HONOR has introduced MagicOS 9.0, a cutting-edge operating system rooted in Android 15, aimed at providing an intelligent and efficient experience for users. This platform, crafted primarily for the Chinese audience, incorporates AI to boost performance and security while offering tailored functionalities. A version of this system will also become available for global users shortly.
AI Enhancements
YOYO Agent
At the heart of MagicOS 9.0 lies the upgraded YOYO Agent, an AI assistant that streamlines user interactions and learns from user behavior. With just a few simple commands, YOYO can handle tasks such as ordering food, organizing notifications, and comparing prices, thus making everyday interactions more intuitive and effective.
Innovative Features
HONOR Anydoor
The HONOR Anydoor feature enables users to gather information or initiate actions using simple gestures. By drawing a circle around an object on the display, users can swiftly access relevant content, showcasing HONOR’s commitment to offering quicker and more user-friendly technology.
Focus on Security
Face Swap Detection
MagicOS 9.0 prioritizes security with a face-swap detection feature that helps spot fake videos, addressing worries about deepfake technology. Additionally, the Smart Capsules function delivers real-time notifications, such as weather updates and calendar appointments, without disrupting the user's workflow.
Enhanced Performance
Turbo X Graphics Engine
The system is equipped with the Turbo X graphics engine, which enhances rendering speeds by 40% while also cutting power consumption by 11%. The Predictive Scheduling Engine ensures seamless performance, allowing for up to 119.9 FPS during demanding tasks, thus providing a lag-free experience.
Productivity and Creativity Tools
MagicOS 9.0 introduces AI-driven tools like AI Notes, which transcribes meetings and creates summaries, and AI Document, which aids in mind mapping and document comparisons. For photography enthusiasts, the AI-enhanced Magic Photo Editor lets users easily eliminate unwanted objects, restore images, and apply various filters.
Fitness and Travel Features
MagicOS 9.0 also features a fitness coach that designs customized workout plans, along with a travel assistant providing personalized suggestions for transportation and lodging. The semantic search capabilities make it simpler to locate content based on vague descriptions.
Cross-Device Compatibility
The system facilitates the synchronization of messages and calls between smartphones and smartwatches while incorporating cross-device security features that enable users to remotely lock their phones. It also offers seamless integration with home and vehicle environments, making transitions between devices effortless.
Personalization and Interaction
MagicOS 9.0 provides extensive customization options, boasting over 20 new lock screen designs, as well as a digital human assistant that interacts with users in a realistic manner, enhancing engagement and personalization throughout the platform.
Future Plans and Rollout
MagicOS 9.0 will launch alongside the HONOR Magic 7 series in November 2024, with a more expansive rollout to additional devices anticipated soon thereafter. HONOR is heavily investing in AI development, pledging ¥2 billion to enhance its foldable phone capabilities and strengthen its application ecosystem, gaming features, and AI service offerings.
