Actually - now I've been reading more into it and it appears that it does suffer from overheating problems. Al. Will post these reviews when I have more time - I have just been called to ANOTHER meeting!!!!
Too tired to read in detail but can someone else check if there is any connection? http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-27908105 it reminds me of the Hero 9300 that I mentioned earlier.
AVG says it has removed the app but it is a 'built-in' app (non removable). Al if you need to disable. Settings - Apps - <tab to ALL> - < scroll down to App Store (the one with the Star Mobile icon) > - select "Force Stop" and "Disable"
Probably but I need to confirm some of the hardware in this device compared to the 9500 and see if it tallies.
more here: http://www.slashgear.com/star-n9500-chinese-smartphone-ships-with-pre-loaded-spyware-17334108/