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Friday, November 01, 2013

Hundreds queue as iPad Air hits the stores today

iPad Mini and iPad Air  Credit: Daily Mail

Your iPad just got a generation older!

Apple's new iPad Air becomes available in 41 countries today, pulling hundreds of fans to the front doors of Apple Stores, jostling to be among the first to get their hands on the high-end device.

Customers in Australia and Japan were among the first to get their hands on the 9.7-inch tablet as stores opened at 8am in each country.


Philip W. Schiller, Apple's senior vice president of worldwide marketing, unveiled the newly named iPad Air earlier this month.

It is the fifth 9.7-inch model to be sold by the Californian firm and is 20 per cent thinner than the iPad 4, with a 5MP camera.

Schiller also unveiled the new iPad mini which has a 7.9-inch Retina display for the first time, plus 10 hours battery life.

The iPad Air also went on sale on Apple's website in various regions at midnight local time, although reports claim only the Hong Kong store has sold out.

The release is part of a double-launch strategy in which the iPad Air is released today followed by the iPad mini 'sometime in November.'

Apple has not officially announced when the new 7.9-inch model goes on sale, although rumours claim it could launch on 21 November in time for Thanksgiving in the U.S and ahead of Christmas.

Reports suggest the new iPad Mini is delayed because of production problems surrounding the device's new Retina Display.

Apple shipped around 8.9 million of its first-generation iPads earlier this year, and even this wasn't enough to satisfy demand.

If Apple does ship only 3 million new devices - around a third of the old amount - it could leave at least two thirds of customers disappointed as the IHS iSuppli report predicts demand for the new tablet will exceed 9 million.

Wednesday, October 30, 2013

BlackBerry records 20 Million BBM Downloads in First Week



 
BlackBerry has announced that it added over 20 million new BBM users during the first week of the official launch of its Android and iPhone apps.

I have joined the list, even though I have not been able to log in. I can’t seem to remember the email and password I used to register my Blackberry.  That’s the trouble with having several email accounts.

Consequently, I can’t share any experience as to how good or bad it is, or whether it’s worth your time to get it too.

But judging by the way people are rushing the app, it must be working well. According to the information the company release, 10 million users downloaded the app in the first day. There are now over 80 million users of the company’s  OTT platform.
 
BBM was the top free overall app in 35 countries in Google Play and in 107 countries in the App Store, and continues to maintain a strong position in key markets such as Canada, the US, the UK, Indonesia and much of the Middle East, the company says.

In addition, this past weekend, BlackBerry was able to remove the waiting list so that Android and iPhone users can now immediately download, sign in and start using BBM without having to wait.

In the coming months, BlackBerry will deliver BBM Video calling, BBM Voice calling and BBM Channels - a new community building service to connect BBM users even more broadly - to Android and iPhone users.

Wednesday, September 18, 2013

BlackBerry Introduces the New BlackBerry Z30 Smartphone

Blackberry Z30
For all of you gadgets gatherers, a new toy is in town: BlackBerry Z30, which the company says is its fastest ever model.

Featuring BlackBerry 10 OS version 10.2, the new smartphone comes with a 5" display and the largest battery yet on a BlackBerry smartphone.

"The new BlackBerry Z30 smartphone builds on the solid foundation and engaging user experience of the BlackBerry 10 platform with features like the powerful BlackBerry Hub, its exceptional touchscreen keyboard and industry leading browser," said Carlo Chiarello, Executive Vice President for Products at BlackBerry.

The hardware comes with a 1.7 GHz processor with quadcore graphics and new antenna technology that dynamically tunes reception to give users better connectivity in low signal areas.

The BlackBerry Z30 smartphone will roll out from select carriers and retailers around the world beginning next week in the UK and Middle East, and all other regions going into the holiday season. Specific pricing and availability will be announced by partners at the time of their respective launches.

Subject to mobile network approvals, BlackBerry OS version 10.2 is expected to be available beginning mid-October.

 

Thursday, May 02, 2013

Galaxy S4 hits Nigerian stores tomorrow


Samsung Galaxy S4 on display at the press briefing in Lagos on Tuesday
 

 

Samsung Electronics has announced that it will be providing its customers in Nigeria and other pan-African countries with a 24-month “Accidental Damage from Handling” (ADH) warranty to cover screen and liquid damages to its new, flagship Galaxy S4 smartphone, at no extra charge.

