Technology Distribution (TD) Mobile Newly unveiled Google-backed Freetel ICE 2, an Android smart-phone.
Chairman, Zinox Group, Leo Stan Ekeh, who said partnership with the Japanese manufacturers proved to be a game changer, announced that, “when you’re looking for partnerships, go all out and partner with the best.”
Designed for the Nigerian market, the ICE 2 smart-phone is one of many devices from the stable of Freetel, Japan’s largest selling smartphone brand.
The device was designed in the state-of-the-art design centre in Tokyo, Japan, while manufacturing was overseen by Japanese engineers having over 40 years of experience. Additionally, the device is currently Google GMS certified, affirmation that it meets Google’s performance requirements and properly runs the Google Apps. Book fans will also be thrilled by the ICE 2, which comes pre-loaded with Worldreader’s free e-library of 50,000 e-books, which empowers Nigerians to read their own favourite book at no cost.
According to MTN’s Chief Marketing Officer, Rahul De: “We are excited by this partnership because our focus over the years has been on connecting millions of Nigerians to each other and the world, thus expanding access to information, entertainment and endless opportunities. The affordable and innovative ICE 2 takes us further along this journey, allowing more Nigerians make the transition to smartphones.”
Also speaking at the event, Managing Director, TD Mobile, Mrs. Gozy Ijogun, noted that the launch of the Freetel ICE 2 was a fitting testimony to the company’s landmark strides in making ICT products and devices accessible, affordable and usable across Africa.
“Since inception, TD Mobile has been the leading driver of smart devices penetration in the West African sub-region. The launch of the Freetel ICE 2 resonates with our mission of spear-heading a technology revolution in Africa and further shows why we have remained in the forefront of bringing the best and latest technology products to the sub-region. Through the strategic partnerships with our massive network of operators, dealers and retailers, we are sure to see the ICE 2 Android smartphone in the hands of millions of Nigerians in no time,” she said.
On its part, Google’s head of Nigeria for Android partnerships, Adama Diallo, said, “We have been truly impressed by the quality of the Freetel ICE 2 at this price point. We are excited to continue working with ecosystem partners like Freetel, TD and MTN to offer Android devices at every price point and connect more Nigerians to the Internet.”
In the same way, HMD Global also unveiled the Nokia 8 smartphone, designed with content creators in mind.
According to the manufacturer, Nokia 8 brings three world-firsts to Android smartphones, including a debut collaboration with ZEISS optics. With performance and pure Android at its heart, as well as the most advanced aluminum unibody layout to date, the Nokia 8 reflects all of the hallmarks of a true flagship Nokia smartphone.
