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Microsoft today announced the availability of the Lumia 530 in Kenya for only Kshs 10, 999 at all Orange and authorised dealer shops. A powerful entry to Windows Phone 8.1, the Lumia 530delivers an amazing value smartphone experience with Microsoft innovations and services found in high-end Lumia smartphones.
Available in both single SIM 3G and Dual SIM 3G variants, the Lumia 530 provides a balance of latest generation smartphone features and experiences at an ultra-affordable price, to welcome more people to the Microsoft ecosystem.
Among the best features of the phone are Windows Phone 8.1including one swipe notifications from Action Centre and the fast Word Flow keyboard, a powerful quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon processor that delivers a super-fast and lag-free user experience of your favourite apps, gaming and internet browsing on the 4-inch LCD display.Seamless integration with Microsoft services such as Skype and Microsoft Office, available right out of the box.
You can find popular apps such as Instagram, WhatsApp, Viber and WeChat, plus key gaming apps such as Asphalt 8, available in the Windows Phone Store as well.
Other notable features are Great offline services that save time and money, the Dual SIM3G variant that offers easy switching between two SIM cards, Lumia apps such as Creative Studio and Glam Me and 4GB of on-board memory, expandablewith SD cards up to 128GB.
“With high end apps, features and exceptional build quality at an amazing price, the Lumia 530 sets the benchmark for affordable smartphones.” said Kingori Gitahi, Product Manager, Microsoft Devices Group. ”The Lumia 530 demonstrates our focus on welcoming more people to the Windows Phone ecosystem with amazing devices that light up Microsoft’s digital work and life experiences at an affordable price point.”
The Lumia 530 is expected to be available in Kenya from 2nd October 2014. The Lumia 530 will be available in a range of colours including bright orange, bright green and stylish neutrals such as dark grey and white, along with a selection of changeable shells in a variety of colours.
“Our association with Microsoft on the launch of the Lumia 530 is a strategic and timely move with an ever changing smartphone market in which devices are becoming increasingly affordable and accessible. The partnership is consistent with the company’s brand promise of providing innovative solutions and products that are relevant to its market segments, thereby adding to the value proposition of its customers”, said George Mlaghui, Orange Telkom Kenya’s Chief Corporate Communications Officer.
