Petal Search

In 2019, multinational technology company Huawei was affected by the sanctions enforced during an ongoing international trade ban because United States wanted to remove Huawei from the market.

Huawei’s new and upcoming Android smartphones were denied access to Google Mobile Services.{{Cite news|last=Moon|first=Angela|date=2019-05-20|title=Exclusive: Google suspends some business with Huawei after Trump blacklist - source|language=en|work=Reuters|url=https://www.reuters.com/article/us-huawei-tech-alphabet-exclusive-idUSKCN1SP0NB|access-date=2021-02-15}} Due to these restrictions, Huawei decided to expand the scope of the Petal Search service to create an independent search engine in response to sanctions that barred Huawei from using Google Mobile Services.

In 2022, Petal Search has been announced as the winner of iF DESIGN AWARD 2022.{{Cite web|date=2022-06-26|title=Petal Search wins iF Award 2022, signaling its dedication to next-generation search engine|url=https://quebecnewstribune.com/press-release-coverage/petal-search-wins-if-award-2022-signaling-its-dedication-to-next-generation-search-engine-qnt-press-release-91531/|access-date=2022-06-26}}

It originally had an independent search engine under the same name available on the web, but it was quietly discontinued on 25 June 2023.{{Cite web |title=Petal Search App Not Working Anymore |url=https://consumer.huawei.com/uk/community/details/Petal-Search-App/topicId_65664/ |access-date=2023-07-26 |website=consumer.huawei.com |language=en-GB}}{{Cite web |title=Final Archive of petalsearch.com |url=https://www.petalsearch.com/ |url-status=bot: unknown |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230625133505/https://www.petalsearch.com/ |archive-date=25 June 2023 |access-date=26 July 2023}}

The engine provides comprehensive search functionality including text, voice, visual, news, video, app, shopping, travel, and local searches. It can present mobile app results from the Huawei AppGallery and other trusted app stores.

Petal Search supports searching for photos, reverse image search, and the standard text-based search. Visual search functions rely on Huawei’s visual search technology, HiTouch.{{Cite web|url=https://www.digitaltrends.com/mobile/huawei-petal-search-google-search-competitor-news/|access-date=2020-11-27|website=www.digitaltrends.com|title=Huawei's Petal Search Blossoms into Full Google Competitor|date=11 September 2020}}

It can search for and detect multiple objects in an image at the same time. For example, when a user takes a photo of a sofa with a blanket and a cushion on it, Petal Search can identify all three items, and then deliver search results based on that.{{Citation needed|date=November 2021}}

Petal Search supports voice search for English, Spanish, French, Arabic, Turkish and other languages.{{Cite web|title=Huawei Grows Its Mobile Services Apps with Petal Search, Petal Maps, and Huawei Docs {{!}} News {{!}} Smartphones|url=https://neofiliac.com/article/1127/huawei-grows-its-mobile-services-apps-with-petal-search-petal-maps-and-huawei-docs|access-date=2020-11-27|website=Neofiliac|language=en}}

Petal Search crawls and lists results from news outlets.{{Cite web|date=2020-09-11|title=Huawei Petal Search goes head-to-head with Google|url=https://www.androidauthority.com/huawei-petal-search-1156767/|access-date=2021-02-15|website=Android Authority|language=en-US}}

Petal Search provides users specifically with video URLs if chosen by the user. If a general query returns video results it will also be included in the results page.{{Cite web|date=2020-09-11|title=Huawei Petal Search goes head-to-head with Google|url=https://www.androidauthority.com/huawei-petal-search-1156767/|access-date=2021-02-15|website=Android Authority|language=en-US}}

Petal Search offers a mobile application search functionality which allows users to search the AppGallery and other third-party sources.{{Cite web|last=Ion|first=Roxana|title=Petal Search, Huawei's Way Of Avoiding US Restrictions|url=https://techthelead.com/petal-search-huaways-way-of-avoiding-us-restrictions/|access-date=2021-02-15|website=TechTheLead|date=27 October 2020 |language=en-US}}

Users can search for consumer products on Petal Search and then follow a link to the online store if they wish to make a purchase.{{Cite web|date=2020-09-14|title=Huawei Petal Search Aims To Compete With Google|url=https://www.androidheadlines.com/2020/09/huawei-petal-search-aims-to-compete-with-google.html|access-date=2021-02-15|website=Android Headlines|language=en-US}}

A flight reservation function is available on Petal Search. Users can also book hotels or search for information on flights such as the arrival time. Nearby restaurants, local tourist spots and attractions and local events can also be searched for.{{Cite web|date=2020-06-04|title=Huawei's Petal Search Bar helps P40 Pro users find apps, content, and news from other outlets|url=https://www.talkandroid.com/353501-huawei-p40-hms-petal-search-bar/|access-date=2021-02-15|website=TalkAndroid.com|language=en-US}}

The Near Me function facilitate finding local businesses, nearby products and services and consumer reviews. Data providers: Uberall, Tripadvisor, Yell, Foursquare and more.{{Cite web|date=2020-09-11|title=Uberall and tech giant Huawei announce partnership, integrating Uberall's global platform with Petal Search|url=https://uberall.com/en-gb/company/press-releases/uberall-and-tech-giant-huawei-announce-partnership-integrating-uberall-s-global-platform-with-petal-search|access-date=2021-09-11|website=Uberall.com|language=en-US}}

Petal Search is a mobile search engine and also provides users who are searching for mobile phone applications with results from the AppGallery (Huawei's official app store) and other third-party stores.

When a user searches for an app, Petal Search includes results from "trusted" app stores.{{Cite web |last=Friedman |first=Alan |date=25 October 2020 |title=Huawei's breakthrough Petal Search app helps users install content banned by the U.S. |url=https://www.phonearena.com/news/huawei-widens-the-capabilities-of-the-petal-search-app_id128030 |access-date=2020-11-27 |website=Phone Arena |language=en-US}}

This feature is integrated with the AppGallery.{{Cite web |date=2021-03-27 |title=Huawei P40 Pro long-term review: Last call for Huawei's Western dream |url=https://www.androidauthority.com/huawei-p40-pro-long-term-review-1205041/ |access-date=2021-05-20 |website=Android Authority |language=en-US}}

Petal Search’s logo design is based on the shape of a magnifying glass.

The main focus is currently to develop the service for mobile devices, therefore its design is rooted in a “mobile-first” approach.

It also offers a "dark mode" option.{{Citation needed|date=November 2021}}

Petal Search is active in different markets around the world, currently focusing its operations in European countries, mainly in Spain and Turkey.{{Cite web|date=2020-09-14|title=Huawei Petal Search Aims To Compete With Google|url=https://www.androidheadlines.com/2020/09/huawei-petal-search-aims-to-compete-with-google.html|access-date=2021-02-15|website=Android Headlines|language=en-US}}

As of November 2021, Petal Search supports 55 languages and is available in 170 countries and regions around the world.{{Cite web|date=2020-07-08|title=Huawei has launched Petal Search to connect users to more apps|url=https://www.lifestyleasia.com/sg/gear/tech/huawei-petal-search/|access-date=2021-02-15|website=Lifestyle Asia Singapore|language=en-US}} Currently, Petal Search application is available to download in Huawei AppGallery and Apple App Store.

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