Baidu and Symbian join forces to develop mobile Box computing

The Chinese search engine company Baidu, and the mobile phone software foundation Symbian announced the launch of a joint laboratory to allow wireless Box computing within the Symbian platform.

The venture aims at jointly developing the technology as well as encouraging innovation in the technology ecosystem.

Baidu's Box computing

Box computing is a technology developed by Baidu that allows extensive search experience by giving the user relevant results.

For example, someone may be searching for anti-virus software. Baidu’s box computing technology do not need to show the user the search results but simply ask them if he or she wants to download the anti-virus software.

Mobile Box computing

With the full integration of box computing technology within Symbian platform, a user will be able to search the internet as well as their smartphone’s applications, all from a single search box.

It will give mobile internet users improved access to information on the Internet and also allows them to search information stored on the device, including pictures, music and SMS.

Developing a technology ecosystem

Symbian and Baidu will provide the complete solution to handset manufacturers and operators as well as help third-party developers and service providers to incorporate box computing in applications and web services.

The goal is to encourage innovation in the technology ecosystem.