The third challenge of the ITU Telecom World 2014 Young Innovators Competition has just been launched in partnership with the World Health Organization (WHO). It seeks innovative ideas on how information and communication technologies (ICTs) can help smart cities to slow down or mitigate the effects of climate change for the benefit of global health.
This challenge comes as a natural synergy between the work of both ITU and WHO on climate change. WHO has long provided evidence, information and calls to action on the link between health and climate change, the topic of its upcoming Conference on Health and Climate Change, to be held on 27 – 29 August 2014, where some of the ideas submitted for the Young Innovators Challenge will be presented.
ITU has also worked extensively on climate change by raising awareness of the role of ICTs and promoting transformative solutions in areas such as Smart and Sustainable Cities, Smart Water Management, energy efficiency and e-waste, electromagnetic fields as well as the adaptation of the ICT sector to climate change, amongst others. Furthermore, ITU Telecom World 2014 will organize three sessions touching on similar issues as part of its Smart Cities track: Ubiquitous Communicators, Meshing Networks of Networks and Transforming to a Better Environment.
Challenge 3 is looking for innovative ideas on using ICTs in smart cities to mitigate the effects of climate change and improve the health of the world’s citizens everywhere.
Monday, August 25, 2014
Saturday, August 23, 2014
The Nigerian Communications Commission has announced intention to auction 2x 70MHz spectrum slots in the 2.6GHz band
It has therefore invited industry players and all stakeholders to a public Forum where all issues about the plan and the process will be discussed. The issues listed for discussion include: lessons from previous auction process, spectrum packaging including the use of spectrum caps, participation restrictions, licensing options, eligibility criteria, interference mitigation techniques, spectrum license tenure and roll out obligations.
Date August 28, 2014
Venue Oriental Hotel, Lekki, Victoria Island
Time 10am
Email spectrumauction@ncc.gov.ng
Date August 28, 2014
Venue Oriental Hotel, Lekki, Victoria Island
Time 10am
Email spectrumauction@ncc.gov.ng
INTEL SUPPORTS E-CLASS ROOM TEAMS WITH ACCESS BANK, CHIPS, BITS & BYTES
Intel today, formed alliance with Access Bank, Chips, Bits & Bytes to provide e-learning facilities to Yaba Command Children School in Lagos in an effort to enhance academic advancement in Nigeria.
L-R: Country Manager, Intel Corporation, Olubunmi Ekundare, Chief Executive Officer, Chips,bits & Bytes Limited, Tunji Ola, Executive Director, Access Bank, Victor Etuokwu, Major General Sunday Adebayo, An Barracks, Executive Director, Access Bank, Roosevelt Ogbonna at a partnership alliance meeting to launch an education solution in support of Yaba Command Children school yesterday.
Thursday, August 21, 2014
Minister commends Etisalat for promoting entrepreneurship drive
Minister of Trade and Investment, Dr. Oluseguin Aganga has commended Etisalat Nigeria, Pan Atlantic University and the Small and Medium Enterprise Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN) for consistently promoting initiatives aimed at the growth of Small and Medium Enterprises in the country. This commendation was made in a keynote address delivered at the Abuja leg of the Etisalat sponsored Market Access recently held at Ibeto Hotel.
He noted that the one-day business networking and knowledge sharing session will afford small and growing businesses the opportunity to key into the value chain of large enterprises and help drive entrepreneurship spirit in Nigeria. According to him, Small and Medium Size Enterprises remain the backbone of the development for most economies around the world adding that the sector is currently has abundant growth opportunities.
“I must commend the partnership of Etisalat Nigeria, Pan African University and the Small and Medium Enterprise Development Agency (SMEDAN) for being consistent with the initiative. SMEs are the most economic sector in the country and it is my day to day goal to bring massive growth to this sector of the country. I am always inspired to attend events like this where stakeholders in the SME sector converge.” He said.
Addressing participants at the seminar, Head, Business Segment Marketing, Etisalat Nigeria, Bidemi Ladipo, expressed delight at the turnout of participants at the session, noting that the attendance and testimonies of the impact of the seminar is encouraging.
