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{{Short description|French phone manufacturer}}
{{Infobox company
{{Infobox company
| name = Wiko
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| parent = [[Tinno Mobile]]
| parent = [[Tinno Mobile]]
| nitave =
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| area_served = [[France]]<br>[[Switzerland]]<br>[[United Kingdom]]<br>[[Belgium]]<br>[[Greece]]<br>[[Spain]]<br>[[Portugal]]<br>[[Malaysia]]<br>[[Indonesia]]<br>[[Thailand]]
| area_served = [[France]]<br>[[Switzerland]]<br>[[United Kingdom]]<br>[[Belgium]]<br>[[Greece]]<br>[[Spain]]<br>[[Portugal]]<br>[[Malaysia]]<br>[[Philippines]]<br>[[Indonesia]]<br>[[Thailand]]<br>[[Vietnam]]<br>[[Sri Lanka]]
| key_people = Laurent Dahan
| key_people = Laurent Dahan
| homepage = https://fr.wikomobile.com/
| homepage = https://fr.wikomobile.com/
| location_city = [[Marseille]], France
| location_city = [[London]], [[United Kingdom]]
| Capital =
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| sales =
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'''Wiko''' ({{IPAc-en|ˈ|w|ɪ|k|oʊ}} {{respell|WIK|oh}}) is a French subsidiary set up by its Chinese parent company [[Tinno Mobile]] to sell their [[People's Republic of China|China]]-manufactured [[smartphone]]s.<ref name="FTCPNovember_27_2014c">{{cite web |url=http://www.ft.com/intl/cms/s/0/04eb8800-f480-11e3-a143-00144feabdc0.html |title=Smartphone maker Wiko challenges big players |newspaper=Financial Times |date= June 16, 2014 |author=Daniel Thomas, Telecoms Correspondent |accessdate= November 27, 2014}}</ref>
'''Wiko''' ({{IPAc-en|ˈ|w|ɪ|k|oʊ}} {{respell|WIK|oh}}) is a French company,<ref>{{cite web | url = https://www.bworldonline.com/technology/2022/06/09/453586/french-smartphone-brand-wiko-now-in-the-philippines/ | title= French smartphone brand Wiko now in the Philippines | website = bworldonline | date = June 9, 2022}} </ref> fully owned subsidiary of Chinese mobile phone manufacturer [[Tinno Mobile]].<ref name="FTCPNovember_27_2014c">{{cite web |url=http://www.ft.com/intl/cms/s/0/04eb8800-f480-11e3-a143-00144feabdc0.html |title=Smartphone maker Wiko challenges big players |newspaper=Financial Times |date= June 16, 2014 |author=Daniel Thomas, Telecoms Correspondent |access-date= November 27, 2014}}</ref>


==History==
==History==
Wiko was established in February 2011 by French businessman Laurent Dahan.<ref name="FTCPNovember_27_2014c" /> Its head office, design and marketing teams are based in [[Marseille]].<ref name="FTCPNovember_27_2014c" />
Wiko was established in February 2011 by French businessman Laurent Dahan.<ref name="FTCPNovember_27_2014c" /> Its head office, design and marketing teams are based in [[Marseille]], France.<ref name="FTCPNovember_27_2014c" />


Wiko shipped 2.6 million devices overall in 2013, mostly [[dual-SIM]] [[Android (operating system)|Android]] smartphones.<ref name="FTCPNovember_27_2014c" /> That year, it sold 1.7 million smartphones in France,<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.zdnet.com/wiko-meet-the-chinese-smartphone-maker-with-a-french-twist-thats-set-to-conquer-europe-7000032194/ |title=Wiko: Meet the Chinese smartphone maker with a French twist that's set to conquer Europe |newspaper=ZDNet |date= August 7, 2014 |author=Vive La Tech |accessdate= November 27, 2014}}</ref> i.e. seven percent of the French market,<ref name="FTCPNovember_27_2014c" /><ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.economist.com/news/business/21600134-smartphones-reach-masses-host-vendors-are-eager-serve-them-rise-cheap |title=Mobile phones: The rise of the cheap smartphone |newspaper=The Economist |date= April 5, 2015|author= |accessdate= November 27, 2014}}</ref> and it was the country's second largest selling smartphone firm after [[Samsung]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://gulfnews.com/business/retail/wiko-gears-up-to-challenge-big-players-1.1392283 |title=Wiko gears up to challenge big players |newspaper=Gulfnews.com |date= |author= |accessdate= November 27, 2014}}</ref>
Wiko shipped 2.6 million devices overall in 2013, mostly [[dual-SIM]] [[Android (operating system)|Android]] smartphones.<ref name="FTCPNovember_27_2014c" /> That year, it sold 1.7 million smartphones in France,<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.zdnet.com/article/wiko-meet-the-chinese-smartphone-maker-with-a-french-twist-thats-set-to-conquer-europe/ |title=Wiko: Meet the Chinese smartphone maker with a French twist that's set to conquer Europe |newspaper=ZDNet |date= August 7, 2014 |author=Vive La Tech |access-date= November 27, 2014}}</ref> i.e. 7 % of the French market<ref name="FTCPNovember_27_2014c" /><ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.economist.com/news/business/21600134-smartphones-reach-masses-host-vendors-are-eager-serve-them-rise-cheap |title=Mobile phones: The rise of the cheap smartphone |newspaper=The Economist |date= April 5, 2015|access-date= November 27, 2014}}</ref> and it was the country's second largest selling smartphone firm after [[Samsung]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://gulfnews.com/business/retail/wiko-gears-up-to-challenge-big-players-1.1392283 |title=Wiko gears up to challenge big players |newspaper=Gulfnews.com |access-date= November 27, 2014}}</ref>


