Airtel introduces Nokia's Android phone in Africa

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Press Trust of India New Delhi
Last Updated : Mar 20 2014 | 6:08 PM IST
Telecom major Bharti Airtel will introduce Nokia's Android-based smart-phones in 17 African countries, where it has operations, from mid-April.
"Nokia X will come with data bundles for our customers to access their favorite social sites and chat applications," Airtel Africa Chief Marketing Officer Andre Beyers said in a statement.
Nokia X offers access to Android applications. Nokia X customers will have access to free HERE Maps. The handset has a 4-inch capacitive display, 3 megapixel camera and exchangeable back covers that come in a variety of bold colours. The device has 1 gigahertz dual core processor.
"We are delighted to partner with Airtel to offer the Nokia X smart-phone," Nokia Executive Vice-president for Mobile Phones, Timo Toikkanen said.
Nokia launched this handset in India for Rs 8,599 early this month.
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First Published: Mar 20 2014 | 6:08 PM IST

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