Huawei and android talk about the blockade of trump to the brand

These last few hours there has been a big issue worldwide, which is that Huawei phones run out of Android updates. In addition, the new phones of the Chinese brand that are released to the market will do so without Google Play and Google apps. Therefore, everything indicates that the Chinese brand will use its own operating system, which has been prepared for a few months.

Huawei and Android talk about Trump's block to the brand

There has been a lot of speculation around this news. Although finally the two parties give us some more information, through separate communications.

New clarifications

Huawei comments that they have been one of the great participants and promoters in these years. They have collaborated to make the operating system better, more secure and to create an operating system that works for both users and the industry in general. So they are disappointed by Google's decision. Although they drop that their operating system could arrive shortly.

Statement from Huawei. The final paragraph seems to hint at plans to release its own smartphone operating system, which has been in development for several years pic.twitter.com/IJ4Wlyp3HL

- James Cook (@JamesLiamCook) May 20, 2019

On the other hand, there has also been a reaction from Android. In your case, to give more details about the updates and the operation of Google applications. Google Play and Play Protect, which helps improve security, will continue to work at all times on phones. This has already been officially confirmed.

For Huawei users' questions regarding our steps to comply w / the recent US government actions: 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.

- ANDRACULA? ‍♂️ (@Android) May 20, 2019

Therefore, users who currently have a Huawei smartphone will be able to continue downloading applications on the device from Google Play, in addition to having Play Protect available at all times. The updates, as we already know, have been canceled. Although it is likely that users will be able to download them manually in the future, through APKs.