Facebook Stops Huawei From Pre-installing Apps on Phones

A member of the media tries out new Huawei Honor 20 series of phones following their global launch in London on May 21, 2019. Facebook said on June 7 it suspended providing software for Huawei to put on its devices while it reviews recently introduced U.S. sanctions. Alastair Grant/AP

LONDON–Facebook said on June 7 it has stopped letting its apps come pre-installed on smartphones sold by Huawei in order to comply with U.S. restrictions, a move that deals a fresh blow to the Chinese tech giant.

The social network said it has suspended providing software for Huawei to put on its devices while it reviews recently introduced U.S. sanctions.