HMD Global Launches #Circular To Reward Your Nokia That Was Close To You @NokiaMobile @HMDGlobal #IFA2022

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Four new devices including the most eco-friendly Nokia smartphone yet and a truly Circular subscription that rewards you the longer you keep your Nokia device

• Circular, the all-new Nokia device subscription service announced in the UK and Germany
• Built to last: a new tablet and three new Nokia smartphones launch across X, G and C-series for all budgets:
• Nokia X30 5G: our most eco-friendly smartphone yet with no compromise on performance
• Nokia G60 5G: sustainably crafted with industry-leading longevity promises
• Nokia C31: delivers on durability with a long-lasting three-day battery life
• Nokia T21: a reliable, family-friendly powerhouse
• Plus, all-new eco-friendly accessories to match

HMD Global, the home of Nokia phones, announces Circular, a revolutionary new subscription service with sustainability at its core. Alongside this, four new devices launched including our most eco-friendly smartphone yet, Nokia X30 5G, made with 100% recycled aluminium and 65% recycled plastic. Plus, more responsible packaging, as well as our standard longevity, promises to revamp the Nokia devices portfolio across all ranges.

Florian Seiche, CEO, HMD Global, the home of Nokia phones: “At HMD Global, home of Nokia phones, we want people to keep their phones for longer and this can be seen across three areas. We have introduced Circular, a truly circular subscription model that rewards people who extend the lifecycle of their phones. We build our devices with more recycled materials and continue to boost our longevity heritage with software and security updates. And we are working hard to live this approach as a company, with our business-wide sustainability pledges that show our commitment to continue to work harder to protect tomorrow.”

Circular – a subscription service redefining mobile phone ownership with sustainability at its core

Introducing Circular – a revolutionary new subscription service offering a more sustainable and hassle-free way to use Nokia smartphones and tablets. We are incentivising people to keep their phones for longer with a range of eco-friendly rewards. Circular minimises the negative impact phone ownership can have on the planet by keeping smartphones and tablets out of the landfill and giving them a second life. Within our subscription model, Nokia devices go through recycling, refurbishing and re-subscribing or they go to a charitable cause that needs it the most. In addition, it provides people with complete freedom to choose and change their subscriptions. Any accidental damage, loss, or theft will be taken care of without a separate monthly cost, and a quick replacement arranged if needed.

Ben Wood, CCS Insight: “Sustainability is important to customers when it comes to connected electronics devices. CCS Insight’s research shows that roughly half of consumers in key European markets believe that creating products that last longer is helpful and positive for the environment. HMD continues to encourage consumers to keep their devices for longer and with Circular, it also means devices stay out of the landfill. Electronic waste is an issue the whole industry must address and services like Circular are a positive step towards creating change.”

Nokia X30 5G delivers our smallest eco footprint yet and our best-ever PureView photography experience

Nokia X30 5G is built with a 100% recycled aluminium frame and a 65% recycled plastic back, making it our most eco-friendly smartphone, right down to the box. Using 100% FSC-certified and 70% recycled paper boxes at a reduced packaging size saves on transportation CO2 emissions, made possible by removing the charger to tackle e-waste.

With zero compromises on the phone’s performance, Nokia X30 5G comes with premium features including our best photo experience to date. The 50MP PureView camera uses Optical Image Stabilization (OIS) and AI to capture stunning ultra-wide angle and vibrant nighttime shots. The camera is protected by scratch-resistant Corning® Gorilla® Glass with DX+ that lets 98% of all light reach the large sensor and content is brought to life on the 6.43” PureDisplay with bright colours and smooth viewing.

Nokia G60 5G brings sustainability through longevity to as many people as possible

Sustainably crafted with a 100% recycled plastic back and 60% recycled plastic frame, Nokia G60 5G brings X-series longevity to the G-series for the first time. Helping people keep their phone for longer, it comes with the ‘3-3-3’ promise – three years of Android upgrades[1], three years of monthly security updates1, and an extended three-year warranty[2] at no extra cost. Complete with a 6.58” FHD+ 120Hz display for super-smooth scrolling and a 50MP AI triple camera, Nokia G60 5G makes premium experiences more accessible.

Nokia C31 is the new C-series hero delivering on durability with long-lasting three-day battery life[3]

Nokia C31 is the latest smartphone from the popular C-series. It brings signature durability, an improved 6.7” HD+ display, and a long-lasting three-day battery life3 with AI-powered battery-saving features. Plus, it comes with Android 12, triple rear and selfie cameras powered by Camera by Google, and improved protection with dust and moisture resistance. Guaranteed two years of regular security updates1 bring maximum security and superior durability with IP52 protection from one of the toughest manufacturing standards in the world – all at an ultra-affordable price point, perfect for introducing anyone to the world of smartphones.

Nokia T21 is a reliable, family-friendly powerhouse that is built to last

Designed with a tough body made with aluminium that features a 60% recycled plastic cover for the antenna, the new Nokia T21 brings all the durability and promises you would expect from a Nokia tablet. Two years of Android upgrades1 ensure it remains fresh on the inside as well. Industry-leading protection with up to three years of monthly security updates1 make it perfect for the entire family. Building on the success of its predecessor, it’s loaded with fan-requested features, such as HD video streaming, voice calling and NFC payment capability.

