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Chinese Government to Approve Mobile Gaming Apps Before Release

Manthan Chheda   | Jul 02, 2016 05:16 AM EDT

Effective from July 1, the Chinese government will approve all mobile gaming apps before they are released. read more

2 Upcoming Xiaomi Smartphones Spotted on China Quality Certification Center Website

Daphne Planca   | Jul 02, 2016 08:37 AM EDT

It appears that Chinese smartphone manufacturer Xiaomi is planning to release two new devices soon. The devices, with code numbers 2016020 and 2016021, were spotted on the website of China Quality Certification Center. read more

Huawei MateBook Available for Pre-Orders at Microsoft Store, to Go on Sale on July 11

Daphne Planca   | Jul 01, 2016 04:10 PM EDT

The latest 2-in-1 Windows 10 Huawei MateBook is now available for pre-order on the Microsoft Store website and the company's retail stores with prices ranging from $699 to $1,199. read more

Tencent Accounts Nearly 45% of China's Top 100 Grossing Android Games

Charissa Echavez   | Jul 01, 2016 03:58 PM EDT

Tencent topped the list of the most installed and highest grossing android games based on revenues in China for May 2016. read more

LeEco Le Max 2 With new Force Gold Color Unveiled, to go Flash Sale on July 5 Alongside Le 2

Daphne Planca   | Jul 01, 2016 03:47 PM EDT

Chinese smartphone manufacturer LeEco has unveiled a high-end version of its LeEco Le Max 2 smartphone with a new color called Force Gold. LeEco is going to have a flash sale for its Le Max 2 and Le 2 smartphones at midnight on July 5. read more

HTC 10, One M9, and One A9 to Receive Android Nougat Soon

Ellie Froilan   | Jul 01, 2016 08:09 AM EDT

HTC has announced that it will incorporate the new Android Nougat (N) in its HTC 10, HTC One A9 and HTC One M9 device. read more

New Unannounced Lenovo 8-Inch Android Tablet Leaked, Passes TENAA Listing

Daphne Planca   | Jul 01, 2016 07:46 AM EDT

A new, unannounced 8-inch Android tablet from Lenovo has leaked and has apparently gotten the certification of China's telecom equipment regulatory agency (TENAA). read more

Xiaomi Reveals Roadmap for the Future

Phenny Lynn Palec   | Jul 01, 2016 07:25 AM EDT

At the Summer Davos event held in Tianjin, China on Monday, Xiaomi Chief Executive Officer Lei Jun said that the company is more than just a smartphone vendor. The CEO's statement has led many tech analysts to believe that Xiaomi might be realigning its roadmap for the future instead of just focusing on a single market. read more

Uber China Wants to Capitalize on 90-Second Required App Duration

Phenny Lynn Palec   | Jul 01, 2016 07:16 AM EDT

In China, Uber users are required to open the app for at least 90 seconds after they get into the car they have hailed. While this does not seem to be a long duration, Uber is planning to capitalize on that minute-and-a-half mark by sending out valuable information or even ads to users. read more

Banks Are Not Yet Ready to Embrace Bitcoin Blockchain Technology

Phenny Lynn Palec   | Jun 30, 2016 06:59 AM EDT

BTCC, one of the very first Bitcoin exchanges in China, recently doused the growing interest of banks to adopt the blockchain technology integrated with the digital currency system. While China is slowly easing up its regulations regarding digital cryptocurrencies, tech and financial experts agree that blockchain has no significant application in financial institutions. read more

Xiaomi Redmi 3S now Available for Preorder in China3

Phenny Lynn Palec   | Jun 30, 2016 06:52 AM EDT

The Xiaomi Redmi 3S is now available in China for preorder. Interested buyers can simply head to Xiaomi's official website and place their orders for the upgraded version of the flagship device from the Chinese tech giant. read more

Asus Releases New ZenUI Launcher for Android Devices

Ellie Froilan   | Jun 30, 2016 06:43 AM EDT

Asus has released its own launcher called ZenUI Launcher and available for all Android devices. read more

OPPO R9S to Launch Later This Year With Thin Metal Body and Fast Charging Super VOOC Technology

Daphne Planca   | Jun 30, 2016 06:12 AM EDT

Chinese-based mobile manufacturer OPPO will launch its R9S smartphone later this year as a successor to the OPPO R9 that was launched back in March with OPPO R9 Plus, as Taiwanese media reported. read more

Huawei Honor 8 Passes TENAA Listing Revealing Detailed Design and Specifications, to Launch on July 11

Daphne Planca   | Jun 30, 2016 02:01 AM EDT

Huawei Honor 8 passes the TENAA certification in China - revealing its detailed design and specifications - and will be launched on July 11 in China. read more

Borderless ZTE Nubia Z11 Officially Launched Today to Complete the Z11 Family

Daphne Planca   | Jun 29, 2016 10:21 PM EDT

Finally, the Z11 family is complete, with the borderless ZTE Nubia Z11 launched today at 6 a.m. Eastern Time (approximately 3 a.m. Pacific Time). read more

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