MagicOS 10 Update: New Features & Device Compatibility | HONOR

March 28, 2026 Rachel Kim – Technology Editor Technology

HONOR’s MagicOS 10 Update Prioritizes Personalization and Cross-Device Integration

HONOR has released a key update to its MagicOS 10 operating system in April, significantly optimizing the flexibility and intelligent experience of its devices. The upgrade extends to the company’s foldable flagship models, the Magic V5 and V3, and is also compatible with a range of other HONOR smartphones.

Enhanced Customization: A Complete Refresh from Lock Screen to Status Bar

The core of this update centers on “personalization.” Users can now directly add various functional widgets to the lock screen for quick access to frequently used applications. The fingerprint unlock experience has been revamped with customizable fingerprint icons and animations, adding a unique touch to each unlock.

Addressing desktop aesthetics, MagicOS 10 introduces automatic filling of spaces between icons and supports batch creation or dismantling of folders across applications, resolving common issues with desktop clutter. The status bar also now offers customizable skins, allowing users to adjust icon styles and create a more distinctive phone interface.

Intelligent YOYO: AI-Powered Efficiency for Work and Life

The intelligent assistant, YOYO, has undergone significant improvements in this version. The new “Dynamic Capsules” feature includes a pickup code reminder, enhancing everyday convenience. For productivity, YOYO introduces “Tip Selection,” enabling users to translate, recognize images, or ask AI questions with a simple swipe across the screen.

Notably, the photo-to-document function now supports one-click conversion to Word, Excel, or PPT formats, accurately preserving formatting details. In meeting scenarios, YOYO Notes can simultaneously record audio and video, automatically generating intelligent meeting minutes, significantly improving mobile office efficiency.

Seamless Connectivity: Bridging the Ecosystem Gap Between Mac and iPhone

HONOR has taken a significant step forward in cross-device collaboration. MagicOS 10 adds enhanced support for Mac computers, allowing users to directly manage files on their phones from their Macs, and even utilize foldable phones or tablets as extended displays for their Mac devices.

For users with multiple devices, the newly added “iPhone Hotspot One-Click Connect” feature simplifies the often-complex setup process. In terms of audio-visual entertainment, the sidebar integrates AI captions and music recognition services, and low-latency enhancement technology has been adapted for popular applications including Valorant.

Foldable Screen Optimization and Pet Health Management

Specifically for foldable devices, the new system optimizes icon display in three-screen split mode, making multitasking more intuitive. In terms of lifestyle applications, HONOR Smart Space has launched a pet health file management system, combined with 24-hour AI consultation services, providing professional health reports and recommendations for pet owners.

The update is currently rolling out to a range of models including the Magic 8 series, HONOR 200 and 300 series. HONOR users can check for the update in their device settings.