Since the announcement of HarmonyOS for smartphones by Huawei, there has been a debate on the web about how much the new mobile platform will differ from Android.
The problem was compounded by the limited access to the beta version of HarmonyOS. Now, Ron Amadeo from ArsTechnica Ron Amadeo was able to test it and draw conclusions.
HarmonyOS is “just Android 10” he said. He describes HarmonyOS as a fork of Android with an EMUI user interface and a few minor changes. At the same time, even the user interface remained an exact copy of the EMUI version that Huawei installs on its Android smartphones.
Nova Watch: new smartwatch from Huawei coming soon
On January 11, 2021, Huawei applied to register a new Nova Watch trademark in China. It’s worth noting that Huawei’s Nova product line includes a series of low-cost flagships specifically designed for youth.
Since 2016, Huawei has been releasing smartphones of the Nova series. The company recently launched the new Nova 8 series, consisting of two models, the Nova 8 and Nova 8 Pro, which have received a number of new hardware and software solutions.
So far, there are no details about the Huawei Nova Watch smartwatch, but the source believes that it will be presented soon. In addition, Huawei is expected to introduce more smart products in the Nova lineup this year and beyond.