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Android Market avaiable in China once again

By Michael Crider
on 12 Oct, 2011

In the latest in a long line of infighting between the east's greatest political power and the west's technology supergiant, the Android Market web site and Android's native Gmail app went silent on Sunday for most of China. The blackout seems to be over now, and access has been restored for Chinese Android users. No explanation has been given by Chinese authorities.

China blocks access to Android Market and Gmail App

By Shane McGlaun
on 10 Oct, 2011

China is well known for blocking and censoring anything that the government doesn't like or thinks will harm the population. China sensors so much content on the web that it has come to be known as the Great Firewall of china. According to reports, China is now censoring access to other things like the Gmail app and the Android Market for Android devices.

Huawei MediaPad Android 3.2 tablet hits the streets this October

By Cory Gunther
on 20 Sep, 2011

Who remembers the Huawei MediaPad from that neat little video back in June? If you've been wondering when you can enjoy this 7" Android 3.2 Honeycomb tablet wrapped in that nice aluminum shell we now have a firm date. Coming this October over in Malaysia, and the rest of the world and US later this fall.

Xiaomi Phone to receive stock Android 2.3.5 soon, Ice Cream Sandwich in January

By Cory Gunther
on 20 Sep, 2011

Xiaomi is the manufacturer behind the Xiaomi MI-One dubbed the MIUI Phone. They are the guys behind the 1.5 Ghz dual-core phone that will be shipping with the 3rd party custom MIUI Rom stock. The device looks great and I'm sure many were wondering if we'd see a stock version -- today the answer is yes.

Meizu MX could be first Android quad-core smartphone

By Cory Gunther
on 19 Sep, 2011

New details are now available regarding the Meizu MX we first mentioned back in August. This quad-core powered Android superphone was said to be coming late September in a 16GB dual-core variety, as well as a 32GB quad-core beast and now we have more details and a release date.

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".

MIUI Xiaomi MI-One Phone Now Shipping

By Cory Gunther
on 31 Aug, 2011

This week the guys at MIUI have finally started shipping the MI-One smartphone in China with more locations coming soon. In case you've not been following along MIUI is the extremely popular custom ROM developers for Android and they've recently announced and are now launching their very own Android phone. Complete with their own custom version of Android 2.3.4 pre-installed, something I wish CyanogenMod would do too.

HTC’s Chinese Phone with NFC Arrives at FCC, Coming to U.S. After All?

By John Scheible
on 16 Aug, 2011

Last week we heard that HTC would be launching an new phone exclusively in China which would allow for mobile payments via NFC. That same device, the PH85110, has been brought to the FCC recently. On top of its already impressive array of radios were several GSM frequencies that may indicate its the PH85110 is going to be heading state-side after all.

HTC smartphone packing Android to be the first device to support built-in Unionpay mobile payments in China

By Shane McGlaun
on 10 Aug, 2011

HTC and Unionpay have announced that they will be working together on the first smartphone for the Chinese market that will process payments using Unionpay bankcard processing systems. Unionpay is the sole credit card processor in the country. The HTC smartphone will be the first to have integrated Unionpay mobile capability.

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.