Google bans Communist Huawei phones from Android and Play Store!

[kryonlight]

Google pulls Huawei’s Android license, forcing it to use open source version

Following the US crackdown on Chinese technology companies, Google has cut off Huawei’s Android license, dealing a huge blow to the besieged phonemaker. Reuters first reported the news, and The Verge subsequently confirmed Google’s suspension of business with Huawei with a source familiar with the matter.

Reached for comment, a Google spokesperson said only “We are complying with the order and reviewing the implications.” The order, in this case, appears to be the US Commerce Department’s recent decision to place Huawei on the “Entity List,” which as Reuters reportsis a list of companies that are unable to buy technology from US companies without government approval.

Speaking to Reuters, a Google spokesperson confirmed that “Google Play and the security protections from Google Play Protect will continue to function on existing Huawei devices.” So while existing Huawei phones around the world won’t be immediately impacted by the decision, the future of updates for those phones as well as any new phones Huawei would produce remains in question.

Huawei is now restricted to using the Android Open Source Project (AOSP), cutting the company off from critical Google apps and services that consumers outside of China expect on Android devices. That also means Huawei will only be able to push security updates for Android once they’re made available in AOSP, assuming the company uses its own update system. It’s not clear yet how this will affect the full range of Android integrations that Huawei depends on, but we will update this story when we receive additional clarification about the impacts of Google’s decision.

 

[Hypocrite-The]

Google pulls Huawei’s Android license, forcing it to use open source version

Following the US crackdown on Chinese technology companies, Google has cut off Huawei’s Android license, dealing a huge blow to the besieged phonemaker. Reuters first reported the news, and The Verge subsequently confirmed Google’s suspension of business with Huawei with a source familiar with the matter.

Reached for comment, a Google spokesperson said only “We are complying with the order and reviewing the implications.” The order, in this case, appears to be the US Commerce Department’s recent decision to place Huawei on the “Entity List,” which as Reuters reportsis a list of companies that are unable to buy technology from US companies without government approval.

Speaking to Reuters, a Google spokesperson confirmed that “Google Play and the security protections from Google Play Protect will continue to function on existing Huawei devices.” So while existing Huawei phones around the world won’t be immediately impacted by the decision, the future of updates for those phones as well as any new phones Huawei would produce remains in question.

Huawei is now restricted to using the Android Open Source Project (AOSP), cutting the company off from critical Google apps and services that consumers outside of China expect on Android devices. That also means Huawei will only be able to push security updates for Android once they’re made available in AOSP, assuming the company uses its own update system. It’s not clear yet how this will affect the full range of Android integrations that Huawei depends on, but we will update this story when we receive additional clarification about the impacts of Google’s decision.

Tat just means ah tiong land will use its own OS n Google will suffer in the long run.

 

[Hypocrite-The]

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PHOTO The Trump administration has made it difficult for Huawei to do business with US companies.
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Google has suspended business with Huawei that requires the transfer of hardware, software and technical services, except those publicly available via open source licensing, a source has told Reuters.

Key points
Huawei will lose access to Android updates and will only be able to use the public version of the operating system
The next Huawei smartphones will lose access to Google Play, Gmail and YouTube apps
Google's decision follows the US Government's move to add Huawei to a trade blacklist
The suspension is a blow to the Chinese technology company, which the US Government has sought to blacklist around the world over allegations it poses a security risk.

Holders of current Huawei smartphones with Google apps, however, will continue to be able to use and download app updates provided by Google, a Google spokesperson said.

"We are complying with the order and reviewing the implications," the Google spokesperson said.

"For users of our services, Google Play and the security protections from Google Play Protect will continue to function on existing Huawei devices."

The move could hobble Huawei's smartphone business outside China as the tech giant will immediately lose access to updates to Google's Android operating system.

The next version of its Android smartphones will also lose access to popular services including the Google Play Store and Gmail and YouTube apps.

"Huawei will only be able to use the public version of Android and will not be able to get access to proprietary apps and services from Google," the source told Reuters.

Dieter Bohn, editor of technology website The Verge, tweeted that he had confirmed Google had cut direct business activity with the company, but said the immediate implications for Huawei users were not clear.

The Trump administration last week added Huawei Technologies Co Ltd to a trade blacklist, immediately enacting restrictions that will make it extremely difficult for the company to do business with US counterparts.

The US Commerce Department later said it was considering scaling back restrictions on Huawei to "prevent the interruption of existing network operations and equipment".

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It was not immediately clear whether Huawei's access to mobile software would be affected.

The extent to which Huawei will be hurt by the US Government's blacklist is not yet known as its global supply chain assesses the impact.

Chip experts have questioned Huawei's ability to continue to operate without US help.

Details of the specific services affected by the suspension were still being discussed internally at Google, according to the source.

Huawei attorneys are also studying the impact of the blacklist, according to a Huawei spokesman.

Huawei was not immediately reachable for further comment.

Representatives of the US Commerce Department did not immediately comment.

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PHOTO Google will stop providing Huawei with access, technical support and collaboration involving its proprietary services going forward.
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Huawei will continue to have access to the version of the Android operating system available through the open source licence, known as Android Open Source Project (AOSP), available for free to anyone who wishes to use it.

There are about 2.5 billion active Android devices worldwide, according to Google.

But Google will stop providing Huawei with access, technical support and collaboration involving its proprietary apps and services going forward, the source said.

Contingency plan in place
Huawei has said it has spent the last few years preparing a contingency plan by developing its own technology in case it was blocked from using Android.

