Categories: Social Media News

China’s First Mobile Phone Platform For Blind People Launched Via Baidu

China’s first mobile phone platform for blind people has been formally launched via Baidu.com’s search engine open platform, aiming to help the blind make phone calls, send messages, and even surf the mobile Internet more easily.

Developed by Cao Jun, chairman and CEO of Beijing-based Protection & Ease and who is also a blind person, the new platform is the first China-wide barrier-free mobile phone platform in China and is the first public service application introduced by Baidu.com’s open platform. With the help of Baidu.com’s platform, people who want to use the service can search with related keywords and complete a series of steps, including gaining information about the product features, learning how to use the product, consulting, ordering, and installation.

Under the guidance of China Foundation for Disabled Persons and China Association of the Blind, Protection & Ease and Baidu.com have jointly held a product launch and experience meeting, during which Baidu.com announced that it will buy 150 sets of the new product and donate them to the blind.

Zhu Guang, senior director for market and public relations of Baidu.com, said during the meeting that the new product is a White Cane Safety Day gift to the blind people in China. White Cane Safety Day is also known as the International Day of the Blind, which was on October 15.

Social Media Asia Editor

Recent News

Thanks to Trump and Putin, Europe needs to rearm quickly. But can it catch up fast enough?Thanks to Trump and Putin, Europe needs to rearm quickly. But can it catch up fast enough?

Thanks to Trump and Putin, Europe needs to rearm quickly. But can it catch up fast enough?

The gold leaf halls of Paris's Luxembourg Palace have witnessed countless stirring moments of oratory…

18 hours ago
From fingerless gloves to fidget spinners: 25 fads that have cost us our dignity and cashFrom fingerless gloves to fidget spinners: 25 fads that have cost us our dignity and cash

From fingerless gloves to fidget spinners: 25 fads that have cost us our dignity and cash

There is nothing like a good fad, something that comes pretty much out of nowhere,…

21 hours ago
Shohei Ohtani welcomes first child with wife Mamiko: ‘I am so grateful’Shohei Ohtani welcomes first child with wife Mamiko: ‘I am so grateful’

Shohei Ohtani welcomes first child with wife Mamiko: ‘I am so grateful’

Los Angeles Dodgers global superstar Shohei Ohtani and wife Mamiko have announced the birth of…

1 day ago
Inside Singapore Parliament’s record-setting 14th termInside Singapore Parliament’s record-setting 14th term

Inside Singapore Parliament’s record-setting 14th term

SINGAPORE – One night in Parliament, the clock struck midnight – and MPs were still…

1 day ago
Max Verstappen remains tight-lipped over penalty at Saudi Arabian GPMax Verstappen remains tight-lipped over penalty at Saudi Arabian GP

Max Verstappen remains tight-lipped over penalty at Saudi Arabian GP

Max Verstappen has implied it is all but impossible to express an opinion for risk…

1 day ago
Match Report & HighlightsMatch Report & Highlights

Match Report & Highlights

Celtic hit four goals in 12 first-half minutes to sweep past St Johnstone and into…

1 day ago