New phone targets gamers

360 believes mobile devices will play a big role in coming internet of things era

China's largest internet security company 360 Security Technology Inc unveiled a new smartphone on Tuesday to target mobile gaming enthusiasts, part of the Beijing-based company's broader push to tap into opportunities created by the internet of things.

The move came shortly after Chinese smartphone makers including Xiaomi Corp made an intensified push to develop tailor-made gaming handsets, a popular niche in the country's cooling handset market.