In 2015, China will account for 26.5 percent of all smartphone shipments, compared to 17.8 percent in the United States, according to a forecast by the International Data Corporation, a research firm. China has surpassed the United States in smartphone sales in the past.
What’s driving the spike in China? Cheaper China Android Smart Phone priced below $200, like those made by Huawei, according to IDC. Apple’s iPhone has also been a big hit among Chinese customers — during Apple’s fiscal second quarter, sales of the iPhone there accounted for 20 percent of the company’s revenue. However, over all, Android phones are outselling the iPhone by about eight times in China, according to Mr. Restivo, which you would expect because Google’s operating system is available on a wider array of products at lower prices.
Android smartphones users often complain about poor touch response even if they are using an expensive high end mobile phone powered with latest android operating system. There could be several reasons why the phone touch screen is not that much responsive as it should be which I shall discuss later in details. But it is also a fact that over the period of time, hardware technology is improving which is resulting into better and reliable mobile touchscreens with great features. So much reliable that if you hammer the screen and crack it, there are chances that shattered screen will respond to your finger touches.
China’s Beyond of the United States in smartphones doesn’t mean sales here are grinding to a halt, says Ramon Llamas, a senior research analyst at IDC, in a statement. Smartphones already account for the majority of phone sales in the United States, so a slowdown was expected, he said.
Showing posts with label China Android Smart Phone. Show all posts
Showing posts with label China Android Smart Phone. Show all posts
Sunday, March 29, 2015
Monday, March 16, 2015
Xiaomi-the best value mobile phone
You've probably never heard of the Xiaomi Mi Note. You can't buy one in the US. You should read this story anyhow. It's about a smartphone—a really good China Android Smart Phone—but it's also about the future of personal electronics.
Just ask anybody who's lived long enough: "Made in Japan" used to mean cheap crap. Personally, I don't remember those days. By the time I was a kid, companies like Sony had changed people's perceptions of Japan forever. I wanted a Walkman so bad I could taste it. I'm willing to bet that my kids won't remember when "Made in China" had a negative connotation. If the phone in my hand is any indication, they might be lusting after a Xiaomi.
Sure, I'm oversimplifying things a bit. After all, who do you think produces all those Apple iPhones, if not Chinese factories? And if Samsung, LG, Asus and HTC from neighboring Korea and Taiwan can find a welcome in America, why not Xiaomi as well? But there's still a certain stigma around China's own brands, like Huawei and ZTE. I'll admit I was skeptical at first.
And the screen—made in Japan, by the way—is nearly as gorgeous. Sure, it's only a 1080p panel in a world where Android handsets are pushing 2K screens, but so is the iPhone. And like that iPhone display, this screen is sharp as heck and the colors really pop. It doesn't get quite as bright as I'd like outdoors, but it also doesn't catch as much glare as many other phones.
You want specs? In China, your $370 will buy you competitive ones: a quad-core 2.5Ghz Snapdragon 801 processor, 3GB of RAM, 16GB of storage, LTE, micro-SIM and nano-SIM slots for two different carriers if you like, and a 13-megapixel Sony camera that's pretty damn great. It's the same exact Sony sensor you'll find in the $300 OnePlus One, another Chinese phone lauded for surprisingly good specs and smartphone image quality.
But trust me when I say that I'd pay an extra $70 for this phone instead. For one thing, the screen is way better. Pictures look great while you're taking them and when you view them on the phone itself, not only after you transfer them to a PC. XiaoMi is currently the most cost-effective on the market for smartphones.
Just ask anybody who's lived long enough: "Made in Japan" used to mean cheap crap. Personally, I don't remember those days. By the time I was a kid, companies like Sony had changed people's perceptions of Japan forever. I wanted a Walkman so bad I could taste it. I'm willing to bet that my kids won't remember when "Made in China" had a negative connotation. If the phone in my hand is any indication, they might be lusting after a Xiaomi.