“At Etisalat, we are passionate about the growth of growing businesses and entrepreneurs. We remain committed to providing them with every necessary support they need to thrive in their various industries. We recently awarded N2 million each to 10 entrepreneurs in our Easybusiness Millionaires Hunt scheme and I am delighted that some of them are present here in Abuja to share their experiences and how far they have gone in their businesses.” He stated.
The Market Access platform, now in its third year, is a quarterly networking event that has recorded tremendous success in the SME segment. The initiative has held in different cities across the country in a bid to empower small and medium scales enterprises across the country. Before the Abuja leg, the event has held in Lagos, Port Harcourt, Enugu, Calabar and Uyo. It has recorded a combined total audience of over 2,000 people.
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He noted that the one-day business networking and knowledge sharing session will afford small and growing businesses the opportunity to key into the value chain of large enterprises and help drive entrepreneurship spirit in Nigeria. According to him, Small and Medium Size Enterprises remain the backbone of the development for most economies around the world adding that the sector is currently has abundant growth opportunities.
“I must commend the partnership of Etisalat Nigeria, Pan African University and the Small and Medium Enterprise Development Agency (SMEDAN) for being consistent with the initiative. SMEs are the most economic sector in the country and it is my day to day goal to bring massive growth to this sector of the country. I am always inspired to attend events like this where stakeholders in the SME sector converge.” He said.
Addressing participants at the seminar, Head, Business Segment Marketing, Etisalat Nigeria, Bidemi Ladipo, expressed delight at the turnout of participants at the session, noting that the attendance and testimonies of the impact of the seminar is encouraging.
“At Etisalat, we are passionate about the growth of growing businesses and entrepreneurs. We remain committed to providing them with every necessary support they need to thrive in their various industries. We recently awarded N2 million each to 10 entrepreneurs in our Easybusiness Millionaires Hunt scheme and I am delighted that some of them are present here in Abuja to share their experiences and how far they have gone in their businesses.” He stated.
The Market Access platform, now in its third year, is a quarterly networking event that has recorded tremendous success in the SME segment. The initiative has held in different cities across the country in a bid to empower small and medium scales enterprises across the country. Before the Abuja leg, the event has held in Lagos, Port Harcourt, Enugu, Calabar and Uyo. It has recorded a combined total audience of over 2,000 people.
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Sunday, August 17, 2014
Microsoft, Jumia Introduce New App on Windows Phone ….Says customers can now experience the Best of online Shopping with Jumia App
Microsoft in partnership with Jumia, Nigeria’s Ecommerce giant has launched a new app on windows app store for customers to get unlimited shopping experience on the largest online store in Nigeria with over 200,000 items listed.
Jumia offers customers a great shopping experience with the expansion to windows App for customers on windows phone to enjoy Jumia’s large assortment of products.
The new Jumia App on windows store is free for download for all customers with a free discount voucher for every user upon download.
Speaking about Jumia’s new technology innovation for the Windows phone, Jumia Nigeria’s MD for Marketing & Sales Jonathan Doerr stated “Jumia is giving Nigerians the best shopping experience with technology innovation such as the new app for windows phone. This is to extend our relation to customers giving them the option to make Jumia their home with the app shopping through our major categories and getting the best price.”
While Managing Director, Microsoft Mobile West and Central Africa, Nick Imudia said the Jumia app is one of the more interesting additions to the Windows store and ultimately the Lumia range.
“We are happy to partner with the Jumia, the leading e-commerce company in Nigeria, to bring this on the Lumia device. This is one of our ways of ensuring that our customers get access to the tools they need on their Lumia devices. The app allows people to shop for any of the items available on the Jumia website right from their Lumia device anytime and anywhere. We are so delighted that the Jumia app is available for download on all Lumia range of devices” Imudia said.
For customers, this is like a back door access to Jumia’s 200,000 products with the new Jumia App for windows. The app is available for all windows phones. Jumia is also giving one windows phone user the chance to win a Nokia Lumia phone when they download the new Jumia App.
Jumia offers customers a great shopping experience with the expansion to windows App for customers on windows phone to enjoy Jumia’s large assortment of products.
The new Jumia App on windows store is free for download for all customers with a free discount voucher for every user upon download.
