Huawei: we are preparing to launch Android alternative

Huawei has confirmed that it is working on a rollout of an Android alternative. The operating system called Hongmeng is currently being tested in China. Rumors have already surfaced about a Huawei-developed alternative to Android.

Andrew Williamson, who works at Huawei as vice president of communications, said in an interview with Reuters news agency that preparations are underway to release its own operating system for smartphones, and that the company is “potentially releasing” it. . Williamson cites the potential because releasing an Android alternative is not the desired scenario: Huawei would rather keep releasing Android smartphones.

Should it be necessary, the Android alternative could be launched within a few months, Williamson said. Rumors have already mentioned three devices with the mobile operating system developed by Huawei, which should be released in October.

Williamson also said it is likely to apply for trademark rights to the Hongmeng name. This confirms rumors that Huawei would be working on a mobile operating system called Hongmeng.

Huawei is working on an alternative to Android due to the trade restrictions imposed by the US. As a result, it can no longer do business with American companies, including Google. Huawei is challenging these sanctions.