Sony Ericsson has unveiled Xperia Arc S, the fastest Android smart phone in the Xperia genre featuring a 1.4GHz single core processor speed. The new Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S has borrowed substantial resemblance from its predecessor sibling Xperia Arc ranging from the display panel to body design; however, unlike its predecessor Xperia Arc which is powered by 1GHz Scorpion processor, Arc S has a more advanced 1.4GHz Qualcomm MSM8255T Snapdragon processor. Being the fastest among Xperia siblings, the new Android smart phone is anticipated to attract a higher price tag as well as compete comfortably amongst other devices on the market falling in its genre. Currently, there are countless Android devices on the market creating a very slim and tight chance for poor quality devices to see the light of the day; most succumb to competition.
Kenya Data Networks (KDN) State of the Art Eco Friendly Data Center
After several months of waiting, Kenya Data Networks has officially unveiled its state of the art Eco friendly data center aimed at relieving the East and Central Africa’s region from over reliant on European providers. The new data center is located in Nairobi Kenya at Sameer Park off Mombasa road and is intended to offer software and applications hosting services for both local and international businesses. If all undertakings go on as planned, the Kenya Data Network’s eco friendly data center will spare the region from troubles associated to seeking data back up services from Europe and US. The facility will offer world class services to corporate customers, financial institutions and at the same time guaranteeing data safety and security. It’s estimated that most institutions spend more than three percent of their budgets on disaster management (recovery planning)
Huawei HiLink E353, World’s First Plug and Link Data Card
Huawei seems to be doing a lot of homework lately following the release of HiLink E353 and B593 Wireless Broadband Router featuring latest cutting edge technologies in the industry. B593 Wireless Router was the first device with wireless technology in the industry; on the other hand, the new Huawei HiLink E353 Modem boasts of Plug and Link technology, it connects users to the internet automatically in less than 15 minutes when inserted into the USB port. The plug and link feature completely eliminates the tedious driver installation, dial in process and manual configurations; HiLink E353 Modem is therefore regarded as best for non IT experienced users. The communications technology service provider’s continued embrace of unused technologies on its proprietary devices has made it the pioneer and mentor in the industry with a back up of a several patented technologies.
Huawei B593, World’s First Wireless Broadband Router
The introduction of Huawei B593, world’s first broadband router has so far sparked a major development in the telecommunications sector allowing service providers increase their subscribers’ base without necessarily having a fixed network infrastructure. Previously, routers required a fixed network infrastructure to enable consumers’ access broadband internet connection from the operator. The new Huawei B593 wireless broadband router supports Long Term Evolution (LTE TDD)/ 4th Generation (4G) network and FDD to offer an amazing download speed of up to 100M, the router provides WiFi access to 32 devices as well as personal computers connected via an Ethernet cable. LTE TDD technology is gaining worldwide recognition with most service providers upgrading their infrastructures to comply with the new platform.
Huawei Vision 3D Android Smart Phone
In an effort to showcase its latest proprietary 3D user interface smart phone technology, Huawei telecommunications has introduced Vision 3D handset running on Android v2.3 Gingerbread operating system. The smart phone features a stylish design and a carousel animation display bringing the company’s best in design and technology on a single device. Huawei Vision 3D adds up to the company’s existing line of Android powered smart phones; over the past few months, Android smart phone’s market segment has experienced an influx of variant products from major industry players with an aim of capturing a reasonable share and recognition from consumers. Uniqueness and efficient functionality is seen to be a major determinant factor to consumers in deciding their preferred devices, looking at the recently unveiled Huawei Vision 3D smart phone, a carousel animation display is regarded as its major selling point.
Samsung 19100 Galaxy S2 Dual Core Smart Phone in Kenya
After several days of waiting, Samsung has finally introduced one of its best performing 19100 Galaxy S2 smart phone in Kenya. Unlike Nokia which has received criticism for devaluing the African market after it unveiled low end smart phones in Kenya the same day it was introducing its latest Symbian Belle smart phones in Hong Kong, Samsung seems to have a special interest in the African market considering its timely introduction of Samsung 19100 Galaxy S2 in Kenya same month it was unveiling the product in large markets such as US. The new entrant to Kenyan smart phone market, Samsung 19100 Galaxy S2 boasts of a slim design measuring only 125.3×66.1×8.5mm, making it one of the thinnest smart phones in the industry. Apparently, the South Korean manufacturer embraces Samsung 19100 Galaxy S2 as its best smart phone considering a super speed 1.2GHz dual core processor, a slim chassis and feather-light innards.