 

A world first from the level of an original equipment manufacturer, the warranty includes two free repairs in the event of accidental damage to the screen of the device.

 

The Galaxy S4 will be on sale at Samsung stores and accredited dealers across Nigeria from Friday, May 3, 2013, ahead of its formal launch in Lagos on May 10. The company is currently partnering major telecommunication operators and service providers in the country via a pre-order service, in a drive to encourage consumers to be one of the first to own the sought after smartphone.

 

Speaking at a press briefing to announce the coming launch, Director, Hand Held Products, Samsung Electronics West Africa, Mr. Emmanouil Revmatas described the introduction of the warranty as a standard for the Galaxy S4, as part of Samsung’s commitment to providing its customers with innovative and impeccable after-sales services.

 

“At Samsung, we understand the unique needs of our customers and this is another value-added service we are introducing to provide them with comprehensive service assistance in the event of accidental handling damage to their devices. We are very excited to be the first mobile device manufacturer to come out with this level of service,” he said.

 

He added that Samsung Electronics will continue to provide value and long-term, sustainable support and service to its customers.

 

The ADH warranty will be incorporated into the existing 24-month standard factory warranty on the Galaxy S4. Customers can register their devices through Samsung’s e-Warranty service from their phones within the first 30 days of purchase. In the event of damage, registered customers will be able to take their device to an authorized Samsung Service Centre for repairs. The Service Centre will replace the screen or board free of charge. According to Samsung, this warranty will cover only screen and liquid damages. Customers will be limited to two incidents requiring repairs within a 24-month period.

 

Countries where Samsung’s ADH is currently available include Nigeria, South Africa, Namibia, Zambia, Kenya, Mauritius, Ghana, Uganda, Senegal, Cote d’Ivoire, Sudan, Angola, Tanzania, Botswana, Ethiopia and Mozambique.

                                                  

Thursday, February 28, 2013

Robot Househelp comes to life

Dominik Brumm of the Artificial Lab of the University of Zuerich checks humanoid robot ROBOY during a media presentation in Zurich February 27, 2013. A project team, composed of scholars and industry representatives, has been working on ROBOY since June 2012. The team combines the latest discoveries from university research with the invaluable expertise of the industry sector to come up with the most state-of-the-art robotics technology.
Credit: Yahoo!
 

Thursday, February 21, 2013

Samsung Galaxy Grand hits Nigeria

Samsung has rolled out its highly anticipated Galaxy Grand smartphone in Nigeria, adding a new Galaxy device to its expanding range of products in this category. The device premiered in Africa at Samsung Ambassador, Banky W’s ‘R&BW the Grand Love Project’ album launch at Civic Centre in Victoria Island, Lagos on Friday, February 15, after a very successful pre-order campaign. 
 
The 5-inch display, smart, dual-SIM Galaxy Grand combines the features of Samsung’s game-changing Galaxy S III and the revolutionary Galaxy Note II, which were released by the manufacturing giant last year.
 
According to the Managing Director of Samsung Electronics West Africa, Mr. Brovo Kim, the new Galaxy Grand will ensure that Samsung maintains its dominance in the global smartphone market, by positioning itself to meet the demands of consumers desirous of optimizing the value that they derive from their mobile devices.
 
“Continuing with our legacy of launching innovative devices that redefine consumer experiences, we take great pride in announcing the launch of the Galaxy Grand in Nigeria. The Galaxy Grand is revolutionary not only in terms of the great smartphone experience that it provides but also in terms of its value proposition. We feel that the Galaxy Grand will further fuel the growth of the smartphone market in the country and will especially delight consumers looking for a device with great, smart dual-SIM capabilities,” he said.
 
 
Powered by the latest version of Google’s Android operating system, Jelly Bean 4.1.2, the Galaxy Grand features an impressive 1.2 GHz dual-core processor that supports seamless multitasking; faster web browsing and superior graphics. Its 5.5-inch HD Super AMOLED display is ideal for users who want the productivity of a tablet with the portability of a smartphone. 
 
Even with its massive screen, the device is incredibly slim, with an ergonomic design that makes is comfortable to hold. The vivid display provides an expansive viewing experience rendering messaging, multimedia and web content in brilliant color and clarity. The device also sports a Multi-Window feature that allows seamless multitasking and running of multiple applications simultaneously without having to switch between screens.
 
