Huawei signs Dutch map service `` TomTom '' as an alternative to Google Maps

Since Google develops and provides various services such as search engines, web browsers, and mobile operating systems, many users and businesses will not be able to operate if Google services become unavailable . Huawei, which has stopped supporting Android from Google in May 2019, also relied on Google in a similar way, but on the map it has been reported that it contracted with `` TomTom '' away from Google .

TomTom closes deal with Huawei for use of maps and services: spokesman-Reuters
https://www.reuters.com/article/us-tomtom-huawei-tech/tomtom-closes-deal-with-huawei-for-use-of-maps-and-services-spokesman-idUSKBN1ZG1SW

Huawei signs deal with TomTom for a Google Maps alternative-The Verge
https://www.theverge.com/2020/1/20/21073912/huawei-tomtom-maps-navigation-licensing-deal-sanctions

Huawei made its own Android OS, a mobile OS developed by Google, under the influence of a presidential decree signed in May 2019 by the United States President Donald Trump banning the trading of `` products with information and communication risks '' It can no longer be installed on smartphones. At the same time, Google-related services such as Google Play, YouTube, Gmail, and Google Maps are no longer available on Huawei devices.

Google stops Huawei's Android support, and future Huawei smartphones will not be able to use any Google services such as Google Play-GIGAZINE

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Because Huawei can no longer receive Android support, it is not only forced to install its own developed OS on its own smartphone, but also is required to prepare alternative services such as Google Maps .

Meanwhile, TomTom, a Dutch-based navigation and digital mapping service, will use smartphone app and map services with Huawei, a Chinese electronics maker, on Friday, January 17, 2020 Revealed that the contract was signed. According to the contract, Huawei will be able to use the map, traffic information and navigation services developed by TomTom, and will be able to develop smartphone applications using these services.

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Remco Meerstra, a spokeswoman for TomTom, acknowledged that the contract was signed shortly before, but commented that it had not been disclosed publicly, and clarified details. did not.