Posts Categorized: Social Media


WeChat for BB10

Makers of WeChat App Promise That BlackBerry 10 Version is Coming Soon

The Chinese-made messaging app WeChat got a version for older Blackberry models late last year. But ...

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  • March 4, 2013
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Chinese Celebrity Blogger Han Han Talks Weibo, WeChat, and Why User Numbers Are Bullshit

It’s been quite a while since we talked about Han Han. The Chinese writer/blogger/race car dri...

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  • March 1, 2013
  • at 8:00 am
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Line app monetization

Line App to Hit Nokia Asha Phones in March, Keen to Chat Up Emerging Markets

Japan-made messaging app Line is keen to chat up users in emerging markets by launching a version of...

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  • February 26, 2013
  • at 12:59 pm
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VIP Travel Site Privepass Wins Thai Pitching Contest

Thai tech blog Thumbsup wrapped up its third ever Start it Up, Power it Up earlier this month. Over ...

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  • February 25, 2013
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China tech news

9 Must-Read Tech Stories in China This Week

This week’s China tech news is made up of a mix of corruption, scandal, huge numbers, and beer...

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  • February 24, 2013
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‘Link Hay’ Digs Digg’s Style: The Story Of Vietnam’s Top Social News Site

Today, Vietnam’s online landscape is dominated by forums and social media. In Vietnam, the pla...

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  • February 21, 2013
  • at 11:02 am
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Line Band app

Line Launches a New Social Network to Challenge Path, Facebook

The Japan-made messaging app Line is once again challenging Facebook, this time by adding a mini soc...

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  • February 20, 2013
  • at 7:00 pm
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Beijing-Based Game Developer Cmune Raises New Round of Funding, Bets on Social Shooter Success

Cmune, a game developer with offices in Beijing and Berlin, announced today that it has secured a ne...

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  • February 20, 2013
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Youku Tudou financials

Youku Tudou Sees Narrowing Losses in First-Ever Post-Merger Financials

It’s over six months since the merger between China’s top two video-streaming sites was ...

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  • March 1, 2013
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Indian Startup DepartedLife is a Social Network for Dead People

As time goes on, it becomes clear that this whole internet thing isn’t just a passing fad. Yet...

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  • February 27, 2013
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Tencent WeChat America office

China’s Tencent to Open Office in US Devoted to WeChat App

Tencent (HKG:0700), makers of the popular WeChat messaging app, is to open an office in America this...

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  • February 25, 2013
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Why the WeChat vs. Weibo War Will Be the Year’s Biggest Story, and Why Weibo Needs to Win

When it comes to Chinese social media, it’s increasingly clear that there are two real players...

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  • February 25, 2013
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Sina Weibo 450 million zombie users

Of Sina Weibo’s 500 Million Registered Users, Are 90% Actually Zombies?

As we explained way back in 2011, if someone wants to boost their popularity on Sina Weibo, they can...

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  • February 22, 2013
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Weibo 500 million

Sina Weibo Passes 500 Million Users, But Needs to Monetize More on Mobile

So Sina (NASDAQ:SINA) announced its not-so-good Q4 financials today. While the Chinese web company h...

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  • February 20, 2013
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Weibo vs WeChat 2013

Sina Reveals Poor Q4 Financials, Admits to Growing Rivalry Between Weibo and WeChat

Chinese web company Sina (NASDAQ:SINA) wheeled out its Q4 and full-year 2012 financials last night, ...

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  • February 20, 2013
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http://placehold.it/350x150

Chinese Check-In Service Jiepang Sums Up 2012 [INFOGRAPHIC]

China seems to have its own take on almost every popular foreign web service, and its take on Foursq...

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  • February 20, 2013
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