Innovation and success in the mobile phone money transfer services in Kenya such as Mpesa and Airtel money continue to elicit mixed reactions from analysts who find it hard to predict the future of the service. There are both advantages and disadvantages associated with mobile phone money transfer services; however, it’s expected that future innovations will limit risks associated with the service making it more efficient and reliable compared to other services in its genre. Airtel must have realized the fortunes Safaricom enjoy from its mobile money transfer service after it decided to aggressively campaign for its Airtel Money service.
Multichoice (Dstv) Unveils Drifta Dongle in Kenya
Latest developments in the fast becoming competitive pay TV market segment in Kenya took a new twist after Dstv launched Drifta Mobile dongle in the country. Pay TV service provision in Kenya has emerged as one of the most lucrative business opportunity yet to be fully explored; there are less than three service providers on different platforms that have so far created an impression to consumers in the country; Dstv, Smart TV and Zuku TV. Dstv is currently the largest pay TV service provider in Kenya and in Africa at large with millions of subscribers who rely on their satellite signal provision.
Airtel Kenya Banks on Airtel Money Service rather than Number Portability
Mobile phone service providers in Kenya are going head on in an effort to stay relevant in a very competitive market. After the initial launch of mobile phone number portability in Kenya, it was anticipated that customers would get to choose their preferred service providers without loosing their original phone numbers; well, we all expected things to be a little smoother than they are. Several analysts were quoted saying that value added services will be a major determining factor rather than call services; it is about time that we need to appreciate their analysis and agree indeed they were right.
LG Optimus Sol E730 Android Smart Phone Unveiled
Over the past few days, the smart phone market segment has been embracing to receive yet another Android powered LG Optimus Sol E730 to the already competitive sector. As of now, there are countless Android smart phones on the market to choose from depending on your budget, needs and expectations; this revolution in Android devices has forced manufacturers to be more innovative and creative if they intend to stay competitive for a longer period. The new LG Optimus Sol E730 is equipped with a 3.8 inch ultra Amoled display panel capable of 800×480 pixel resolution and is considered by the manufacturer to have an advanced two fold reflection rate compared to standard Amoled display panels.
Blackberry Torch 9860 Unveiled
Despite the emergence of Android powered handsets, Blackberry devices are not just about to throw in the towel; this follows the release of Blackberry Torch 9860 featuring latest Blackberry 7 operating system. As major phone manufacturers compete in releasing affordable Android powered devices except for Nokia which still embraces its Symbian software, Blackberry devices continue to slowly advance into powerful recognizable handsets. It seems like Nokia is trying its bet on the latest version of Windows phone operating system dubbed Mango after making an announcement to release the first Windows phone powered Nokia handset before the end of the year.
Samsung S3770 3G Mobile Phone
Previously, I have reviewed more than a dozen phones in one month from Samsung expected to debut before the end of the year, if you thought Samsung had exhausted their innovation for the year, you might think twice after an unexpected entrant of Samsung S3770 mid range 3G smart phone. I should also comment Samsung’s policy of never underestimating the market trend considering other manufacturers commitment to produce handsets that outsmarts and outperforms those from competitors. The new Samsung S3770 targets consumers seeking for mid range quality handsets with innovative features and abundant applications.
HTC EVO 3D Android Smart Phone
At one point or another, you must have wondered how 3D is taking over every aspect of our lifestyle starting from television sets in our living rooms to movie theatres and now mobile phones. Apparently, HTC is not about to let others rule 3D handset market segment as it watch, hence the introduction of HTC EVO 3D. HTC has so far emerged as a respectable force in the mobile phone industry; its devices such as HTC EVO 3D boast of powerful components and features. Unlike other manufacturers who fall for stereoscopic screens and a pair of cameras, HTC utilizes dual core processors and large RAM capacity to offer fantastic user experience and HTC EVO 3D is not an exception.
Samsung Galaxy Q Android Smart Phone
A new major twist in the smart phone and tablets market has emerged after Samsung’s intention to have a hybrid Galaxy Q on the market was disclosed. The new Samsung Galaxy Q is said to combine features mainly found on its Galaxy tablet siblings with that of a smart phone. I don’t intent to go around explaining how often customers find themselves in dilemmas when trying to choose between a smart phone and a tablet to suit their needs; apparently the new Samsung Galaxy Q has solved the equation. Unlike most smart phones, Samsung Galaxy Q is equipped with a wider display panel comparative to Samsung Galaxy Tab series.