Chinese tech giant Xiaomi (OTC:XIACF) is slated to launch its proprietary operating system, HyperOS, on October 31, alongside a new product lineup. The move comes as the company seeks to lessen its dependence on third-party operating systems and marks a significant step towards its goal of creating a “Human x Car x Home” ecosystem.
The HyperOS initiative was unveiled at the “Leap Beyond the Moment” themed event. It represents five years of effort by approximately 5,000 software engineers, initiated in 2017 to address interoperability challenges in the Internet of Things era. The system focuses on low-level refactoring, cross-end intelligent connectivity, proactive intelligence, and end-to-end security. It integrates Linux with Xiaomi's unique Vela system for enhanced performance and will come pre-installed on numerous products including the Xiaomi 14 Series, Xiaomi Watch S3, and Xiaomi TV S Pro 85″ MiniLED.
The company's shift into the realm of proprietary operating systems mirrors the strategies of tech giants like Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL), Google (NASDAQ:GOOGL), and Huawei who have their unique operating systems. Huawei's HarmonyOS boasts over 60 million users and powers more than 700 million devices globally.
In addition to the launch of HyperOS, Xiaomi is also planning to venture into the automotive sector. CEO Lei Jun announced plans for a car launch next year, without specifying its electric nature. The firm registered a 20% rise in shares in 2023 driven by its economical smartphones featuring the MIUI interface.
Xiaomi's expansion beyond smartphones has already seen it move into appliances and consumer electronics which contributes 22% to its revenue. The introduction of HyperOS is expected to further enhance the stability, power efficiency, processing speed, and security across all Xiaomi devices while enabling seamless content sharing.
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