Some of this technology is already being used in products sold in China, the company has said.

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Eric Xu, rotating chairman of Huawei, struck a defiant note in anticipation of retaliatory actions by US companies when speaking earlier this year.

"No matter what happens, the Android community does not have any legal right to block any company from accessing its open-source licence," he said.

Popular Google apps such as Gmail, YouTube and the Chrome browser that are available through Google's Play Store will disappear from future Huawei handsets as those services are not covered by the open source licence and require a commercial agreement with Google.

But users of existing Huawei devices who have access to the Google Play Store will still be able to download app updates provided by Google.

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Apps such as Gmail are updated through the store, unlike operating system updates, which are typically handled by phone manufacturers and telecoms carriers, which the blacklist could affect, the source said.

The impact is expected to be minimal in the Chinese market.

Most Google mobile apps are banned in China, where alternatives are offered by domestic competitors such as Tencent and Baidu.

Huawei's European business, its second-biggest market, could be hit as Huawei licenses these services from Google in Europe.

"Having those apps is critical for smartphone makers to stay competitive in regions like Europe," said Geoff Blaber, vice president of research at CCS Insight.

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[kryonlight]

Tat just means ah tiong land will use its own OS n Google will suffer in the long run.

Even Samsung's Tizen can't compete with Android and you expect ChinkOS to surpass it? LOL!

 

[Hypocrite-The]

Even Samsung's Tizen can't compete with Android and you expect ChinkOS to surpass it? LOL!

The android os in ah tiong land is already a stripped down version. Alot of features in ah tiong phones are using ah tiong soft ware. These android restrictions does not affect ah tiong land phones at all

 

[kryonlight]

The android os in ah tiong land is already a stripped down version. Alot of features in ah tiong phones are using ah tiong soft ware. These android restrictions does not affect ah tiong land phones at all

Even pro-Tiong supporter delceer from EDMW having second thoughts buying a Huawei phone. LOL!

 

[laksaboy]

Tat just means ah tiong land will use its own OS n Google will suffer in the long run.

Really? Can't wait for the China-led third ecosystem to challenge the Apple-Android duopoly. Microsoft tried to do that by acquiring Nokia but still failed, and the new Ah Neh CEO simply just gave up on Windows phones, upsetting a lot of Microsoft fanboys.

 

[LordElrond]

US can win the battle for now. But nothing can stop the rising force of China

 

[laksaboy]

Even pro-Tiong supporter delceer from EDMW having second thoughts buying a Huawei phone. LOL!

Another company must have the 10x lossless periscope zoom in a future phone, to cater to the needs of peeping toms.

 

[laksaboy]

US can win the battle for now. But nothing can stop the rising force of China

China will continue to exist. The People's Republic of China, on the other hand, might end up like the Soviet Union.

 

[sam heng]

Haha, let's see what China has up their sleeves or alibaba bag next.

 

[laksaboy]

Protip for you all: China's yuan (renminbi) might dip below US$1 = 7 RMB. And go even lower.

Expect a lot of money to flow out of China. Some of the escapees might arrive in Sinkieland.

 

[Ralders]

Google has barred phone maker Huawei off from some updates to the Android operating system, dealing a blow to the Chinese firm.

New Huawei smartphones will also lose access to popular Google apps.

The move comes after the Trump administration added Huawei to a list of companies that American firms cannot trade with unless they have a licence.

In a statement, Google said it was "complying with the order and reviewing the implications".

Huawei declined to comment.

What does this mean for Huawei users?
Huawei will no longer get Google's security updates and technical support, and any new devices will no longer have apps such as YouTube and Maps.

Existing Huawei smartphone users will be able to update apps and push through security fixes, as well as update Google Play services. But if Google releases a new version of Android,

 

[Ralders]

The suspension could hobble Huawei's smartphone business outside China as the tech giant will immediately lose access to updates to Google's Android operating system. Future versions of Huawei smartphones that run on Android will also lose access to popular services, including the Google Play Store and Gmail and YouTube apps.

"Huawei will only be able to use the public version of Android and will not be able to get access to proprietary apps and services from Google," the source said.


Read more at https://www.channelnewsasia.com/new...ss-with-huawei-after-trump-blacklist-11547450

 

[Leongsam]

This proves yet again that the chinks have to suck white cock in order to make money. Without the whites they are history.

This is why I continue to contend that Ang Mohs are the best!

 

[rushifa666]

China will continue to exist. The People's Republic of China, on the other hand, might end up like the Soviet Union.

They are already not communist for a LONG time. Its convenient for tabloids to label and make them the enemy. Still shithole people

 

[laksaboy]

They are already not communist for a LONG time. Its convenient for tabloids to label and make them the enemy. Still shithole people

Those 'private enterprises' e.g. Tencent, Baidu and Huawei etc are China's GLCs. The element of societal control is still communist; nothing has changed since Deng Xiaoping.

 

[rushifa666]

Methods of control yes. Mentality no. I dont remember whorehouse was ok lol

 

[Leongsam]

If the Chinese are so powerful and influential why can't they just develop their own operating systems for their products and force the rest of the world to use their software technology.

The answer is obvious. The Chinese don't have the brains or the temperament to come up with winners on their own. All they do is copy.

 

[LordElrond]

The 21st century will see the shift of force to Asia complete. RMB will replace USD as the primary trading currency. China will leapfrog the next generation high tech with their 6G. US will completely decouple itself from the growing Asian market and suck its own cock. Of course it also means they have no other business apart from selling weapons. So we will see more fake news of terror attacks manufactured by CNN.