August 11, 2014
the end of April 2014, Microsoft took the mobile phone and tablet division of Finnish Nokia Group. Photo: REUTERS
A mere 19 euros to the Nokia 130 cost. Especially in developing countries, Microsoft hopes which has taken over the mobile phone division of Finnish Nokia Group, to score points.
The U.S. technology giant Microsoft intends to secure a cheap mobile phone market share in developing countries. The Nokia 130 will cost 19 euros and have to be from the end of September, the company said on Monday. The device with 1.8-inch screen size may therefore play videos and MP3s receive shortwave radio and also serve as a flashlight. Its battery will hold up to 36 days.
The model will reportedly sold including China, India, Pakistan, Nigeria and Vietnam. Microsoft referred in his announcement that some 300 million cell phones each year (26 euros) are sold in the price range under $ 35. The demand for such devices is growing further.
Microsoft had completed the acquisition of the mobile phone and tablet division of Finnish Nokia Group in late April. In the past quarter, the division drove an operating loss of $ 692 million. In mid-July, Microsoft announced the withdrawal of 18,000 jobs worldwide within a year, which exceeds the previous Nokia range especially. (Afp)
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