Software
Developer launches app to install Google services on Huawei phones
Since Huawei is on the US entity list, there is no Google Play service installed on Huawei's latest smartphones, which makes it difficult for most overseas users to accept Huawei phones.
Douyin, Chinese version of TikTok, says it will help over 1,000 craftspeople earn 1 million yuan a year
On October 23, Douyin, the Chinese version of TikTok, announced the launch of its "Seeing Crafts" program for artisans and artisan businesses across the country, with the hope that the program will help more than 1,000 artisans earn more than 1 million yuan in the coming year, according to Mu Qing, head of Douyin's e-commerce operations.
Huawei's search engine 'Petal Search' and map app 'Petal Map' released
At the global online launch of the Mate 40 series, Huawei introduced several new applications for overseas users, including Petal Search, a universal search engine that supports multiple search methods, and Petal Maps, a mapping application that can be operated through the Mate 40 series from a distance.
WeChat for Windows 3.0.0 released, allows users to add mini-programs to desktop
WeChat for Windows version 3.0.0 has now been updated to add address book management and support for mini-program desktop fixes.
Ubuntu Kylin's UKUI for openEuler released
The developer team of the Ubuntu Kylin open source operating system announced on October 9 that UKUI for openEuler is now available.
China's online-service super-app Meituan Dianping announces company name change to Meituan
China's online-service super-app Meituan Dianping announced on October 9 that the company's name had been changed to "Meituan" from September 30.
US eyes curbs on Ant Group, Tencent Payment Systems, BBG reports
The US government is exploring restrictions on Ant Group as well as Tencent over concerns that their digital payment platforms threaten US national security, Bloomberg reported on Wednesday citing people familiar with the matter.
Douyin and TikTok hold top spot with $130 million in global revenue in Sept
Douyin and its overseas version of TikTok generated more than $130 million in global App Store and Google Play revenue in September 2020, 7.9 times more than in September last year, once again topping the global mobile app (non-game) revenue chart, according to Sensor Tower data.
TikTok overtakes Instagram as second-most favorite social app for US teens
TikTok has surpassed Instagram to become the second favorite social media app among US teens, according to a report released Tuesday.
Huawei's office platform WeLink coming to macOS soon
Huawei recently announced that its corporate office platform WeLink will soon add support for macOS, in addition to having Windows, Android, and iOS versions.