Chinese smartphone manufacturer Huawei took another minor hit from the U.S. this week when Facebook banned the pre-installation of its applications on new devices.
People with Huawei phones can still download, update and fully use Facebook’s family of apps, including the flagship app, Messenger, Instagram and WhatsApp. Huawei was simply banned from pre-installing them on its new handsets.
A Facebook spokesperson confirmed the move, saying, “We are reviewing the Commerce Department’s final rule and the more recently issued temporary general license and taking steps to ensure compliance.”
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