Huawei HMS Core vs Google Mobile Services
Developers should learn Huawei HMS Core when targeting the Huawei app market, especially for apps distributed in regions where Google services are restricted or on Huawei devices that lack GMS meets developers should learn gms when building android apps that require integration with google's services, such as in-app purchases via google play billing, push notifications with firebase cloud messaging, or location services with google maps. Here's our take.
Huawei HMS Core
Developers should learn Huawei HMS Core when targeting the Huawei app market, especially for apps distributed in regions where Google services are restricted or on Huawei devices that lack GMS
Huawei HMS Core
Nice PickDevelopers should learn Huawei HMS Core when targeting the Huawei app market, especially for apps distributed in regions where Google services are restricted or on Huawei devices that lack GMS
Pros
- +It is essential for monetizing apps through Huawei's AppGallery, integrating Huawei-specific hardware features, and ensuring app functionality in markets like China where Huawei has a strong presence
- +Related to: android-development, kotlin
Cons
- -Specific tradeoffs depend on your use case
Google Mobile Services
Developers should learn GMS when building Android apps that require integration with Google's services, such as in-app purchases via Google Play Billing, push notifications with Firebase Cloud Messaging, or location services with Google Maps
Pros
- +It is essential for apps targeting the global market, as GMS provides access to the Google Play Store for distribution and monetization, and ensures compatibility with devices from major manufacturers like Samsung and Google Pixel
- +Related to: android-development, firebase
Cons
- -Specific tradeoffs depend on your use case
The Verdict
Use Huawei HMS Core if: You want it is essential for monetizing apps through huawei's appgallery, integrating huawei-specific hardware features, and ensuring app functionality in markets like china where huawei has a strong presence and can live with specific tradeoffs depend on your use case.
Use Google Mobile Services if: You prioritize it is essential for apps targeting the global market, as gms provides access to the google play store for distribution and monetization, and ensures compatibility with devices from major manufacturers like samsung and google pixel over what Huawei HMS Core offers.
Developers should learn Huawei HMS Core when targeting the Huawei app market, especially for apps distributed in regions where Google services are restricted or on Huawei devices that lack GMS
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