Harmonyos.com recognizes the Lord Huawei:"Mythical" domain name is about to appear!

According to Whois records, Harmonyos.com was registered in 2016 and underwent a registrar transfer on March 4th this year. Upon checking the registration information, it's evident that the domain name is now registered to Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd. It's confirmed that Huawei has indeed acquired Harmonyos.com.

What does Harmonyos mean?

In "Harmonyos," "Harmony" signifies a sense of unity or concord, and "OS" stands for operating system. It is an abbreviation for Operating System. "Harmonyos" is the self-developed operating system officially launched by Huawei in August 2019.

HarmonyOS is a distributed operating system based on a microkernel architecture designed for various scenarios. It's intended to be compatible with all Android apps and web applications, aiming to serve as an alternative to Google's Android system.

The name "Harmonyos" continues Huawei's naming convention and is derived from ancient Chinese mythology: "Harmonyos" represents the primordial chaos that existed before the creation of the world. Just as the universe started with chaos, Huawei aims to establish a new world with the HarmonyOS.

Where are other related brand domain names now?

A query reveals that harmonyos.cn/com.cn are owned by investors. The double-spelled domain name "hongmeng.com" has been put into use by a business called "Hongmeng Second-hand Cars." Hongmeng.cn/.com.cn are held by other entities but have not been utilized yet.

Will Huawei use English domain names for HarmonyOS?

In China, phonetic domain names are user-friendly and align well with cultural habits, offering advantages in promotion and advertising due to their directness. However, "hongmeng.com," the double-spelled domain name, has already been used by another entity. If Huawei wishes to acquire it, it might require additional effort. Nevertheless, the acquisition of the English domain name "Harmonyos.com" positions Huawei advantageously. After all, the development of HarmonyOS was aimed at replacing Google's Android system, targeting not only the domestic market but also international users.

Furthermore, with the ongoing optimization of the HarmonyOS system, Google officially applied to the U.S. government on February 27th this year to approve collaboration with Huawei, aiming to provide GMS mobile services to Huawei. It's noteworthy that just two days before the launch of Huawei Mobile Services (HMS), Google warned global Huawei smartphone users not to install GMS (Google Mobile Services) on Huawei devices.

Hence, we won't speculate on whether Huawei will acquire the double-spelled domain name "hongmeng." Currently, using "Harmonyos.com" as the official website domain name for HarmonyOS gives them an edge in international markets. An English domain name has a broader scope of application and greater recognition among global users, aiding website optimization and brand promotion while preparing for international expansion.

As an international enterprise, Huawei places significant importance on domain names. With at least 143 domain names in its portfolio, its official website domain name is huawei.com. It has also protected a range of brand-related domains like huawei.cn/com.cn/hk/ai. Huawei holds numerous brand-related domains, including "honor.cn" for Honor, "vmall.com" for Huawei Mall, "emui.com" for Emotion UI, and "huaweicloud.com/cn" for Huawei Cloud Services. Huawei has also acquired domain names through arbitration. However, some brand-related domain names remain unprotected, like the initialism "HW.cn" for Huawei.

In light of Huawei's expanding footprint, focusing on such details is advised. As many competitors vie for prominence, possessing comprehensive brand-related domain names is crucial for Huawei.

With a valuation of around $400 billion, Huawei's efforts extend beyond its self-developed operating systems, encompassing a comprehensive 5G layout among other ventures. When it comes to 5G, speed is the key factor. It's interesting to consider whether Huawei, which values domain names and protection, might acquire the domain name kuai.com for its 5G technology. In essence, prioritizing domain names and their protection safeguards brand reputation and enhances opportunities for business expansion, providing more avenues for traffic. When Huawei will launch a website on Harmonyos.com and whether it will acquire more related brand domain names remains to be seen. Let's continue to stay tuned for updates.