https://www.scmp.com/rss/21344/feed Android is a Linux-based operating system for mobile devices. The company was backed by Google, which bought it out in 2005. The first Android-powered phone was sold in 2008. en https://assets.i-scmp.com/static/img/icons/scmp-meta-1200x630.png https://www.scmp.com It feels like emojis have always been part of our communications – but it’s actually only been a decade. And first, there were emoticons. Emojis are not emoticons, neither in form nor etymology. The emoticon is a representation of a facial expression formed by a short sequence of keyboard characters, usually viewed sideways, conveying the sender’s feelings or intended tone in computer-mediated communication. Its genesis is widely attributed to American computer scientist Scott Fahlman who, in... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/post-magazine/article/3141439/world-emoji-day-where-word-emoji-comes-and-first-place-they?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/post-magazine/article/3141439/world-emoji-day-where-word-emoji-comes-and-first-place-they?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 16 Jul 2021 19:15:20 +0000 This article originally appeared on ABACUS When Xiaomi faced criticism over excessive data collection practices in its default Android web browser, the company said there was nothing abnormal about its practices. But now the company seems to be retreating slightly from this stance. An update on Monday addresses one of the main concerns about its browser by letting users toggle data collection in incognito mode. Xiaomi said in a statement that it's released updates for all three of its browsers... https://www.scmp.com/abacus/news-bites/article/3082812/xiaomi-browser-update-lets-users-turn-data-collection-incognito?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/abacus/news-bites/article/3082812/xiaomi-browser-update-lets-users-turn-data-collection-incognito?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 04 May 2020 12:02:48 +0000 When Xiaomi faced criticism over excessive data collection practices in its default Android web browser, the company said there was nothing abnormal about its practices. But now the company seems to be retreating slightly from this stance. An update on Monday addresses one of the main concerns about its browser by letting users toggle data collection in incognito mode. Xiaomi said in a statement that it's released updates for all three of its browsers on Google Play. Users of Mi Browser, Mi... https://www.scmp.com/china-tech-city/xiaomi-browser-update-lets-users-turn-data-collection-incognito-mode/article/3082803?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/china-tech-city/xiaomi-browser-update-lets-users-turn-data-collection-incognito-mode/article/3082803?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 04 May 2020 12:02:47 +0000 This article originally appeared on ABACUS Smartphone companies have already shipped more 5G phones in 2020 than in all of 2019, according to a new report from Strategy Analytics. And Chinese smartphone giant Huawei has shipped the second most 5G phones, behind only Samsung. That’s despite the fact that Huawei’s smartphones are no longer shipping with Google apps and services, making them less attractive to buyers outside China. The research firm said 5G smartphone shipments reached 24.1 million... https://www.scmp.com/abacus/news-bites/article/3082178/huawei-ships-nearly-many-5g-phones-samsung?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/abacus/news-bites/article/3082178/huawei-ships-nearly-many-5g-phones-samsung?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 29 Apr 2020 10:59:50 +0000 Smartphone companies have already shipped more 5G phones in 2020 than in all of 2019, according to a new report from Strategy Analytics. And Chinese smartphone giant Huawei has shipped the second most 5G phones, behind only Samsung. That’s despite the fact that Huawei’s smartphones are no longer shipping with Google apps and services, making them less attractive to buyers outside China. The research firm said 5G smartphone shipments reached 24.1 million units in the first quarter, nearly 13%... https://www.scmp.com/china-tech-city/huawei-ships-nearly-many-5g-phones-samsung/article/3082130?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/china-tech-city/huawei-ships-nearly-many-5g-phones-samsung/article/3082130?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 29 Apr 2020 10:59:48 +0000 Huawei unveiled an upgrade to its folding smartphone on Monday, with a more robust and higher quality display that it hopes will persuade consumers to switch to the new design. The new Mate XS comes a year after the Chinese tech giant showed off its first folding phone, which had back-to back screens that opened to create an 8-inch display. That device only went on sale in China in November once the company improved the design. The Mate XS has the same sized display as its predecessor but comes... https://www.scmp.com/tech/huawei-launches-mate-xs-its-foldable-smartphone-successor/article/3052154?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/tech/huawei-launches-mate-xs-its-foldable-smartphone-successor/article/3052154?