The concerns of the people in the article isn't that Huawei is spying on them, its the uncertainty over how long they can keep using Google apps and Play servic

The concerns of the people in the article isn't that Huawei is spying on them, its the uncertainty over how long they can keep using Google apps and Play services on the phone. While it's certainly possible to live a 'Google free' existence on and Android device, it's not something most Android users (certainly outside of China) are interested in.