In 2014 Wiko entered the [[United Kingdom|British market]].{{cn|date=May 2020}}
In 2014, Wiko entered the [[United Kingdom|British market]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-2597118/Budget-phone-maker-launch-super-cheap-mobiles-starting-60-UK.html |title=Budget phone maker to launch super-cheap mobiles starting from £60 in the UK |newspaper=Daily Mail |date= April 4, 2014 |author=Ben Spencer For The Daily Mail |accessdate= November 27, 2014}}</ref>


In 2018 Wiko was present in more than 30 countries in: Europe, Asia, the Middle East and Africa and had around 30 million users, twice the number of two years earlier.
==Gallery==

<center>
== Privacy data collection ==
<gallery>
In November 2017, it is revealed that pre-installed application within phones from Wiko (a [[Tinno Mobile]] subsidiary) would transmit technical data monthly to Tinno without customer consent. The company confirmed the existence of such information collection system and said updated version of those applications will no longer collect geographical information of devices.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.nextinpact.com/news/105656-wiko-nous-confirme-envoi-donnees-techniques-a-tinno-et-annonce-changement.htm|title=Wiko nous confirme l'envoi de données techniques à Tinno et annonce du changement|last=Sebastien|date=20 November 2017|publisher=}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.lefigaro.fr/secteur/high-tech/2017/11/20/32001-20171120ARTFIG00222-wiko-accuse-d-envoyer-des-donnees-en-chine-sans-l-accord-de-ses-utilisateurs.php|title=Wiko accusé d'envoyer des données en Chine sans l'accord de ses utilisateurs|date=20 November 2017|publisher=}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last1=Heuillard |first1=Romain |title=Affaire Wiko : les mesures du fabricant, insuffisantes pour la Cnil |url=https://www.frandroid.com/marques/wiko/472972_affaire-wiko-mesures-legislation |website=Frandroid |access-date=4 March 2021 |language=fr-FR |date=23 November 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Would you give up your privacy for a cheaper smartphone? |url=https://www.nextpit.com/privacy-issues-android-phones |website=NextPit |access-date=4 March 2021 |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.thenextrex.com/wiko-reacts-unreasonably-data-collection-rumours/|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20210227033002/https://www.thenextrex.com/wiko-reacts-unreasonably-data-collection-rumours/|archive-date = 2021-02-27|title = Wiko Reacts Unreasonably to Data Collection Allegations|date = 24 November 2017}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.thenextrex.com/wiko-smartphone-transmits-data-chines-servers/|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20210227002907/https://www.thenextrex.com/wiko-smartphone-transmits-data-chines-servers/|archive-date = 2021-02-27|title = Wiko Smartphone Transmits Data to Chinese Servers Without Permission|date = 23 November 2017}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://world.wikomobile.com/a9591-sales-tracking-system|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20180125153225/http://world.wikomobile.com/a9591-sales-tracking-system|archive-date = 2018-01-25|title = News &#124; Wiko}}</ref>
File:Wiko Rainbow 4G-4067.jpg|Wiko Rainbow 4G

File:Wiko View2Go Anthracite.png|Wiko View 2 Go Anthracite, one of the few Wikos with a dual-lens camera.
==Remote shut down==
File:WIko Harry2 Gold.png|Wiko Harry 2, one of Wiko's budget phones.
A vulnerability was identified that allows anyone to remotely shut down a phone using a "=" text message, the flaw could be in hardware, rather than software.<ref>{{cite web |title=Wiko Mobiles Can be Remotely Crashed with a Text Message |url=https://thehackernews.com/2014/06/wiko-mobiles-can-be-remotely-crashed.html |website=The Hacker News |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210117100138/https://thehackernews.com/2014/06/wiko-mobiles-can-be-remotely-crashed.html |archive-date=2021-01-17 |language=en |quote=A vulnerability has been identified in Wiko Mobiles that could allow anyone to remotely force it to shut down abruptly with a text message only...the flaw could be in Wiko Mobile Hardware, rather than software.}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Une faille qui fait planter les téléphones Wiko à distance |url=https://korben.info/faire-planter-telephone-wiko.html |website=Korben |language=fr-FR |date=13 June 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |author1=Korben |title=Comment faire planter un téléphone Wiko à distance |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7TS12MK0oHc |publisher=youtube |access-date=5 March 2021}}</ref>
</gallery>
</center>


