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Celebrating Innovation in Turkey: Huawei's Developer and Designer Awards

On December 8, 2025, Huawei Mobile Services proudly hosted the Türkiye Developer & Designer Awards in the vibrant city of Istanbul. This prestigious event aimed to celebrate the most innovative app developers and designers who have made significant contributions to Huawei's wearable ecosystem. The awards were a recognition of creativity, technical excellence, and the innovative spirit that propels the growth of the wearable technology sector in Turkey.

A Commitment to Local Talent

Wan Fei, Country Manager of Huawei Consumer Business Group Türkiye, emphasized the value of local talent, stating, “Today’s awards honor not only creativity and technical excellence but also the innovative spirit driving our wearable ecosystem. Developers and designers from Türkiye have demonstrated remarkable visions and talents, and we are confident that their contributions will open up new opportunities across Europe. Together, we are shaping a future where technology fosters creativity and connects people meaningfully.”

Turkey has a dynamic creative scene and a rapidly growing user base for wearables, solidifying its role as 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 deliver richer and more personalized wearable experiences to users around the world.

Honoring Key Partners

During the awards ceremony, three outstanding partners—Akbank, Garanti BBVA, and Turkish Technology, a subsidiary of Turkish Airlines—were also honored for their exceptional contributions to Huawei’s wearable ecosystem. Their commitment to innovation and customer experience reflects a collective vision to create smarter and more connected lifestyles.

Huawei leads the global wearables market, having secured a market share of 20.2% in Q2 2025 according to IDC, marking the second consecutive time the company achieved the top position.

Innovation Through Strategic Partnerships

The awards ceremony highlighted Huawei's open and connected ecosystem, which provides developers and designers the opportunity to be innovative and engage with a global audience—particularly through the creative realm of watch face design, which ties back to Turkey's rich design tradition.

A significant moment during the event was the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Huawei Consumer Group and Garanti BBVA, aiming to expand collaboration in smart payment solutions. Building on the successful partnership between Garanti BBVA and Huawei in the area of contactless smartwatch payments, this partnership enhances digital convenience and facilitates seamless transactions for users across Türkiye.

A Vision for the Future

The awards not only celebrated outstanding achievements but also reaffirmed Huawei's commitment to promoting win-win partnerships that benefit both developers and consumers in the wearables sector.

About HUAWEI Mobile Services (HMS)

HUAWEI Mobile Services strives to provide a comprehensive mobile experience for users worldwide. Its services encompass AppGallery, Watch Faces, Mobile Cloud, Browser, Assistant, Petal Ads, and more. HMS includes HarmonyOS, which operates on over 1 billion devices globally, enabling every Huawei device user to enjoy a smart life. HMS has established itself as one of the top three mobile ecosystems in the world. HMS Core offers user-friendly development and functional components for app developers, building a cross-platform ecosystem that supports a range of devices such as smartphones, smartwatches, tablets, and smart screens.

In summary, the Türkiye Developer & Designer Awards not only shine a spotlight on Turkey's creative talent but also symbolize Huawei's dedication to fostering innovation and collaboration within the evolving landscape of wearable technology.