HarmonyOS

HDC 2025 in Sanya showcased advancements in the HarmonyOS ecosystem, specifically focusing on streamlining app development. Huawei spearheaded the unveiling of the HarmonyOS Application Open Source Component Technical Map, a collaborative effort with partners to create a comprehensive library of open-source components. This initiative aims to reduce redundant coding, accelerate development cycles, and foster a thriving environment for developers, featuring 1115 open-source libraries and 7 cross-platform frameworks. The event included presentations from industry leaders demonstrating successful framework integrations and the growth of the HarmonyOS platform.

At HDC 2025, the “HarmonyOS Era Partners” zone showcased young, independent developers creating innovative apps. These creators, from diverse backgrounds, are thriving due to the platform’s open access and focus on user connection. Success stories like “Light Countdown” and “Daily Coffee” highlight the ecosystem’s potential for fostering impactful and people-centric technology, driving growth through collaboration and pushing the boundaries of what’s possible.

At the Huawei Developer Conference 2025, the gaming sub-forum examined how HarmonyOS is transforming the game industry. HarmonyOS’s “one-time development, multi-platform deployment” capability enables seamless user reach. Huawei Game Center supports developers with all-scenario applications, mini-games, and international expansion, fostering innovation and driving user growth. New features enhance gameplay, user engagement, and developer support, creating a thriving ecosystem.

Huawei launched the Pura 80 series, a premium smartphone emphasizing software integration within its HarmonyOS ecosystem. Key features include AI-powered video search, music recognition, and AI eye-tracking. A “HarmonyOS Gift Pack” and Petal One “Enjoyment Package” offer bundled services. Huawei aims for a seamless, integrated mobile experience, hoping these features differentiate it in the competitive market.

A QQ user, “Ai Jiemo,” has become the first to reach the maximum level 256 on Tencent’s instant messaging platform, prompting celebrations and exclusive rewards. This milestone highlights QQ’s enduring popularity. The achievement sparked social media engagement, while users of Huawei’s HarmonyOS noted potential disadvantages in accessing the latest platform features.

Huawei’s Richard Yu revealed internal struggles behind the HarmonyOS-powered Smart Car initiative at the 2025 Future Automotive Pioneers Conference. He discussed challenges including external policy hurdles and internal misunderstandings. Yu highlighted the evolution of the project and drew parallels to Huawei’s earlier brand-building efforts, expressing optimism that the effort will ultimately succeed and contribute significantly to the Chinese automotive market.

A viral video of Huawei’s Richard Yu in an AITO M8, appearing momentarily distracted while driving, has sparked debates on autonomous vehicle safety and driver responsibility. Captured in Beijing on May 26, the footage shows a bystander questioning Yu’s alertness, prompting mixed social media reactions—some defending his workload, others speculating about technology testing. Analysts link the incident to Huawei’s push in China’s competitive EV market, where its cars claimed 12% of Q1 2024 new energy sales. Amid warnings from safety experts about required driver supervision for ADAS systems, the publicity may benefit Huawei’s automotive division, projected to see 40% revenue growth to $2.8 billion this year.

Huawei’s consumer chief Richard Yu stated at Tsinghua University that developing ecosystems is tougher than creating OS systems. Speaking on May 23, he emphasized HarmonyOS—now running on 800 million devices globally—as an innovative, infrastructure-independent platform. Yu, a 1993 Huawei veteran behind key telecom patents, urged engineering graduates to join the company’s software initiatives, framing OS development as foundational for smart industries. He humorously contrasted his technical expertise with humanities, underscoring Huawei’s focus on cross-sector innovation for ecosystem maturity.

Huawei launched its first HarmonyOS PCs, the foldable MateBook Fold and high-end MateBook Pro, challenging Windows and macOS dominance. CEO Yu Chengdong emphasized hardware-software-cloud integration and cross-device synergy, targeting enterprise and creative markets. Analysts predict Huawei’s HarmonyOS PC shipments could exceed 15 million annually by 2027, though competing against Windows’ 83% market share poses challenges. The move may spark patent discussions with Microsoft and Apple while positioning Huawei as a key player in reshaping global PC ecosystems through distributed intelligence frameworks.

WeChat’s HarmonyOS version 1.0.6.41 introduces chat-based viewing/receiving notes and expands biometric payment verification via facial recognition and fingerprint scanning. With 4 million installations reported since January (15% monthly growth), the update aligns Tencent’s security protocols with iOS/Android standards while leveraging native HarmonyOS advantages. Cross-device synchronization and night mode features remain fully functional amid incremental biometric rollouts prioritizing financial safety. Developers emphasize phased deployment timelines tied to compliance frameworks.