Huawei to launch smartphone with own software in latest sign of China-US splintering

Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, highlights Huawei’s launch of the Mate 70 smartphone with its HarmonyOS Next, positioning it as a rival to Apple’s iOS and Google’s Android amid US-China tech competition. Despite challenges with app development and functionality, the company is pushing for a critical mass of native apps to drive success, with early adopters and developers noting ongoing improvements and challenges. International developers are cautious, but experts believe Huawei will overcome obstacles as China seeks technological independence.

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