Describing the Galaxy Grand as the ideal device for users with fast-paced mobile lifestyles who demand more from their phones, Business Head, Hand Held Products at Samsung Electronics West Africa, Mr. Emmanouil Revmatas highlighted the Galaxy Grand’s dual-SIM capability as a unique selling point of the device. 
 
“Whether users want to take advantage of different pricing plans from two network operators, or want to keep their business and personal calls separate, the Galaxy Grand’s smart dual-SIM feature provides the convenience of two cell phones within one smart mobile solution,” he stated.
 
Some other features that the mobile phone maker believes will make the Galaxy Grand smartphone an instant hit with mobile phone users across the country include Smart Stay, which uses the front camera to prevent the device from going into standby mode while it detects a user in front of the device, and the phone’s Direct Call feature, which lets users automatically dial a call by raising the device up to the ear.
 
The device also features a unique Face & Voice Unlock feature that enables the users to lock and unlock their device with face or voice recognition, providing greater security and convenience. With the launch of Galaxy Grand, Samsung now offers a range of six dual-SIM smartphones and a total of 14 smartphone models across the world.
 

Tuesday, January 22, 2013

Five hot phones to have this year


Samsung Galaxy S 4

Possibly the most anticipated handset of 2013, the Samsung Galaxy S4 is coming this year. Most proud owners of Galaxy S3, including yours truly, have not fully explored the resources on the device, and now, its successor beckons.

But seeing how well Samsung Galaxy S 3 has caught on with Nigerians, Galaxy S 4 is bound to make waves here as well.
I mean, it's such a hot cake that I swear I see some boys hawking it in traffic. I'm not making it up. I actually witnessed this at Berger on the Lagos Ibadan Expressway a couple of times, and I wondered who would buy a N90k+ phone in traffic.
I digress. 
Galaxy S 4 will come with a flexible screen, five-inch display, snappier processor and Android Jelly Bean. Get ready!

iPhone 5S/iPhone 6

Leaked picture of the back panel of iPhone 5S, expected soon. A full-on upgrade iPhone 6 is expected much later. I don't expect these phones to make much waves in Nigeria, though. Not with the restrictive marketing strategy of Apple.

                                              BlackBerry 10 touchscreen

Much expected BlackBerry 10 has already been widely trialed, with the next-gen OS and is expected on the shelves soon. A touchscreen phone, touting new multimedia access, improved apps and better typing is expected later.  They should make some impact here. Naija big boys and girls cannot have enough of BlackBerry.
 HTC M7
HTC’s own ‘phablet’ is expected soon. HTC has already released the HTC Butterfly in Japan and the US, but a different five-inch effort, the HTC M7, is expected to be a mind blower.
Features include: full HD display, 4G, quad-core Qualcomm tech and a unibody aluminium design.

                                                        Nokia Lumia 940

The Lumia 940 is for now only a concept, but one with a stunning carbon fibre frame and beefed up screen. I must confess those Nokia Lumia ads on CNN make me wanna have one.
 
It's an exciting year for lovers of smartphones.
 

Thursday, December 27, 2012

Roboy, robot househelp to be 'born' in March 2013

An artist impression of Roboy Images and story
from Daily Mail

Engineers behind roboy


Scientists have revealed an ambitious plan to create a humanoid helper robot with artificial muscles - in just nine months.

Engineers at the University of Zurich's Artificial Intelligence Lab hope that 1.2m tall Roboy, designed to look like a child, will eventually help the sick and elderly by acting as a mechanical helper.

To help the robot move, the team are developing radical artificial 'tendons'.

Roboy will have a skeleton similar to a human's and will be operated via special artificial tendons that flex like our own muscles.

The team has already signed up 15 project partners and over 40 engineers, and hope to fund the project using a combination of commercial partners and crowdfunding.

'Financing the project through sponsorship and crowd funding enables us to implement an extremely ambitious project in an academic environment", said Professor Rolf Pfeifer, who is leading the project.

The team hope Roboy will become a blueprint for 'service robots' that work alongside humans.

 'Service robots are machines that are, to a certain extent, able to execute services independently for the convenience of human beings,' the researchers say.

'Since they share their 'living space' with people, userfriendliness and safety are of great importance'.

'Thanks to his construction as a tendon-driven robot modelled on human beings ('normal' robots have their motors in their joints), Roboy moves almost as elegantly as a human,' the team claim.

'Our aging population is making it necessary to keep older people as autonomous as possible for as long as possible, which means caring for aged people is likely to be an important area for the deployment of service robots.

