Dell is launching its first smartphone this week in China. The Dell Mini 3i will be available via China Mobile, the largest operator in China with 500 million subscribers. The Mini 3i is the first Ophone:
The smartphone is one of the first Ophones in the world, a brand promoted by China Mobile to make sure consumers know it uses the Linux-based Open Mobile System (OMS) developed by the company. OMS is very similar to Android, the reason Dell will release the handset elsewhere with Google’s popular mobile phone OS inside. (via PCWorld)
We are wondering how this device will work with apps. There are not too many details announced, but the China Mobile app store, Mobile Market already features the Dell Mini 3i in the store:
Right now, there are no applications available yet in the store for the Dell Opone, but this should be coming soon as the device will enter the Chinese market later this week.
Vincent Hoogsteder