Android One: Google, Infinix, MTN And JUMIA Unveil Smartphone

By Temitope 

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   TemitopeActive MemberNews Hub Team

   In an ongoing initiative to bring high-quality smartphones to millions of people in Asia, Africa and other parts of the world, Google has partnered with smartphone manufacturer, Infinix, mobile operator, MTN and online retailer, Jumia to launch the Android One program in Nigeria, starting with Infinix Hot 2-X510.
   
   
   
   The Infinix HOT 2-X510 smartphone, which is the first device to run on Android one in Africa, is now available for purchase in Egypt, Ghana, Ivory Coast, Kenya, Morocco and Nigeria. In Nigeria, it is available via online retailer, Jumia and at select retail outlets at a recommended retail price of N17,500.
   
   The Infinix Hot 2-X510 runs on the latest version of Android (5.1 Lollipop). It will also get the new Android M release - an update that will offer Google's new material design, improved battery life and other features including dual SIM slots, a FM radio tuner, 16GB on-device storage and a microSD card slot for additional storage.
   
   The phone comes in two variants; the standard version, which will be available in black, white, blue and red, and the premium version which will be available in gold.