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- Emerges as No.1 and No.2
browser in Asia and worldwide
Karachi May 23, 2016UC Browser, a product of the Alibaba Group, today
announced it has hit the 400 million MAU (Monthly Active User) mark , a
new milestone for the Asia’s NO.1 mobile browser according to 3rd party
web traffic analytics service Stat Counter. Achieving such a firm base in
emerging especially Asian markets, UC Browser is now on par with Twitter
and Facebook’s Instagram which also surpassed 400 million MAU and is
more committed than ever to providing industry-leading mobile Internet
experience on a global scale. UC Browser is also the world’s No.2 mobile
browser next only to Google’s Chrome.
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UC Browser covers more than 30% monthly PV market share in the 1st
quarter 2016 in Asia, surpassing Chrome, according to Stat Counter
Expressing his delight at the rapid growth of their user base,
Mr Kenny Ye, GM of Global Markets, Alibaba
Mobile Business Group said, “The increase in the number of
active users is a validation of our mission to provide quality and
convenient internet access to everyone across the world. We are devoted
to offering curated local content and serving as the first window to the
glorious world of internet for hundreds of millions of people around the
globe.”
Redefine a Browser: From Tool to Content
Aggregator
Now with more information generated and ever increasing demand of online
content consumption, UC Browser is transforming itself from a tool into
a content aggregator. It is upgraded to redefine the way people consume
digital content, with more attractive and interesting local content to
come. UC Browser recently launched UC Cricket for markets like India,
Pakistan, and Bangladesh and is warmly received in those markets. Lots of
local users logged into UC cricket to stay tuned with live scores and
match highlights. Looking at the phenomenal response from the Indian
market,UC Browser is further working on bringing more local content like
music, videos and entertainment, giving its users a power packed, fast
and fulfilling customized internet browsing experience.
Seeing the rise of global digital content consumption, UC Browser
doing more than its competitors and intends to play a bigger role in the
trends, not only as a mobile gateway but also asa content aggregator.
Increasing number of reported statistics show that the digital content
has taken over the traditional media. According to the report based on
interview with 200,000 internet users across 34 major markets by
third-party research firm Global Web Index in late 2015, in 27 countries
out of 37 countries, people are spending more time each day online
rather than consuming traditional forms of media such as newspapers and
television. “By learning from our big data, UC Browser knows its users
better. I am sure UC Browser will certainly provide a new way to explore
future digital world with our industry-leading technology and innovative
ideas. ” Kenny added.
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About Alibaba Mobile Business Group
Alibaba Mobile Business Group is a leading provider of mobile services
and content. Its product portfolio includes mobile browser, mobile
search, location-based services, mobile gaming, app store and mobile
reader operations. With its technologies and big data, Alibaba Mobile
Business Group is committed to bringing about mobile internet innovation
and reliability.
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