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 24 Feb 2020 13:58:51 +0000 Google has warned of security risks if Huawei smartphone users try to sideload apps such as Gmail and YouTube just as the Chinese tech giant is set to unveil new models. Huawei Technologies, the world’s largest telecoms equipment company, is prohibited from using Google services include Gmail, Maps, YouTube and the Play Store under a US government ban that went into effect in May last year. Huawei had planned to unveil new smartphones, PCs, tablets and Internet of Things products at MWC... https://www.scmp.com/tech/google-says-trying-get-gmail-and-youtube-your-huawei-phone-could-be-security-risk/article/3052114?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/tech/google-says-trying-get-gmail-and-youtube-your-huawei-phone-could-be-security-risk/article/3052114?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 24 Feb 2020 10:45:11 +0000 We'll round up all the Android smartphone news for the day here, from foldables to flagships and everything in between. Stay with us for news about smartphones from Samsung, Huawei, Xiaomi, OnePlus and more! https://www.scmp.com/tech/android-phones-live-updates-xiaomis-mix-alpha-concept-phone-coming-soon/article/3038823?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/tech/android-phones-live-updates-xiaomis-mix-alpha-concept-phone-coming-soon/article/3038823?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 06 Dec 2019 02:28:21 +0000 This article originally appeared on ABACUS Huawei has a new tablet, and it looks very similar to the iPad Pro. The Chinese tech giant unveiled the MatePad Pro in Shanghai on Monday. It’s the company’s latest flagship tablet that includes an Apple Pencil-esque stylus called the Huawei M-Pencil. The device has a 10.8-inch display with a resolution of 2560x1600 pixels and a 90% screen-to-body ratio. It runs on the latest Kirin 990 chipset from Huawei’s HiSilicon. It also has two-way wireless... https://www.scmp.com/abacus/news-bites/article/3039286/huaweis-matepad-pro-android-tablet-looks-ipad-pro?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/abacus/news-bites/article/3039286/huaweis-matepad-pro-android-tablet-looks-ipad-pro?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 25 Nov 2019 11:23:05 +0000 Huawei has a new tablet, and it looks very similar to the iPad Pro. The Chinese tech giant unveiled the MatePad Pro in Shanghai on Monday. It’s the company’s latest flagship tablet that includes an Apple Pencil-esque stylus called the Huawei M-Pencil. The device has a 10.8-inch display with a resolution of 2560x1600 pixels and a 90% screen-to-body ratio. It runs on the latest Kirin 990 chipset from Huawei’s HiSilicon. It also has two-way wireless charging. Buyers can choose between models with... https://www.scmp.com/china-tech-city/huaweis-matepad-pro-android-tablet-looks-ipad-pro/article/3039234?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/china-tech-city/huaweis-matepad-pro-android-tablet-looks-ipad-pro/article/3039234?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 25 Nov 2019 11:23:04 +0000 The Trump administration on Wednesday gave Huawei its second reprieve this week, allowing some suppliers to restart sales to the Chinese telecoms giant after it was placed on a trade black list over national security concerns six months ago. The Commerce Department said it has begun issuing licenses for some companies to sell goods to Huawei, expanding the company’s supplier base and providing long-awaited clarity to the industry that once sold it billions of dollars worth of goods. It was not... https://www.scmp.com/tech/us-approves-some-licenses-companies-restart-sales-huawei/article/3038771?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/tech/us-approves-some-licenses-companies-restart-sales-huawei/article/3038771?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 21 Nov 2019 11:41:30 +0000 This article originally appeared on ABACUS It looks like the latest Harry Potter game could come to China first. A pre-order link is circulating on Chinese social media for Harry Potter: Magic Awakened, a mobile game from NetEase. Magic Awakened is a card game with role-playing elements, according to a press release from Warner Bros and NetEase. They’re jointly developing the game, which will be launched under the brand of Portkey Games -- a Harry Potter-focused gaming label that was responsible... https://www.scmp.com/abacus/news-bites/article/3035526/theres-new-harry-potter-game-coming-netease?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/abacus/news-bites/article/3035526/theres-new-harry-potter-game-coming-netease?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 30 Oct 2019 09:42:38 +0000 It looks like the latest Harry Potter game could come to China first. A preorder link is circulating on Chinese social media for Harry Potter: Magic Awakened, a mobile game from NetEase. Magic Awakened is a card game with role-playing elements, according to a press release from Warner Bros and NetEase. They’re jointly developing the game, which will be launched under the brand of Portkey Games -- a Harry Potter-focused gaming label that was responsible for Wizards Unite, built on the same... https://www.scmp.com/china-tech-city/theres-new-harry-potter-game-coming-netease/article/3035509?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/china-tech-city/theres-new-harry-potter-game-coming-netease/article/3035509?