Xiaomi’s app store hits 1 billion downloads in a year, company looks to be on the climb

August 30, 2013

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Xiaomi

The news couldn't have come at a better time for the company. Just as they wrangled away former Android icon Hugo Barra from Google, Xiaomi announced that they have reached 1 billion downloads from their MIUI app store in one year. Xiaomi's UI is based on Android firmware, so it's no wonder that so many apps have been developed for the platform. (Being located in the most populated region in the world helps a lot too.)

Since the company launched its MIUI app store, it has gained over 17 million active users with over 1.3 million daily searches. Add 5 million daily downloads to the recipe and you come out with with #5 ranked app store in China. (Out of over 200.)

We should expect to see more from Xiaomi in the coming year— we're certainly looking forward to seeing what they've got up their sleeves, are you?

Source: TheNextWeb

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Harrison is a senior at the University of Pittsburgh completing a major in communication and a minor in economics. Aside from writing for TalkAndroid, he is the managing editor at The Pitt News, a digital marketing intern at Buzzhoney in Pittsburgh, founder and owner of MarketGong.com He's currently using an HTC One (M8) and Nexus 7 (2013). Harrison is excited for the next release of Android, and for whatever the future holds for the tech world. Tweet him at @Harry_Kaminsky.