Microsoft has today launched the Lumia 535, which is the first Microsoft branded Lumia. The Lumia 535 will be available in Dual SIM and single SIM and will come with the latest Windows Phone OS i.e. 8.1. It also comes with a wide-angle 5 megapixel front camera which is ideal for selfies, 5 megapixel back camera and a spacious 5 inch screen.
Lumia 535 users will also have access to various features like:
1. Skype
The Lumia 535 has built-in Skype integration to enable users seamlessly switch between voice and video.
2. Office
Users can access, edit and share Word, Excel and PowerPoint documents and OneNote notebooks with the pre-installed Office suite.
3. Storage
Users can save and sync photos, videos and Office documents securely with 15GB of free OneDrive cloud storage.
4. Here Maps
With Here maps users can navigate to most locations even without being connected to the internet (when you download maps)
“Many people, especially the younger audience, aspire to own the latest flagship smartphone but often don’t have the means to get it. With access to the best services right out of the box, including the Windows Phone 8.1 update, Lumia Denim, The Lumia 535 Dual SIM helps people do more of what they want, for less.†Mariam Abdullahi, General Manager Microsoft Mobile Device Sales, East Africa, said at the launch.
“More of our customers are demanding a large screen experience at an affordable price. With the 5 inch screen, the latest Windows Phone operating system and access to a range of Microsoft services, the Lumia 535 Dual SIM is an ideal device to offer them,†says Vincent Lobry, Chief Executive Officer, Orange Telkom Kenya. “We are also very excited to offer, for a limited period, a discounted launch price of Kshs 8,450 at selected Orange outlets including GPO – Mega, Extelecomms – next Co-operative house, T-Mall, Galleria and Sarit centre in Nairobi.â€
The phone is available for sale at Ksh. 13,800, and will be available in a range of colours including orange, white and black.