On September 7, 2026, Huawei officially released the HarmonyOS 7 operating system. This version removed Android components, built a pure HarmonyOS ecosystem, and featured a local large-model runtime environment and seamless cross-device integration mechanisms, aiming to enhance multi-device coordination and the integration of AI-native functions. On the same day (September 8), Huawei held a press conference to showcase new devices, including a three-folding phone with a foldable screen and support for multiple form changes, as well as a wide-strip straight-body phone known for its thinness and long battery life. It also announced full updates for watches and headphones. This release marked significant progress by Huawei in innovating terminal product forms and achieving operating system autonomy.
HarmonyOS 7 was officially released, with new products such as the tri-fold phone being showcased. The pure-blooded HarmonyOS ecosystem was completed.
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2026-09-07
Huawei officially released the HarmonyOS 7 operating system.
Android components were removed to build a pure-blooded HarmonyOS ecosystem, featuring a local large-model running environment and seamless cross-terminal transfer mechanisms.
2026-09-08
Huawei held a press conference for HarmonyOS 7 to showcase new products.
New products including tri-fold phones, wide-strip phones, and watch headphones were released, all running on the HarmonyOS NEXT system.
Huawei officially released HarmonyOS 7 on September 7, 2026. This version aims to improve system experience through continuous iteration, enhance multi-device coordination capabilities, and increase the integration of AI-native features. The launch also showcased the latest advancements in the HarmonyOS ecosystem in the field of artificial intelligence, including a more efficient local large-model operating environment and seamless cross-terminal transfer mechanisms. This release marks a key step forward for Huawei in the intelligent transformation of operating systems, and it is expected to encourage more developers to build innovative applications based on the new system.