NFC[4] will help your business with payments and scan NFC tags, while Second Screen will allow you expand and control your Windows PC. And if you’re feeling creative, sketch out your ideas, jot down notes or draw your next masterpiece with an active pen[5].

New Nokia audio accessories join the sustainability journey

Bringing reliable sound on the go, the new, fully waterproof Nokia Portable Wireless Speaker 2 comes with a 100% recycled outer design[6] and a whopping 22-hour battery life[7].

The new Nokia Clarity Earbuds 2 Pro come in a charging case made with 100% recycled plastic and deliver a rich, uninterrupted audio experience with Hybrid Active Noise Cancelling.

Pricing and availability

Circular is available for select devices from Nokia.com/phones in the UK and Germany with global roll out planned in the coming months.

Local variants and availability will be shared in-market at a later stage.

[1] From the global launch date of the device

[2] See coverage at Manufacturer’s Limited Warranty

[3] Based on real life usage test by HMD Global. See more info at https://www.nokia.com/phones/nokia-C31

[4] WiFi + 4G NFC version only

[5] Pen not included. Compatible with active pens using WGP and/or AES 2.0 technology.

[6] Casing made of 100% certified post-consumer waste material and speaker mesh from 100% recycled aluminium

[7] Based on real life usage test by HMD Global. See more info at [add device name]

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When Fitness is Integrated With Fashion @HuaweiZA #HUAWEIWatchFit2 #HuaweiBand7 #HuaweiWatchGT3Pro

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The HUAWEI WATCH FIT 2, the HUAWEI Band 7 and HUAWEI WATCH GT 3 Pro, which are now available from South African retail stores and the HUAWEI online store, are a milestone in the evolution of fitness and health wearables devices.

The two smartwatches and fitness bands maintain the quality of high-end luxury watches in terms of design and materials and come with incredibly long battery life and a host of advanced features to help users discover new ways to live a healthy and active lifestyle.

The HUAWEI WATCH FIT 2: The new fashionable smartwatch to impress you

The HUAWEI WATCH FIT 2 comes with a 1.74-inch AMOLED HD HUAWEI full-view display that is 18.6% larger than that of the previous iteration. The smartwatch screen-to-body ratio also stands tall at 72.2% meaning you get a satisfying viewing experience. When it comes to its fashionable look, the HUAWEI WATCH FIT 2 comes with a variety of straps. There is a soft and comfortable rubber strap and an exquisite and elegant leather strap. All these straps come in a variety of colours and styles. That’s not all — the HUAWEI WATCH FIT 2 features a press-to-release “link” design, which allows you to quickly change your straps without the use of any tools.

Staying connected is inherent in your HUAWEI smartwatch. Thanks to the Bluetooth call feature, speaker and microphone, the HUAWEI WATCH FIT 2 enables you to stay in touch with colleagues and your loved ones. No matter where you are, your phone calls can be pushed to your watch instantly. You can answer and end calls through the smartwatch without taking out your smartphone. If users are not available to answer the phone, they can quickly reply in the form of a short message with one tap. The reply can be customised in the HUAWEI Health App, allowing users to always stay online and not miss anything important. Users can also reply quickly to messages via instant messaging apps from the watch itself. The HUAWEI WATCH Fit 2 is packed with battery power that can last up to 10 days,

The HUAWEI WATCH FIT 2 also provides all-rounded health management such as SpO2 monitoring, heart rate, sleep, stress, and breathing monitoring to help you keep track of your physical changes. At the same time, the HUAWEI Health App on the smartphone, it can synchronise health-monitoring data in real-time, allowing you to keep an eye on your physical and mental health.

The HUAWEI Band 7: The Ultra-thin full-view smart band to power your endurance levels

The ultra-thin smart band with a long battery life comes with impressive health management and workout monitoring features. This stylish wearable is for both young millennials and always-on-the-move fitness enthusiasts. The HUAWEI Band 7 is only 9.99mm thick and weighs just 16 grams which makes the smart band a whole lot more comfortable to wear while doing your favourite activities.

The HUAWEI Band 7 provides a slew of health management features, like monitoring of SpO2, it also boasts HUAWEI TruSeen™ 4.0 a heart rate monitoring technology. Thanks to the HUAWEI TruSleepTM 2.0 technology, the band can assess sleep quality without disturbing the user's sleep, and accurately identifies six types of typical sleep problems. Lastly, the HUAWEI TruRelaxTM technology will help you keep an eye on your stress levels, and the band will remind you to do breathing exercises to release stress when needed.

In order to meet your fitness goals, the HUAWEI Band 7 comes with an expansive range of fitness features to kick-start an active lifestyle. The smart band uses TruSport™ algorithms to measure the training index of runners, and the running ability index (RAI) can tell you a great deal about your endurance level and the efficiency of your running technique.

