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  1. Android News

    The Chinese Galaxy Note 8 may come with 4GB of RAM

    In China, there are rumors from a relay site for one of the state telecom regulators, TENAA, that two variants of the Note 8 will actually come with only 4GB of RAM.
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    Coolpad launches the Cool M7 in China

    Coolpad has launched the Cool M7 in China. The device is priced at CNY 2699 ($404) and available on JD.com.
  3. Android News

    The Sharp Aquos sells out again in China, but will return on August 18th

    Chinese e-tailer JD.com started selling the Sharp Aquos S2 on the 14th and less than 24 hours later there are no more units left. There will be another batch available on August 18, but you’ll need to register first.
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    Facebook secretly launches app in China to learn how content is shared

    The New York Times has learned that Facebook released a photo sharing app in China, Colorful Balloons, that behaves almost exactly like the company's own Moments without any of the official branding that would lead to a guaranteed rejection.
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    Smartphone shipments in China decrease in H1 2017

    A new report suggests that Chinese manufacturers have shipped 6.2% fewer smartphones than the same period last year.
  6. Android News

    Budget smartphones still sending your data to China

    Last November, researchers caught spyware installed on cheap phones like the BLU R1 HD sending personal data back to China. That's still going on, they're just doing it much more quietly.
  7. Android News

    HTC Vive standalone VR headset only available in China

    The HTC Vive VR headset is getting a standalone version that doesn't require a connection to a computer, but it's only available in China for now.
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    Samsung’s smartphone market share in China estimated at just 3 percent

    The latest data from Counterpoint Research shows that Samsung’s smartphone market share in China for the second quarter of this year is at 3 percent. Chinese smartphone manufacturers are firmly in the lead with a combined 87 percent market share. The top four brands in China include Huawei...
  9. Android News

    China wants to build an unhackable messaging service

    China wants to build an unhackable quantum messaging service. The service would send messages embedded in particles of light and if a third party tries to hack the network, the communication can be lost.
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    China blocks WhatsApp users from sending photos and video

    Many WhatsApp users in China aren't able to send photos and videos to one another, and in at least a few cases, people aren't able to send text messages either. Exactly why this partial ban is happening at the moment isn't clear.
  11. Android News

    The Galaxy J7 (2017) with dual cameras is leaked again

    A couple of new images have now surfaced online. They show off the Galaxy J7 (2017) with its vertical dual camera system. However, it can’t be ascertained at this point in time if what we’re seeing is merely a prototype or the real deal.
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    KFC and Huawei partner for a new limited edition smartphone in China

    The KFC Huawei 7 Plus has been released in China and features a bright red casing with the Colonel Sanders logo imprinted on the back. The device is priced at $161 and comes with 3GB of RAM and 32GB of storage.
  13. Android News

    Fitbit faces new lawsuit over haptic feedback

    Fitbit is seeing a lawsuit by Immersion in China and the US for violating multiple patents for haptic feedback.
  14. Android News

    Xiaomi announces Mi Note 2 Special Edition with 6GB RAM

    Xiaomi has announced the Mi Note 2 Special Edition in China. The device features the same specs as the standard Mi Note 2 except for the fact that it features 6GB of RAM and 64GB of storage.
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    The Vivo X9s and X9s Plus launch in China with dual front cameras

    Vivo has launched its new lineup of smartphones with the Vivo X9s and X9s Plus in China. These devices fall in the mid-range category, but feature dual-selfie cameras.
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    The Chinese Nokia 6 is receiving an update for Google Services support

    A new update is rolling out to the Chinese Nokia 6 which brings support for Google Services. This means that users can now install and use the Google Play Store on their devices.
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    The Galaxy J7 (2017) will launch in China with a dual rear camera setup

    New leaks have confirmed that a new variant of the Galaxy J7 (2017) will launch in China which features a dual rear camera setup.
  18. Android News

    LeEco's assets frozen by Chinese court as debts mount

    A new report says a Shanghai court has frozen $180 million in assets owned by LeEco co-founder Jia Yueting and his wife. The order was carried out on behalf of China Merchants Bank due to missed interest payments by LeEco's mobile division.
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    The Chinese variant of the Moto Z2 Play comes with ZUK's ZUI skin

    We've heard that Lenovo wanted to put ZUK's ZUI OEM skin on some Motorola devices and now the time has come. If you buy the Moto Z2 Play in China then it will have ZUK's unique skin instead of Motorola's.
  20. Android News

    Oppo R11 Plus sales begin June 30th in China

    The Oppo R11 Plus will go on sale June 30th in China. The device will cost around $540.
  21. Android News

    Huawei is experiencing "stagnant growth" due to a lack of US presence

    A new report suggests that Huawei, Oppo, and Vivo have lowered their smartphone shipment goals due to issues surrounding shipments in non-China markets.
  22. Android News

    The ZTE Small Fresh 5 has been announced with dual cameras

    ZTE has introduced the Small Fresh 5 in China with the device featuring the following specs: - 5-inch IPS Display - Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 SoC - 3GB/4GB RAM - 16GB/32GB Storage - 5MP Front Camera - 2MP/13MP Rear Cameras - 2,500mAh Battery - Android 7.1 Nougat
  23. Android News

    The Samsung Galaxy Folder 2 comes to South Korea

    After being launched in China last year, the Galaxy Folder 2 is now available in South Korea for $260.
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    The OnePlus 5 will go on sale in China tomorrow for ~$440

    The OnePlus 5 has been confirmed to be coming to China and the device will go on sale tomorrow for around $440 for the 6GB/64GB variant.
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    Gionee A1 lite has been revealed in China

    Chinese manufacturer Gionee has unveiled the Gionee A1 lite, which features a 5.3" Full HD display powered by a MediaTek MT6753 chipset, 3GB of RAM, and a super large 4,000mAh battery.