Speaking about Jumia’s new technology innovation for the Windows phone, Jumia Nigeria’s MD for Marketing & Sales Jonathan Doerr stated “Jumia is giving Nigerians the best shopping experience with technology innovation such as the new app for windows phone. This is to extend our relation to customers giving them the option to make Jumia their home with the app shopping through our major categories and getting the best price.”
While Managing Director, Microsoft Mobile West and Central Africa, Nick Imudia said the Jumia app is one of the more interesting additions to the Windows store and ultimately the Lumia range.
“We are happy to partner with the Jumia, the leading e-commerce company in Nigeria, to bring this on the Lumia device. This is one of our ways of ensuring that our customers get access to the tools they need on their Lumia devices. The app allows people to shop for any of the items available on the Jumia website right from their Lumia device anytime and anywhere. We are so delighted that the Jumia app is available for download on all Lumia range of devices” Imudia said.
For customers, this is like a back door access to Jumia’s 200,000 products with the new Jumia App for windows. The app is available for all windows phones. Jumia is also giving one windows phone user the chance to win a Nokia Lumia phone when they download the new Jumia App.
Microsoft Devices Group announces ultra-affordable mobile phone with music and video player for 19 euros
Microsoft expands its “First” phones portfolio with the Nokia 130
Recognizing the rapid growth of ultra-affordable mobile phones, Microsoft Devices Group on Monday unveiled the Nokia 130, a mobile phone designed to introduce millions of people to new digital experiences. At just 19 euros,* the Nokia 130 combines the everyday essentials that first-time mobile phone buyers expect with the beautiful design, reliability and mobile entertainment they want. Featuring a built-in video player, music player with up to 46 hours continuous playback on a single charge and everyday essentials such as a flashlight, FM radio and USB charging, the Nokia 130 is the perfect introduction to a “mobile first” world.
The Nokia 130 is an ideal handset for first-time mobile phone buyers, or for people seeking a reliable backup phone to complement their existing smartphone. It’s built to last, with a 1.8-inch color display and outstanding battery life of up to 36 days’ standby for the single-SIM variant and 26 days’ standby for the dual-SIM device. In design and quality, the Nokia 130 stands out among devices priced below $35*. Every year, people buy 300 million phones from this category alone.
As one of the most affordable mobile phones with video playback, the Nokia 130 makes new digital experiences accessible to more people. It delivers hours of entertainment with the built-in video player which offers up to 16 hours of playback for video stored on a microSD card, MP3 player and FM radio. With support for expandable microSD storage up to 32GB, alongside the Bluetooth-enabled SLAM application and USB connectivity, it also makes sharing digital content easy, without the need for an Internet connection.
“As demand in the affordable mobile segment continues to grow, Microsoft remains committed to delivering market-leading mobile innovation at each and every price point,” said Jo Harlow, corporate vice president for Phones, Microsoft. “It is estimated that at least one billion people in the world still do not have a mobile phone, while at the same time there is increasing demand for reliable backup phones in both mature and high-growth markets.”
She continued, “With handsets like the Nokia 130, we see tremendous potential to deliver the experience of a ‘mobile-first’ world to people seeking their first device, and we continue to invest in ultra-affordable devices that will introduce people to a ‘cloud-first’ world through Microsoft services such as Bing, Outlook.com, and OneDrive.”
Pricing and availability.
The estimated retail price before taxes and subsidies for the Nokia 130 and Nokia 130 Dual SIM is 19 euros. It is expected to begin shipping in the third quarter of this year. The Nokia 130 will be available in select markets including China, Egypt, India, Indonesia, Kenya, Nigeria, Pakistan, the Philippines and Vietnam.
Recognizing the rapid growth of ultra-affordable mobile phones, Microsoft Devices Group on Monday unveiled the Nokia 130, a mobile phone designed to introduce millions of people to new digital experiences. At just 19 euros,* the Nokia 130 combines the everyday essentials that first-time mobile phone buyers expect with the beautiful design, reliability and mobile entertainment they want. Featuring a built-in video player, music player with up to 46 hours continuous playback on a single charge and everyday essentials such as a flashlight, FM radio and USB charging, the Nokia 130 is the perfect introduction to a “mobile first” world.