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 30 Oct 2019 07:33:53 +0000 This article originally appeared on ABACUS Younger people are usually known as the first to adopt the latest gadgets. But in China, some are bringing back a piece of old-school tech that you probably haven’t heard mentioned in a while: The BlackBerry. The once-favorite phone of the 2000s is having an unlikely resurgence as a phone to help users avoid the pitfalls of too much internet access. And according to local media, BlackBerry has become especially popular among students who are resorting... https://www.scmp.com/abacus/tech/article/3029572/blackberry-was-once-internet-your-hand-now-its-people-who-want-go?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/abacus/tech/article/3029572/blackberry-was-once-internet-your-hand-now-its-people-who-want-go?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 20 Sep 2019 01:48:03 +0000 Younger people are usually known as the first to adopt the latest gadgets. But in China, some are bringing back a piece of old-school tech that you probably haven’t heard mentioned in a while: The BlackBerry. The once-favorite phone of the 2000s is having an unlikely resurgence as a phone to help users avoid the pitfalls of too much internet access. And according to local media, BlackBerry has become especially popular among students who are resorting to older phones to keep them focused on... https://www.scmp.com/tech/blackberry-was-once-internet-your-hand-now-its-people-who-want-go-offline/article/3027852?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/tech/blackberry-was-once-internet-your-hand-now-its-people-who-want-go-offline/article/3027852?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 19 Sep 2019 16:43:05 +0000 Everyone’s waiting longer to upgrade their phones these days, so Apple has been focusing on bolstering services to boost earnings. The strategy seems to be having some success. The company’s latest quarterly earnings show services revenue grew 13% year-on-year. Looking at Apple’s array of services, it’s easy to see how this strategy works in the West. But what about China? Is Apple’s pivot to services an effective move in a country that doesn’t have access to the iTunes Movie store and isn’t... https://www.scmp.com/big-guns/apple-pivoting-services-will-work-china/article/3020754?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/big-guns/apple-pivoting-services-will-work-china/article/3020754?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 31 Jul 2019 14:36:39 +0000 This article originally appeared on ABACUS Everyone’s waiting longer to upgrade their phones these days, so Apple has been focusing on bolstering services to boost earnings. The strategy seems to be having some success. The company’s latest quarterly earnings show services revenue grew 13% year-on-year. Looking at Apple’s array of services, it’s easy to see how this strategy works in the West. But what about China? Is Apple’s pivot to services an effective move in a country that doesn’t have... https://www.scmp.com/abacus/culture/article/3029512/apple-pivoting-services-will-work-china?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/abacus/culture/article/3029512/apple-pivoting-services-will-work-china?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 31 Jul 2019 14:36:39 +0000 If you want to take advantage of 5G today, compatible smartphones are already available. But it will cost you.  Early 5G phones can cost a significant premium over similar 4G models. The Samsung Galaxy S10 5G, for example, sells for US$1,300 on Verizon and Sprint. The S10+ starts at $1,000, but with half the storage. More affordable options exist, but even Xiaomi’s Mi MIX 3 5G still costs about US$670 in Europe. The regular Mi Mix 3 can be found for under US$500. And if you don’t need a... https://www.scmp.com/future-tech/it-wont-be-too-long-you-can-buy-much-cheaper-5g-phone/article/3017685?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/future-tech/it-wont-be-too-long-you-can-buy-much-cheaper-5g-phone/article/3017685?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 08 Jul 2019 12:55:14 +0000 This article originally appeared on ABACUS If you want to take advantage of 5G today, compatible smartphones are already available. But it will cost you.  Early 5G phones can cost a significant premium over similar 4G models. The Samsung Galaxy S10 5G, for example, sells for US$1,300 on Verizon and Sprint. The S10+ starts at $1,000, but with half the storage. More affordable options exist, but even Xiaomi’s Mi MIX 3 5G still costs about US$670 in Europe. The regular Mi Mix 3 can be found for... https://www.scmp.com/abacus/tech/article/3029466/it-wont-be-too-long-you-can-buy-much-cheaper-5g-phone?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/abacus/tech/article/3029466/it-wont-be-too-long-you-can-buy-much-cheaper-5g-phone?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 08 Jul 2019 12:55:14 +0000 For years, Huawei’s operating system was one of the Chinese company’s best-kept secrets. Seven years ago, behind closed doors in a lake villa in Shenzhen, Huawei executives discussed the company’s vulnerability to the US because of its reliance on Android. It was there that the group agreed that Huawei must have an alternative smartphone operating system. The world didn’t find out about Huawei’s secretive OS until last year. But now it’s been thrust into the limelight, positioned as a possible... https://www.scmp.com/big-guns/huaweis-os-was-companys-best-kept-secret-years/article/3014007?