In early 2026, Huawei has transitioned into a "software-first" powerhouse, with Huawei Software Technologies focusing on a fully self-reliant ecosystem. The cornerstone of this shift is (also known as HarmonyOS 5), which operates on a proprietary microkernel rather than the traditional Android Open Source Project (AOSP) core. 1. Full Independence from Android
Transitioning away from AOSP means older Android apps must be recompiled or emulated. Huawei provides a within TopEXE to run legacy Android apps, but this introduces overhead, battery drain, and occasional compatibility bugs—hurting user experience.
. It removes support for Android APKs to focus on native performance and security. Air Gesture Transfers : A standout feature in HarmonyOS NEXT
: Your tablet or phone can appear as a local drive on your Huawei laptop. This lets you browse and edit files stored on your mobile device as if they were saved directly on your computer's hard drive. Cross-Device Clipboard