Huawei Mobile Services vs Google 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 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 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
Huawei Mobile Services
Nice PickDevelopers 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
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 Mobile Services if: You want 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 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 Mobile Services offers.
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
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