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HMD is apparently getting ready to launch a new flip phone. This will be called HMD Icon Flip 1.
The phone will have a 2.8-inch main (inner) screen, a 1.7" outer display, a 2 MP fixed-focus camera, and a 1,500 mAh removable battery. As you may have gathered by this point.
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Introducing the Orbic JOURNEY Pro 4G! This isn’t just a phone; it’s a return to simplicity.
With an elegant flip design, classic keypad, and all the essentials – like internet access, long-lasting battery, and a dedicated camera button – the JOURNEY Pro is perfect for anyone looking to stay connected without the digital overload. Embrace the art of simple communication!
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Smart Africa and KaiOS Technologies partner to provide affordable smart feature phone devices to drive digital payment acceptance across Africa’s informal economy.
Kigali, Rwanda, 11th November 2024 – Smart Africa and KaiOS Technologies are excited to unveil a transformative partnership designed to bring affordable digital payment acceptance devices to Africa’s informal economy. This initiative aims to enhance digital and financial inclusion across member states by providing underserved communities with accessible digital tools, reinforcing Smart Africa’s goal of fostering digital transformation throughout the continent. Through this collaboration, both organizations strive to narrow the digital divide, empowering informal merchants to accept digital payments and engage in Africa’s burgeoning cashless economy.
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The Tech Pad Smart K-4G is a simple, affordable featurephone designed for essential functions, especially suitable for users who need a basic device. This phone operates on KaiOS, a lightweight system ideal for running essential apps like Facebook and YouTube. It includes a 4GB ROM and 512MB of RAM, which limits multitasking but should be enough for core apps and light browsing.
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In emerging markets, many business owners are often stuck carrying their hard-earned cash, using today’s profits to buy what they need for tomorrow. For many, qualifying for financing is a challenge simply because they lack a credit score. This struggle highlights a significant divide in the digital landscape, where those without internet access face barriers that limit their opportunities for education, financial growth, and economic stability.
Read more: Smart enough (MasterCard and KaiOS Technologies collaboration)
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The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has announced the finalists for this year’s Global Fintech Hackcelerator. Winners will be revealed on 7 November 2024 at the SFF Fintech Excellence Awards. This year's Hackcelerator, themed "Improving Financial Health", is focused on encouraging solutions that assist individuals and businesses in managing their finances more efficiently. Organized by MAS in collaboration with Elevandi, the Global Fintech Hackcelerator received 77 proposals from around the world this year.
Read more: KaiOS Technologies - Finalist for This Year’s Global Fintech Hackcelerator
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Jose Briones made a new review of the HMD Barbie Flip Phone.
In this video, I take you through the new Barbie Phone, a feature phone that blends nostalgia with modern functionality. We'll explore its eye-catching hot pink design, interchangeable back cases and charms, and essential hardware like the 3.5mm headphone jack and USB-C port. I dive into the KaiOS software experience, which includes Barbie-themed icons, the Barbie tips app for digital wellness, and utilities like Google Maps and podcasts. We’ll discuss group texting, T9 texting, battery life, and how in-app advertisements affect usability. Finally, I share my thoughts on whether the Barbie Phone is worth the investment. Drop your questions in the comments, and I’ll be happy to respond!
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KaiOS devices have been featured in a few films and TV shows, primarily in more recent productions where feature phones play a role. KaiOS devices, known for their smart-feature phone capabilities, offer a mix of traditional cell phone form factors with some smartphone-like features. They are often used in settings where a modern smartphone might feel out of place, or where the simplicity of a feature phone makes more sense for the character or the scene.
While there's no widely-known or prominent association between KaiOS devices and specific blockbuster films, they may appear in stories where the narrative requires a feature phone rather than a smartphone. This would likely be for characters in regions or situations where smart-feature phones are more practical or realistic.
Have you noticed a KaiOS device in a particular movie or show? We found several such films:
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Exciting news from ST at MWC Shanghai 2024! The ST booth will showcase a groundbreaking feature phone model that incorporates an NFC ST54L controller with a secure element. This innovative phone will serve as a virtual card and NFC reader, redefining the capabilities of a feature phone. Notably, the phone is equipped with two antennas: one behind the keypad, effectively transforming the device into a point-of-sale terminal, and another at the top for use as a virtual credit or transit card.
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American device manufacturer Orbic entered the Japanese market in 2023 and has been selling relatively low-priced Android smartphones and tablets. With the spread of smartphones, the presence of feature phones is fading in Japan. However, looking globally, "KaiOS" has emerged as the "third mobile OS" after Android and iOS.
KaiOS was developed as an operating system for devices without touchscreens for emerging countries such as India and Africa, and has been shipped to more than 175 million "smart feature phones" to date. The "Orbic JOURNEY Pro 4G" equipped with KaiOS finally arrived in Japan on 2024, July 26th. The retail price is 19,800 YEN (~133 USD).
