Chinese tech firm Huawei launches its 1st PC with its own operating system

According to a company press release, the PC was introduced at an event in Chengdu, located in Southwest China's Sichuan province, representing a significant milestone in China's push to develop its own domestic PC operating systems.

The HarmonyOS PC reportedly can handle heavy tasks effortlessly, opening a 1 gigabyte 100-page PowerPoint slide file in just one second and running multiple apps smoothly.

It also incorporates artificial intelligence (AI) and intelligent interaction features into the operating system, delivering a more intuitive and seamless user experience.

Over 1,000 ecosystem apps have been included, with the number expected to exceed 2,000 by year-end, the Global Times reported, citing a statement from the company shared with the news agency.

The PC was developed over five years with input from 10,000+ engineers and 20 research institutes and has secured over 2,700 core patents.

Huawei also introduced an 18-inch MateBook Fold on Monday, the world’s largest commercial foldable-screen PC. With its ultra-slim design, it can seamlessly transition between an 18-inch display and a portable 13-inch form.