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/big-guns/huaweis-os-was-companys-best-kept-secret-years/article/3014007?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 11 Jun 2019 12:12:40 +0000 This article originally appeared on ABACUS For years, Huawei’s operating system was one of the Chinese company’s best-kept secrets. Seven years ago, behind closed doors in a lake villa in Shenzhen, Huawei executives discussed the company’s vulnerability to the US because of its reliance on Android. It was there that the group agreed that Huawei must have an alternative smartphone operating system. The world didn’t find out about Huawei’s secretive OS until last year. But now it’s been thrust... https://www.scmp.com/abacus/tech/article/3029409/huaweis-os-was-companys-best-kept-secret-years?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/abacus/tech/article/3029409/huaweis-os-was-companys-best-kept-secret-years?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 11 Jun 2019 12:12:40 +0000 This article originally appeared on ABACUS Huawei is having a rough time ever since Google dumped it because of US sanctions. But the smartphone maker may have already found a rebound OS in the form of Hongmeng, an Android alternative developed in-house. Although the name Hongmeng might not mean much to non-Chinese speakers, it has attracted attention in China. Unlike the seemingly random names from Western tech companies, Chinese tech companies draw heavily from local tradition -- although some... https://www.scmp.com/abacus/culture/article/3029383/huaweis-android-rival-hongmeng-takes-its-name-chinese-mythology?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/abacus/culture/article/3029383/huaweis-android-rival-hongmeng-takes-its-name-chinese-mythology?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 29 May 2019 12:58:50 +0000 Huawei is having a rough time ever since Google dumped it because of US sanctions. But the smartphone maker may have already found a rebound OS in the form of Hongmeng, an Android alternative developed in-house. Although the name Hongmeng might not mean much to non-Chinese speakers, it has attracted attention in China. Unlike the seemingly random names from Western tech companies, Chinese tech companies draw heavily from local tradition -- although some have chosen to pick names out of cookbooks... https://www.scmp.com/digital-life/huaweis-android-rival-hongmeng-takes-its-name-chinese-mythology/article/3012110?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/digital-life/huaweis-android-rival-hongmeng-takes-its-name-chinese-mythology/article/3012110?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 29 May 2019 12:58:50 +0000 This article originally appeared on ABACUS Google’s Android is breaking up with Huawei. The US has blacklisted Huawei from dealing with US companies on national security grounds, which threatens the existence of apps like Gmail, Google Maps, YouTube or even the Google Play Store on Huawei devices. We may find out how this will play out for Huawei smartphone buyers sooner than we think. The Chinese company is going ahead with plans to launch sub-brand Honor's 20 Series on Tuesday in London,... https://www.scmp.com/abacus/tech/article/3029363/what-can-huawei-do-without-android?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/abacus/tech/article/3029363/what-can-huawei-do-without-android?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 20 May 2019 13:46:06 +0000 Google’s Android is breaking up with Huawei. The US has blacklisted Huawei from dealing with US companies on national security grounds, which threatens the existence of apps like Gmail, Google Maps, YouTube or even the Google Play Store on Huawei devices. We may find out how this will play out for Huawei smartphone buyers sooner than we think. The Chinese company is going ahead with plans to launch sub-brand Honor's 20 Series on Tuesday in London, according to the South China Morning Post. If... https://www.scmp.com/big-guns/what-can-huawei-do-without-android/article/3010907?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/big-guns/what-can-huawei-do-without-android/article/3010907?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 20 May 2019 13:46:06 +0000 This article originally appeared on ABACUS OnePlus has just unveiled their newest flagship handset — and we’ve already got our hands on the OnePlus 7 Pro. I have to confess: I’m an iPhone guy. Even so, my early impressions of this Android phone are mostly positive. At first glance, there aren’t many surprises here. Virtually everything about the phone has been leaked over the last few months, from the (almost) bezel-free front and pop-up selfie camera, to the in-screen fingerprint sensor and... https://www.scmp.com/abacus/tech/article/3029352/hands-oneplus-7-pro?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/abacus/tech/article/3029352/hands-oneplus-7-pro?