Blog Tag - Apps

The Beef is Cured: WeChat Finally Allows Users to Share External Links Again
Cut the chit-chat and gather around to learn the latest about everyone's favorite super-app in our ongoing column, What's New WeChat. During the...
Every Cool Feature You Should Know About on Dianping
Ask a Chinese person what their go-to app for finding all things food and fun related is, and the answer will most likely be Dianping. This lifestyle...
WeChat Backup Cloud Service
The talk of the Chinese tech world this week has been WeChat’s announcement that the app will finally allow cloud storage chat history. Up to now,...
You Guide To Buying Organic Produce in Beijing
Want to go organic without the hassle of finding a different farmer for all your produce needs? Well, it’s actually a lot easier than you’d think!...
All My Designer Clothes Are From Xianyu, China’s Leading Secondhand Shopping App
Secondhand clothes? You might be balking at the idea right now, and maybe feeling a little itchy from imaginary cooties, but how does the idea of...
She Founded Nova Universal at 19. What’s Her Secret to Success?
She is the CEO of a multi-media production company based in three major cities, representing a myriad of creative talents. She has hosted multiple TV...
Waimai Apps to Pay Fairer Wages, WeChat Suspends User Registration
It’s been a hectic week (month? Year?) for China’s tech world. While the whole world keeping a close watch, residents of Beijing are likely to feel...
What's New WeChat: Follow Members in Muted Groupchat
Cut the chit-chat and gather around to learn the latest about everyone's favorite super-app in our ongoing column, What's New WeChat. Following...
Finally: Annoying Open-App Ads Banned for Chinese Apps
One of the more infuriating aspects of digital life in China has been the ads that pop-up whenever an app is opened, forcing users to way three to...
Didi Deplatformed, but You Can Still Use the App
Didi has been removed from Chinese app-downloading platforms on Monday as Chinese regulators investigate the ride-hailing giant’s data privacy policy...
Pollen Counts Are High This Year: Here’s How You Can Track Them in Beijing
No, you’re not imagining it – pollen counts are abnormally high all over China this year, and Beijing has been hit hard too, much to the chagrin of...
How to Book a Public Hospital Appointment Through the 114 App
Living in Beijing as a foreigner can sometimes mean struggling to book an appointment at a public hospital. The locals use the 114 system to 挂号 ...
TBJ Chinese: 西瓜“有毒”,年纪轻轻可千万别点 (The Addicting Watermelon Game)
Prefer to read the latest about Beijing in Chinese? Follow our Chinese edition, theBeijinger中文版, on WeChat. 2021年的第一个月已经接近尾声了,围观群众还在线上“吃瓜”无法自拔,...
Talking Tech: Saving up Time for Your Twilight Years, Saving the Public From a Fake Health Code App
What's the latest in clean breathing innovation? Who is using your data? When will the drones deliver your mail? Keep up with the latest circuitry in...
DP Your Guide to the Biggest Chinese Music Apps
Anyone in a WeChat group for music sharing must have noticed that, somewhat annoyingly, people share songs from a range of different apps. While...