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Huawei starts testing HarmonyOS NEXT for Kirin 990 smartphones

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A new input states that Huawei is reportedly testing HarmonyOS NEXT for Kirin 990 smartphones. The tech giant will seemingly bring the latest software experience to both newly launched models and the old flagships that are still excellent.

Tipster @FixedFocus says Huawei is testing the HarmonyOS NEXT system apps for Kirin 990 phones. The list includes some common applications for daily life tasks.

It’s pretty good news for those using a Kirin 990 model. Hearing the news, many netizens commented that the company hadn’t forgotten its old device users yet.

“I can’t believe I can use it. I cry to death. Huawei (Hasa) did not forget the old users.”

The company may have acknowledged that many users still own a Kirin 990-powered phone due to their effective features and services. Testing the HarmonyOS native apps on old devices will allow users to experience the latest software benefits.

Huawei starts testing HarmonyOS NEXT for Kirin 990 smartphones (Image Credits: Weibo)

Huawei introduced Kirin 990 chips in September 2019. It is available in 4G and 5G variants. These SoCs are present in some Huawei and Honor flagship phones from 2019-20.

For reference, Huawei devices that run on the Kirin 990 processor are the P40 series, Mate 30 series, Mate Xs, and the Nova 6 handsets. The list has both old flagship and mid-rangers that are efficient to get the HarmonyOS NEXT applications support.

The tipster further states that the recent testing progress is in full swing. It means the company would be testing apps from various streams and platforms. These apps will surely offer a smarter and safer application experience to Kirin 990 phone holders.

HarmonyOS NEXT launch preparations are in the top form. During the HC2024 event, Huawei announced over 10000 apps support HarmonyOS NEXT and claims to deliver a faster, more comprehensive, and more efficient user experience.

Native HarmonyOS apps are more reliable. They appear as a perfect alternative for Android apps. These apps come from education, entertainment, medicine, industrial, office, and more. Thus, the company aims to offer its consumers an Android-free and more beneficial app ecosystem with HarmonyOS NEXT.

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