In a challenge to nomenclature that could reach well beyond China's borders, a recent report on smartphone market share included two Chinese Android-derived but not Android-compatible platforms as Android. Similarly, LG and RIM may be creating virtual Android installations in the near future. So, what constitutes an Android device?
A Web site for China Mobile's upcoming mobile application store appeared online on Friday, giving a preview of what free and paid downloads the carrier will offer to its more than 480 million subscribers.
China's first mobile phone based on Google's Android software will go on sale next month in a deal between China Mobile and Taiwan's High Tech Computer (HTC).
Just about everyone in the world has submitted to Apple's whims when it comes to the iPhone ... but the world's biggest market has turned out to be a bit of a trick.
With no deal, no timetable and ultimately no pressure on either side to come to an agreement, there's a lot of room for speculation about Apple's discussions with China Mobile about bringing the iPhone to the world's largest mobile market. So here's my contribution: Apple is negotiating with the wrong potential partner for the iPhone in China.