Eric Gaillard/File Photo via Reuters Alphabet Inc's Google has suspended business with Huawei that requires the transfer of hardware and software products except those covered by open source licenses. The decision is a major blow to the Chinese technology company that the US government has sought to blacklist around the world. The company will immediately lose access to updates to the Android operating system, and coming versions of its smartphones outside of China will also lose access to popular applications. Visit Business Insider's homepage for more stories. NEW YORK (Reuters) - Alphabet Inc's Google has suspended business with Huawei that requires the transfer of hardware and software products except those covered by open source licenses, a source close to the matter told Reuters on Sunday, in a blow to the Chinese technology company that the US government has sought to blacklist around the world. Huawei Technologies Co Ltd will immediately lose access to updates to the Android operating system, and the next version of its smartphones outside of China will also lose access to popular applications and services including the Google Play Store and Gmail app.See the rest of the story at Business InsiderNOW WATCH: The rise and fall of Donald Trump's $365 million airlineSee Also:19 books billionaire Warren Buffett thinks everyone should readDeontay Wilder knocks out Dominic Breazeale in round 1, sends violent message to Anthony JoshuaOne market expert warns these 3 'black swan' events could combine with the trade war to cause the next big stock crashSEE ALSO: There's a wildly popular conspiracy theory that Facebook listens to your private phone calls, and no matter what the tech giant says people just aren't convinced it's not true DON'T MISS: OnePlus just unveiled its priciest phone yet, the OnePlus 7 Pro.