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As the US government restricts American companies from collaborating with Huawei, it means that the company's new devices won't have access to Google's core apps and services. Huawei Mobile Services is Huawei's answer to replace Google's mobile service suite, including Google Play Store, Gmail, YouTube, Google Maps, and more.
Understanding Huawei Mobile Services (HMS)
HMS serves as Huawei's platform, replacing Google's popular apps and services. It also equips third-party developers with tools to craft their own applications. With HMS, Huawei aims to build its own ecosystem encompassing everything Google offers to users and developers in the mainstream Android ecosystem. Huawei Mobile Services has been in the market for several years, but the company has reinvigorated and expanded the platform following the US ban.
The first and most crucial requirement for using HMS is the Huawei ID. Similar to Apple ID or a Google account, Huawei ID allows you to customize your Huawei devices. Some of your personal data, including contacts, messages, or WiFi passwords, can be synchronized with your Huawei ID.
What does HMS include in terms of apps and services?
1. Huawei AppGallery
Since its global debut in April 2018, AppGallery has catered to over 400 million active users monthly in more than 170 countries and regions. The company also announced that the accumulated downloads have reached 180 billion within a year, and the number of foreign apps released on Huawei AppGallery is increasing as more developers join the HMS ecosystem.
2. Huawei Browser
Huawei Browser is a mobile web browser, secure and user-friendly, providing a comprehensive web browsing experience, search services, and privacy protection for users.
3. Huawei Mobile Cloud
Huawei Mobile Cloud operates in sync with Huawei ID, providing access to all your device data in one place. You receive up to 5GB of free cloud storage, and additional storage up to 2TB is available for purchase.
4. Huawei Themes
Through flexible lock screens, personalized icons, and tens of thousands of online themes, Huawei Themes brings a unique experience for users worldwide to customize their mobile devices.
5. Huawei Music
Users can enjoy high-quality music through Huawei Music, exploring a myriad of content such as music libraries, popular playlists, audiobook channels, HiFi-zone anytime, anywhere, all while staying updated on the latest music trends.
6. Huawei Video
Huawei Video, along with partners like Youku, Mango TV, Sohu.com, Jetsen Huashi Wangju, HUACE FILM&TV, Sony, Disney, and many other global collaborators, brings customers an endless audio and video experience.
7. Huawei Reader
Huawei Reader collaborates with tens of thousands of partners in the Chinese market, including IReader Technology, Dianzhong Technology, Ali Literature, and China Literature, offering users over 1 million high-quality content pieces, including classics, bestsellers, and various genres.
8. Huawei Assistant
Huawei Assistant is a virtual assistant replacing the core functions of Google Assistant. Users can quickly access various services and perform swift information searches.
9. Huawei Core
HMS Core comprises various APIs, SDKs, and services that developers can leverage to create and enhance applications.
Huawei relentlessly persists despite the US ban on its products. The company is extending numerous incentives to developers, enabling them to swiftly bring their apps to Huawei Mobile Services, significantly contributing to the race to replace Google as soon as possible. Additionally, explore more about EMUI, the proprietary operating system designed for Huawei devices.
