Huawei is still “far from ready” to release its own os, however it might have a name a minimum of, according to reports.
The phone maker got the hallmark “Hongmeng” for the system from the Chinese National Intellectual Property Administration, after dealing with it under the internal code word “Project Z,” The Wall Street Journal reported Friday.
Separately, sources informed The Information on Tuesday that the internal job “has had its ups and downs and remains far from ready.”
Google locked Huawei out of its Android updates previously today. On Tuesday, the United States Commerce Department approved the Chinese tech giant a three-month basic license to upgrade existing gadgets, momentarily reducing limitations on Huawei’s access to American parts and software application that enter into its phones. Google consented to continue working with Huawei for that time.
Despite the Google restriction, Huawei stated Tuesday that its newest smart device, the Honor Pro 20, will utilize Android.
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CNET’s understanding is that Huawei has no immediate plans to launch its own OS, and that the company is looking at launching one only if Android is permanently removed as an option for its smartphone customers.
More than a year ago, CNET sister site TechRepublic reported that Huawei had been working on its own OS since 2012, in case it got banned from Android.
Last week, the US government blacklisted networking gear from Huawei and President Donald Trump signed an executive order banning the company. Microsoft has also reportedly removed Huawei’s MateBook laptops from its online store.
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First published May 21.
Updated May 24: Adds report about Hongmeng.