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LG may bring Google TVs to Korea, China soon; seeing ‘good returns’ in the US

LG will reportedly offer Google TVs in Korea, China soon, seeing 'good returns' in the US

While Eric Schmidt’s proclamation that “most” new TVs would have Google TV embedded last year didn’t come true, LG stated today that it’s bringing the platform to more regions soon. The Korea Times reports an unnamed company executive at the KCTA Digital Cable Show stated the platform is yielding good returns, with average sales of 10,000 units per month. He went on to state that LG Electronics would bring Google TVs to Korea later this year — following the integrated IPTV boxes offered by LG Uplus — and China after that. Microsoft is apparently ready to follow Google TV’s lead with HDMI passthrough and TV overlays, we’ll see if it can gain traction at home and overseas before others catch up.

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Amazon Appstore launches in China, continues its world tour

Amazon Appstore launches in China, continues its world tour

Amazon let its world domination plans be known last month when it asked developers to start submitting apps to line its virtual displays in more countries. While China was notably absent from immediate expansion plans, Amazon launched its Appstore there during the weekend, opening the doors to one of the biggest mobile device markets. As Reuters notes, the Google Play store is available in China, but only serves up free material, whereas Amazon’s Appstore has a selection of both free and paid software available for users. While the company launched its e-book store and e-reader apps in China last December, devices are still waiting for their ticket over. Now, with the release of the Appstore, we suspect it’s only a matter of time before the Kindle and Fire ranges make fashionably late appearances.

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HTC One 802w for China spotted with removable cover, dual SIM slots and microSD slot

HTC One 802w for China spotted with dual SIM slots and microSD expansion

Much like how three (or four) of the major US carriers will be getting the HTC One, China’s three carriers will also be receiving the same treatment, according to the country’s official device approval database. The three flavors are known as 802w, 802t and 802d, each heading to China Unicom (WCDMA), China Mobile (TD-SCDMA) and China Telecom (CDMA), respectively. For the record, the European version we have is 801n, so perhaps the third digit represents the number of SIM slots featured on the device.

This is certainly the case for the 802w. Earlier today, a Sina Weibo user posted the above photo of said phone with its back cover — between the two plastic lines — removed, thus exposing not only its two SIM card slots but also a microSD slot just below the camera. It’s worth noting that the European version of the One doesn’t come with a removable back cover, let alone a secondary SIM slot or a microSD slot; but at least it has LTE, right? Since Sina Weibo requires you to login before letting you see the post, we’ve got the full picture for you after the break.

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Smartisan OS unveiled in China, takes a fresh approach on Android UI design

Smartisan OS unveiled in China, takes a fresh approach on Android UI design

Following the likes of Meizu and Xiaomi, another celebrity is born in the Chinese smartphone market. In reality, some might currently understand the man behind this brand-new Android-based Smartisan OS: Luo Yonghao, a self-taught ex-English teacher (and later on becoming the principal of his own English school until last August), as well as the founder of prominent blogging platform Bullog. cn (now Bullogger.com) and the chairman of Chinese font studio Redesign. Luo is likewise a relentless consumer advocate, with his most noteworthy act being his fridge-smashing objection outside Siemens’ Beijing headquarters in November 2011, in order to highlight the business’s rejection to acknowledge their damaged refrigerator doors (all clarified in the “More Insurance coverage” link at the bottom).

Already a bit of a legend in China, the 40-year-old serial business owner announced last April that he had formed Smartisan Co., Ltd. to work on a smartphone OS, which it would shame all makers with its innovative individual experience. Having actually missed out on the December target that he guaranteed, Luo at some point took the stage in Beijing last week to spend well over three– yes, 3– hours undergoing the idea process behind his Smartisan OS, so bear with us right here.

China voices strong opposition to US cyber-espionage law

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China has come out in sturdy opposition to a brand-new United States law that restricts government acquisitions of Chinese innovation, saying the measure threatens to hurt economic relations between the 2 nations. The arrangement, passed Thursday as part of a bigger US spending bill, requires NASA, the Division of Justice, and the Commerce Department to talk to federal police force prior to procuring Chinese IT systems. The law purportedly aims to mitigate the danger of cyber-espionage, however as Reuters reports, Chinese authorities state it could possibly have drastic outcomes.

