Recent popular news related to Huawei is not just about one phone, the Mate XT. Both the upcoming Mate 70 and HarmonyOS NEXT are crucial, as the Mate 70 will be the first to ship with “pure” HarmonyOS, no longer compatible with Android. Whether HarmonyOS is user-friendly will determine the usability of the phone. As mentioned previously, the importance of the Mate 70 is intricately linked to HarmonyOS NEXT. To some extent, HarmonyOS NEXT will determine the success or failure of the Mate 70 series, and Huawei is naturally taking a cautious approach.

A few days ago, there were rumors online that the Mate 70 might not be released until November (of course, this information has not been confirmed by any Huawei official, so it's still just a rumor). Naturally, people assumed that HarmonyOS NEXT would also be released in November. However, at a recent trade forum in China, Huawei executive Chen Xinxin revealed that the official version of HarmonyOS NEXT will be released by the end of September this year, effectively putting an end to speculation about its release date.

The question now is whether Huawei's executive's statement implies that the Mate 70 will also be released by the end of the month, given their close connection. However, the statement only revealed the release date of HarmonyOS NEXT and did not mention the Mate 70's release date, so it doesn't necessarily mean the phone will be released simultaneously. It's speculated that Huawei may hold a separate conference for HarmonyOS NEXT to introduce the system's capabilities in detail and announce the Mate 70's release date.

Chen Xinxin reiterated that HarmonyOS NEXT is a wholly independently developed system by Huawei that is no longer compatible with Android. Since the first version, the number of full-ecosystem developers has exceeded 2.5 million. To encourage developers to continue creating native HarmonyOS applications, Huawei will invest 7 billion yuan in the "Shining Star Program," which has been in place since 2017 as part of the Huawei Developer Alliance. This demonstrates Huawei's readiness for HarmonyOS's ecosystem development.

Huawei's executive's statement also addresses outside doubts about HarmonyOS NEXT's software compatibility issues. With the system set to be officially released at the end of September, it suggests that most bugs have been resolved, and software compatibility should not be a significant issue. The official release means the system is ready for commercial use. It's anticipated that the Mate 70's release may be slightly delayed to allow more testing time for developers to optimize the user experience.

To be honest, having a fully independently developed system in China is undoubtedly a cause for celebration. Even if you're not a Huawei device user, emotionally supporting HarmonyOS NEXT's continued development can instill confidence in its future. Everything is difficult at the beginning, but if the first version provides a satisfactory user experience and ensures smooth daily use, gaining user support will follow naturally. As for online detractors, there's no need to pay them any heed.

Finally, let's eagerly await the official release of HarmonyOS NEXT by the end of this month.