According to rumors, Xiaomi may work on a version of HyperOS 3 without Google apps. The Chinese phone maker wants to prepare for possible US trade limits like those facing Huawei. Reports suggest Xiaomi joined forces with Huawei and BBK Group companies OPPO, Vivo, and OnePlus on this project.
Xiaomi currently has permission to use Google services, but fears this might change under the new US administration. The company recently made its first custom 3nm chip called Xring, which might worry US officials. Such advanced tech development could put Xiaomi at risk for trade limits.
A Google-free system would mainly help Xiaomi in China, where most users already live without Google services. The company faces huge challenges trying to replace popular apps for global markets. Xiaomi will likely keep using Google services until forced to stop, since changing would hurt sales badly.
Xiaomi currently has permission to use Google services, but fears this might change under the new US administration. The company recently made its first custom 3nm chip called Xring, which might worry US officials. Such advanced tech development could put Xiaomi at risk for trade limits.
A Google-free system would mainly help Xiaomi in China, where most users already live without Google services. The company faces huge challenges trying to replace popular apps for global markets. Xiaomi will likely keep using Google services until forced to stop, since changing would hurt sales badly.
