Group 1 - Huawei launched its first HarmonyOS-based foldable laptop, the MateBook Fold, starting at a price of 23,999 yuan, featuring a dual-layer OLED display and a new hinge design [1][3] - The MateBook Fold has an 18-inch screen when unfolded and a 13-inch screen when folded, with a thickness of 7.3mm and a weight of 1.16kg [1] - The launch of the MateBook Fold and the new MateBook Pro fills the gap in the office ecosystem, marking the completion of HarmonyOS's full-scenario layout [3] Group 2 - The HarmonyOS 5 system is being introduced to a larger consumer base, particularly targeting younger users with the nova 14 series smartphones [3] - Huawei's strategy aims to transition HarmonyOS from a technical breakthrough to widespread adoption, creating a collaborative network of "smartphones + PCs + IoT devices" [3][4] - Counterpoint data indicates that HarmonyOS's market share in China surpassed Apple's iOS for four consecutive quarters, reaching 19% in Q4 2024, while iOS held 17% [4] Group 3 - The PC market is still dominated by Windows, which holds approximately 75%-80% market share, while macOS has around 15% and Chrome OS about 5% [7] - The complexity of establishing a robust PC operating system ecosystem is highlighted, as it requires significant investment and collaboration among various stakeholders [9][10] - Huawei's advantage lies in the vast domestic demand and policy support, particularly in government and education sectors, which can facilitate the promotion of HarmonyOS and Huawei PCs [10][11] Group 4 - The success of HarmonyOS will depend on cultivating a developer ecosystem, which is a challenging task given the established ecosystems of Microsoft and Android [11] - Huawei aims to reduce developer costs through features like "one-time development, multi-end deployment," accelerating the adaptation of its multi-terminal ecosystem [11] - Historical experiences suggest that technological blockades can lead to the emergence of alternative solutions, positioning Huawei's innovations as a pivotal moment for China's operating system landscape [11]
23999元起,华为折叠电脑抢先看!国产操作系统进入新阶段
21世纪经济报道·2025-05-19 14:04