Sure, I'm oversimplifying things a bit. After all, who do you think produces all those Apple iPhones, if not Chinese factories? And if Samsung, LG, Asus and HTC from neighboring Korea and Taiwan can find a welcome in America, why not Xiaomi as well? But there's still a certain stigma around China's own brands, like Huawei and ZTE. I'll admit I was skeptical at first.
And the screen—made in Japan, by the way—is nearly as gorgeous. Sure, it's only a 1080p panel in a world where Android handsets are pushing 2K screens, but so is the iPhone. And like that iPhone display, this screen is sharp as heck and the colors really pop. It doesn't get quite as bright as I'd like outdoors, but it also doesn't catch as much glare as many other phones.
You want specs? In China, your $370 will buy you competitive ones: a quad-core 2.5Ghz Snapdragon 801 processor, 3GB of RAM, 16GB of storage, LTE, micro-SIM and nano-SIM slots for two different carriers if you like, and a 13-megapixel Sony camera that's pretty damn great. It's the same exact Sony sensor you'll find in the $300 OnePlus One, another Chinese phone lauded for surprisingly good specs and smartphone image quality.
But trust me when I say that I'd pay an extra $70 for this phone instead. For one thing, the screen is way better. Pictures look great while you're taking them and when you view them on the phone itself, not only after you transfer them to a PC. XiaoMi is currently the most cost-effective on the market for smartphones.
Monday, March 9, 2015
The rise of Android Smart Phone
Some 14 years ago the first smartphone was developed and we were ushered into the 'smart' age, but the story of the smartphone is one that began in the last century and one that showcases just how far our technology has come in the last 100 years!
With the high cost of smartphones making them unaccessible to most outside of Western markets, new players have stood up to serve those in emerging markets and China is certainly at the front of the pack! The attributes that those in developing regions look for in a mobile experience are different to those in the West, yet following the increase in competition around the world from the plethora of mobile manufacturers out there today, the price of a smartphone has dropped significantly, enough so for mobile to enter new markets and connect the next billion users. We are one such provider and here we would like to share with you 3 of our entry level 3G smartphones aimed at connecting developing markets around the world!
Samsung, Apple and HTC are still in the lead when it comes to global manufacturers. In Asia specifically, the people prefer Google's golden goose of an operating system: ANDROID.
With the high cost of smartphones making them unaccessible to most outside of Western markets, new players have stood up to serve those in emerging markets and China is certainly at the front of the pack! The attributes that those in developing regions look for in a mobile experience are different to those in the West, yet following the increase in competition around the world from the plethora of mobile manufacturers out there today, the price of a smartphone has dropped significantly, enough so for mobile to enter new markets and connect the next billion users. We are one such provider and here we would like to share with you 3 of our entry level 3G smartphones aimed at connecting developing markets around the world!
Samsung, Apple and HTC are still in the lead when it comes to global manufacturers. In Asia specifically, the people prefer Google's golden goose of an operating system: ANDROID.
China Android Smart Phone is a competitive Low Budget Market. The problem today is that this market is extremely competitive. It comes from a very demanding set of people in Asia who are used to cheap, highly functional products. Also, the number of companies that are present on the budget market today is enough to make even the biggest names worry.
Sunday, February 15, 2015
Four Tips For Buying Great China Android Phones
What should you be doing, and what should you avoid in order to get the best
Buying from China, regardless of if you're buying 1 phone, or one thousand, requires you to be careful, and to research what you're going to be doing in advance.
1. Research The Phone Manufacturer.
There are many phone manufacturers, or even companies that 'claim' to be manufacturers, in China. Would you buy from someone that you don't know?Whilst you can buy from a reseller, you're going to get the best deals by going straight to the manufacturer.
A search online should give you some indication, but don't forget to use Chinese channels to find them as well, as they may not be advertised on the Western internet.
