Google restricts Huawei’s use of Android after Trump’s blacklist

Huawei will continue to have access to Android through the open source license, but apps like Gmail, YouTube and Chrome will disappear from future handsets.

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, in a blow to the Chinese technology company that the US 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.