'We can very safely assume that service robots will become part of our environment in the future, as is already the case today for technologies such as smartphones and laptops.'

The team is already developing parts of the Roboy, such as its skeleton like chest which houses spring-like artificial tendons.

Work has also begun on Roboy's hands, which will be covered with a soft 'skin' to make it comfortable to the touch.

'Creating humanoid robots presents researchers with great challenges,' the researchers say.

'Elements such as quick, smooth movements or robust, flexible yet soft skin are difficult to recreate.
'Fundamental new findings are needed for this purpose.

It is precisely through projects like Roboy that innovation is possible.'

Roboy is expected to be 'born' in March 2013, when it will be unveiled at the Robots on Tour event in Zurich.

The lab is seeking donations to fund the work,and is offering to put a logo on the machine for £34,000 ($55,000).

Monday, December 17, 2012

MTN partners with Samsung to unveil Galaxy Music Smartphone in Nigeria


Samsung is partnering with MTN Nigeria to launch the Samsung Galaxy Music Smartphone in Nigeria.

 

The Samsung Galaxy Music Smartphone was recently launched internationally, and is targeted at music loving technology savvy youth who are passionate about quality entertainment and the clarity of the content from their Smartphone mobile device. It is now available in MTN and Samsung stores nationwide.

 

The Galaxy Music comes with dual stereo speakers which allows you to listen to audio without a headset, it has built in FM radio receiver, wifi ,Music Hub 2.0 (which enables streaming, purchasing, playlist, sharing, etc) and Game Hub ( a gateway to premium games that can be played on the go).

 

According to Larry Annetts, the CMO MTN Nigeria; “the Samsung Galaxy Music is a convergence of communication and entertainment. It was built for people who value quality entertainment on the go. MTN is partnering with Samsung to launch this product because there is a synergy in strategy between MTN and Samsung to address the unique needs of aspiring consumers in Nigeria. The Samsung Galaxy music smartphone from MTN will include an all inclusive 6 months Internet, free music tracks, free headsets and free pouch.”

 

Speaking on the launch of the device, Mr. Emmanouil Revmatas who is the Head of Mobile Business, Samsung Electronics West Africa stated that “Our philosophy in Samsung has always been to build with the end – user in mind. That is one of the major reasons that we are one of the leading mobile phone manufacturers today. This feat was achieved not only by producing innovative products, but by ensuring that our innovations add value, meet and surpass the expectations of our customers.

 

“The Galaxy Music comes with the latest Android OS, a powerful processor for superior performance and conveniently with WIFI that makes it internet ready for quick downloads. It has unique features like a dedicated music key and Smart Volume that helps to automatically adjust the volume of the music. There is no doubt that the entertainment savvy consumer will find this phone indispensable”.

 

Thursday, December 13, 2012

World's first connected camera hits Nigeria next week

Samsung Galaxy Camera front view

 
Samsung Galaxy Camera back view


Two hot products, namely Samsung Galaxy S3 Mini and Samsung Galaxy Camera, touted as the world's first truly connected camera, are expected to be available on the shelf by next week, Samsung execs said today in Lagos.

Samsung Electronics West Africa topshots gave the indication at a breakfast meeting with newsmen in Lagos today in Lagos.

Managing Director, Samsung Electronics West Africa (SEWA), Mr. Brovo Kim said:

“Already, we have two brilliant products that will positively impact the market in 2013: namely, our Galaxy Camera which combines high performance photography functionality with the latest Android 4.1 platform, as well as the Samsung Galaxy S III Mini, which promises unending thrill for tech-savvy fashion leaders who desire a mobile device with maximum features in a compact, rounded package,” Kim said.

Samsung Business Head, Hand Held Products, Mr. Emmanouil Revmatas, Business Leader, Hand Held Products, Mr. Daesong Na and other Samsung officials took time to demo some of the features of the products to newsmen.

Galaxy Camera is touted as the world’s first connected camera. It connects directly to 3G and Wi-Fi networks, revolutionizing the way digital camera content is created and shared. It comes with Cloud support and group sharing apps, variable camera lenses and photo settings, editing tools and visual effects, full high definition video with slow-motion capability and a huge 4.8” high definition super clear touch display to view, edit and enjoy the images captured or recorded.

The Samsung camera AllShare, Share Shot application allows consumers to automatically save photos the instant they are taken and users can share at the same time as they shoot them. Users can also connect to a range of Galaxy devices including the Galaxy SIII and Galaxy Note II for effortless and automatic sharing of pictures across the Galaxy family.

