KaiOS goes wide
KaiOS has rolled out with operators in the following emerging markets:
- Maya Global Network– operational across Africa particularly in Kenya and Tanzania
- Accent in Morocco
- Bomare in Algeria, whose products are branded as Stream System
- Condor in Algeria
- Eric Beare Associates – Hong Kong based company operational in Egypt, South Africa, and other African markets
- Sico in Egypt
The KaiOS system
KaiOS has a user interface optimised for non-touch phones. The platform supports 3G and4G/LTE, as well as Wi-Fi, GPS, and NFC. It works with chipsets from all major manufacturers,including Qualcomm, UNISOC, and MediaTek. KaiOS says it offers a smooth user experience on devices with as low as 256MB of RAM. Through the KaiOS Developer Portal, app developers can create their own content for KaiOS and have it published in the KaiStore. Using KaiAds, content owners can monetise apps and services on KaiOS, while brands canreach a new segment of users with their ads.
News on KaiOS
News is the first news app in KaiStore, developed in-house with content fed through Opera News. It gives users access to a tailored feed of relevant news based on their location, language, and chosen categories. Users can choose from the 44 available regions and languages to customise news specific to their location. Updated every 15 minutes, it can bepersonalised from 12 categories, such as business, sports, entertainment and food. While News will not come pre-installed in KaiOS devices, it can be downloaded for free via theKaiStore.
For more information on apps available on KaiOS-powered devices, visithttps://www.kaiostech.com/meet-the-apps-available-on-kaios/
- Arthur Goldstuck is founder of World Wide Worx and editor-in-chief of Gadget.co.za. Follow him on Twitter and Instagram on @art2gee
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