Yesterday we heard that Dell has teamed up with Chinese search engine Baidu to produce a range of smartphones and tablets using the companies new Yi OS, and now according to a recent report we may see the first Baidu powered devices launching in November.

Considering the partnership was only announced yesterday, November seems pretty quick for us to see the new hardware powered by the Yi OS, although Dell could have been working on the devices for some time.

Baidu’s new software platform will feature map, e-book reader, cloud storage and search functions, while Dell’s Android-based application for customers to purchase new PC products online as well as giving ratings for its products may also be included in the software platform, the sources noted.

It will be interesting to see what the devices are like, and whether Dell will be able to make their new Baidu powered smartphones and tablets popular in China.

Source DigiTimes