Google: No More Android Phones for China



By Google policy, a Motorola and a Samsung smartphone have been delayed from release in China.

…At least for now, Google has put two Android smartphones - Motorola and Samsung - on hold until its political scuffle with the Chinese government is resolved. All currently available Android phones remain on shelves though.

Last week, Google threatened to pull its company completely out of China if censorship is not lifted. The search engine company made the declaration after revealing that its database had been attacked and breached by hackers, who stole some valuable information.
Google’s suspension of Android phone sales is logical given its potential Chinese exit, but manufacturers cannot possibly be happy about this tough decision. China’s phone subscribers are estimated at over half a billion, with most of them using simple cell phones. However, China Daily notes that smartphone sales grew around…

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Google: No More Android Phones for China

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