Hot topics

Poll results: timely updates the key for Huawei's new OS

AndroidPIT EMUI tips tricks 1713
© nextpit by Irina Efremova

As tensions between the USA and China heighten, and American suppliers cut ties with Huawei, the Chinese manufacturer is forced to find an alternative to Android and the Google Play Store. A couple of weeks ago, we asked APit readers what they'd like to see from an own-brand OS from Huawei. The results are in!

Huawei has been working on its own in-house OS for some time. We may even see it before the end of the year, if reports are to be believed. Of course, the Chinese brand already has a fairly heavy customization of Android called EMUI, but under the new restrictions from Washington, Google will cut all future updates and services from Huawei smartphones. A completely independent OS is required.

This could be seen as an opportunity for Huawei to develop an OS that can compete with Android and iOS, but that is not going to be easy. When we asked APit readers what it would take to compete with the big boys of Silicon Valley, and the results were interesting.

AndroidPIT huawei p30 lite display chin
Any new Huawei OS is likely to look like EMUI. / © NextPit

Timely updates, something that a lot of manufacturers struggle with when it comes to the latest versions of Android, was voted the most important factor. Huawei would need to avoid fragmentation to the same levels that Apple does with iOS, most likely. The second most popular choice in our poll was a wide selection of compatible apps. Given that Google apps and services would be out of the question, Huawei would need to develop a pretty killer lineup of alternatives - although it has been doing this for a while now anyway.

In worse news for the Chinese tech giant, the second least popular characteristic that our readers want to see from a new Huawei OS is a design like EMUI. If Huawei is going to create an OS of its own, it is very likely that it would stick to the UI design it has been working on for years.

You can see the full result in the image below.

poll results huawei os
Timely updates are the most desirable feature on a modern mobile OS. / © NextPit

There were also a couple of good calls in the comments that were not part of our list. Kevin would like to more focus on privacy, with the OS being open source. Sorin wants the UI to be theme based and, most importantly, that the OS is built for speed. Chris Laarman wants a plain Linux experience with an Android emulator.

Are you surprised at the results of our poll? Let us know in the comments below.

  nextpit recommendation Price tip Luxury version with handle Price tip with handle For Garmin fans Mid-range tip
Product
Image Withings Body Smart Product Image Renpho Smart Body Fat Scale Product Image Withings Body Scan Product Image Lepulse Lescale P1 Product Image Garmin Index S2 Smart Scale Product Image eufy Smart Scale P3 Product Image
Deals*
Go to comment (0)
David McCourt

David McCourt
Editor

David enjoys staying abreast of the latest technology and newest Android apps. Outside of the office, he can be found playing snooker and writing bad 00s indie songs.

Liked this article? Share now!
Recommended articles
Latest articles
Push notification Next article
No comments
Write new comment:
All changes will be saved. No drafts are saved when editing
Write new comment:
All changes will be saved. No drafts are saved when editing