HUAWEI LAUNCHES HARMONYOS 7 WITH 2,000+ AI AGENTS
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Huawei unveiled HarmonyOS 7, featuring an agent-friendly architecture that integrates over 2,000 specialized AI agents and an upgraded voice assistant. The new OS positions Huawei to capture market share amid Apple's delayed AI rollout in China.
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