HONOR has officially introduced MagicOS 9.0, its latest mobile operating system based on Android 15, in the Chinese market. This operating system will enhance experiences by featuring AI capabilities and integrations within advanced system solutions that make and integrate daily tasks much smoother, with better performance from HONOR devices.
Here’s what HONOR brings to the table with MagicOS 9.0!
YOYO Agent
At the core of MagicOS 9.0 is the upgraded YOYO Agent, powered by HONOR’s Magic Large Model Family. This AI assistant uses advanced learning algorithms to adapt to user habits, enabling seamless control over apps and system functions with minimal effort.
- Order drinks by voice, with the assistant remembering your preferences.
- Disable notifications for uninterrupted browsing or tasks.
- Compare prices instantly with just one command.
- Automatically fill out forms, making online tasks faster.
- Receive intelligent recommendations based on browsing behavior, ensuring the assistant proactively aids users.
HONOR Anydoor
HONOR Anydoor feature allows users to instantly access services by simply circling content on the screen with their knuckles. Whether it’s finding restaurants, entertainment, or managing daily tasks, Anydoor provides rapid and efficient information retrieval, understanding user intent on various needs.
Smart Capsules
Smart Capsules in MagicOS 9.0 bring the most important information like severe weather alerts, medical appointments, or any face-swap detection notification right to your device. These nudges serve gently so that they do not interrupt your workflow but only to keep you updated. They help you stay seamless and distraction free.
Intuitive Animation and Smooth User Interface
Among the new features that MagicOS 9.0 brings are intuitive animations, allowing a smooth and fluid application switcher or information viewer. Natural, dynamic animations make it feel like this interaction transition is effortless; the entire user experience is a pleasurable aspect of this end.
Face Swap Detection for Enhanced Security
MagicOS 9.0 brings AI-altered content with Face Swap Detection, where the user can therefore detect fake AI-manipulated videos in real-time. This means that interactions during video calls are secured, and no user will be exposed to a potential instance of fraud online.
Turbo X System
The upgraded Turbo X system brings a full-stack Vulkan graphics engine, which improves rendering speeds by 40% while reducing power consumption by 11%. Paired with the Predictive Scheduling Engine, MagicOS 9.0 maintains smooth performance even under heavy workloads, ensuring an impressive average frame rate of 119.9 FPS with zero jitter.
Cross-System AI Coordination
MagicOS 9.0 excels in cross-device connectivity, making it easier for users to manage their digital ecosystem:
- Dual-device messaging: Syncs messages and calls between phones and smartwatches.
- Cross-device security: Remotely lock phones from a watch, ideal for parental controls or security purposes.
- Home and car integration: Seamlessly share apps and content between your phone, TV, and car for uninterrupted entertainment and productivity.
Digital Human and Magic Lock Screen
MagicOS 9.0 comes with a Personalized Digital Human Assistant, enhancing the interaction with its user, making a device more engaging to its user. More than 20 styles of Lock screens, anime/3D, can be personalized.
HONOR’s AI Investment and Future Innovation
HONOR is heavily investing in AI-powered innovations, with an investment of 2 billion yuan aiming to promote AI feature development on foldable devices. Investment will be made in the integration of AI across application ecosystems, gaming, and service delivery to keep HONOR at the leading edge of mobile innovation.
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Availability and eligible devices
The HONOR Magic7 Series will debut with MagicOS 9.0 out of the box. The OS will begin rolling out to eligible HONOR devices in November 2024. Devices set to receive the update include:
- HONOR Magic V3 and Vs3
- HONOR Magic V2, V2 RSR Porsche Design, and V2 Ultimate Edition
- HONOR Magic6 Series: Magic6 RSR Porsche Design, Magic6 Ultra Edition, and Magic6 Pro
- HONOR Magic5 Series: Magic5, Magic5 Pro, and Magic5 Ultimate Edition
Here’s the official MagicOS 9.0 beta program release timeline for eligible devices:
This new standard for AI-powered mobile experiences, according to MagicOS 9.0, brings smooth, secure, and intelligent features designed to simplify user interactions and optimize the performance of the device.
