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Baidu and Dell building Android-based OS for phones and tablets

By Cory Gunther
on 6 Sep, 2011

While Google is huge in America and many other places around the world, Baidu is the biggest in China and are planning to get their own slice of the Android and mobile market. Google operates a big operation in China but is still behind Baidu in that region. China has a massive mobile market and it's only getting bigger, they are aiming to build their own OS using Android at the center but call it "Yi".

Motorola Domino+ smiles with its mid-range specs

By Cory Gunther
on 2 Aug, 2011

A few pictures lately have leaked regarding another handset by our good pals Motorola. This will be called the Motorola Domino+ and I'm not sure what to say about it other than it looks "cute" and will be a decent little mid-range offering over in China first, but might make its way elsewhere shortly.

Motorola XT882 headed to China as Dual-Core, Dual-Sim, Dual-Mode Superphone

By Cory Gunther
on 7 Jun, 2011

Lately we have seen a few devices that were headed to China and they weren't what I'd call up to par in the specs department, but this looks to bring that to a new level. Folks in China should be ready to rejoice with this new phone from Motorola. It is strikingly similar to the Motorola Atrix in terms of design and a few specs but the real treat is that dual-sim and dual-mode under the hood.

Motorola MT810 Ophone to sport both capacitive and resistive digitizers

By David Junior
on 10 May, 2010

More information on the Motorola MT820 has recently surfaced. One of which is a name change or sorts, it’s now been dubbed the MT810, codename "North Sea". This phone will work on China Mobile's TD-SCDMA network and WAPI. It will feature 720p video among other things.

MWC 2010: Ericsson has the eStore

By David Junior
on 16 Feb, 2010

This is a very interesting move by Ericsson. They just announced a partnership with Opera to bring the eStore, this is a new way to buy apps other than the traditional Android Market or that other phones AppStore. This store will aim to take the way we buy apps to a different plateau.

Philips V900 official for China Mobile

By Chris Davies
on 9 Feb, 2010

It's been a long time since we heard talk of a Philips Android handset, but over in China the company have just announced the Philips V900. Headed initially to China Mobile, the V900 has a 3.5-inch WVGA capacitive touchscreen, triband GSM/EDGE, WiFi, Bluetooth and GPS, and runs the OPhone Chinese Android build. There's also a 3.2-megapixel autofocus camera, mini-USB port and 3.5mm headphone jack, and the whole thing measures 115 x 62.4 x 13.2 mm. What remains to be seen is whether Philips have plans to bring the V900 - or a version of it - to US or European shores. If they do, it'll need to throw in 3G. [via Mobiset - Thanks Timon!]

MOTO MT710 Zhiling to go on sale in China on December 28th

By Juventino Quinones
on 9 Dec, 2009

The MOTO MT710 is a nice and stylish looking smartphone, it is based on the most advanced version of the OPhone platform. Many people think of it as a DROID without the hardware keyboard. The MOTO MT710 has a 3.7" FWVGA screen with 480 x 854 resolution, and a 5-megapixel camera. The phone will use China's homegrown 3G standard and a China Mobile operating system, which is known as the Ophone. It will access the internet using China Mobile's TD-SCDMA (Time Division Synchronous Code Division Multiple Access) network or WiFi. The MT710 will also be able to download applications via the Mobile Market from China Mobile. A China Mobile representative said that the MT710, will go on sale in China on December 28th of this year. There's no word on pricing just yet, but the device - like all Ophones - will use a version of the Google Android operating system, which is modified by China Mobile. To check the full specifications of this Motorola phone, click here.

China Mobile gets the LG GW880 Android-based smartphone

By Juventino Quinones
on 25 Nov, 2009

So the last time we heard from an LG android smartphone it was when the LG GW620, aka Eve made it to the Great White North. Now, the second Android smartphone from LG has been officially launched, and it is called LG GW880 Amundsen. China Mobile is the first to get this smartphone running Android from LG. But unlike the LG GW620, the GW880 doesn't have a keyboard, it comes with a nice big touchscreen of 3.5inch (800 x 480). Talking abot the screen, it seems you can fit many icons on the homescreen ala iPhone. It also has Chinese-spec TD-SCDMA 3G connectivity, along with Bluetooth, a 5-megapixel camera and GPS. There's no mention of WiFi on this phone but it comes with CMMB (China Multi Media Broadcasting) TV tuner for mobile entertainment. Price is unclear at this moment and LG has not mention about releasing this Android phone in other parts of the world.