The Nokia 130 is an ideal handset for first-time mobile phone buyers, or for people seeking a reliable backup phone to complement their existing smartphone. It’s built to last, with a 1.8-inch color display and outstanding battery life of up to 36 days’ standby for the single-SIM variant and 26 days’ standby for the dual-SIM device. In design and quality, the Nokia 130 stands out among devices priced below $35*. Every year, people buy 300 million phones from this category alone.
As one of the most affordable mobile phones with video playback, the Nokia 130 makes new digital experiences accessible to more people. It delivers hours of entertainment with the built-in video player which offers up to 16 hours of playback for video stored on a microSD card, MP3 player and FM radio. With support for expandable microSD storage up to 32GB, alongside the Bluetooth-enabled SLAM application and USB connectivity, it also makes sharing digital content easy, without the need for an Internet connection.
“As demand in the affordable mobile segment continues to grow, Microsoft remains committed to delivering market-leading mobile innovation at each and every price point,” said Jo Harlow, corporate vice president for Phones, Microsoft. “It is estimated that at least one billion people in the world still do not have a mobile phone, while at the same time there is increasing demand for reliable backup phones in both mature and high-growth markets.”
She continued, “With handsets like the Nokia 130, we see tremendous potential to deliver the experience of a ‘mobile-first’ world to people seeking their first device, and we continue to invest in ultra-affordable devices that will introduce people to a ‘cloud-first’ world through Microsoft services such as Bing, Outlook.com, and OneDrive.”
Pricing and availability.
The estimated retail price before taxes and subsidies for the Nokia 130 and Nokia 130 Dual SIM is 19 euros. It is expected to begin shipping in the third quarter of this year. The Nokia 130 will be available in select markets including China, Egypt, India, Indonesia, Kenya, Nigeria, Pakistan, the Philippines and Vietnam.
Intel and Microsoft co-launch tablet with Brian Computers Launches the BrianTab iw10
Intel and Microsoft co-launch tablet with Brian Computers
Launches the BrianTab iw10
Lagos, August 15,2014:Technology giants, Intel and Microsoft have partnered with Brain Integrated Systems Limited to introduce into the Nigerian market BrainTab iw10. The tablet is powered by Intel Atom processor and has the windows 8.1 with office 365 in built.
“The BrainTab iw10 is designed to help people experience the power of Intel Atom processor and Windows 8.1 easily with the main objective to being to make work easy and play hard.” Said Chairman of Brain Integrated Systems Limited (BISL), Mr, TunjiBalogun.
Country Manager, Intel, Bunmi Kundare stated that the BrainTab 1w10 is a world class device which combines the technology of Microsoft and Intel. The device boasts of enhanced features including Intel Quad –Core 1.33-i.8 GHz Bay Trial –T processor, Intel HD Gen 7 graphics, 10 point capacitive touch screen, to make switching between favourite apps more fluid. It also has eight hours of battery life.
Industry Information Communication (ICT) Technology stakeholders at the launch described the deviceAs a novel innovation from an Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) in Nigeria.
Also commenting on the BrianTab iw10 General Manager Microsoft, Kabelo Makwane said “The tablet is much more than an ordinary tablet. The Brian Tab iw10 Windows Tablet gives you the power of touch and exciting ways to share, play, create, interact and enjoy. All the great apps you need are in the Windows Store and you can surf the web with the touch-perfect Internet Explorer. The USB Ports lets you connect to external devices while your Microsoft Accounts lets you share your tablet with other users but not your personal information, helping you keep things separate.”
Speaking further Balogun stressed that out of the box, people can enjoy the pre-installed Intel Explore and Learn App which contain various educational content materials that are of great value to students which also comes with Microsoft services like Skype
The Braintab iw10’s seamless body comes with a keyboard set that is easy to detach with a weight of 594g, the tab is easy to carry around
The benefits include a fit on storage and memory, 2GB DDR3 RAM 32 GB eMMC, and MicroSD Slot, expandable up to 64GB. For wired and wireless connections it is embedded with WiFi: 802. 11 b/g/n and Bluetooth 3.0, 3G Network for wireless connection and data transfer, Micro USB incl Mini HDMI incl. adapter, headphone Jack.
