Is Kik Coming To China?
The post said that Kik {China) will operate independently, while Kik Interactive will provide us with branding and technology. Kik China team was established last month with localized solution catering for Chinese market. Regarding product development, we have already localized Kik Android and iPhone apps while Symbian app is still under development.
As we mentioned before, with the sensational success of Kik its Chinese counterparts sprang up, to name a few, Weixin (means micro message, by Tencent), MiLiao (by Xiaomi Tech), Feidou (by Kaixin001) and Youni (by Shanda). And there are many minor ones. Kik like services are fiercely competing against each other here. Most of them have incorporated some kind of micro innovations, like the doodling messaging in Miliao, or LBS elastic social network in Weixin. So as a late comer, Kik China (if thats a real deal) is about to set foot on a rough journey.
Apparently, Kik China team also has realized the cruel fact. In the post, they mentioned that China market is crowded with a dozen of Kik-like services with functions catering for local market, some of them are even backed by giant internet companies. While Kik failed to extend its glorious success after being blocked by RIM with slower pace in growin! g the us er base. The only thing Kik Interactive can supplies us with, is its solid Push tech platform. Thats why you need guts and balls to join us in such a competitive market.
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