The group of Chinese search engine Baidu would work on developing its own operating system for mobile devices, according to a Financial Times article, dated Tuesday, March 22. Robin Li, Baidu's CEO, discusses the creation of a "search box" ("search box") that makes the search functions directly available after a quick start of the unit.
"Currently, when you turn an iPhone, 45 seconds are needed before we can make anything," says Mr. Li. BAIDUDOMINE RESEARCH IN CHINA With this initiative, Baidu takes up the strategy of the leader of the research on the Web, Google, who designed the system for Android smartphones. But the concept is also similar to another Google project, Chrome OS, which aims to evolve the web browser operating system.
At the end of 2010, Baidu accounted for more than 70% of the Chinese market. Google's share was just over 20%, according to consulting firm Analysys International. Last quarter, the group recorded a net profit of 1.16 billion yuan (124 million), and annual turnover of 849 million euros.
"Currently, when you turn an iPhone, 45 seconds are needed before we can make anything," says Mr. Li. BAIDUDOMINE RESEARCH IN CHINA With this initiative, Baidu takes up the strategy of the leader of the research on the Web, Google, who designed the system for Android smartphones. But the concept is also similar to another Google project, Chrome OS, which aims to evolve the web browser operating system.
At the end of 2010, Baidu accounted for more than 70% of the Chinese market. Google's share was just over 20%, according to consulting firm Analysys International. Last quarter, the group recorded a net profit of 1.16 billion yuan (124 million), and annual turnover of 849 million euros.
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