Can China create a global Android or iOS competitor?
Huawei has launched an upgraded version of its HarmonyOS mobile operating system, which reportedly no longer relies on the Android operating system. It's a bold push from a Chinese firm, but could Huawei's souped up software signal China is ready to bring a challenger to Apple's iOS or Android to the global market? CNBC's Tom Chitty and Arjun Kharpal are joined by technology industry analyst Bryan Ma from IDC to discuss.
00:00 - Introduction
01:28 - Stat of the week
02:24 - Background on HarmonyOS
05:27 - How can it appeal to the global market?
08:50 - Delivering apps to China market
10:59 - Position of Huawei against competitors
14:48 - Can Apple compete in China?
19:53 - Differentiation of operating systems
25:00 - Are AI features a gimmick?
26:00 - AI divide
27:00 - Can HarmonyOS become the standard in China?
28:46 - Stat of the week reveal
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Wed, 30 Oct 2024 12:42:00 GMT