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Nokia has bought Smarterphone AS, a Norwegian startup that builds mobile operating system for feature phones. However, Smarterphone claims its mobile OS is refined to enable users have a smartphone-like experience on cheap hardware and that could be the attraction for Nokia. The news of the deal, which was completed in November, 2011 came from Ferd capital an investment company that claims it has spent 6.5 million Euros on Smarterphone since 2007. Where to Buy Nokia PhonesJumia.com.ngfrom ₦3,000.00 Buy Now Konga.comfrom ₦3,500.00 Buy Now Feature phones are the top selling internet enabled phones in Nigeria and most of the emerging market because...

Think Facebook apps are the most frequently used apps for social networking and chat in Nigeria? Well, you have to think again, because 2go is actually the top app used for social networking and chat by mobile subscribers in Nigeria, at least according to a non scientific mobile apps usage poll we conducted on our Facebook fan page in December, 2011.Where to Buy SmartphonesJumia.com.ng from ₦7,999.00 Buy Now Konga.com from ₦9,500.00 Buy Now In the poll, we requested our fans on Facebook and Twitter to state their 3 most frequently used mobile apps with emphasis on Android, BlackBerry, Series 40, and...

Social networking and instant messaging are the most popular apps used by mobile subscribers in Nigeria. This is according to a non-scientific survey we conducted on our Facebook fan page recently. Social networking and instant messaging apps with a popularity score of 45.3% beat mobile browsers (31.1%) to second place. However, the Opera mini/mobile browsers were the single most popular app for mobile subscribers in Nigeria. The survey requested our fans on Facebook and Twitter to list their 3 most frequently used mobile apps. It focused on mobile subscribers running BlackBerry, Android, Symbian, and Nokia Series 40. In all platforms,...

SOPA stands for Stop Online Piracy Act, it is a piece of legislation in the United States House of Representatives and as the name implies and according to proponents will make life difficult for businesses that thrive on online distribution of copyrighted intellectual property and promote innovation and creativity on the internet. Opponents of the bill, claim the name is misleading, in fact some have called it the Internet Censorship bill, while some others have referred to it as United States' version of the Chinese firewall. SOPA gives sweeping powers to the United States Department of Justice to take action against...

WhatsApp Messenger is an instant messaging service that enables you communicate with your phonebook contacts via free SMS messages. WhatsApp messenger uses internet for communications, so as long as you have a valid internet plan, you can communicate with your friends and family free via instant messaging as long as they also have WhatsApp installed on their own mobile phone or smartphone. Download WhatsApp The beauty of WhatsApp messenger is that it is available for all major smartphones: Nokia (Symbian), Android, iPhone, and BlackBerry Windows Phone like Nokia Lumia Phones. Nokia phones in general especially feature phones and smartphone like the Nokia...

MTN Mobile Money (a.k.a MTN MoMo) is a service that enables users to send and receive money as well as make payments for products and services with their mobile phones. With MoMo, you can transfer money to any MTN user within any of the supported African countries. Note that cross-border transfers are not supported for now. For now, you can only transfer to users within your own country. Mobile Money is offered by MTN in partnership with banks. It is one of a number of mobile money services that are available in Nigeria and across Africa. MTN Mobile Money enables you...

Samsung Galaxy R I9103 is a high-end member of the Galaxy line of Android Smartphone. Although highend, the Galaxy R pales slightly when compared with Samsung's flagship smartphone, the Samsung Galaxy S II. Compared with Galaxy S II, it features a slightly smaller display, a lower resolution camera, a less powerful processor, and a less sexy design. However, Samsung Galaxy R comes at a lower price, which will work for quite a number of consumers. Where to Buy Galaxy Phones Jumia.com.ng from ₦55,950.00 Buy Now A Powerful Gingerbread Smartphone Samsung Galaxy R features Android 2.3 (Gingerbread) on a 1GHz dual-core processor with 1GB...

