Google to restrict access on Huawei smartphones

(20 May 2019) Google is assuring users of Huawei smartphones that the American company's services will still work on the devices following U.S. government restrictions on doing business with the Chinese tech giant.

Google said on Monday it is complying with and "reviewing the implications" of an order that requires export licenses for technology sales to Huawei Technologies Ltd.

Last week's order follows US government accusations that Huawei is a security risk and might help Beijing spy abroad.

Huawei, which uses Google's Android operating system, is the No. 2 global smartphone brand by number of handsets sold, behind South Korea's Samsung Electronics.

Google said on Twitter, "We assure you while we are complying with all US gov't requirements, services like Google Play & security from Google Play Protect will keep functioning on your existing Huawei device."



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