google Google Cuts Off Huawei From Android Updates and Play Store Google immediately suspends business with Huawei, stripping future smartphones of Android updates, Gmail, and the Play Store due to US blacklisting. Huawei retains access only to the open source version of the operating system.
huawei Huawei Loses Google Android Access Due to U.S. Trade Restrictions Huawei loses immediate access to Google Android and future updates after the U.S. Commerce Department adds the company to its Entity List. The tech giant is currently working with Google to navigate the impact of these new restrictions.
qualcomm Federal Judge Rules Qualcomm Violated Antitrust Laws in Chip Monopoly Case A federal judge rules that Qualcomm violates antitrust laws by charging excessive patent royalties and stifling competitors. The chipmaker strongly disagrees with the decision and plans to immediately appeal the ruling.
huawei Huawei Promises Security Updates But Leaves Android Future Unclear Huawei reassures existing users about security patches and after-sales support, but fails to address whether future smartphones will run standard Android. Both Huawei and Google remain silent on long-term software strategies following the US ban.
huawei Major Chipmakers Halt Huawei Supplies Amid U.S. Trade Blacklist Intel, Qualcomm, and other chipmakers stop shipping to Huawei after the U.S. government places the company on a trade blacklist. The restriction severely impacts Huawei's smartphone business and creates major ripple effects for global 5G network deployments.
google Google Revokes Huawei's Android License Amid US Trade Blacklist Google suspends Huawei's Android license following a US trade blacklist, cutting the smartphone maker off from critical Google apps and future updates. The move severely impacts Huawei's ability to sell devices outside of China.
google Google Suspends Android Updates and Services for Huawei Google reportedly halts all business with Huawei outside of open-source licenses amid the U.S. trade ban. The move cuts off the Chinese tech giant from critical Android updates and popular apps.
google Google Suspends Android Business With Huawei Following US Blacklist Google cuts off Huawei from future Android OS updates and official Google apps due to a US government ban. Existing device owners will still receive current app and security support.
google Google Suspends Android Services for Huawei Following US Blacklist Google cuts off Huawei's access to proprietary Android software and services after the Trump administration places the Chinese tech firm on a trade blacklist. Current smartphone users still receive app updates, but future devices lose access to the Google Play Store and Gmail.
google Google Severs Ties With Huawei, Blocks Future Play Store Access Following a US blacklist order, Google cuts off hardware and software transfers to Huawei, meaning future smartphones lose the Play Store and Google apps. Existing devices currently retain access, but future Android updates face severe uncertainty.
htc HTC Unveils Budget-Friendly Exodus 1s to Democratize Blockchain Access HTC announces a more affordable version of its blockchain phone, the Exodus 1s, aimed at emerging markets and crypto newcomers. The company also opens the source code for its secure Zion Vault software to outside developers.
google i/o 2019 Google I/O 2019 Brings Affordable Pixel 3a, Nest Hub Max, and Android Q Beta Google unveils the budget-friendly Pixel 3a smartphone and the Nest Hub Max display at its annual I/O developer conference. The company also rebrands its Google Home lineup under the Nest name while pushing forward with Android Q Beta 3.
samsung Samsung Delays Galaxy Fold Release Following Reviewer Display Issues Samsung officially delays the Galaxy Fold after several reviewers experience screen failures, citing hinge impacts and foreign substances as initial causes. The company promises a new release date in the coming weeks.
samsung Samsung Delays Galaxy Fold As TechCrunch Highlights Major Funding Rounds Samsung delays the launch of its Galaxy Fold smartphone due to reported display malfunctions. Meanwhile, TechCrunch's daily roundup covers major moves from Tencent, SiriusXM, Pax Labs, and Sony.
samsung Samsung Galaxy Fold Faces Early Durability Concerns Ahead of Launch Samsung's highly anticipated $1,980 Galaxy Fold experiences a roughly 25 percent failure rate among early review units, sparking fears of another hardware debacle.