Microsoft has introduced the world's cheapest smartphone, is launching the Nokia 215 for only $ 29. The company touts it as "cheap Internet phone". Last year it had sold a Nokia cell phone for $ 20, but unlike the Nokia 105, the new smartphone has Internet connectivity and a camera.Features
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Despite its price, the Nokia 215 gives users online access via the browser Opera Mini, the search engine Bing, MSN Weather, Twitter and Facebook. The phone also comes with the Messenger service Facebook for instant notifications.
But is not available in America. The Nokia 215 will be introduced in "selected markets" in the Middle East, Africa, Asia and Europe during the first three months of this year.
Microsoft, Samsung and other manufacturers have been competing for cheaper phones in developing countries. As smartphone sales have begun to slow in Western countries, cell phone companies have sought expansion in fast-growing emerging regions.
But is not available in America. The Nokia 215 will be introduced in "selected markets" in the Middle East, Africa, Asia and Europe during the first three months of this year.
"With our ultra-cheap mobile phones and our digital services, we see an extraordinary opportunity to connect one billion people to the Internet for the first time," said Jo Harlow, vice president of Microsoft Devices Group, in a press release.The smartphone will be available in green, black and white.The battery lasts 29 days so standby, a must for some customers without easy access to electricity need.
Microsoft, Samsung and other manufacturers have been competing for cheaper phones in developing countries. As smartphone sales have begun to slow in Western countries, cell phone companies have sought expansion in fast-growing emerging regions.