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 14 May 2019 16:11:35 +0000 OnePlus has just unveiled their newest flagship handset — and we’ve already got our hands on the OnePlus 7 Pro. I have to confess: I’m an iPhone guy. Even so, my early impressions of this Android phone are mostly positive. At first glance, there aren’t many surprises here. Virtually everything about the phone has been leaked over the last few months, from the (almost) bezel-free front and pop-up selfie camera, to the in-screen fingerprint sensor and triple-camera array on the back. On the whole,... https://www.scmp.com/start-ups/hands-oneplus-7-pro/article/3010186?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/start-ups/hands-oneplus-7-pro/article/3010186?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 14 May 2019 16:11:35 +0000 This article originally appeared on ABACUS If you want to crack China’s huge gaming market, you’ve gotta go mobile. We saw it with new games like PUBG, PC-only hit that was quickly cloned on mobile before Tencent built an official port. We saw it with old games like Command & Conquer, revived for mobile devices (but only in China). PUBG, the battle royale pioneer And now we’re seeing it with one of the biggest game franchises of recent years, Call of Duty, as Tencent brings the game to... https://www.scmp.com/abacus/tech/article/3029051/tencents-call-duty-smartphones-out-australia?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/abacus/tech/article/3029051/tencents-call-duty-smartphones-out-australia?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 18 Dec 2018 09:36:59 +0000 If you want to crack China’s huge gaming market, you’ve gotta go mobile. We saw it with new games like PUBG, PC-only hit that was quickly cloned on mobile before Tencent built an official port. We saw it with old games like Command & Conquer, revived for mobile devices (but only in China).   And now we’re seeing it with one of the biggest game franchises of recent years, Call of Duty, as Tencent brings the game to smartphones. Call of Duty: Legends isn’t officially out yet in China, but it has... https://www.scmp.com/digital-life/tencents-call-duty-smartphones-out-australia/article/3000324?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/digital-life/tencents-call-duty-smartphones-out-australia/article/3000324?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 18 Dec 2018 09:36:59 +0000 This article originally appeared on ABACUS Asus is bringing its $110 Android Go phone to the US. At first blush, it might seem like a strange decision to bring a budget smartphone to a market that sells more phones over $500 than anywhere else. But, it also kind of makes sense: the phones offer an affordable alternative for those who don’t need all the bells and whistles. Android Go, a stripped-down version of Android, is designed to run on low-end smartphones with less processing power. The... https://www.scmp.com/abacus/tech/article/3028717/asus-110-android-go-phone-gets-us-release?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/abacus/tech/article/3028717/asus-110-android-go-phone-gets-us-release?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 08 Aug 2018 09:42:12 +0000 Asus is bringing its $110 Android Go phone to the US. At first blush, it might seem like a strange decision to bring a budget smartphone to a market that sells more phones over $500 than anywhere else. But, it also kind of makes sense: the phones offer an affordable alternative for those who don’t need all the bells and whistles. Android Go, a stripped-down version of Android, is designed to run on low-end smartphones with less processing power. The ZenFone Live L1 comes with a 5.5-inch screen,... https://www.scmp.com/big-guns/asus-110-android-go-phone-gets-us-release/article/2158564?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/big-guns/asus-110-android-go-phone-gets-us-release/article/2158564?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 08 Aug 2018 09:42:12 +0000 This article originally appeared on ABACUS In most of the world, Google’s apps have become so ubiquitous it’s hard to find an Android device without some pre-installed. But an EU antitrust ruling this week raised that prospect, after it fined Google for forcibly bundling services like Search, Chrome and Maps on devices. Some have said they can’t imagine using Android without Google. But in the world’s largest smartphone market, tens of millions of Android handsets are sold without any Google... https://www.scmp.com/abacus/culture/article/3028655/how-does-android-phone-work-without-google-apps-look-china?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/abacus/culture/article/3028655/how-does-android-phone-work-without-google-apps-look-china?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 20 Jul 2018 11:53:31 +0000 In most of the world, Google’s apps have become so ubiquitous it’s hard to find an Android device without some pre-installed. But an EU antitrust ruling this week raised that prospect, after it fined Google for forcibly bundling services like Search, Chrome and Maps on devices. Some have said they can’t imagine using Android without Google. But in the world’s largest smartphone market, tens of millions of Android handsets are sold without any Google apps at all. Yup, I’m talking about... https://www.scmp.com/digital-life/how-does-android-phone-work-without-google-apps-look-china/article/2156144?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/digital-life/how-does-android-phone-work-without-google-apps-look-china/article/2156144?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 20 Jul 2018 11:53:31 +0000