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Huawei to launch first HarmonyOS Next smartphone in March

Huawei Technologies has announced a smartphone launch set for March, featuring its HarmonyOS Next platform.

This device will be the first developed specifically for the HarmonyOS Next ecosystem, according to Richard Yu Chengdong, chairman of Huawei’s consumer business group.

In a video released on Feb.24, Yu said that the new smartphone will demonstrate advancements in hardware, software, and its application ecosystem.

Major tech companies in China, including Tencent, ByteDance, Alibaba, and Meituan, are reportedly adjusting their applications for compatibility with HarmonyOS Next.

Recent Huawei developments

Timeline
21-Feb-2025 🚗 Huawei, SAIC Motor partner for intelligent new EVs
  • SAIC partners with Huawei for electric vehicles
  • Focus on manufacturing and tech collaboration
12-Feb-2025 🚗 Huawei, SAIC to launch new EV brand for younger market
  • Huawei, SAIC to launch joint EV brand ‘Shang-Jie’
  • Prices range from ¥170,000 to ¥250,000 targeting youth
06-Feb-2025 📈 Huawei hits $118b revenue, fastest growth in 4 years
  • Huawei’s revenue for 2024 is 860 billion yuan
  • Revenue increased by 22% from the previous year
05-Feb-2025 🚀 Huawei, Moore Threads adopt DeepSeek’s AI models
  • Moore Threads using GPUs to support DeepSeek models
  • Huawei integrates DeepSeek’s AI into its cloud service
03-Feb-2025 🤖 Huawei, SiliconFlow launch DeepSeek AI models on cloud
  • Huawei partners with SiliconFlow for AI models.
  • DeepSeek models priced for users during Lunar New Year.

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