HONOR has recently launched MagicOS 9.0, the tech giant’s latest AI-powered release for the masses at its MagicOS 9.0 conference and developer event. The new version is the first to carry from HONOR the industry’s most cutting-edge all-scenario OS, as it also offers the necessary AI technologies and leading innovations such as a self-owned Magic Model family and the now renamed upgraded YOYO assistant known as YOYO Agent.
YOYO Agent: Simplifying tasks with AI
The major takeaway from MagicOS 9.0 is the upgrade in YOYO Agent, which is an AI assistant armed with HONOR’s Magic Large Model Family. The AI assistant will intuitively break down complex operations into single commands to let users do things more efficiently.
It learns based on behavior and preferences for users, so doing things such as ordering drinks, silencing a set of notifications when you want to simply browse attentively, and comparing prices in real time is streamlined.
It also autofills in some forms, adds intelligent recommendations to your browser history, and the like-so it does everything with a goal to make all interactions with the device smoother and more intuitive daily.
HONOR Anydoor: Instant access to context-based services
Another notable feature is HONOR Anydoor, which lets users easily access services from a contextual perspective. Here, users can circle content on the screen by tapping with their knuckles information or services that they want, such as food, entertainment, or everyday tasks. The feature channels the capabilities of AI in terms of understanding user intent to serve tailored, efficient solutions.
Smart Capsules: Non-intrusive real-time notifications
MagicOS 9.0 introduces Smart Capsules aside from all kinds of real-time alerts like weather, medical appointment reminders, and security warnings without any interruption with in-process work. All these are to keep the users correctly updated without redundant interruptions while focused on what they are doing.
Smooth user interface and animation enhancements
The intuitive animation engine brings forth a more fluid experience in MagicOS 9.0 with the user interface as this would improve more on app switching and content viewing with smoother transitions and dynamic effects. Through this, the interaction experience of the device would then look more natural and pleasing to the eyes, and thus multitasking becomes easier and rewarding.
Face-swap detection: Enhancing security in the AI era
Security-wise, MagicOS 9.0 stands out, particularly in terms of face swap detection. The tool allows for real-time identification of tampered AI-augmented videos — the ability that is increasingly important with each step of advancements in deepfakes technology. This feature provides video calls and online interactions with additional protection and makes it more secure digital life.
AI-powered productivity tools
The new OS also boasts a set of AI-based productivity utilities aimed at improving productivity. For example, AI Notes automatically transcribes meeting minutes and offers a one-click function to summarize them, supports multiple languages and dialects. AI Document is there to assist with document comparison, mind mapping, and AI-assisted writing.
Moreover, AI Translate allows for seamless communication as it auto-detects languages and translates in business and travel scenarios. These tools are developed with the aim of optimizing workflows and enhancing the user’s capability to manage tasks.
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Furthermore, HONOR has designed the AI Magic Photo Editor that offers users creative tools to manage and enhance photos. This includes skills such as unwanted element removal, the restoration of faces of damaged shots, and filters meant to enhance pictures for expansive creative possibilities for images. In addition, HONOR’s AI Search is something it gradually adapts to the user’s preference to provide more customized and accurate results while optimizing the user experience.
Intelligent body ecosystem: Fitness and travel optimization
MagicOS 9.0 also extends its AI to fitness and travel with an Intelligent Body Ecosystem. A smart coach can plot a customized workout plan, make time-specific adjustments in real-time, and use a body-worn sensor that provides feedback on performance. Travel assistant offers a recommendation of transportation as well as accommodations, but semantic search allows the user to conveniently discover films and media content by a vague plot description.
Turbo X: Enhanced graphics and performance
Performance-wise, MagicOS 9.0 mainly targets the Turbo X system. With the Vulkan graphics engine, this OS boasts a 40% increase in its rendering speed and 11% reduction in power. Predictive Scheduling Engine assures uninterrupted performance even in heavy workloads with an average of nearly 120 FPS and no jitter. This aims to deliver a good and consistent experience regardless of what activity or demanding tasks are subjected.
Cross-system coordination for seamless connectivity
MagicOS 9.0 encourages the need to push for better coordination between systems, as this would make devices much better interconnected into a whole, one enhanced user experience. One example of such features is dual-device messaging, pairing a user’s messages and calls in between a smartphone and a smartwatch.
Furthermore, its security capability includes a function for remote phone locking from a watch, useful not only for security purposes but also for parental control. Moreover, the OS also allows consumers to share apps and content between their mobile, television, and automobile for a more smooth and intuitive approach between each device.
Personalization and customization features
Customization and personalization have also been enhanced by the introduction of a “digital human” assistant, which gives users much more interaction. The choice is given to over 20 styles of lock screens, including anime-inspired and 3D designs, thus allowing it to be much more tailored to the user’s preference.
HONOR’s investment in AI-powered innovation
For its commitment to AI-driven innovation, HONOR has invested 2 billion yuan in further developing AI features for the ecosystem focused on foldable devices and also exploring gaming and integration of AI services. This spending points toward the strategic focus HONOR is placing on developing increasingly smarter and more integrated devices for many users.
MagicOS 9.0 release timeline and eligible devices
For the MagicOS 9.0 upgrade, the rollout starts from November 2024, and the first in line will be the HONOR Magic7 Series. Other devices such as the HONOR Magic V3, Magic V2, and Magic6 Series are waiting for the update in the following timeline:
- November: Magic V3, Magic Vs3, Magic V2 RSR Porsche Design, Magic V2 Ultimate, Magic V2, Magic6 Ultimate, Magic6 Pro, Magic6, Magic5 Ultimate, Magic5 Pro, Magic5
- December: Magic Vs2, Magic V Flip, Magic4 Ultimate, Magic4 Pro, Magic4, Honor 200 Pro, Honor 200, Honor Tablet MagicPad 2
- January 2025: Magic Vs Ultimate, Magic Vs, Magic V, Honor 100 Pro, Honor 100, Honor 90 GT, Honor Tablet GT Pro
- February 2025: Honor 90 Pro, Honor 90, Honor 80 Pro Straight Screen Edition, Honor 80 Pro, Honor 80 GT, Honor 80
- March 2025: Honor X60 Pro, Honor X60, Honor X50
Overall, HONOR’s MagicOS 9.0 brings a package of AI capabilities and improvement to the devices offered by this brand, hence working towards improving productivity and experience. Well, with its rollout upcoming, this is when users can glimpse a more intuitive mobile experience. Stay tuned while HONOR continues pushing the innovation envelope.