Here you will find contacts (address and phone numbers) of authorised dealers of Ford cars and vehicles in Nigeria. It is always a good idea to buy your Ford cars and parts from accredited dealers. This ensures you get quality Ford vehicles, parts, and accessories as well as good after sales support. The Ford Fiesta Coscharis Motors and Briscoe Ford are the authorised dealers of Ford cars, SUVs, Trucks, and vans in Nigeria. Ford SUVs and Pickups are quite popular in Nigeria. Accredited Ford dealers in Nigeria offer warranty and financing options for flexible payment. Popular Ford Cars and VehiclesHere...

Looking for BMW cars in Nigeria? In this page, we have provided a list of authorised BMW cars dealers in Nigeria. Coscharis Motors is the distributor of BMW cars in Nigeria with show rooms and service centres in Lagos, Abuja, Uyo, Aba, Port Harcourt, and Kano. Scroll down to view contacts of dealers of BMW cars in Nigeria. BMW cars are in a class of their own. They are luxury cars with premium build quality. BMW cars are targeted at the mid and upper middle class and the upper class. So, it is not likely the car for beginners, but for...

Samsung Galaxy W I8150 is a mid-range member of the Galaxy line of Android Smartphones. It seats at the highend of the mid-range above phones like the Samsung Galaxy M Pro and Galaxy Ace. Samsung Galaxy W features a 1.4GHz processor, a crispier touch display, a much better camera, and high speed internet (up to 14.4Mbps downloads). Where to Buy Samsung Phones Jumia.com.ng from ₦49,000.00 Buy Now   Gingerbread Smartphone with 1.4GHz Processor Samsung Galaxy W features Android 2.3 (Gingerbread) on a 1.4GHz processor with 512MB of RAM. Compared to the Samsung Galaxy M Pro it offers a more decent performance. Although it does...

Samsung Galaxy M Pro is a mid-range Android smartphone targeted at the business and messaging crowd. It seats comfortably above the Samsung Galaxy Y Pro, featuring a more powerful processor, a crispier touch display, a much better camera, and more enterprise data support. Buy Samsung Galaxy Phones Online Gingerbread Smartphone with QWERTY keyboard & BusinessSamsung Galaxy M Pro features Android 2.3 (Gingerbread) on a 1GHz processor. So, you should expect a smoother performance. It still features the same 37-key QWERTY keyboard as found on the Samsung Galaxy Y Pro, but because of its larger size, the keys are better spaced out...

Samsung Galaxy Y Pro B5510 shares a lot in common with the super affordable Galaxy Y. It runs Android 2.3 on an 832MHz processor, very similar to the Galaxy Y. However, Samsung Galaxy Y Pro comes with a physical QWERTY keyboard and a better camera. With social media and messaging built-in and a physical QWERTY keyboard, the Galaxy Y Pro is a good offer if you are in the market for an affordable messaging smartphone. Where to Buy Samsung Phones Jumia.com.ng from ₦49,000.00 Buy Now   A cheap Gingerbread Smartphone with QWERTY keyboard Hardware wise, the Samsung Galaxy Y Pro is similar to the...

Samsung Galaxy Y S5360 is a super cheap Android Smartphone targeted at the entry level market. It runs Android 2.3 (Gingerbread) and is probably the best smartphone for budget tight consumers who want to have a feel of Gingerbread. Samsung Galaxy Y is not a power Android smartphone like the Samsung Galaxy S3, but it is a great introductory smartphone. However, you must note that for cheap smartphones there are always tradeoffs. Read on to get the gist. Where to Buy Samsung Phones Jumia.com.ng from ₦49,000.00 Buy Now     A Super cheap Gingerbread Smartphone The Samsung Galaxy Y S5360 comes with Android 2.3, which...

