Huawei is bringing its seamless file transfer feature to Android! After first enabling easy sharing with iPhones, the company has now revealed that Android compatibility is coming soon.

After successfully bridging the gap between HarmonyOS and iPhones with its file transfer tool, Huawei is taking the next logical step: extending this seamless compatibility to the Android platform.

The official word from Huawei is that the Android file transfer capability is steadily progressing. Regular monthly HarmonyOS updates are part of this process, focusing on optimization to ensure flawless performance at launch. While actively being developed, a final release date is still pending.

Huawei’s newly launched HarmonyOS 6 now features a native file-sharing tool for Apple devices. This move directly challenges Apple’s AirDrop, offering a similar short-distance wireless solution for transferring photos and documents over an internet connection.

HarmonyOS supports more than 90 Huawei devices, including the latest flagship phones from Pura and Mate series. The first beta build has been released for the initial phase of eligible devices, and more will be upgraded soon.

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Huawei introduced HarmonyOS in 2019, rolling it out to mobile devices a year later. In the time since, the platform has been strategically refined, with substantial improvements to the user interface and developer tools. A pivotal part of this strategy has been the transition to a native mobile experience to strengthen the app ecosystem.

Huawei’s proprietary HarmonyOS has evolved into a completely native OS, shedding its previous reliance on Android. This foundational shift enables Huawei to push updates that consistently enhance phone performance and refine the user experience directly.

HarmonyOS 6 users will gain the ability to transfer files to iPhones in December. A release date for the Android-compatible version remains pending an official announcement from Huawei.

Huawei has officially announced the next generation of its wearable software, HarmonyOS 6, initiating a beta testing phase for compatible devices. The program is now live for the Watch GT 5 lineup, delivering a significant update (version 6.0.0.16) that introduces a comprehensive suite of new functionalities and enhancements.

1. The system now reacts to your touch with beautiful motion. New background gradients and effects create a sense of depth, making the interface feel more alive than ever.
2. Added  touch screen light function to make it easier to check the screen (Settings > Display & Brightness > Touch screen light).
3. To pay with Alipay, simply swipe down from the watch face and select “Tap to Pay,” or swipe left to access the payment card directly.

4.  The alarm supports custom vibration, and you can mute the alarm by covering the screen with your palm (Settings > Sounds and vibration > Vibration settings > Custom vibration)

5. You can now transfer music files directly from your iPhone to the watch. (Requires Sports Health app v16.0.8.305 or later).

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1. The system now incorporates plateau adaptability risk prediction. By analyzing indicators including blood oxygen saturation (SpO₂) and heart rate, it provides active health reminders to ensure user safety in high-altitude conditions.
2. The watch now provides integrated controls for supported Huawei headphones, including volume adjustment, active noise cancellation (ANC) mode switching, and real-time battery level display. (Functionality requires headphone synchronization support).
3. Frequent Contacts” is now “Contacts” (shows all phone contacts). “Call Logs” is now “Phone” (adds a dial pad). Ensure your phone OS and Sports Health app are updated.
4. Swipe right during exercise to open the quick settings interface, which supports quick adjustment of exercise reminder sound volume, modification of exercise settings, etc.

Get ready! Huawei is dropping a series of flagship products this month, and the star of the show is HarmonyOS 6.0. Check out the new teaser for a glimpse of its powerful upgrades before the October 22 launch.

The OEM dropped a video teaser on Weibo this morning, announcing a new launch event for HarmonyOS 6.0 on October 22.  It added changes that it’ll bring on board.

The tech giant states that HarmonyOS 6.0 is designed to deliver an upgraded user interface and more intuitive functionality. The development remains centered on its three core principles: enhancing security, intelligence, and overall system smoothness.

Though Huawei hasn’t specified the event’s exact agenda, it could potentially mark the release of the HarmonyOS 6.0 public beta.

Historical precedent suggests a public beta release is likely. Huawei initiated the HarmonyOS 5.0 public beta at its Nova 13 series event on October 8 last year, indicating the company may follow a similar launch strategy for version 6.0.

Huawei says:

“At 14:30 on October 22, Huawei HarmonyOS Operating System 6 is specially released, which is better-looking, easier to use, smarter, safer, and smoother. #HarmonyOS6#, Stay tuned!”

In accordance with  Huawei’s CEO, HarmonyOS 6 is a fully evolved system that will offer a brand-new experience.

Huawei unveiled the HarmonyOS 6.0 operating system at its HDC 2025 conference, initially releasing it as a developer preview. The software has since progressed to a closed beta phase, currently available for a limited number of flagship phones and tablets.

The HarmonyOS 6.0 developer version for PCs is now available, featuring new optimizations. Check the details below to see if your model is eligible and how to apply.