December 26, 2014
Smartphone competition increases also outside the borders of the U.S. I know that this subject doesn’t have too much to do with our countries’ interests, but I think it is worth to be mentioned. So, OnePlus, a Chinese built device has serious problems in imposing on the Indian market. The two countries are expected to become the first two smartphone users starting with 2016.
Micromax criticize the usage of Cyanogen
Until then, let’s talk a bit about the reason for which a conflict appeared between China and India on the market of smartphones with OnePlus in the center of the discussions. It had been sold on the Indian market until the rival Micromax made a complaint which stopped the distribution of OnePlus in India. What did they claim? Well, Micromax obtained the exclusivity for using the Cyanogen operating system about which OnePlus apparently didn’t know so they commercialized their smartphone with the same OS.
OnePlus solution: Android OS
Now, the OnePlus board announced that the company works in implementing an Android system to avoid any other conflicts. Especially now, when their ban from the Indian market has been lifted and, theoretical, they can import and sell their OnePlus devices again. Only in theory because it’s not clear, however, how long OnePlus will be able to continue selling its phones in India. The New Delhi court plans to hear the case again on January 7 and has ordered OnePlus and Cyanogen to file written statements and documents before then.