Details Confirmed for the Dell Mini 3i, Will Arrive to China Mobile “Later this month”

By Juventino Quinones
on 24 Nov, 2009

If you fancy a Dell smartphone with Google's free Operating System, well, China Mobile has announced that they will have it "later this month". The unboxing of the Mini 3i did not give us all the features and specs of this Android-based smartphone. So here we go with the latest. The first thing China Mobile wants you to notice is that they will offer the mini 3i in two colors; Red Passion and Oiled Bronze. And of course that is arriving later this month, although I wonder how late, if we are at the end already by just a few days. Well, I guess that's what they meant; in just a few days. The price for the Dell Mini 3i is still not confirmed, though. But next are a few pointers of this Android phone: * Form Factor: Tablet/PDA * Dimensions: 58.35 x 122 x 11.7 * Display: 3.5” nHD, 640x360 * Bands/Modes: Quadband GSM/EDGE * Weight: <105g (grams) * Bluetooth * GPS * Micro SD (up to 32GB) * Connector: Mini USB And below is the press release:

November 23, 2009 01:01 AM Eastern Time China Mobile Becomes First to Sell Dell Mini 3i Smart Phones * The Mini 3i, in Red Passion and Oiled Bronze colors, will begin arriving across China later this month * China Mobile, the world’s largest mobile operator, serves more than 500 million subscribers BEIJING--(BUSINESS WIRE)--China Mobile will soon become the first mobile operator to sell the Mini 3i, a sleek and slim new multi-touch smart phone from Dell designed to leverage the power, flexibility and applications of China Mobile's new OPhone and Mobile Market platforms. Available in Red Passion and Oiled Bronze colors, the Mini 3i will begin arriving through China Mobile’s nation-wide channels (its authorized stores) by the end of this month and Dell direct to follow. The Mini 3i runs China Mobile’s flexible OPhone open source platform, and includes the latest in popular entertainment including pre-loaded 139Mail e-mail, Fetion chat and digital maps for navigation. A large 3.5-inch widescreen creates a big-screen experience, making photos and videos bigger and more intense. The Mini 3i is also compatible with a range of consumer applications, e-mail platforms, and office productivity software. “People today want to carry their lives with them – they want to discover, capture and share new content as they roam around the world,” said Michael Yang, vice president and general manager for Greater China Consumer of Dell. “We believe Dell’s year-long development collaboration with China Mobile will amplify those experiences better than anyone else in the industry.” “This signals an important milestone in the long term partnership between China Mobile and Dell,” said a China Mobile spokesperson. “We are excited for Dell to be among the first manufacturers to introduce new technology based on the OPhone platform. We look forward to working with Dell as it brings innovative new products and services to add value to our customers’ lives.” The Mini 3i is the result of a year-long collaboration with China Mobile and further illustrates Dell’s ongoing investment in smarter and more mobile products. China Mobile, the world’s largest mobile service provider with more than 500 million subscribers, teamed with Dell earlier this year to develop a new product for the rapidly growing base of mobile broadband users in China, embedding 3G technology in the Dell Mini 10 netbook. With the recent launch of the OPhone platform, industry analysts are estimating that the current base of 180 million mobile broadband users in China will continue to grow at a rapid pace. The Mini 3i is specifically engineered to give those customers a smart phone that delivers fast, easy and fun access to the internet, e-mail, chat, music and video. Popular Mini 3i Features: * Entertainment: Access to China Mobile’s Mobile Market suite of services, games, productivity tools, wallpapers, ringtones and applications. Discover China’s popular Internet sites including 51.com, Kaixin and Renren. * Customization: Personalize MP3 ring tones, icons and shortcuts. Run widgets on the home screen: sports, stocks, news and weather tickers. * Navigation: GPS navigation. * Search: Search contacts, appointments and e-mail from the home screen. * Camera: 3 megapixel camera with zoom, auto-focus, flash, video capture and photo-editing capabilities. A 3.5 inch, widescreen (16:9), 640 x 360 display that’s ideal for viewing photos and videos. * Popular Messaging: Support for the wide range of messaging platforms and services, including e-mail, IM, MMS and SMS. Dell Mini 3i OPhone Specifications: * Form Factor: Tablet/PDA * Dimensions: 58.35 x 122 x 11.7 * Display: 3.5” nHD, 640x360 * Bands/Modes: Quadband GSM/EDGE * Weight: <105g (grams) * Bluetooth * GPS * Micro SD (up to 32GB) * Connector: Mini USB About Dell People worldwide can buy Dell (NASDAQ: DELL) online, by phone and through more than 43,000 stores. About China Mobile Officially established on April 20, 2000, China Mobile Communications Corporation (“China Mobile” for short) has a registered capital of RMB 51.8 billion and assets of over RMB 700 billion. China Mobile has been playing a leading role in the development of the mobile communications industry in China and holds an important position in the international arena as well. Listed among the Top Fortune 500 companies for 8 consecutive years, China Mobile’s latest ranking is No.148; China Mobile was also a partner of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games.