If you're due a phone upgrade in the near future and have been impressed by Huawei's handsets, you may want to think again.
That's because Google has confirmed it will block the Chinese firm from updating some of its Android software - including key mail, maps and store apps.
Google has agreed to enforce the block to comply with a US government order, which blacklists the Chinese firm.
President Donald Trump signed an executive order, banning Huawei from using American technology without the White House's permission.
Google said it following the order, but assured Huawei users that their current phones would continue to work.
"For users of our services, Google Play and the security protections from Google Play Protect will continue to function on existing Huawei devices," a Google spokesman said.
"Huawei has made substantial contributions to the development and growth of Android around the world," the Chinese company said in a statement.
"As one of Android's key global partners, we have worked closely with their open-source platform to develop an ecosystem that has benefited both users and the industry.
"Huawei will continue to provide security updates and after sales services to all existing Huawei and Honor smartphone and tablet products covering those which have been sold or are still in stock globally.
"We will continue to build a safe and sustainable software ecosystem, in order to provide the best experience for all users globally."
Countries have expressed fears that the Chinese government could use Huawei equipment for surveilance. The company says it does not pose a threat and is independent of the state.
Industry analyst Ben Wood from CCS Insight said the cut-off could have "considerable implications" for Huawei's gadgets business.
"We still don't have a clear understanding of what Google has told Huawei and what elements of the Android operating system may be restricted, so it remains unclear what the ramifications will be," he said.
"However, any disruption in getting updates to the software or the associated applications would have considerable implications for Huawei's consumer device business.
"People who currently own Huawei smartphones do not need to worry. At present any measures would only affect future devices and future updates. Google has publicly stated that its App Store, Google Play, and security updates from Google Play Protect will continue working on existing Huawei devices.
"However, until we have a clear understanding of what exact measures Google has decided to take it is impossible to second-guess the impact on future devices."
Huawei has indicated it could built its own operating system, which Mr Woods now says is increasingly likely.
