Facebook suspends app pre installs on huawei phones
A significant development in the ongoing saga between Facebook and Huawei!
On August 20, 2020, Facebook announced that it would be suspending pre-installs of its apps, including Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, on Huawei phones. This decision comes after the US government added Huawei to its Entity List in May 2019, citing national security concerns.
Here's what this means:
- No more pre-installed Facebook apps: Huawei phones will no longer come with Facebook's apps pre-installed, starting from August 20, 2020.
- Existing Huawei phones unaffected: If you already own a Huawei phone, you won't be affected by this change. You can continue using Facebook's apps as usual.
- New Huawei phones will have alternative apps: Huawei will need to find alternative apps to replace Facebook's offerings. This could include apps from other companies or Huawei's own apps.
- Impact on Huawei's ecosystem: This move may affect Huawei's ability to offer a seamless user experience, as Facebook's apps are deeply integrated into the company's ecosystem.
The reasons behind Facebook's decision are likely related to the US government's restrictions on Huawei, which prohibit American companies from doing business with the Chinese tech giant. By suspending pre-installs, Facebook is complying with these restrictions.
This development is significant, as Facebook's apps are among the most popular in the world, and Huawei is one of the largest smartphone manufacturers globally. The impact on Huawei's business and user experience remains to be seen.
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