The famous Bing translator app which has been available on top mobile operating system platforms such as Android and iOS is now available for Lumia users. Bing translator – which has the capability to auto-translate both text and voice, was recently enabled for the Windows Phone 8 operating system which powers most of the Nokia Lumia range series. It’s a free translations service that currently supports more than 32 languages including Arabic, Spanish, English, French, Japanese, German and Chinese among others. The head of product marketing for Nokia East Africa – King’ori Gitahi, said the Bing translator app will allow Lumia users to overcome language barriers, especially when travelling to other foreign countries.
Airtel’s ‘biashara mkononi’ service transforms your phone into airtime selling machine
I’ve seen a couple of innovations in the telecommunications sector targeting subscribers with a promise of more power and flexibility but what amazes is the rate at which such innovations are introduced. It’s no secret that not everything would be as successful as Mpesa, but we’d be equally be mistaken to imagine that was the end of innovations. Airtel Kenya has introduced yet one of its kind service dubbed ‘biashara mkononi’ – a service that would allow subscribers sell airtime right on their phones. It’s one of those initiatives Airtel targets to expand distribution of its airtime at the same time providing its subscribers an ample platform to do some business.
To access the service, you must have a fully registered Airtel Sim card.
How to use Airtel Biashara Mkononi Service
- First you’ll need to register by sending money to Airtel’s paybill nick name ‘PAPS’
- After the account is created, you’ll receive an SMS notification detailing Airtime stock and PIN (personal Identification number) which can be changed later.
- Airtime is given with 8% upfront discount
- A minimum of Ksh.50 and maximum of Kshs.10000 is required for the service
- From your phone’s USSD Menu, dial *500# followed by PIN provided when you registered for the service.
- To sell airtime, reply with 1, enter phone number, then amount and confirm.
- To get your airtime balance, reply with 2
- And to change PIN, reply with 3
Pay Bill Charges
50-500 = 3, 501-1000 = 5, 1001-10000 = 10.
Samsung Galaxy NX Android Camera Features
After the impressions we had on the galaxy zoom for being too much of a camera than a phone yet you’d still initiate and receive phone calls on it, Samsung just dropped yet another master piece to you’d equally think the other way-round. Samsung Galaxy NX Camera has all the top-range connectivity features you’d crave for; the image quality is considerably superb, and so are the 3G/4G LTE and WiFi connectivity radio hardware underneath. Amazingly, the Galaxy NX Camera has the same body design as that of Samsung NX Camera but with the awesomeness of android operating system, you’d say it’s a sequel to the mirror less series having android OS underneath. It brings out the ‘always connected’ feel, at least according to the manufacturer, but we’d still be happy with a couple of connectivity features considering its primary obligation.
Airtel Kenya’s unlimited Internet is back
A few months after Airtel terminated its unlimited data offer in favor of the ‘Blaze’ bundles, the service is back again; though with some major adjustments on areas that matter. It was the only remaining data offer which didn’t throttle data speeds on consumers deemed to over utilize the service, ‘Blaze’ which came in thereafter had subscribers get 0.75GB, 4GB and 7GB data expiring within a day, a week or a month respectively. Orange Kenya is the only other provider with an unlimited data service though capped at 64kbps after consumption of 100mb data.
Their latest offer follows suit by limiting subscribers to 3GB, 15GB and 30GB on a daily, weekly or a monthly plan respectively after which speeds are limited to 128kbps. It will now cost more for the same service compared to three months ago where the daily plan will attract Ksh.250, Ksh.1300 for the weekly plan and Ksh.3500 for the monthly plan up from Ksh.200, Ksh.1000 and Kshs.3000 respectively.
Epson’s ink tank system sales Impressive
Following positive responses from customers on its first generation of ink tank system printers, Epson is set to stop selling consumer and small business ink cartridge printers in Kenya and some other African markets.
This move forms part of Epson’s new ‘low-cost, high-quality’ ink tank system strategy and will allow it to focus on expanding its ink tank system printer range. The plan is intended to provide home and office users with affordable and reliable printing, without the problems often associated with non-genuine inks or other refill systems.
Samsung Galaxy S4 I9190 Mini and I9192 Mini Duos Specs
Soon after the S4 was announced, speculations for a cheaper version were high on our nerves given Samsung’s typical surprises, it’s like expecting fire where there’s smoke which’s kind of obvious – and here we are analyzing the Mini version of S4. The galaxy s4 Mini I9190 and I9192 Mini Duos are expectedly cheaper, smaller and poses hardware specs similar to other mid-range devices, you’d not be mistaken to think the phone maker was curious to offer the same taste of its high-profile device but at a pocket friendly price and less oomph. Down the lane of history, it would be inconsiderate not to mention the S3 and S3 Mini that surfaced soon after, it was a typical gesture of what’s coming up and in this case, the S4 Mini. Despite the handset having less premium specs compared to its flagship siblings, it’s no slouch in comparison to the S4’s core features.
Epson to Recruit More Resellers as it Expands Product Distribution Network
Epson is relentlessly seeking to increase its presence in the East African region by recruiting more resellers to its product distribution network. In an effort that will bring its products and services closer to customers, the company is adding more resellers as well as investing more in marketing support – a concept that’s expected to enhance user experience and drive growth in strategic sectors such as e-banking, retail, education and the government sectors. The company’s regional sales manager Mukesh Bector said, Epson was committed to developing new business opportunities and growth through close working relationships with channel partners.
‘As a company, we’re keen to not only strengthen our product distribution network in the region but also offer superior after sales service to our customers’, he added. In view of the current market trends, Epson had identified business products as a potential segment for growth. Recruiting more resellers is just but a step to increase the company’s market share grip which’s expected to be complemented by developing ground breaking innovative products at affordable prices for all segments.
Epson is banking on its latest inkjet printers as a viable alternative to traditional laser printers to drive its sales this year. On the other hand, the company’s latest innovative label works printers now have an extended warranty from Epson – a customer buying the label works printers from now till March 2014 will be entitled to a three-year warranty. The label makers are designed to address both desktop and mobile labeling needs, the range includes LabelWokrks LW-300 printers which are suitable for office labeling while the LW-400 counterparts which are lighter with a backlit screen are designed for mobile labeling in several conditions. The LW-700 on the other hand is flexible and easy to use especially for busy environments outside or in the office. All models are compatible with a wide range of Epson label tapes and offer choices of different font types, character sizes as well as symbols, borders and styles. The LW-400 also provides barcode printing.
EPSON L-800: EFFICIENCY + LESS HUSTLE
In today’s fast changing world, efficiency has become key and especially in the work place. The Epson L800 is the world’s first branded photo printer with an integrated ink tank system that gives you high volume prints at the lowest running cost. It is therefore the perfect definition of efficiency.
The ultra-high capacity inkjet printers are designed to offer reliable, cost effective colour printing and can be refilled without the mess or hassle of other ink tank systems.
You can print vibrant, life-like colours with long-lasting results with the L800 and produce borderless photos up to A4 size. Creating personalized digital photo albums can easily be achieved by printing directly onto CDs/DVDs and, with fast print speeds, you can produce a 10 x 15cm photo in as little as 12 seconds.