, and other malicious activities.
