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Smartphone growth, internet access fuel surge in mobile money services-Palmpay boss

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BY TEMITOPE ADEBAYO Smartphone penetration, improved internet connectivity, and technological advancements have significantly increased access to mobile money services in Nigeria, according to Chika Nwosu, Managing Director of PalmPay. Speaking at an interactive media session at the company’s

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itel P37 Wins ‘Best Big Battery Smartphone of the Year’ at BoICT Awards 2021

Ihesiulo Grace 10 August 2021 0

itel’s P37 smartphone was honoured with the ‘Best Big Battery Smartphone Of The Year’ award at the Beacon of ICT Awards 2021 event held on July 24th in Lagos, Nigeria. Released in May, the itel P37 has changed the game when it comes to big battery smartphones in the entry and mid-level markets due to […]

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Huawei upgrades P30 Pro Smartphone

Ihesiulo Grace 7 September 2019 0

Huawei Technologies Co. has upgraded its P30 Pro smartphone to the latest version of Google’s Android software. This major upgrade of the flagship smartphone was achieved immediately after the U.S. imposed export restrictions which then initiated slashed projections for annual revenue at its consumer devices business by about $10 billion. Again, since the product is an

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Smartphones will consume more than 21GB data per month by 2024 — Ericsson

Ihesiulo Grace 1 December 2018 0

A Smartphone user by the end of 2024 would consume more than 21 gigabyte (GB) of data per month, Telecommunications giant, Ericsson has revealed. Ericsson according to its global mobility report for November 2018 posted on its website disclosed that by 2024, data consumption per month on average would be nearly four times the amount […]

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Smartphone: Global penetration to hit 66% in 2018

Ihesiulo Grace 24 October 2017 0

Sequel to the rapid expansion of smartphone ownership across the world, 66 per cent of individuals in an array of 52 key countries, which include South Africa along with various developed and developing countries across the globe, will own a smartphone in 2018. According to Zenith’s Mobile Advertising Forecasts 2017, published on 16 October 2017, […]

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African smartphone market sales slow, feature phones robust

Ihesiulo Grace 4 April 2017 0

The global technology research and consulting services firm, International Data Corporation (IDC) has declared that Africa’s smartphone revolution is showing signs of a slowdown as the continent’s smartphone market totaled 95.37 million units in 2016. According to the latest figures compiled by IDC, this is up 3.4 percent year on year, it represents a

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ITU Line Activities for 150th Anniversary Celebrations

Ihesiulo Grace 28 April 2015 0

International Telecommunications Union (ITU) has lined up activities to celebrate 150 years of excellence in connecting the world to the benefits of telecommunications and information and communication technologies. ITU has developed a series of activities to promote this landmark 150th anniversary amongst which is the ITU150 poster competition in three categories: 5-7

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LG Commences Global Launch of New mid-Range Smartphone

Ihesiulo Grace 7 April 2015 0

LG Electronics said it has commenced the global launch of its new mid-range smartphone starting from South America to be followed by Europe, Asia, Middle East Africa and North America. The LG’s premium which is an affordable series comprised of Magna, Spirit, Leon and Joy that was first unveiled at Mobile World Congress (MWC) in […]