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Will Apps Fly in Korea?

by jain

The big difference between Asian mobile market and Western market is freedom. Asian users envy how “open” Americans are to create and download apps to truly customize their phones. However, it seems to be a catch-22; when they have that freedom in their hand, people feel extremely uncomfortable.
In general, the Asian mobile market, and I [...]

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Tags: Apps & Widgets · Asia · Mobile

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The Cartoon Wears Prada: Reviving a Youth Icon in Hong Kong

by NGT

Mr. Q and his friend ‘Mr. Chin’ abandoned their traditional Chinese costume and dressed up in their couture suits.

Cartoons are a lot like supermodels. They don’t eat much, they never appear to age, and now, they both wear Prada.
Well, at least one does. “Old Master Q” (老夫子; Lao fu zi), a 45-year-old Hong Kong cartoon, [...]

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Tags: Asia · Culture & Entertainment · Emerging Technology · Fashion & Retail · World Wide Web · Youth Trends

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