Huawei and TomTom sign agreement to develop Google Maps alternative. Image via TomTom.
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Huawei will work with TomTom to provide Google Maps alternative

Chinese smartphone manufacturer Huawei has been working to end its dependence on Google products, due to which it has recently revealed signing an agreement with Dutch mapping firm TomTom to develop its own maps app as an alternative to Google Maps. TomTom has previously worked with Apple in the development of Apple Maps, and will maintain their own standalone apps on Anrdoid and iOS while working with Huawei.

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Tue Jan 21 - TheVerge

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