HongmengOS

HongmengOS, also known as HarmonyOS, is a distributed operating system developed by Huawei. It was first announced in August 2019 and began rolling out to devices in 2020. The operating system is designed to run on a wide range of devices, from smartphones and tablets to smartwatches, televisions, and other IoT devices. A key feature of HongmengOS is its microkernel architecture, which is intended to enhance security and allow for more flexible deployment across different hardware.

Huawei has stated that HongmengOS is designed for a "seamless AI life," enabling devices to connect and collaborate more effectively. This is achieved through its distributed capabilities, allowing for features like shared processing power, shared peripherals, and cross-device task migration. The operating system supports a variety of programming languages and development tools, aiming to attract developers to its ecosystem.

While initially developed partly in response to U.S. trade restrictions that affected Huawei's access to Google's Android operating system, Huawei has maintained that HongmengOS is a separate project with a different architectural design. The long-term goal for HongmengOS is to create a unified and interconnected ecosystem of devices. Its development and adoption are closely watched as a significant initiative by a major technology company to diversify the mobile and IoT operating system landscape.