At the HGDC 2024 developer conference, HONOR officially announced the launch of Magic OS 9.0, an operating system that promises to revolutionize the user experience on mobile devices. This new version, based on Android 15, integrates extensive artificial intelligence features, a significant step towards a new era of “self-driving” smartphones. Let's discover together all the new features of MagicOS 9.0.
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Artificial Intelligence at the Heart of MagicOS 9.0
HONOR has decided to make artificial intelligence the beating heart of MagicOS 9.0. Zhao Ming, CEO of the company, described the operating system as a bridge to a future where smartphones will be able to better understand the needs of users. The new proprietary feature, MagicLM, improves AI capabilities, allowing devices to provide more contextual and personalized interactions.
MagicLM, a large language model (LLM), is designed to handle language, audio, and visual interactions more efficiently. With a lean 3 billion parameter model, HONOR has managed to reduce power consumption by 80% compared to the previous version, while improving the speed and efficiency of resource utilization.
What's New and Features in MagicOS 9.0
MagicOS 9.0 brings with it several innovations, all powered by artificial intelligence. Among the most notable innovations is the intelligent assistant YOYO, which can now handle complex tasks with a single interaction. YOYO learns user habits and can analyze the contents of the screen to automatically perform the requested operations.
Additionally, the HONOR Anydoor feature lets you interact with objects on the screen using your knuckles. This tool offers real-time suggestions and information, making interaction with the device more intuitive and dynamic.
Another important innovation is the facial recognition capability integrated into MagicOS 9.0, useful for countering deepfakes. This feature gives users the ability to verify the authenticity of the content they view, thus increasing the security of digital communications.
AI in Apps and Magic Photo Retouch
MagicOS 9.0 applications have been designed to take advantage of the potential of artificial intelligence. During meetings, for example, the system is capable of transcribing conversations and providing detailed summaries. In addition, a simultaneous translation function has been implemented, breaking down language barriers and facilitating communication between users of different nationalities.
Another important novelty is Magic Photo Retouch, an advanced image editing suite. This feature lets you improve the quality of your photos intuitively, offering options to remove blemishes, change styles, and even “make a frowning subject smile.” Magic Photo Retouch can also enhance old photos, making them more vibrant and eye-catching, all thanks to artificial intelligence that optimizes every intervention
HONOR Docs, the document management suite, offers advanced writing and editing tools, including mind mapping assistants and creative writing tools.
Interoperability and Greater Efficiency
Another innovative aspect of MagicOS 9.0 is interoperability between devices. Improvements in interactions between smartphones and smartwatches allow for smarter management of notifications, while new MagicRing features facilitate communication between smartphones, tablets, computers and even cars and smart TVs.
Updates and Availability
Starting in November 2024, HONOR will launch a public beta program for MagicOS 9.0 in China, allowing users to test out the new features. The devices that will receive the update have already been announced, with a roadmap that extends to March 2025.
- November 2024
- HONOR Magic V3
- HONOR Magic Vs3
- HONOR Magic V2, Magic V2 Ultimate Edition
- HONOR Magic6, Magic6 Pro, Magic6 Ultimate Edition, Magic6 RSR Porsche Design
- HONOR Magic5, Magic5 Pro, Magic5 Ultimate Edition
- December 2024
- HONOR Magic Vs2
- HONOR Magic V Flip
- HONOR Magic4, Magic4 Pro, Magic4 Ultimate Edition
- HONOR 200, 200 Pro
- HONOR MagicPad 2
- January 2025
- HONOR Magic Vs, Magic Vs Ultimate Edition
- HONOR Magic V
- HONOR 100, 100 Pro
- HONOR 90GT
- HONOR Pad GT Pro
- February 2025
- HONOR 90 and 90 Pro
- HONOR 80, 80 Pro, 80 GT
- March 2025
- HONOR X60 and X60 Pro
- HONOR X50 (Chinese version of HONOR Magic6 Lite)
Conclusion
Magic OS 9.0 represents a significant step forward in the mobile operating system landscape. With artificial intelligence at the heart of its design, HONOR is paving the way for a future where devices not only respond to commands, but also understand the needs of users. It will be interesting to see how these innovations are integrated into the global market and which features will also come to Europe.