The term 'compatibility' is not uncommon in the operating system field.

For example, when Huawei first launched HarmonyOS, it ran to be compatible with Android apps for the ecosystem. Domestic computer systems also strive to be compatible with some Microsoft apps for the ecosystem.

When Apple's Mac computers first switched to M chips, they were also compatible with Windows apps.

Recently, some media outlets reported that domestic mobile phone manufacturers are now compatible with Apple's ecosystem. This shocked me for a moment. If they are truly compatible, how will Apple sell iPhones?

So, what does this so-called compatibility with Apple's ecosystem entail?

It turns out that it's not the compatibility we might initially think. Instead, domestic mobile phone manufacturers have introduced features that interoperate or nearly interoperate with iPhones to better enable cross-system communication for consumers.

For instance, when Xiaomi 15 was launched, it was stated that Xiaomi HyperConnect fully supports Apple's ecosystem. This so-called support merely means that users can transfer files and images by installing the 'Xiaomi Interconnect Service'.

Another example is OPPO's O+ File Transfer app, which allows iOS systems to interoperate with OPPO, OnePlus, and Realme phones for file transfer. Additionally, OPPO's ColorOS 15 system supports Apple's Pages, Numbers, and Keynote file formats...

In essence, domestic mobile phone manufacturers employ methods to enable file and image transfers between their phones and iPhones, or to achieve interoperability for common file formats. This differs significantly from what we traditionally understand as compatibility.

Why are domestic manufacturers doing this? The reason is simple: to attract some Apple users to switch devices while also achieving interoperability, enhancing their own functionality, and facilitating information exchange among users.

Previous Apple users were accustomed to Apple's iOS ecosystem, with many apps and files stored exclusively on iPhones, making it difficult to transfer them to other devices.

By introducing these features, domestic mobile phones help users transfer data from Apple devices to non-Apple devices, reducing concerns when switching phones.

Additionally, this approach aims to improve user satisfaction and loyalty. With so many Apple users, enabling data interoperability between domestic and Apple phones is not a bad thing. Apple is the benchmark for smartphones, so there's no shame in actively 'complying' with Apple standards.