Bluestacks Brings Whatsapp and more to the Mac!

Exciting news for Android loving Mac users as the popular Blustacks for Mac was finally announced allowing Apple users to run Android applications direct from their dock. Keep reading for full instructions on how to install WhatsApp on a Mac!

Instagram is better than Facebook Camera

Earlier today Facebook launched their first camera app, Facebook camera, which comes straight of the back of the company’s acquisition of (the AWESOME!) Instagram. We have download Facebook camera, given it a whirl, like it BUT… Instagram is better for one simple reason!

How To Install Blocked Apps On Your Android Tablet

Although your new Android Tablet (or phone/media player) comes with the rather lovely open source Android operating system from Google it may not have come with the rather convenient Android Application store, and even if it did some of the applications on the market may be blocked from use by your mobile carrier (only applicable…

Top China Travel Apps For iPhone And Android

Traveling in China can be a little daunting for someone arriving here for the first time, and even for us who have lived here for years can still find the prospect of traveling in China a major nightmare! Luckily there are apps for traveling in China which can make your trip much easier!

How To Install Android Software

Have an Android device and don’t know how to download or install Android software? Then follow our simple 8 step guide here! How to Install Android Software First you will have to download the Android software or application. You can either download from the Android market (instructions here) or you can download your Android software…

Sina Weibo Reports 250 million users (again!) but is anyone really using it?

We have already reported on Sina reaching the staggering figure of 250 million registered users, but Sina must have thought the news was worth releasing again as they announced the figure at their quarterly earnings call earlier today. Charles Chao, Sina’s CEO had some interesting things to say about Weibo such as 86 million messages…

Can’t Find a Taxi? YongChe is the app for that!

If you have ever been to one of the major, and massively busy, cities in China like Beijing, Shanghai and Shenzhen, you will no doubt understand how difficult it can be to find a taxi. Thankfully Zhou Hang, CEO of Yongche, has an app for that!

AppXRacer iPhone/Android Controlled Off Road Buggy!

There are a few things which I have yet to grow out of and radio control off road buggies are one of those things (radio control monster trucks is another).

Qiuqiu Brings Fun Location Based App Discovery to Android

Android is ‘winning in China’ but with with the official Android market only working part of the time and over 70 Chinese markets to choose from it increasingly difficult to get hold of the truly great apps! This is where new application discovery tool Qiuqiu is hoping to make its mark by making application interesting…

Free Condoms For Chinese iPhone Owners!

  A new government funded iPhone app which is offering free condoms to it’s users is struggling to take off in China, as the those in charge are only handing out low quality, no brand condoms! The free condom service, which even boast free home delivery, is currently on trial, but many Chinese consumers seem…

Get Siri On Your iPhone 4, iPad and iPod Now!

If like me and you only bought an iPhone 4 a couple of months ago, you will be feeling a little torn about what to do this Friday when the new iPhone 4S is launched. Should I upgrade to the new Siri powered, 8 mega-pixel iPhone? Or not. But, what if we told you that…

QQ Release Augmented Reality Translation App

  Tencent, the makers of our fave Penguin embossed software (sorry Linux) have released a beta version of their new augmented reality translation app, Intelligent Eye, for both Android and iPhone.

Youku In Talks With Apple To Replace Youtube

The iPhone 4 and iPad 2 are officially astronomical hits in China. The year has been filled with headlines of iPhone 4 sell outs, iPad smuggling and more recently iPad 2 sell outs, but there is one thing that has always bugged us about iOS devices in China, and thats the Youtube app.

Sina’s Weibo iPhone App Now Comes In English Flavor!

Sina have really caught Chinese internet users attention with their micro-service Sina Weibo. The popularity isn’t just confined to Chinese users either, with many foreign users making use of the online messaging service both in China and internationally.

First Aid Application Free Download

Smart phones and tablets running Android are among one of the handiest things to have in an emergency situation. You can call the emergency service, or check the internet for help and now you can even download applications to help you out if you ever get stuck. The ‘First Aid’ application does exactly what you…