M-KOPA‘s subsidiary in Kenya hosted the media at its Nairobi smartphone assembly factory, the first of its kind in the country. Launched in partnership with Human Mobile Devices (HMD) in January 2023, the facility has [c]
By Fredrique Achieng Smartphone industry has undergrown a significant growth and evolution since the invention of the first telephone in the 1800’s, to the rotary phones in the 1900’s , the first mobile phones in [c]
Global smartphone sell-through volumes grew 6% YoY in the second quarter of 2024 to record the highest YoY growth in last three years, according to preliminary numbers from Counterpoint Research’s Smartphone 360 Monthly Tracker. Also, this [c]
By Venessa Awino What makes a good smartphone? A sane person would argue for functionality, battery life, and features. However, our egos and need for social validation often insist it’s the brand. The pride one [c]
Smartphone shipments in the Middle East and Africa (MEA) region increased by 6% year-on-year (YoY) in the first quarter of 2024, according to the latest research from Counterpoint’s Market Monitor Service. In QoQ terms, the [c]
Global smartphone shipments increased by 6% year-on-year (YoY) in the first quarter of 2024, according to the latest research from Counterpoint Research’s Market Monitor service. The growth is mostly attributed to the strong performance in [c]
Global smartphone shipments in 2024 are expected to record a modest rebound of 3% year-on-year (YoY) to reach 1.2 billion units, according to Counterpoint Research’s Global Smartphone Shipment Forecast. The budget-economy segment ($150-$249), which shrank [c]
In today’s connected world, it is a matter of when rather than if you will experience someone trying to hack you. With cybercriminals becoming more sophisticated in their attempts, it is possible that at some [c]
Smartphone shipments in the Middle East and Africa (MEA) region increased by 30% year-on-year (YoY) and 9% quarter-on-quarter (QoQ) in the fourth quarter of 2023, according to the latest research from Counterpoint’s Market Monitor Service. [c]
OPPO has unveiled a prototype for its new generation of assisted reality glasses, OPPO Air Glass 3, at MWC 2024. OPPO Air Glass 3 can access OPPO’s AndesGPT model via a smartphone, providing a new [c]
In the dynamic world of content creation, the smartphone has become an indispensable tool, empowering creators to capture, edit, and share their work with a global audience. In Kenya, where mobile technology is rapidly evolving, [c]
Kenyans can now access affordable locally assembled smartphones following the launch of the modern East Africa Device Assembly Kenya (EADAK), located in Athi River, Machakos County. The device assembly factory was set-up as a joint [c]
He established Thatha Manufacturing, a computer and smartphone manufacturing company in 2018. Thatha Manufacturing specializes in producing the Shumiphone, a smartphone designed for entry-level users, with a strong emphasis on meeting the preferences of the [c]
Smartphones have become the go-to device for photography today. Around the world, people are capturing an incredible number of pictures; as per Photutorial data, 1.2 trillion pictures were taken worldwide in 2021. The number is expected to [c]
In a rapidly advancing world of technology, smartphone companies face the challenging task of maintaining innovation while also embracing sustainability. OPPO, a leading player in the industry, has taken a significant step towards environmental responsibility [c]
Kaspersky researchers have discovered a new Trojan family that targets Google Play users. The subscription trojan, dubbed Fleckpe, spreads via photo editors and wallpapers, subscribing unaware users to paid services. Fleckpe has infected more than 620,000 [c]
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