Done Microsoft’s Pocket Friendly $25 Phone for Asia and Africa By Zacks Equity Research 31 minutes ago 0 shares Content preferences Done Software maker Microsoft Corporation ( MSFT ) unveiled a new ultra affordable Nokia ( NOK ) mobile phone, Nokia 130, intended for the entry-level market. The Nokia 130 will be priced at $25 and will be available in the third quarter in different markets, including China, Egypt, India, Indonesia, Kenya, Nigeria, the Philippines and Vietnam. The latest move will help Microsoft broaden its footprint in the fast-growing entry-level mobile phone market. It will help the software maker target first-time smartphone buyers globally.
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As Facebook changes Messenger, ‘risky’ app behavior on the rise – CSMonitor.com
With computers, he says users have learned over time to begin guarding against potential viruses and hacks, evidenced by the recent discovery of a Russian group that has allegedly amassed more than a billion usernames and passwords. Nevertheless, there’s an “inherent trust” in smart phones. “We carry the device with us 24/7,” he says. “It’s always on, we have our family pictures, our social information, our corporate information, our games, our banking information, on our device. But then we don’t really seem to care about what apps we’re installing.” He further noted the risks associated with in-app purchases, which have become an important line of revenue for developers looking to monetize their apps. Because users often opt to download free apps, developers feel compelled to make money in other ways. This typically takes the form of sharing users’ data with advertisers.
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