Ron Burgundy Posted January 10, 2017 Share Posted January 10, 2017 China's largest mobile social media network WeChat is offering its 768 million users a function which allows them to by-pass app stores such as Apple's . The launch of "Xiaochengxu", which translates as "mini programs", challenges Apple founder Steve Jobs' idea of an app store overseen by the maker of the iPhone, the device which marked its 10th anniversary on Monday. App stores run by Apple and Google generate billions of dollars in revenue globally for them and China is a key target market as its users rely heavily on their phones for daily tasks ranging from grocery shopping to booking nail appointments. View the full article Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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