The Galaxy S III mini on its part is Galaxy S III in a smaller package and more organic design. It is powered by Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean), the latest version of the world’s most popular smartphone operating system.

Jelly Bean has fast, fluid and smooth graphics along with a new Google Search experience featuring Google Now.

 

Tuesday, December 11, 2012

iPhone snaps thieves and sends pictures to owner in Lagos

Thumb up for a great mobile application and thumb down for an old thief.

A man’s iPhone was stolen from his pocket at a church wedding at St. Paul’s Anglican Church, Agege last Saturday.

According to the victim’s account, he has an app installed that does not allow you put the phone off from the screen unless you know the password. Inputting the wrong password prompts the phone to snap you and send the pictures to the email of the owner.

According to the victim who used the online ID Olsmade, pictures started arriving in his mail within 20 minutes of losing the phone. And below are the pictures of the people now in possession of the missing iPhone,  in their order of appearance.
They have found new fame in cyberspace. Check them out. You may find your daddy there....Lol!



 

Wednesday, December 05, 2012

Blackberry explodes, scars school boy

Kian with the exploded Blackberry
A schoolboy was left scarred for life when a Blackberry mobile phone exploded and set fire to his bed.

Terrified Kian McCreath woke up screaming when the phone burst into flames, setting his duvet and mattress alight.

The remains of the phone
He suffered severe burns when the plastic casing melted onto his legs - leaving him with permanent scaring.

Kian’s furious dad Pete said it was a miracle his 11-year-old son did not die in the bizarre blaze.

Blackberry bosses have launched an investigation into the fire - which broke out at the family home in Coventry.

The phone belonged to Kian’s 13-year-old brother Mason, who was given it as a birthday present a fortnight earlier.
Their mum Sarah, 39, heard her youngest son’s screams and rushed into his bedroom to put out the blaze last Sunday.

 She said: “It was about 2.30am and I couldn’t sleep so I came downstairs.
“As I left my room and noticed Mason’s phone on charge on the landing.
“I know the phone has an alarm he uses, so I unplugged it and plonked it on Kian’s bed.
“I thought nothing of it, made a cup of tea then I heard a really loud ‘pop’ sound.
“Kian started screaming at the top of his voice, shouting ‘my bed’s on fire!’ It was just horrific.

 “It was absolutely terrifying. The whole of his mattress and about a third of his quilt has been burnt away.

“I keep thinking what would have happened if I had been in bed and the phone had set alight on the landing?

“I worry that the house could have burnt down.

“I put out the flames with his brother’s quilt. Kian was shaking. He was terrified.”

Kian said: “It was really scary. I woke up with my legs in a fire at the bottom of my bed.

“I ran out of my room just screaming my head off and my mum came running up the stairs and luckily put out the flames.”

Dad Pete, who bought the phone from a Vodafone store in Birmingham, said Kian has been left mentally scarred.

 “If Sarah hadn’t acted so quickly that room could have gone up in flames within minutes,” he said.

 “It was just lucky she got there so quickly and that she was up at that time. It was so close.
 
“I’m shaking just talking about it. If had been any worse I could have my sons in boxes right now.

“Kian has burns to his lower legs where it exploded. It’s left them mentally scarred. Kian won’t even go back in to his bedroom.”

“I want them to recall all these phones in. That phone is dangerous and it needs to be tested.

“A lot of the kids are raving about that phone right now. My main concern now is the safety of other kids.”

A spokesman for Blackberry makers Research in Motion said: “We take claims of this nature very seriously.
“We are investigating this matter as a priority.”

Friday, November 23, 2012

Samsung Galaxy Note II hits Nigeria

Samsung Galaxy Note 2

 
Samsung has rolled out its highly anticipated Galaxy Note II in Nigeria.
The device, a mix of smartphone and tablet with an improved digital stylus called the S Pen, was unveiled to the Nigerian public at an elaborate ceremony at Westown Hotel in Ikeja, Lagos on Thursday.

The launch of the device in Nigeria is coming on the heels of its initial introduction at the IFA Trade Show in Berlin and its subsequent arrival on the African continent at a colourful unboxing event in Cape Town, South Africa, in October.
Powered by the latest version of Google’s Android operating system, Jelly Bean, the Galaxy Note II features a 1.6 GHz quad-core processor and 4G LTE connectivity.

