Google Play Services vs Huawei Mobile Services
Developers should use Google Play Services when building Android apps that require Google APIs for authentication, maps, location, notifications, or ads, as it simplifies integration and ensures compatibility across devices meets developers should learn and use hms when targeting huawei devices, especially in regions where google services are restricted or unavailable, such as china, or for devices like the huawei mate and p series that lack gms due to trade restrictions. Here's our take.
Google Play Services
Developers should use Google Play Services when building Android apps that require Google APIs for authentication, maps, location, notifications, or ads, as it simplifies integration and ensures compatibility across devices
Google Play Services
Nice PickDevelopers should use Google Play Services when building Android apps that require Google APIs for authentication, maps, location, notifications, or ads, as it simplifies integration and ensures compatibility across devices
Pros
- +It's essential for apps leveraging Firebase Cloud Messaging for push notifications, Google Sign-In for user authentication, or Google Maps for location-based features, reducing development time and maintenance overhead
- +Related to: android-development, firebase
Cons
- -Specific tradeoffs depend on your use case
Huawei Mobile Services
Developers should learn and use HMS when targeting Huawei devices, especially in regions where Google services are restricted or unavailable, such as China, or for devices like the Huawei Mate and P series that lack GMS due to trade restrictions
Pros
- +It is essential for building apps that leverage Huawei-specific features, distributing through the AppGallery store, and accessing Huawei's growing user base of over 700 million devices
- +Related to: android-development, kotlin
Cons
- -Specific tradeoffs depend on your use case
The Verdict
Use Google Play Services if: You want it's essential for apps leveraging firebase cloud messaging for push notifications, google sign-in for user authentication, or google maps for location-based features, reducing development time and maintenance overhead and can live with specific tradeoffs depend on your use case.
Use Huawei Mobile Services if: You prioritize it is essential for building apps that leverage huawei-specific features, distributing through the appgallery store, and accessing huawei's growing user base of over 700 million devices over what Google Play Services offers.
Developers should use Google Play Services when building Android apps that require Google APIs for authentication, maps, location, notifications, or ads, as it simplifies integration and ensures compatibility across devices
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