The BrainTab iw10 is available in BISL retail outlet across the country.
BISL an OEM have been in existence for 10 years and with its partnership with Intel and Microsoft has been pioneering local assembly and sales of Windows and Intel powered products in the Nigerian market.
Launches the BrianTab iw10
Lagos, August 15,2014:Technology giants, Intel and Microsoft have partnered with Brain Integrated Systems Limited to introduce into the Nigerian market BrainTab iw10. The tablet is powered by Intel Atom processor and has the windows 8.1 with office 365 in built.
“The BrainTab iw10 is designed to help people experience the power of Intel Atom processor and Windows 8.1 easily with the main objective to being to make work easy and play hard.” Said Chairman of Brain Integrated Systems Limited (BISL), Mr, TunjiBalogun.
Country Manager, Intel, Bunmi Kundare stated that the BrainTab 1w10 is a world class device which combines the technology of Microsoft and Intel. The device boasts of enhanced features including Intel Quad –Core 1.33-i.8 GHz Bay Trial –T processor, Intel HD Gen 7 graphics, 10 point capacitive touch screen, to make switching between favourite apps more fluid. It also has eight hours of battery life.
Industry Information Communication (ICT) Technology stakeholders at the launch described the deviceAs a novel innovation from an Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) in Nigeria.
Also commenting on the BrianTab iw10 General Manager Microsoft, Kabelo Makwane said “The tablet is much more than an ordinary tablet. The Brian Tab iw10 Windows Tablet gives you the power of touch and exciting ways to share, play, create, interact and enjoy. All the great apps you need are in the Windows Store and you can surf the web with the touch-perfect Internet Explorer. The USB Ports lets you connect to external devices while your Microsoft Accounts lets you share your tablet with other users but not your personal information, helping you keep things separate.”
Speaking further Balogun stressed that out of the box, people can enjoy the pre-installed Intel Explore and Learn App which contain various educational content materials that are of great value to students which also comes with Microsoft services like Skype
The Braintab iw10’s seamless body comes with a keyboard set that is easy to detach with a weight of 594g, the tab is easy to carry around
The benefits include a fit on storage and memory, 2GB DDR3 RAM 32 GB eMMC, and MicroSD Slot, expandable up to 64GB. For wired and wireless connections it is embedded with WiFi: 802. 11 b/g/n and Bluetooth 3.0, 3G Network for wireless connection and data transfer, Micro USB incl Mini HDMI incl. adapter, headphone Jack.
The BrainTab iw10 is available in BISL retail outlet across the country.
BISL an OEM have been in existence for 10 years and with its partnership with Intel and Microsoft has been pioneering local assembly and sales of Windows and Intel powered products in the Nigerian market.
Thursday, August 7, 2014
ETISALAT NIGERIA AND IHS SIGN TOWER SALE AND LEASE BACK AGREEMENT FOR NIGERIA PORTFOLIO
Etisalat Nigeria today announced the sale of 2,136 of its towers to IHS Holding Limited (“IHS”) as part of a broader strategy to drive improvements in the quality of its network performance and to accelerate roll out of 2G & 3G coverage and new services to its customers. The transaction, the first by a major GSM operator in Nigeria, is expected to close later this year.
Etisalat currently has the highest quality network in Nigeria and the partnership with IHS is designed to promote network sharing, ensure higher quality, sustain reliable mobile services, lower overall costs and also promote a cleaner environment through reduced diesel usage and increased investments in alternative energy solutions.
Over the past 18 months, IHS has installed a large number of alternative energy sites in Nigeria. These investments in addition to further investments in its state-of-the-art Network Operations Centre mean that uptimes of over 99% are achieved on its owned sites. Under the terms of this transaction IHS has committed to investing a further USD100 million in the towers acquired, on advanced generators, efficient batteries and alternative energy solutions to reduce diesel consumption and improve efficiency of grid use.