2. What Are The Phones' Specifications?
OK, so you may have found a manufacturer, or supplier of China Android phones, that you like the look of. However, you also need to spend some time researching the phones that they're offering.Check the specifications of each phone, and make sure that the design of each is what you're looking for. Are they the right size, powerful enough, operate on your local networks, etc?
3. Find & Read Reviews On China Android Phones.
Even smaller Chinese brand phones will have online reviews, or perhaps videos, somewhere. Seek them out and read or watch them. They'll give you a truer feel for what the phone is really like than the manufacturer's specifications will.
I suggest searching for the brand of your phone, and its model in Google. Despite being a Chinese phone, it's very likely that Western sites will have picked up on it. Videos are also useful, even if they're sponsored, as these help you to see what the phones look like when held and in use.
4. Be Prepared To Pay Import Tax.
You're no doubt aware that your country may charge import tax on any new phones that you have shipped to you, but don't forget to factor in this cost to your deal.Although Chinese phones may be cheap compared with buying in your country, the tax could tip the deal over the edge into not being so worthwhile.
China Android Smart Phone? Keep reading, and all will be revealed... You can never get enough advice when it comes to choosing and buying great China Android phones.
Buying from China, regardless of if you're buying 1 phone, or one thousand, requires you to be careful, and to research what you're going to be doing in advance.
1. Research The Phone Manufacturer.
There are many phone manufacturers, or even companies that 'claim' to be manufacturers, in China. Would you buy from someone that you don't know?Whilst you can buy from a reseller, you're going to get the best deals by going straight to the manufacturer.
A search online should give you some indication, but don't forget to use Chinese channels to find them as well, as they may not be advertised on the Western internet.
2. What Are The Phones' Specifications?
OK, so you may have found a manufacturer, or supplier of China Android phones, that you like the look of. However, you also need to spend some time researching the phones that they're offering.Check the specifications of each phone, and make sure that the design of each is what you're looking for. Are they the right size, powerful enough, operate on your local networks, etc?
3. Find & Read Reviews On China Android Phones.
Even smaller Chinese brand phones will have online reviews, or perhaps videos, somewhere. Seek them out and read or watch them. They'll give you a truer feel for what the phone is really like than the manufacturer's specifications will.
I suggest searching for the brand of your phone, and its model in Google. Despite being a Chinese phone, it's very likely that Western sites will have picked up on it. Videos are also useful, even if they're sponsored, as these help you to see what the phones look like when held and in use.
4. Be Prepared To Pay Import Tax.
You're no doubt aware that your country may charge import tax on any new phones that you have shipped to you, but don't forget to factor in this cost to your deal.Although Chinese phones may be cheap compared with buying in your country, the tax could tip the deal over the edge into not being so worthwhile.
Monday, February 9, 2015
Android Smartphone Pre-installed Spyware
A popular China Android Smart Phone comes pre-installed with a Trojan that could allow manufacturer to spy onto their users’ comprising their personal data and conversations without any restrictions and users knowledge.
According to the researchers at the German security firm G Data, the Star N9500 smartphone, a popular and cheap handset device in China, comes pre-installed with Uupay.D Trojan horse, disguising as a version of the Google Play Store. The trojan camouflage as the Google Play Store, so it enables Chinese Company to secretly install malicious apps, which creates the whole spectrum of abuse.
“The spy function is invisible to the user and cannot be deactivated,” reads the blog post published yesterday. “This means that online criminals have full access to the smartphone and all personal data. Logs that could make an access visible to the users are deleted directly.”
REMOVAL OF THE TROJAN NOT POSSIBLE
In addition, the malicious software allow preventing security updates from being downloaded and one can not disable the program. “The program also blocks the installation of security updates,” claimed G Data.
HOW TO CHECK IF YOU’RE AFFECTED
We recommend you to download an up-to-date Mobile Anti-virus software and scan your device for the trojan and if found return the device back from where you purchased.
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