Huawei has unveiled HarmonyOS 7 at its developer conference in China.
The update introduces a redesigned interface with glass-inspired visual effects and new AI-powered features, some of which look quite similar to Apple’s often criticised Liquid Glass design that continues in iOS 27.
The company also claims there is a noticeable performance boost over the previous version. The update is set to roll out across Huawei’s ecosystem of smartphones, tablets, PCs, wearables and smart home devices.
HarmonyOS 7 introduces a more transparent, layered design language, with glass-like buttons, sliders and interface elements appearing throughout the operating system. Furthermore, Huawei has also added new 3D effects that can transform lock screens and other parts of the interface into more dynamic scenes.
Beyond the visual refresh, Huawei is putting AI front and centre – because, of course, it is. The company says its upgraded assistant can now handle more in-app actions and complete a wider range of requests. Crucially, this does not require users to jump between apps. New AI-powered photo editing tools are also on the way, alongside an updated Intelligent Agent Framework. The framework aims to make automated tasks more reliable.
Huawei is also promising a performance improvement. According to the company, HarmonyOS 7 delivers a 15% uplift compared to HarmonyOS 6.1. However, it has yet to provide detailed benchmarks showing exactly where those gains will be most noticeable. In practice, users can likely expect smoother app launches and improved responsiveness across the system.
The developer beta for HarmonyOS 7 is available from today for eligible devices, while the finished version is expected to arrive later this year.
While the new AI features will attract plenty of attention, the redesigned interface could end up being the bigger change for everyday users. The glass-inspired look gives HarmonyOS 7 a noticeably different feel. Meanwhile, the promised performance improvements suggest Huawei is focusing on substance as well as style.
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