Although negotiations between the United States and China are ongoing, and all seem to indicate that the situation is stabilizing in the short or medium term, Huawei continues to work on it plan B In case, in the future, you should be rid of Android and bet on your platform for your next smartphones.
Part of the program is, among other things, focused on the development of its own operating system, and consists of providing users with adequate alternatives to their preferred program. So, as they point out Reuters, Huawei would already be ready for another Google Maps for your future mobile devices, thanks to traffic and mapping Tomtom.
Huawei is now using TomTom technology in its mapping app
Already in August last year, the company announced the Map Kit, a map service is intended for use in China. It's a development platform integrated into the HMS Core services center, from where developers will be able to use maps or navigation systems in their products without having to switch to third-party APIs.
However, now the firm has announced partnering with TomTom firm, where Huawei can use maps, navigation and traffic plans for a Netherlands-based company in its applications.
Although TomTom itself already has apps of this type on Google Play, this interaction does not mean that Huawei will use TomTom apps with their new phone. Most likely, in fact, soon, the Chinese giant will go for it upgrade to Google Maps based on the TomTom map platform.
Surprisingly, a TomTom spokesman confirmed that negotiations between both parties ended some time ago, although none of the companies had decided to make a public agreement so far.
Join our channel Phone day highlights and best Android deals!
Join our Telegraph Channel
About Christian Collado
Growth Editor at Andro4all, specializing in SEO. I am studying software development and writing about technology, especially about the Android world and everything related to Google since 2016. You can follow me On Twitter, email me if you have something to tell me, or contact me via my LinkedIn profile.
My work group: