Huawei announces launch date for Celia AI quick-access bar feature

The Celia AI feature returns with new, innovative capabilities that place artificial intelligence directly at users' fingertips on the home screen.

Huawei is rolling out this latest wave of updates to streamline daily app interactions and provide the fastest route to completing smart tasks without complex steps.

Activating the Smart Assistant via Celia AI

The Celia AI feature is part of the new Quick Access Bar update in HarmonyOS 7, which is set to roll out to users by the end of October.

Once activated, the circular Celia icon appears in the center of the bottom app bar—positioned between two apps on either side—allowing users to tap the shortcut to launch AI services and immediately begin executing commands and daily tasks.

Official Rollout Details and Huawei Customer Service Response

References to the Celia AI feature first appeared during the launch event for the Mate XT 2 tri-foldable phone, though no specific timeline was announced at the time.

In response to user inquiries, Huawei customer service confirmed that the feature would be rolled out gradually in successive waves tailored to various phone and tablet models, ensuring that all users can benefit from the upcoming stable security and service updates.