Phones bought from Smart and PLDT Inc.’s official channels will continue to function normally.
Google and Android system start to cut ties with Huawei
In a statement issued Monday, PLDT assured its customers that the units would still be fully functional even as the US government banned Huawei products.
Huawei jumps ahead of Apple in tough smartphone market
Given this, Google cut off its dealings with Huawei effective immediately – it stopped Huaei’s access to Google Play Services and the Play Store.
China’s Huawei opens its gates in widening PR assault
Reuters reported that new Huawei units would not be able to access some key applications run by Google, which was born out of Silicon Valley. Handsets will also be unable to upgrade to newer Android operating systems.
Huawei: US lacks evidence to back 5G spying allegations
Nevertheless, PLDT and Smart said they would “work closely with Huawei” in addressing concerns regarding future software updates for phones, as well as pocket Wifi units and other devices.
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