This archive report was first published on 3 July 2020.
July 3, 2020 - Huawei's push to build its own ecosystem without Google Mobile Services has seen significant progress. The company has been launching smartphones that rely on its own Huawei Mobile Services, and the reception from customers has been positive.
However, the issue of finding and installing apps remains a challenge. Google apps and apps that rely on Google Services still do not work well, even if sideloaded. But for many people, there are other apps that are essential, such as reading apps, social apps, and more.
Huawei has been working to make these apps accessible through its App Gallery. While it will take time, the company has made significant strides in recent months. The App Gallery now offers a range of popular apps, including Deezer, Telegram, Zoom, TikTok, Tidal, BBC News, and more.
Developers are also taking advantage of the App Gallery, listing their apps to reach a wider audience. For those apps not available on the App Gallery, Petal Search provides a service to search and install apps from other third-party stores.
Huawei's strategy to build its ecosystem involves offering competitive pricing for its devices, making them attractive to customers. While the company is rebranding some devices from other lineups, it seems to be managing to stay afloat and build its own parallel ecosystem.
