Samsung has commenced sales of its first official Android Go smartphone in India and Malaysia. Dubbed the Samsung Galaxy J2 Core, the entry-level device is powered by Samsung’s in-house Exynos 7570 quad-core 14nm processor and runs Android 8.1 Oreo (Go Edition). The smartphone packs a 5-inch qHD TFT display, 1GB of RAM, 8MP + 5MP […]
Few days after confirming Android 9.0 Pie as the next version of Android, Google has announced the Go Edition of its mobile OS. Android 9 Pie (Go Edition) will follow the same blueprint as Oreo (Go Edition) i.e provide fast and smooth experience optimized for first-time and entry-level smartphone owners. According to Google, there are […]
At the just concluded second edition of the Google For Nigeria event in Lagos, Google announced new products and programs starting with Google Station For Nigeria. This internet access-focused initiative is expected to fix connectivity challenges in the country and bring more users online. Google Station For Nigeria is geared towards providing high-quality, high speed […]
Motorola is expanding its portfolio with the first smartphone based on the Android Go edition. Dubbed the Moto E5 Play Android Oreo (Go Edition), the latest entrant to the Moto E family will be available starting this month in various markets in Europe and Latin America for a price tag starting at EUR 109 and […]
ASUS has unveiled its first Android Oreo (Go Edition) smartphone in Indonesia. The ASUS Zenfone Live L1 (ZA550KL) will be available in three memory configurations: 1/2GB RAM with 16GB built-in storage and 3GB RAM with 32GB built-in storage. Both storage options are expandable up to 256GB via microSD. The ASUS Zenfone Live L1 sports a […]
Huawei has finally joined Google’s Android Go train with the announcement of its first Android Oreo (Go Edition) smartphone, the Huawei Y3 (2018). The entry-level device will go on sale in Africa starting with Ghana and is expected to be priced within the range of the Nokia 1 i.e between US$ 85 – 100. The […]
At the just concluded MWC, TCL announced new Alcatel smartphones under its all-new and evolved portfolio, the Alcatel 5 Series, 3 Series, and 1 series. Each will deliver immersive 18:9 FullView display experience, enhanced camera options and Alcatel experiences such as Face Key, a facial recognition technology. Alcatel 5 Series Backed by a 3,000mAh battery […]
Wiko made sure to also update its low-end Lenny, Tommy and Jerry series with 18:9 FullScreen displays. The Wiko Lenny 5, Jerry 3 and Tommy 3 smartphones come pre-installed with Android 8.0 Oreo (Go Edition), 4G LTE connectivity support and pricing range from EUR 79 to EUR 99. The Wiko Lenny 5 features a 5.7-inch […]
India’s Lava mobile brand has joined the now thriving Android Go train with the launch of the Lava Z50 Android Oreo (Go Edition). It follows similar entry-level devices such as the ZTE Temp Go, Nokia 1 and Alcatel 1X, which all have 1GB of RAM and comes pre-loaded with the streamlined apps such as the […]
Google has introduced Android Oreo (Go Edition) as part of the release of Android 8.1 Oreo. The Android Go platform was announced earlier this year at Google I/O to provide a streamlined user experience for entry-level devices with 1GB of memory or less in emerging regions such as India, Southeast Asia and Africa. Android Oreo […]