/PRNewswire/ — HUAWEI Mobile Services launched Türkiye in Istanbul today Developer & Designer Awards held to recognize the country’s most innovative app developers and watch face designers for their outstanding contributions to Huawei’s wearable ecosystem.
Wan Fei, Country Manager of Huawei Consumer Business Group Turkey, explains:
Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signing between Huawei Consumer Group and Garanti BBVA
“Today’s awards recognize not only creativity and technical excellence, but also the spirit of innovation that drives our wearable ecosystem. Türkiye developers and designers have demonstrated remarkable vision and talent, and we are confident that their contributions will open up new opportunities across Europe. Together we are shaping a future where technology empowers creativity and connects people in meaningful ways.”
Türkiye has a dynamic creative scene and a rapidly growing wearables user base, making the country a cornerstone of Huawei’s global vision. By fostering collaboration and recognizing local talent, Huawei strengthens partnerships and works closely with designers and developers to provide users worldwide with a richer and more personalized wearable experience.
Shan Xuefeng, Vice President of Huawei Consumer Cloud Service Europe, commented: “This initiative reflects our commitment to nurturing local talent and driving innovation across Europe.” By recognizing Turkish developers and designers, we not only celebrate creativity, but also create a stronger ecosystem that delivers personalized, innovative experiences to our users worldwide.”
Three outstanding partners were also honored at this year’s awards: Akbank, Garanti BBVA and Turkish Technology is a subsidiary of Turkish Airlines – for their exceptional contributions to Huawei’s wearable ecosystem. Their commitment to innovation and customer experience reflects a shared vision of creating smarter, more connected ways of living.
Huawei is a leader in the wearables market
Huawei continues to lead the global wearables market, securing the top spot for the second consecutive year with a market share of 20.2% in the second quarter of 2025, according to IDC.
Promoting innovation through strategic partnerships
The event highlighted Huawei’s open and connected ecosystem, offering developers and designers the opportunity to innovate and engage with a global audience – particularly through the creative field of watch face design, which draws on Turkey’s renowned design tradition.
A highlight was the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MOU) between Huawei Consumer Group and Garanti BBVA, which envisages expanding cooperation in the area of intelligent payment solutions. Building on the successful collaboration between Garanti BBVA and Huawei in contactless smartwatch payments, this partnership improves digital convenience and enables seamless transactions for users across the Republic of Türkiye.
The awards ceremony not only recognized outstanding achievements, but also reinforced Huawei’s vision to promote win-win partnerships that benefit both developers and consumers in the wearables space.
About HUAWEI Mobile Services (HMS)
HUAWEI Mobile Services aims to provide a comprehensive mobile experience to users worldwide. Services include AppGallery, Watch Faces, Mobile Cloud, Browser, Assistant, Petal Ads and more. HUAWEI Mobile Services includes HarmonyOS, which runs on more than 1 billion devices worldwide and enables every Huawei device user to live a smart life. HMS has solidified its position as one of the top three mobile ecosystems in the world. HMS Core offers user-friendly development and functional components for app developers and builds a cross-platform ecosystem that supports different devices such as smartphones, smartwatches, tablets or smart screens.
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