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Unboxing Alcatel OneTouch Pixi 3- See What You’ll Get
Alcatel OneTouch has made a big intent to play in the Nigerian smartphone market, displaying expertise on phone manufacturing.
Thumb Up: It’s fair to assume it’ll be competitive and an affordable route to owning a 4G LTE-compatible handset
Thumb Down: the screen resolution is shows a lackluster display.
Penultimate week, the ALCATEL OneTouch launched Alcatel OneTouch 10-50D; pixi3 (4) and pixi (7) devices.
However, Pixi 3 smartphone deserves attention as an entry-level handsets where you can choose which operating system they run on. You can’t swap between the operating systems, but you – or more likely the phone networks – have the option of Android, Windows Phone or Mozilla’s Firefox OS.
Pricing is not likely to be the issue as it’s fair to assume it’ll be competitive and an affordable route to owning a 4G LTE-compatible handset. While you may appreciate the prospect of having more say on the software, you’ll be less enthused about the lacklustre hardware.
Summary of Key Features
Body Dimensions 141 x 71.5 x 10 mm (5.55 x 2.81 x 0.39 in)
SIM Optional Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Browser: HTML; Java- No
Display: Type-TFT. Capacitive touchscreen, 16M. Colors- various. Size 5.0 inches (~68.3% screen-to-body ratio) Resolution 480 x 854 pixels (~196 ppi pixel density) Multitouch-Yes.
Platform: OS is Android OS, v4.4.2 (KitKat) / Android OS, v5.0 (Lollipop) – 4G model and Chipset Mediatek MT6570 (3G model); Qualcomm MSM8909 (4G model) CPU Dual-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7 (3G model) and Quad-core 1.1 GHz (4G model).
Memory Card slot microSD, up to 32 GB; Internal 4 GB, 512 MB and RAM 8 GB, 1 GB RAM (4G model).
Sound Alert types Vibration; MP3, WAV ringtones Loudspeaker Yes 3.5mm jack Yes.
Battery Li-Ion 1800 mAh battery (3G model) Stand-by Up to 510 h (2G) / Up to 450 h (3G) Talk time Up to 11 h (2G) / Up to 9 h (3G) Li-Ion 2000 mAh battery (4G model).
Camera
At the bottom end of the scale is the 3.5-inch Pixi 3, which is the only handset in the range to not support 4G LTE connectivity. It’s a chunky phone as well at 11.9mm thick, and the display has a pretty average 320 x 480 resolution. A dual-core CPU powers things alongside 512MB RAM, while taking photos is covered by a 5-megapixel rear camera and VGA front-facing camera.
Screen Resolution
Moving up to the 4-inch Pixi 3, the appearance maintains its consistency. Although, the screen resolution has been bumped up to 800 x 480; it’s still a pretty monotonous WVGA display, but sufficient for basic tasks.
You do have the option of a quad-core 4G LTE setup with an identical camera array to the 3.5-inch Pixi 3.
Up next is the 4.5-inch Pixi 3, available with or without 4G and sporting an 854 x 480 WVGA display. Again, the camera and connectivity outlay isn’t too dissimilar from the 4-inch Pixi 3.
Last up is the 5-inch Pixi 3, the slimmest of the bunch at 9.95mm thick, again packing an 854 x 480 WVGA screen and available with a dual- or quad-core CPU.
A slightly more impressive 8-megapixel main camera is in tow, and there’s also a dual-SIM version for travellers.
First Impression
It is understandable that Alcatel OneTouch is keen to play big in the market, but it’s difficult to get excited about the Pixi 3 smartphone range; not yet. The price could be pocket friendly, even upgrading to the 5-inch model, but if Alcatel can get the pricing right, it could be an affordable 4G phone option for kids or someone who needs a backup for their main phone. No doubt, Alcatel OneTouch with over 20 years presence in the market will get it right.
With the introduction of Travel Saga, a premium, fast-paced gaming experience that is currently live and accessible to customers on its network, Globacom has lifted the bar for mobile entertainment in the country.
Travel Saga is a story-driven, intricately connected role-playing game designed to provide the thrill, complexity, and competitive intensity of some of the most well-known action games in the world.
The game, which has been painstakingly optimized for mobile devices, redefines mobile gaming as a full-fledged digital battlefield by translating a console-grade experience onto data-enabled handsets.
Fundamentally, Travel Saga takes users on quick virtual journeys against recognizable international landscapes. In a dynamic, ever-evolving gaming environment, players are thrown into furious missions, fierce fights, and ever-expanding tales where talent, strategy, and endurance determine who rises through the ranks to become a true war hero.
In addition to the excitement of fighting, users are encouraged to go to various locations, take part in thrilling challenges, and participate in intense competition for in-app rewards like points and victory badges. With each encounter and accomplishment, the immersion increases with each level, maintaining momentum and excitement.
Flexible subscription plans with one-time or auto-renewal choices are available to subscribers for the service, which costs ₦100 per day and ₦250 per week. By dialing *70021#, customers can quickly subscribe and gain instant access to the action.
With Travel Saga, Glo reaffirms its dedication to innovation and high-end digital experiences, making top-notch gaming easily accessible to its customers. The game offers uninterrupted action, adventure, and competition, all smoothly supported by the Glo network.
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SHELT
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“Being recognised in the MSSP 250 is a meaningful milestone for our team,” stated Youssef Abillama, CEO of SHELT. “It validates our focus on building practical, resilient security services that help organisations manage risk and respond effectively to today’s evolving cyber threats.”
The company hailed the honour as testament to its teams’ dedication and expertise worldwide, reaffirming commitment to enhancing capabilities and delivering trusted cybersecurity solutions.
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Dina Powell McCormick
The announcement, made on Monday, positions Powell McCormick – who recently stepped down from Meta’s board after eight months – to guide overall strategy, including multi-billion-dollar investments in data centres and global partnerships.
A Goldman Sachs veteran with 16 years in senior roles and prior stints as deputy national security adviser under Trump and in the Bush administration, she brings deep finance and international ties to the role.
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg hailed her as “uniquely qualified” for the company’s next growth phase, while President Trump praised the move on Truth Social as a “fantastic choice”.
The hire signals Meta’s efforts to strengthen White House relations, following recent dinners with Trump and U.S. investment pledges worth hundreds of billions
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