==See also==
==See also==
*[[:es:BQ (empresa)]]
*[[BQ (company)]]


==References==
==References==
{{Reflist}}
{{Reflist}}


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[[Category:Telecommunication equipment companies of China]]
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[[Category:2017 mergers and acquisitions]]

Latest revision as of 16:59, 5 July 2024

Wiko
Headquarters
London, United Kingdom
Area served
France
Switzerland
United Kingdom
Belgium
Greece
Spain
Portugal
Malaysia
Philippines
Indonesia
Thailand
Vietnam
Sri Lanka
Key people
Laurent Dahan
ParentTinno Mobile
Websitehttps://fr.wikomobile.com/

Wiko (/ˈwɪkoʊ/ WIK-oh) is a French company,[1] fully owned subsidiary of Chinese mobile phone manufacturer Tinno Mobile.[2]

History

[edit]

Wiko was established in February 2011 by French businessman Laurent Dahan.[2] Its head office, design and marketing teams are based in Marseille, France.[2]

Wiko shipped 2.6 million devices overall in 2013, mostly dual-SIM Android smartphones.[2] That year, it sold 1.7 million smartphones in France,[3] i.e. 7 % of the French market[2][4] and it was the country's second largest selling smartphone firm after Samsung.[5]

In 2014 Wiko entered the British market.[citation needed]

In 2018 Wiko was present in more than 30 countries in: Europe, Asia, the Middle East and Africa and had around 30 million users, twice the number of two years earlier.

Privacy data collection

[edit]

In November 2017, it is revealed that pre-installed application within phones from Wiko (a Tinno Mobile subsidiary) would transmit technical data monthly to Tinno without customer consent. The company confirmed the existence of such information collection system and said updated version of those applications will no longer collect geographical information of devices.[6][7][8][9][10][11][12]

Remote shut down

[edit]

A vulnerability was identified that allows anyone to remotely shut down a phone using a "=" text message, the flaw could be in hardware, rather than software.[13][14][15]

See also

[edit]

References

[edit]
  1. ^ "French smartphone brand Wiko now in the Philippines". bworldonline. June 9, 2022.
  2. ^ a b c d e Daniel Thomas, Telecoms Correspondent (June 16, 2014). "Smartphone maker Wiko challenges big players". Financial Times. Retrieved November 27, 2014. {{cite web}}: |author= has generic name (help)
  3. ^ Vive La Tech (August 7, 2014). "Wiko: Meet the Chinese smartphone maker with a French twist that's set to conquer Europe". ZDNet. Retrieved November 27, 2014.
  4. ^ "Mobile phones: The rise of the cheap smartphone". The Economist. April 5, 2015. Retrieved November 27, 2014.
  5. ^ "Wiko gears up to challenge big players". Gulfnews.com. Retrieved November 27, 2014.
  6. ^ Sebastien (20 November 2017). "Wiko nous confirme l'envoi de données techniques à Tinno et annonce du changement".
  7. ^ "Wiko accusé d'envoyer des données en Chine sans l'accord de ses utilisateurs". 20 November 2017.
  8. ^ Heuillard, Romain (23 November 2017). "Affaire Wiko : les mesures du fabricant, insuffisantes pour la Cnil". Frandroid (in French). Retrieved 4 March 2021.
  9. ^ "Would you give up your privacy for a cheaper smartphone?". NextPit. Retrieved 4 March 2021.
  10. ^ "Wiko Reacts Unreasonably to Data Collection Allegations". 24 November 2017. Archived from the original on 2021-02-27.
  11. ^ "Wiko Smartphone Transmits Data to Chinese Servers Without Permission". 23 November 2017. Archived from the original on 2021-02-27.
  12. ^ "News | Wiko". Archived from the original on 2018-01-25.
  13. ^ "Wiko Mobiles Can be Remotely Crashed with a Text Message". The Hacker News. Archived from the original on 2021-01-17. A vulnerability has been identified in Wiko Mobiles that could allow anyone to remotely force it to shut down abruptly with a text message only...the flaw could be in Wiko Mobile Hardware, rather than software.
  14. ^ "Une faille qui fait planter les téléphones Wiko à distance". Korben (in French). 13 June 2014.
  15. ^ Korben. "Comment faire planter un téléphone Wiko à distance". youtube. Retrieved 5 March 2021.
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