LONDON - Huawei will support its smartphones and tablets by providing security updates and services, it said, after Google barred it from updates to the Android operating system. But the Chinese technology firm did not say on Monday what would happen with phones it sells in the future, which are unlikely to have access to Google's popular services, including Gmail, YouTube and maps unless a special licence is obtained. Huawei's devices in its home market use a custom operating system based on open source Android but do not include access to any Google services, which are banned in China. But Google's curbs will hugely damage Huawei's global appeal. "Huawei will continue to provide security updates and after-sales services to all existing Huawei and Honor smartphone and tablet products, covering those that have been sold and that are still in stock globally," a Huawei spokesman said by email. "We will continue to build a safe and sustainable software ecosystem," Huawei, which aspires to … [Read more...] about Huawei will continue security support for Android smartphones
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Google restricts Huawei’s use of Android after Trump blacklist
NEW YORK (REUTERS) - Alphabet Inc's Google has barred phone maker Huawei from some updates to the Android operating system, in a blow to the Chinese technology company that the US government has sought to blacklist around the world. Google has suspended business with Huawei that requires the transfer of hardware and software products except those covered by open source licenses, a source close to the matter told Reuters on Sunday (May 19). 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, confirming earlier reporting by Reuters. “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 spokesperson said, without giving further details. The suspension could … [Read more...] about Google restricts Huawei’s use of Android after Trump blacklist
Google and Android system start to cut ties with Huawei
NEW YORK: Alphabet Inc's 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 familiar with the matter told Reuters on Sunday (May 19), in a blow to the Chinese technology company that the U.S. government has sought to blacklist around the world.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, confirming earlier reporting by Reuters."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 spokesperson said, without giving further details.The suspension could hobble Huawei's smartphone business outside China as the tech giant will immediately lose access … [Read more...] about Google and Android system start to cut ties with Huawei
After 5 years as an iPhone user, I’ve found found one of the few Android phones that would convince me to switch
caption The Galaxy S10e is one of just a few Android devices that could convince me it’s time to make the switch from iPhone. source Hollis Johnson/Business Insider For the past five years, I’ve been aboard the iPhone train. I switched from Android to iPhone shortly after graduating from college, purchasing a gold iPhone 5S that served me well for about 2.5 years. I later upgraded to an iPhone 6S, and these days I’m using an iPhone X. Lately, however, I’ve been experiencing a bit of iPhone fatigue. Sure, there’s still a lot to love about iPhones and Apple products as a whole. But sometime last year – perhaps around the time I had a rough experience with the Apple repair process – I started to feel like I was ready to at least look around for a device outside the Apple ecosystem. I’m lucky enough to try a lot of different devices, and have raved about my love of the Google Pixel 2 and Pixel 3 in the past. Still, I … [Read more...] about After 5 years as an iPhone user, I’ve found found one of the few Android phones that would convince me to switch
After 5 years as an iPhone user, I’ve found one of the few Android phones that would convince me to switch
caption The Galaxy S10e is one of just a few Android devices that could convince me it’s time to make the switch from iPhone. source Hollis Johnson/Business Insider For the past five years, I’ve been aboard the iPhone train. I switched from Android to iPhone shortly after graduating from college, purchasing a gold iPhone 5S that served me well for about 2.5 years. I later upgraded to an iPhone 6S, and these days I’m using an iPhone X. Lately, however, I’ve been experiencing a bit of iPhone fatigue. Sure, there’s still a lot to love about iPhones and Apple products as a whole. But sometime last year – perhaps around the time I had a rough experience with the Apple repair process – I started to feel like I was ready to at least look around for a device outside the Apple ecosystem. I’m lucky enough to try a lot of different devices, and have raved about my love of the Google Pixel 2 and Pixel 3 in the past. Still, I haven’t been able … [Read more...] about After 5 years as an iPhone user, I’ve found one of the few Android phones that would convince me to switch