After the success of Samsung 19100 Galaxy S2 and its subsequent unveiling in major markets around the globe such as Kenya, other industry players including LG, Motorola and HTC are expected to follow suit by introducing dual core smart phones offering super fast operation speeds. Considering the recently Kenyan market unveiled 19100 Galaxy S2’s almost impossible slim design adding to iPhone 4 and Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc, by all means, it’s not the cheapest device out there; however, users are bound to have a life time experience of a smart phone. It has an all chassis metal design anticipated to contribute to its amazingly super feather-light weight only 116g, in addition, Samsung 19100 Galaxy S2’s battery cover is derived from a flimsy plastic material ensuring the device’s unique light weight is preserved. The battery’s plastic back cover fits perfectly on the contoured metal chassis with a mesh feel at the rear promising to keep your hands temperature normal in case of extended holding.
Samsung 19100 Galaxy S2 has a 4.3 inch Super AMOLED Plus screen protected by a toughened scratch resistant Gorilla Glass which raises bench marks to another high rated genre away from its predecessor sibling Galaxy S smart phone. A light sensor addition to 19100 Galaxy S2’s crisp vibrant screen, automatically adjusts brightness depending on room lighting saving battery power in brightly lit conditions. Looking at the front panel of Samsung 19100 Galaxy S2, you’ll notice a rectangular home key that flanks two touch sensitive buttons ‘menu and back’, and at the bottom, there is a MicroSD card slot which doubles up as a HDMI out put port. At the rear end of Samsung 19100 Galaxy S2, there is an 8.0-Megapixel camera complemented by a single led flash.
Samsung 19100 Galaxy S2 (ii) Features/Specifications;
- 1.2GHz ARM Cortex Dual core processor
- 4.3 inch (480×800 pixels) super AMOLED Plus capacitive touch screen
- Android v2.3 Gingerbread operating system
- 8.0-Megapixel camera (3264×2448 pixels), autofocus and Led flash, 2-Megapixel front facing camera for video calls
- 16GB/32GB internal storage capacity options, 1GB RAM
- WiFi hotspot, 802.11a/b/g/n WiFi, DLNA, WiFi Direct, Bluetooth v3.0+HS
- 3G; 21Mbps-HSDPA, 5.76Mbps- HUSPA, MicroSD up to 32GB, 8GB incl.
- Samsung 19100 Galaxy S2 in Kenya at Safaricom and Fonexpress Price: Kshs.60000 (no longer available)
Text Message (SMS) Based Service/Business in Kenya
Since the introduction of mobile phones, text messages became the most favorite means to communicate with friends and family sending the famously known as snail mail service packing. As expected with most technology based services, text messages have ever since evolved to offer additional functionalities such as product promotion and content provision other than communicating with loved ones. Today, SMS services enable businesses to communicate with specific groups, promote their services/products or allow customers access their services or content. In order to achieve this ambition (send/receive text messages), you can use a regular 10 digit phone number or apply for a simple code; a 10 digit phone number is suitable for communication between friends, colleagues and family members, on the other hand, business are compelled to apply for simple codes which can easily be remembered by customers.
Redeem Your Safaricom Bonga Points for Great Prizes
Ever since Safaricom’s Bonga Points reward scheme was introduced in Kenya way back in June 2007, the program has experienced various developments as well as popularity leading the way for other mobile service providers in the country. Today, every mobile service provider in Kenya has introduced its own loyalty reward scheme to award subscribers who stay and use its network with great prizes, Safaricom’s Bonga Points Program was introduced with limited features; however, the program has evolved over years to become the best of its kind in Kenya. Essentially, subscribers are required to enroll into the program and accumulate points by consuming the provider’s services; in the case of Bonga Points loyalty program, subscribers are rewarded with 1 Point for every Kshs.10 spent on Safaricom’s network.