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China to get first official taste of Surface Pro outside of North America

China to get first official taste of Surface Pro outside of North America

Microsoft’s Surface Pro will mark its first venture outside the cozy confines of the Americas by heading to China on April 2nd, according to its Weibo site. That could also mean that lovers of the convertible tablet in Australia, parts of Europe and elsewhere might also be able to grab one soon — as Redmond indicated earlier that it would roll out in those countries around the same time. There’s no word yet on pricing or where to get one, but Microsoft recently launched its flagship Chinese store on Tmall, so that would be a good place for shoppers there to start — assuming they’re interested.

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Surface Pro to launch in China on April 2nd, first market outside US and Canada

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Microsoft is gearing up to extend its Surface Pro availability in the coming weeks. The first market outside of its initial US and Canadian launch will be China, where the tablet goes on sale on April 2nd. The software maker announced the plans in a blog post on Chinese social networking site Weibo, but has not yet revealed exact pricing.

The move follows a recent partnership with popular Chinese seller Tmail to launch an additional online store in the region. Microsoft’s Tmall store sells over 50 products, including Surface, Office, and Windows Phones. Microsoft has previously said it’s taking a “phased approach” to Surface Pro availability, with additional markets over the coming months. We’ve reached out to Microsoft to confirm any…

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Apple Appears In Court In China To Defend Against Siri Patent Infringement Claim

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Apple is in court once more in China, protecting another of its items from attack based upon pre-existing cases from a Chinese company. This time around it ’ s Siri, Apple ’ s virtual assistant, that has actually landed it in Chinese legal problem, after last year an additional company took concern with the iPad trademark resulting in a $ 60 million settlement offer.

The claim this time is from Zhizhen Modern technology Co., a Shanghai business that holds a patent for voice awareness software for its “ Xiao i Robotic, ” software that was initially patented back in 2004. Siri, Inc. was established in 2007, after being rotated out of SRI International and before being obtained by Apple in 2010. Zhizhen initially filed suit back in July last year, at which time this video allegedly showing a version of Xiao i Robotic in action on a Lenovo device emerged.

Xiao i Robot can be installed on wise Televisions, and is utilized by countries worldwide in consumer service features, according to an guide from Shanghai Daily published back in June 2012. The tech has actually apparently been used by 360buy. com, in addition to the Chinese government and a number of other business clients.

Zhizhen told says it will ask Apple to “ stop making and selling items using its patent rights, as soon as Apple ’ s violation is verified, ” among its lawyers informed the AFP. Must it be effective, it may likewise seek payment down the road for any damages done by Siri to its financials to date. Apple had actually asked for the case to be dropped, and was declined in that effort, the lawyer said. Today ’ s hearing paves the way for a full trial start in July 2013.

Just recently, Apple has fallen under attack by Chinese media for client service and return policy grievances. The business has actually responded on its main website to reply to some of these attacks, however experts recommend this could possibly be part of an effort to urge more consumption of home-grown technician solutions by Chinese consumers. China likewise recently partnered with Ubuntu developer Canonical to establish a China-specific open source operating system that appears in component designed to wean its IT sector off of foreign-developed software tools.

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China slams Apple’s ‘empty and self-praising’ response to warranty complaints

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Chinese state-run newspaper The People’s Daily has called Apple out for its “empty and self-praising” response to recent criticism regarding warranties for its iPhone range. Apple published a press release on its Chinese portal after state broadcaster CCTV claimed Chinese consumers weren’t getting the same level of service as Americans. Citing a student, The People’s Daily echoed these concerns, saying that most American iPhone faults are handled by replacing the entire handset, while faulty Chinese handsets are repaired and handed back to users. It also faulted Apple for not extending the warranty for longer after repairs.

Apple disputed the claims in its press release. It said its warranties are “roughly the same” worldwide, noting…

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China chooses Ubuntu for a national reference OS coming in April

China chooses Ubuntu for a national reference OS coming in April

China’s government and people have historically been friendly toward Linux, although not quite on the level of a new deal with Canonical. The country’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology is teaming with Canonical to create Ubuntu Kylin, a variant of the regular Linux distribution that would serve as a reference point for local hardware and software developers. A Raring Ringtail-based build due this April should bring Chinese calendars, character input methods and quick access to relevant music services. Later Kylin releases should integrate Baidu mapping, mass transit information, Taobao shopping and a common slate of photo editing and system tools from WPS. The hope is to foster open source development in China as part of a five-year government growth plan — and, we suspect, get away from closed operating systems that Americans control.

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