BlackBerry Bold 9790 (Bold 6) is less premium compared to the BlackBerry Bold 9900 and features a more stylish and compact design. The Bold 6 shares a lot of features with BB Bold 9900, but comes at a cheaper price making it very attractive for consumers on budget. Where to Buy BlackBerry Phones Jumia.com.ng from ₦22,000.00 Buy Now     Blackberry Bold 9790 Specs Here are a few specs of the BlackBerry Bold 9790: Status: Available Since December, 2011 BlackBerry 7.0 OS Weight: 107g Dimensions: 110 x 60 x 11.4 mm 2.45-inch Display (480 x 360 pixels, 245ppi) Physical QWERTY Keyboard with optical trackpad 5MP...

BlackBerry Curve 9380 is the first member of RIM's entry Curve BlackBerry phone line to feature touchscreen. It shares a lot with the BlackBerry Curve 9360 in style and design, but does not feature a QWERTY keyboard. BlackBerry Curve 9380 comes with an 800MHz processor, 512MB RAM, and BlackBerry 7 OS. Where to Buy BlackBerry Phones Jumia.com.ngfrom ₦28,000.00 Buy Now Konga.comfrom ₦29,050.00 Buy Now BlackBerry 7 OS Touch Smartphone for the mass market Like the Curve 9360, BlackBerry Curve 9380 brings BlackBerry 7 OS to the mass market, but replaces the QWERTY keyboard with a responsive touchscreen. It is the cheapest BlackBerry touchscreen phone. BlackBerry...

Google Music is a new service from the world's leading search engine that enables users store up to 20,000 songs in the cloud, sync them across multiple devices, share and enjoy them from anywhere. According to Google's press release launching the new music service "Google Music is about discovering, purchasing, sharing and enjoying digital music in new, innovative and personalized ways". Google Music is currently only available in the United States.   Store up to 20,000 Songs Google Music enables users store up to 20,000 songs for free in the cloud. Users can upload their own songs from their existing collection or...

Nokia is still one of the most popular mobile phone brands in Nigeria. Its popularity stems from its ability to offer mobile phones targeted to all segments of the market. From the very cheap Nokia 105 going for around 8,000 and Nokia 105 4G to the low range Nokia C10 to the mid-range Nokia G21, to the premium Nokia X30 priced at around ₦370,000, Nokia continues to innovate delivering good value for money. In this article, we offer a guide on how to buy Nokia phone. Where to Buy Nokia Phones Jumia.com.ng from ₦15,000.00 Buy Now However, we have noticed some ignorance...

With an assortment of smartphones in the market today, narrowing your choice to one is not easy. This guide will help you buy a smartphone in Nigeria and Africa or in similar emerging markets. Since a lot of people are buying their first smartphone in such markets this guide will also enable you identify a smartphone. Where to Buy Smartphones Jumia Nigeria – Shop Here | Jumia Kenya - Shop Here | Amazon US – Shop Here What is a Smartphone? These days a smartphone is simply a mobile phone that runs on Android or iOS operating systems. So, your iPhone and Android...

Huawei Gaga U8180 is an affordable Android based Smartphone targeted at entry level smartphone users. In Nigeria it is available to Etisalat subscribers as the Etisalat Gaga Smartphone. The Etisalat Gaga Smartphone brings high-speed internet within the reach of many consumers. Checkout 9Mobile Data Plan. An affordable Smartphone with high speed internet The greatest selling point of the Etisalat Gaga smartphone is its support for high speed internet and impressive connectivity at an affordable price. It is a 3G phone with support for high speed internet up to 7.2Mbps download. With such speed, browsing the web and streaming videos becomes pleasurable. Etisalat Gaga...

Nokia Asha 200 and Asha 201 are affordable messaging phones from Nokia. They are the cheapest members of Nokia's Asha line. Nokia Asha 201/200 are a good replacement for the old Nokia C3, if you can ignore their lack of Wi-Fi support. They both feature long battery life, QWERTY keyboard, FM radio with recording, messaging and social media support, and are based on the Nokia series 40 operating system. Although both phones are similar in size and weight, they are not entirely the same. Nokia Asha 200 is a dual-SIM phone and Nokia Asha 201 is not. Where to Buy...