Social networking is now a daily requirement for many people, even the latest news from the event Asean Conference in Bali Blogger mentions that Facebook is the most visited sites in Indonesia. Developing countries have recorded a considerable contribution to the number of Facebook users around the world, not least with India is expected to be the largest market of Facebook.
Following this phenomenon, developers Alcatel developed 3 new phones for smartphone users and developing countries. This phone will be released and supported exclusively by Orange, one of the major mobile providers in the UK.
This smartphone will have 3 different prices according to the features offered. The first model is called the Alcatel One Touch 908F will be released at a price of $130. The next model in the middle class, One Touch 813F is offered at a price of $80. And the most expensive model, One Touch 585F valued $54.
All three phones will come with pre-loaded Facebook application and integration of all features, including a Facebook button. Users can use Facebook to sync address book and calendar reminders, multimedia browsing and send and share messages and photos. The phone is also equipped with a touchscreen, full keyboard and a variety of connectivity options.
The third phone is a big step for Orange and hailed as the new products that disseminate and democratize the mobile Internet. “We want consumers can stay connected with the community, friends and their families. And Facebook is the center of all this, “said Patrick Remy, vice president of Orange.
Orange seems to be quite serious about this integration with Facebook. He said that consumers will get unlimited Facebook connectivity for free. It’s certainly a big enough deal, considering the cheapest prices offered on their 585F model. However, they consider the possibility that sometimes the phone is the only way for people in certain areas to access the internet. And not just the option to access the Internet, but also up the real position as liaison information, messages and the community.
All three phones are expected to be launched across Europe and Africa in early December, with more countries added in early 2012. Orange Is the effort to popularize the Internet this will reap success?
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