Baidu has announced the updated version of its Android App Store MoboMarket V3.0 and it is available in India with full Hindi language support for its rapidly growing contingency of users & developers.
Commenting on the announcement, Mr. Tim Yang, general manager of Baidu India, said:
“The previous version of MoboMarket already has over 4.5 million monthly active users in India and has a content library of over 500,000 apps and games. In addition to its built-in support for Hindi, MoboMarket version 3.0 also includes localized content and a recommendation system specifically designed for Indian users, which will highlight apps related to local holidays and events.”
Adding further,
“MoboMarket has gotten really popular here, and we want to show our love to our local fans and developers with a much better localized experience. Hindi language support is just one part of this update. We also added smart recommendations and redeemable MoboMarket points for our users.”
In addition to its primary function as an Android app store, MoboMarket 3.0 also includes the following new features:
- Full Hindi language support.
- An optimization tool to speed up smartphone performance.
- A MoboMarket points system in which users accrue points by accomplishing daily tasks. Those points can then be exchanged for gifts.
- A smart, localized recommendation system for users in India.
According to Mr. Yang:
“MoboMarket represents a first step toward establishing a healthy mobile ecosystem in India. The product’s local-first approach will enable Baidu to increase its number of partnerships with Indian developers and help them more effectively reach their users. MoboMarket is helping to build the foundation of a healthy local ecosystem, which will really benefit the ‘Digital India’ initiative.”
In addition to MoboMarket, earlier Baidu released its Android apps DU Battery Saver, DU Speed Booster, and ES File Explorer for the India market. DU Battery Saver and DU Speed Booster each has over 8 million monthly active users in India, and ES File Explorer has over 10 million monthly active users in India.