Maybe am not understanding the Microsoft-Nokia deal. What did Nokia sell to Microsoft? Didn't they sell the smartphone business? If so who decides what is launched Nokia or Microsoft? That Microsoft makes money from android doesn't mean they want to promote it. Most of the cash goes to Google albeit indirectly. They have their own ecosystem that they want to grow not promote a rivals. On Jan 10, 2014 11:13 AM, "Martin Gicheru" <martin@techweez.com> wrote:
Twin SIM is a definite and coming, but like I mentioned in another string, Nokia could still release an Android phone even with Microsoft on board, it's a risk game and if cheap droids are threatening Nokia's marketshare in the bottom of the pyramid then why not? Just saying that it's not impossible for them to push through with it.
Tecno sucks at not only software support but communication. I am a Tech blogger and mobile is my avenue but I get very little information from them. In fact I realize there have been new devices weeks later when a user asks my opinion of it.
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On Fri, Jan 10, 2014 at 9:19 AM, geoffrey gitagia <ggitagia@gmail.com>wrote:
Guys just open the link i gave you , they have custom ROMS and i have already installed CWM recovery and works well , planning to try the Sony ROM maybe towards the end of the month because currently there are guys trying to push for cynogen to have tecno listed as a supported device if this happens ill move cynogen if not then ill install Sony , plus the tecno MIUI ROM is kinda annoying with the notifications and how much you can customise
On Fri, Jan 10, 2014 at 8:56 AM, Mark Mwangi <mwangy@gmail.com> wrote:
I agree with Martin their software support is wanting and if they can atleast offer one update to devices then this would be a serious competitor to Samsung. However at the price point they are sold at not many people really care about this and shrug it off as a consequence of the price. I am personally not missing KitKat since Jelly bean does all I need, for now.
I thought Nokias phone business was bout by Microsoft? Why would they launch an Android device? I am personally waiting for twin sim Windows Phone devices to try out their ecosystem.
That Tecno only sell in Africa should be an opportunity to be king of this market. That is until staff start being poached by Samsung and the rest.
On Thu, Jan 9, 2014 at 7:51 PM, Martin Gicheru <martin@techweez.com>wrote:
Tecno can get it right if they don't repeat what Huawei did<http://www.techweez.com/2013/08/07/tecno-the-second-smartphones-revolution/>in the advent of Android in Kenya, the ideos day. Huawei just came like John the Baptist, cleared the way, then left Samsung to reap what they have sowed. They never really followed the first Ideos with a solid offering.
Now let's see:
Ideos was a Google + Huawei product, something like a Nexus device. When Huawei were left to do things on their own, the Ascend Y 100 which was the followup was a total mess. Safaricom didn't seem to advise them either.
Now come Tecno time and they were the second revolution, launched the Tecno N3<http://www.techweez.com/2012/11/30/android-based-tecno-n3-gets-a-nairobi-launch/>, and it was a success. Tecno N3 is just another Reference Design<https://qrd.qualcomm.com/>device, like many out there (Ideos, Intel Yolo, Xolo in India to name a few). The N3 is powered by Qualcomm processor, the followup to N3 are all Mediatek, obviously a different thing altogether. It's now that we see developers looking at MediaTek powered devices to develop for as Mediatek has been in the news lately for good reasons<http://www.techweez.com/tag/mediatek/> like True Octa Core and other big names like 4G LTE before ARM licensees do. As we speak, very many people know they are stuck with the OS they bought the device with, no upgrades (I stand to be corrected).
Now if Tecno doesn't learn from this and increase their support in software, they will prepare the second coming of the next winner in the market, could be Samsung again, or that Nokia Normandy Android for the low end<http://www.techweez.com/2014/01/09/nokias-android-phone-ui-leaks-normandy-appears-benchmarks/>. I don't predict doom, India's Micromax<http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Micromax_Mobile>is doing good in the market upsetting the global giants<http://www.techweez.com/2013/06/26/small-android-brands-edge-apple-out-of-top-5-in-india-idc/>, all it takes is a deeper study in the market, to keep reinventing themselves.
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On Thu, Jan 9, 2014 at 5:27 PM, Mark Mwangi <mwangy@gmail.com> wrote:
What do you mean they are not made in china? Kwani assembling is what? So Mercedes Benz is assembled in Germany not made in Germany? All the physical engineering is done by the Foxconn guys none of it(as far as I can tell) is done in California. Just design though this is obviously the most important part.
On Thu, Jan 9, 2014 at 12:08 PM, Philip Musyoki <pmusyoki@gmail.com>wrote:
Apple is also doing assembling in Brazil as well. Apple is also investing in manufacturing plants for their manufacturing partners such as Foxconn.
On Thu, Jan 9, 2014 at 11:42 AM, Okechukwu <okechukwu@gmail.com>wrote:
> Wrong, Apple products are not made in China, but assembled in China > - very big difference > > ./Ok3ch > > Sent from my iPad > > On Jan 8, 2014, at 23:41, Jangita Nyagudi <jangita.nyagudi@gmail.com> > wrote: > > Everything is made in China, - I saw on an iPod, designed in USA, > made in China! > So they _can_ make quality stuff; they just decided hmm, why not > design in China, made in China :) > > > On 16 October 2013 17:11, Kevin Omondi <kevin.ouma@gmail.com> wrote: > >> Skunks >> >> >> I had an opportunity to look at the Tecno Phantom A+ at their store >> on Mama Ngina Street and must say am impressed by what I saw. A dual sim >> 5.0 1.2 mhz quad core with fantastic display ( look sismilar to my S3) all >> for 24k plus portabl charger and case - I think these Chinese chaps are on >> to something. >> >> I would however wish to hear more from someone who has owned the >> phone for more than a month before jumping to conclusions but Im begginning >> to see a strong competitor to Samsung in the Mid Tier range downwards. >> >> What are your thoughts ? >> >> Kevin >> >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> skunkworks mailing list >> skunkworks@lists.my.co.ke >> ------------ >> List info, subscribe/unsubscribe >> http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/skunkworks >> ------------ >> >> Skunkworks Rules >> http://my.co.ke/phpbb/viewtopic.php?f=24&t=94 >> ------------ >> Other services @ http://my.co.ke >> > > _______________________________________________ > skunkworks mailing list > skunkworks@lists.my.co.ke > ------------ > List info, subscribe/unsubscribe > http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/skunkworks > ------------ > > Skunkworks Rules > http://my.co.ke/phpbb/viewtopic.php?f=24&t=94 > ------------ > Other services @ http://my.co.ke > > > _______________________________________________ > skunkworks mailing list > skunkworks@lists.my.co.ke > ------------ > List info, subscribe/unsubscribe > http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/skunkworks > ------------ > > Skunkworks Rules > http://my.co.ke/phpbb/viewtopic.php?f=24&t=94 > ------------ > Other services @ http://my.co.ke >
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