Tech Desk 
May 12, 2025
After losing access to Microsoft Windows earlier in March, Huawei has finally entered new era where its technological self-sufficiency will reign supreme, with a series new Huawei laptops taking the world of laptops by surprise for running Huawei's own HarmonyOS Next operating system.
The new series of Huawei laptops was showcased at a non-public event in Shenzhen, Huawei’s home city.
Powered by its home-grown software, what sets Huawei’s latest laptops apart from earlier iterations is that they have ditched Android support. The OS will have gained support for over 2,000 HarmonyOS smartphone apps by year-end.
The device combines smartphone and desktop features, with a dock-style launcher and a customisable home screen. It also includes Huawei’s AI assistant, Celia, which can summarise meeting notes and search documents—highlighting the company’s growing focus on AI.
Alongside Huawei tools, the new system supports Chinese alternatives to Western software, including WPS Office, DingTalk, and popular mobile apps like Bilibili and Feishu.
Huawei’s latest laptops are part of China's broader push for tech self-sufficiency. Since facing US trade restrictions in 2019, Huawei has developed its own silicon chips and software platforms to reduce reliance on American technology.
The new Huawei laptops are expected to officially launch on 19 May. Huawei’s president of PCs and tablets, Zhu Dongdong, confirmed the company had "fully entered the era of HarmonyOS."
Huawei’s HarmonyOS already leads Apple’s iOS in China, holding 19% market share, second only to Android.
