India 'the new China' for smartphone makers

Just as China's long-insatiable appetite for smartphones wanes, India promises to be the next hotspot for explosive growth, a new report claims. "India presents the world's largest smartphone growth potential for the next 5 years," Mark Li, senior analyst ... Read more

All Hot Stories about China Smartphone - June 16, 2015

Rise of the Chinese smartphones

The smartphone market is a tough place. It moves fast, and competition is intense as manufacturers vie for a share of our hearts, minds and wallets. It may already be full-on, but competition is about to be kicked up a notch as changes in the world's ... Read more

Huawei Smartwatch Faces Delay in China

MUNICH—Chinese smartphone maker Huawei Technologies Co.'s first smartwatch faces a significant delay in its home market, according to Yang Yong, the company's manager for wearables. WSJ.D is the Journal's home for tech news, analysis and product ... Read more

Former Qualcomm China Chief Joins Xiaomi As Senior VP

Chinese smartphone maker Xiaomi announced that Wang Xiang, former Qualcomm global senior vice president and Greater China president, will join Xiaomi as senior vice president to lead the company's strategic cooperation efforts. Lei Jun, Xiaomi's founder ... Read more

Belgian city launches 'text walking lanes' for smartphone addicts

The thing is, this growing distraction means many smartphone addicts are risking life and limb as ... Following in the footsteps of Washington, DC, and Chongqing in China, the special lanes have been painted onto a number of Antwerp's busiest shopping ... Read more

Apple iPhone trade-in program gains traction in China

Apple's (NASDAQ:AAPL) new iPhone trade-in program for China has gained traction in the low to midrange market, pressuring local makers of Google (NASDAQ:GOOGL) Android mobile phones. Apple launched the iPhone trade-in program in early April, partnering ... Read more

Xiaomi is way more than just a smartphone maker

Turns out Chinese tech upstart Xiaomi makes a heck of a lot more than its signature, low-cost smartphones. Founded just five years ago, the Beijing-based firm has already done battle with Samsung and Apple for the top spot in China's cutthroat smartphone ... Read more

Xiaomi Rumored To Make Its Own Chips For Redmi Phones

claimed that Chinese smartphone manufacturer Xiaomi will start designing its own chips for its entry-level Redmi-branded smartphones. If all goes according to plan, Mr Wang says, Xiaomi's next generation Redmi smartphones will feature chips designed and ... Read more

China's Smartphone Xiaomi Takes Aim At iPhone, Samsung Galaxy

WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. -- A new smartphone made by China's Xiamoi Corp. could give a new option outside of Apple and Samsung for state-side customers, according to The Wall Street Journal. CEO Lei Jun hopes the early success shown in China will be ... Read more

Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge Iron Man Edition Sells For $91,000 In China

A Chinese buyer has just plunked down the equivalent of $91,000 for one Samsung Galaxy 6 Edge Iron Man Edition smartphone. The buyer was the top bidder in an auction run by a Chinese retailer. We recently told you about the newly released Iron Man Edition ... Read more