Matthew Willsher, CEO of Etisalat Nigeria, said: “Continued demand for mobile connectivity along with increased consumption of data requires reliable and effective networks that are also cost efficient for network operators. The decision to sell our passive infrastructure to an experienced commercial partner, such as IHS, is part of our strategy to increase network coverage and capacity which is already rated number 1 for quality of service by the NCC.
Issam Darwish, CEO of IHS, added: “We are delighted to have been trusted by Etisalat Nigeria with their passive network infrastructure. Our market leading operations team, managed through a state-of-the-art network operations centre and our continual investment in better, more efficient systems and technologies will ensure that that trust is well placed. This partnership will provide significant long-term benefits to Etisalat Nigeria, allowing them to focus entirely on marketing new customer propositions to a wider market.”
On the conclusion of this transaction, IHS will own and manage over 6,540 towers in Nigeria all of which will be managed by the most advanced Network Operating Centre (NOC) in the country, providing customers with market and industry leading levels of passive network uptime. IHS will market services on the towers promoting tower sharing and colocation to help drive network improvements, better service to subscribers and economic growth.
Etisalat currently has the highest quality network in Nigeria and the partnership with IHS is designed to promote network sharing, ensure higher quality, sustain reliable mobile services, lower overall costs and also promote a cleaner environment through reduced diesel usage and increased investments in alternative energy solutions.
Over the past 18 months, IHS has installed a large number of alternative energy sites in Nigeria. These investments in addition to further investments in its state-of-the-art Network Operations Centre mean that uptimes of over 99% are achieved on its owned sites. Under the terms of this transaction IHS has committed to investing a further USD100 million in the towers acquired, on advanced generators, efficient batteries and alternative energy solutions to reduce diesel consumption and improve efficiency of grid use.
Matthew Willsher, CEO of Etisalat Nigeria, said: “Continued demand for mobile connectivity along with increased consumption of data requires reliable and effective networks that are also cost efficient for network operators. The decision to sell our passive infrastructure to an experienced commercial partner, such as IHS, is part of our strategy to increase network coverage and capacity which is already rated number 1 for quality of service by the NCC.
Issam Darwish, CEO of IHS, added: “We are delighted to have been trusted by Etisalat Nigeria with their passive network infrastructure. Our market leading operations team, managed through a state-of-the-art network operations centre and our continual investment in better, more efficient systems and technologies will ensure that that trust is well placed. This partnership will provide significant long-term benefits to Etisalat Nigeria, allowing them to focus entirely on marketing new customer propositions to a wider market.”
On the conclusion of this transaction, IHS will own and manage over 6,540 towers in Nigeria all of which will be managed by the most advanced Network Operating Centre (NOC) in the country, providing customers with market and industry leading levels of passive network uptime. IHS will market services on the towers promoting tower sharing and colocation to help drive network improvements, better service to subscribers and economic growth.
Tuesday, August 5, 2014
Microsoft Says BBM is now Available on Lumia Smartphones
Lagos, Nigeria, August 5th, 2014: Microsoft Mobile has announced that popular mobile messaging application, BlackBerry Messenger (BBM) is now available for download on its Windows Phone based Lumia smartphones.
Microsoft made this announcement following BlackBerry’s announcement on Thursday, July 31st that BBM is now open to those using the Windows phone platform, a move that potentially makes the messaging service more appealing to its enterprise clients
Speaking on this new development, Partnership Manager, Developer Experience, Nokia West and Central Africa, Emmanuel Oluwatosin stated that it is a relief to finally have BBM on the Lumia smartphones, which will create more fun experiences for our customers. “We are extremely delighted about this news and we know our customers are excited as well. We finally have one more to boost our presence in the smartphone market. This will also expand various chat applications available on the Lumia smartphone for customers to stay connected with their loved ones”.
“BBM app is available for all Lumia smartphone running Windows Phone 8 and Windows Phone 8.1 operating system. To download the BBM app is absolutely free and easy; customers should go to the Windows Store on their Lumia smartphones, search for Blackberry Messenger and BBM Beta app and download” he added.
The app has been tailored for Microsoft's Live Tile user interface, and users will find three sections in BBM - Chats, Contacts and Feeds - which can be accessed by swiping through the app.
