All new smartphones from Huawei will no longer have the applications installed Facebook, WhatsApp e Instagram. The novelty is revealed by Reuters and is the latest blow to the Chinese giant over the US-imposed blockade.
Users who currently have a Chinese smartphone will continue to be able to download Facebook applications. And based on this information, you'll continue to receive updates from these apps in the Play Store. The new devices, however, will not have the apps pre-installed, as is common practice these days.
So far, Huawei has not yet commented on the decision of Facebook.
The decision of the social networking giant ends up having a different weight from that taken by the Google. This is because even if they are not installed, users will still be able to install Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp as soon as they buy a new Huawei device.
Applications such as Twitter are also currently installed on Huawei devices in many markets. The company declined to take a position, so it will remain pre-installed on Huawei devices.
It is recalled that by August 19 the situation should remain unchanged for users of Huawei smartphones, as a period of truce of 90 days has been given to the blockade so that US companies can adjust their strategy regarding the Chinese company .