Its 5.5-inch HD Super AMOLED display is ideal for users who want the productivity of a tablet with the portability of a smartphone. 
Its 8 megapixel rear-facing and 1.9 megapixel front-facing camera allows users to share photos through Share Shot, while S Beam lets users share videos, pictures and more with other Galaxy Note II and Galaxy S III devices.

The Galaxy Note II is thinner and narrower than the first Galaxy Note, and it improves upon the original with longer battery life, as well as enhancements to the S Pen. It also boasts a microSD slot that allows for expansion by up to an extra 64GB of storage.
According to the Managing Director of Samsung Electronics West Africa, Mr. Bravo Kim, the Galaxy Note II will ensure that Samsung maintains its dominance over Apple and other smartphone manufacturers in the global smartphone market, by positioning itself as a niche to meet the demands of consumers desirous of larger screens and more user-friendly display.
 "The Galaxy Note II is taking over the fame of its predecessor, the Galaxy Note, which opened a new category of smart mobile devices last year. A great number of innovations were injected into the product towards delivering new value to enhance the lives of our consumers and also provide them with the ultimate communication experience. The device has already gained fame, alongside a solid reputation, among individuals and mobile carriers across the globe and we are very proud of its accomplishments," he said.
Describing the Samsung Galaxy Note II as the smartphone for on-the-go creativity, Business Head, Hand-held Products at Samsung Electronics West Africa, Mr. Emmanouil Revmatas, reiterated Samsung’s commitment to enhancing and expanding its Galaxy Note product experiences.
“Since the introduction of the first Galaxy Note, we have continued to enhance and expand this category of product towards delivering the ultimate communication experience to our consumers. In May 2012, we introduced ‘Premium Suite,’ a software upgrade which provides enhanced user experience. Also in August, we expanded the category further with the Galaxy Note 10.1, which has a 10.1-inch large screen, a multiscreen feature and enhanced features for users’ productivity, creativity and learning. The Galaxy Note II represents a whole new innovation for the Galaxy Note category and will help users set free their inner creativity by letting them discover information faster, capture ideas, and express them in a more organized and efficient manner,” he said.
 

Monday, November 19, 2012

MTN subscribers to watch TV on their Blackberry, iPhone, others

 
Customers of Nigeria’s Leading Information and Communications Technology (ICT) company, MTN, will soon be able to watch live TV on their data-enabled handsets, as the company rolls out its new Mobile TV service.
 
MTN Mobile TV service offers live streaming of TV content and ‘made for mobile’ video to data-enabled handsets such as Blackberry, iPhone and Samsung Galaxy range of phones, as well as tablets, such as iPad and Galaxy Tab, among others.
 
Although a type of mobile TV service was pioneered by MTN in 2007, it was on the Digital Video Broadcasting for Handheld (DVB-H) platform, which requires customers to purchase special handsets to enjoy the service.
 
However, for the first time in Nigeria, any data-enabled phone or device can watch television programmes and related content from up to twenty TV channels on his phone via MTN Mobile TV service.
 
“All our customers need to do to enjoy this service is to activate the WAP browser on their mobile handsets and devices; they can either access MTN Mobile TV packages via the MTN Play Portal, or by typing in the address of the Mobile TV portal www.mtnonline.com/imoovtv and they are good to go,” said Mr. Larry Annetts, Chief Marketing and Strategy Officer, MTN Nigeria.
 
He said that customers can also send a short message service (SMS) with the keyword “Mobile TV” to a short code and they will be sent the link to the Mobile TV portal.
 
Mr. Annetts explained that there would be three bouquets to choose from, depending on a customer’s budget and it would be possible to subscribe to one or more Mobile TV bouquets. Speaking further, he explained that each bouquet comprises a selection of TV channels providing a variety of content ranging from news to sport and entertainment, among others.
 
A distinct advantage of the service is that customers will be able to select the channels of their choice from a bouquet of channels provided, he added.
 
Mr. Annetts stated that MTN Mobile TV service is already active on the MTN network and will be available commercially to customers shortly.
 
MTN Nigeria’s Corporate Services Executive, Mr. Akinwale Goodluck, in his comments said “MTN Mobile TV is another addition to a long list of innovative products and services we have developed for the benefit of our customers.” He said the introduction of the service bears testimony to the commitment of the company to lead innovation and customer satisfaction in the industry.
 
He said the company would continue to invest massively in the network to deepen its capacity to delight customers with more innovative products and services