Gadgets
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7.6KMTN & Garmin partnership illustrates the growing demand for wearables in Africa
Garmin have partnered with the leading operator MTN, to launch a range of wearable tech watches in Ghana as the market for wearables continues...
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3.7Kwhat3words is putting Mali on the map
The national map of Mali had remained largely unchanged for 50 years until a recent a refresh and online integration of the what3words service,...
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5.1K1Hardware being used to drive entrepreneurship and employment in Ghana
Tackling critical challenges in communities and promoting youth entrepreneurship is a common theme for many tech start-ups across Africa, however very few...
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3.1KMWC: Fully charged phones in just 15 minutes
Oppo the chinese manufacturer launched it’s rapid phone charging solution ‘Super VOOC Flash Charge’ at MWC this week and means Oppo’s new devices...
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4.3KMWC: Sports shoes just got very clever
The internet of things (IoT) and wearables are nothing new, however Samsung have in conjunction with its in-house startup, Salted Venture launched what could be the...
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2.3KMWC: Orange launches Google deal for Africa
In the first of many announcements from Mobile World Congress (MWC) Orange has announced a new partnership with Google™ to bring the...
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3.0KThe Internet of Things is upon us
Being up to date with technology is nice and being in touch with the innovation around us is helpful, but like any other...
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5.7K5 million readers in Africa to access books via mobile
Worldreader, a global nonprofit dedicated to improving literacy in the developing world through digital books, has announced a new partnership with Opera...
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2.9KGoogle launches Android One in Africa but cost of data still the big issue
The race to offer cheaper smartphones in Africa has dramatically increased with the launch of the Android One program in Africa, however the price of phones...
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2.7KRegulations need relaxing if African hardware is to become reality
Speaking recently Erik Hersman of iHub, Ushahidi and now BRCK renown bemoaned the fact that legacy tax laws made it impossible for...
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5.2KData compression cuts cost for African subscribers
Over 80% of mobile users in Africa do not use data which is a huge challenge in bringing mass populations online in...
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Opera Mini now supports video
It is now possible for users of Opera mobile browser to play videos within the browser, according to Richard Monday, Vice President...
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Innjoo smartphones and tablets launched in Côte d’Ivoire
Having launched in Nigeria, Innjoo smartphones and tablets has arrived in Côte d’Ivoire.
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3.9KUK start-up BBOXX raises $3M to lead solar revolution in Africa
The brainchild of three Electrical and Electronic Engineering graduates from Imperial College London, BBOXX a UK start-up delivering clean energy supply in the developing world...
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3.1K1MWC: Orange launches low cost Firefox digital offer across Africa
Orange has launched a new low cost digital offer across its African footprint in a bid to win the battle for data customers...
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Africa makes resilient payment products for the world
It was back in 2009 that Vahid Monadjem first saw the window of opportunity to reach the millions of underserved people in...
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Nigerians to pre-register for new iPhone
Airtel Nigeria, has announced that Nigerian customers can begin to pre-register for the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus.
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Wiko mobile phone brand launches in Nigeria
After establishing a strong market position in Europe in just three years, Wiko started its operation in West Africa by launching its...
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Nigeria’s SOLO offers content-focused mobile devices
Media consumption in emerging markets follows a different pattern than that seen in developed markets and as such needs a tailored approach,...
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Wiko mobile to start selling handsets in West Africa
An obscure smartphone maker based in France has done what some feared was impossible following the sale of Nokia’s handset business: created...
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Google launches $105 Android One smartphone
The first Android One-branded budget-priced “high quality” smartphones have been released in India. The handsets provide a minimum set of features determined...