Microsoft made this announcement following BlackBerry’s announcement on Thursday, July 31st that BBM is now open to those using the Windows phone platform, a move that potentially makes the messaging service more appealing to its enterprise clients
Speaking on this new development, Partnership Manager, Developer Experience, Nokia West and Central Africa, Emmanuel Oluwatosin stated that it is a relief to finally have BBM on the Lumia smartphones, which will create more fun experiences for our customers. “We are extremely delighted about this news and we know our customers are excited as well. We finally have one more to boost our presence in the smartphone market. This will also expand various chat applications available on the Lumia smartphone for customers to stay connected with their loved ones”.
“BBM app is available for all Lumia smartphone running Windows Phone 8 and Windows Phone 8.1 operating system. To download the BBM app is absolutely free and easy; customers should go to the Windows Store on their Lumia smartphones, search for Blackberry Messenger and BBM Beta app and download” he added.
The app has been tailored for Microsoft's Live Tile user interface, and users will find three sections in BBM - Chats, Contacts and Feeds - which can be accessed by swiping through the app.
Sunday, August 3, 2014
Microsoft Boost User Experience on Nokia X Range with Software Update
Customers using the Nokia X range of affordable devices are in for a more thrilling experience as technology giant, Microsoft, has announced the release of a new Nokia X Software update.
Communications Manager, Nokia West and Central Africa, Fred Oriunuebho disclosed that customers can update their Nokia X, Nokia X+ or Nokia XL devices as the new software will arrive on their device as an over-the-air (OTA) update. “To update the Nokia X devices, users will receive a push notification which will be sent when the update is ready and waiting for download. Alternatively, users can manually check by navigating to settings >About phone> System updates > Check now,” he said.
According to Mr. Oriunuebho
, the new update comes with a whole lot of new and exciting features which would make user experience seamless. Some new and improved features include the new App Switcher, which makes it easy for users to use different apps simultaneously. With the new update, customers will get free access to Outlook and OneNote which come preinstalled as customers update the software.
“This would give them quick access to use and access multiple Outlook accounts, including Outlook Calendar and Contacts, instantly access their Microsoft OneNote 2010 notebooks on OneDrive with OneNote Mobile, view notebooks on OneDrive amongst others.
In addition to the fantastic features that come with the new update, the Nokia Store comes with a search button which makes it easier to search, find and download games or apps on the device. The Nokia Store also integrates other third-party app stores, which means that customers can explore apps under one roof, making for a consistent experience.”
Mr. Oriunuebho pointed out that other improvements in the Store include a new Home screen Spotlight widget for app discovery and one-click downloads for faster access to apps.
About Microsoft Devices
Microsoft Devices Group is responsible for the company’s devices strategy, including Lumia smartphones and tablets, Nokia mobile phones, Xbox hardware, Surface, Perceptive Pixel products, and accessories.
Communications Manager, Nokia West and Central Africa, Fred Oriunuebho disclosed that customers can update their Nokia X, Nokia X+ or Nokia XL devices as the new software will arrive on their device as an over-the-air (OTA) update. “To update the Nokia X devices, users will receive a push notification which will be sent when the update is ready and waiting for download. Alternatively, users can manually check by navigating to settings >About phone> System updates > Check now,” he said.
According to Mr. Oriunuebho
“This would give them quick access to use and access multiple Outlook accounts, including Outlook Calendar and Contacts, instantly access their Microsoft OneNote 2010 notebooks on OneDrive with OneNote Mobile, view notebooks on OneDrive amongst others.
In addition to the fantastic features that come with the new update, the Nokia Store comes with a search button which makes it easier to search, find and download games or apps on the device. The Nokia Store also integrates other third-party app stores, which means that customers can explore apps under one roof, making for a consistent experience.”
Mr. Oriunuebho pointed out that other improvements in the Store include a new Home screen Spotlight widget for app discovery and one-click downloads for faster access to apps.
About Microsoft Devices
Microsoft Devices Group is responsible for the company’s devices strategy, including Lumia smartphones and tablets, Nokia mobile phones, Xbox hardware, Surface, Perceptive Pixel products, and accessories.
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