This archive report was first published on 6 May 2020.
Published on May 6, 2020, Huawei announced plans to replace Windows 10 with its in-house Harmony OS 2.0 in its PCs, a move aimed at increasing the company's independence.
Harmony OS, first unveiled at the Huawei Developer Conference 2019, is an open-source operating system designed to be a cross-platform solution, compatible with a wide range of devices, including smartwatches, personal computers, cars, and more.
Following the US Department of Commerce's decision to blacklist Huawei in 2019, citing national security concerns, the company faced significant challenges, including the suspension of its Android license by Google.
However, Huawei has been working to create an independent PC industry supply chain, with regions in China already cooperating with the company. In 2019, Huawei listed its first Desktop motherboard, developed based on the Kunpeng 920 Processor, which is compatible with mainstream hardware.
According to Huawei, Harmony OS will be available for PC, smartwatches, and automotive interfaces by 2022, with the Kunpeng processor and motherboard set to be launched during the 2020 Developer conference.