The HUAWEI WATCH GT 3 Pro: Tech meets elegance on your wrist: An everlasting masterpiece

The HUAWEI WATCH GT 3 Pro is an elegant and everlasting masterpiece. It emulates the look and feels of classic luxury watches with its signature Moon Phase Collection, therefore, stuns with its premium ID design. The HUAWEI WATCH GT 3 Pro comes in two variants: Titanium Edition and Ceramic Edition, which are both finessed with state-of-the-art craftsmanship.

In terms of health, the HUAWEI WATCH GT 3 Pro series supports ECG (Electrocardiogram) data collection, which can accurately provide single-lead ECG measurements, real-time analysis, sinus rhythm and atrial fibrillation detection, and premature atrial and ventricular beat reminders for users and supports arterial stiffness detection, allowing you to actively prevent the risk of vascular diseases. The HUAWEI WATCH GT 3 Pro series can also provide continuous, real-time, and accurate SpO2, sleep and stress monitoring features for comprehensive health management. The latest HUAWEI TruSeenTM 5.0+ increases the data processing capacity by four times, reducing the signal loss rate, and improving the accuracy of heart rate and SpO2 monitoring.

After looking at all three, it is evident that the HUAWEI WATCH FIT 2, the HUAWEI Band 7 and HUAWEI WATCH GT 3 Pro come with exceptional features. With a lasting battery life and advanced fitness and health management features, it’s clear that the HUAWEI wearables are in a league of their own.

All three fitness trackers are now available in South Africa. You can get the HUAWEI WATCH FIT 2 from R3 299, the HUAWEI Band 7 from R1 699 and the HUAWEI WATCH GT 3 Pro from only R10 999 from the HUAWEI Online Store or at selected retailers.

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Unfolding Perfection: The #HUAWEIMateXs2 Offers Consumers A Transcendent Experience @HuaweiZA

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The Ultra-Light, Ultra-Flat and Super Durable foldable phone is now available in South Africa

Inheriting HUAWEI’s DNA of technological innovation, the HUAWEI Mate Xs 2 brings an enhanced user experience, including a more immersive large screen and more powerful innovative interactions. The HUAWEI Mate Xs 2 is the first innovation in the foldable phone product segment and offers consumers the ultimate pleasant and user-friendly experience for foldable devices.

The HUAWEI Mate Xs 2’s falcon wing hinge technology and its folding aesthetic form not only represent HUAWEI’s values of exploring the unknown whilst pursuing excellence and innovation but also help users to reimagine future form factors of smartphones that bring global consumers a transcendent experience.

The HUAWEI Mate Xs 2 incorporates a fusion of industry-first materials for phone protection

Thanks to its lightweight materials, the HUAWEI Mate Xs 2 has an ultra-light and ultra-thin body that only weighs 255g with a thickness of 5.4mm, which is close to the weight of a typical smartphone on the market. The first 3D fiberglass design achieves a fusion of aesthetics colours and textures.

The HUAWEI Mate Xs 2 also features an industry-first composite screen, which helps to absorb shock and acts as a buffer, thanks to HUAWEI’s strong steel. This shock barrier not only improves the phone’s resistance to impact, crushing or drops but also further improves the durability and reliability of the device from the inside out.

The graphene liquid cooling system

The HUAWEI Mate Xs 2 adopts innovative graphene heat dissipation technology with good thermal conductivity performance. The Vapor Chamber (VC) structure increases the heat dissipation efficiency and heat dissipation performance, keeping the device cool at all times.

Better control of your screen for a friendlier viewing experience

The HUAWEI Mate Xs 2 also integrates new dynamic themes for a smooth unfolding experience. The new smart multi-window enhances multitasking capability for a highly efficient interaction experience. The floating window wipe gesture brings smooth and convenient control in multi-windows.

Using the HUAWEI Mate Xs 2 supports a refresh rate of up to 120Hz, as well as a touch sampling rate of up to 240Hz, giving the device a faster screen response speed and a smoother display. The 1440Hz high frequency PWM dimming minimises screen flicker, which helps to reduce eye strain and allows for a more eye-friendly experience, especially under dim light.

The HUAWEI Mate Xs 2 continues to meet the utmost craftsmanship standards of HUAWEI’s products, breaking through technical bottlenecks and theoretical limitations to integrate HUAWEI's latest and most cutting-edge technology, which underpins its leadership position in innovation. The HUAWEI Mate Xs 2 boasts both innovative technology and the ultimate user experience.

The HUAWEI Mate Xs 2 brings a new immersive and interactive experience on a large screen, making it the ideal flagship foldable smartphone. The ultra-light, ultra-flat, and super durable foldable smartphone is now available in South Africa at selected retailers, or you can purchase the HUAWEI Mate Xs 2 from the HUAWEI online store.

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Get Your Hands on The All-New @HONORAfrica #HONOR705G with Industry’s First Solo Cut Vlog Mode Today #TheBestVlogPhone

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Global technology brand, HONOR, has once again reinvented its offerings to cater to digital audiences with the official availability of HONOR 70 5G in the region. The brand-new HONOR 70 5G features an impressive camera system with SONY IMX800 Dual Main Camera, as well as innovative vlog capabilities with the Industry’s First Solo Cut Vlog Mode.

Designed to meet the different tastes of the fashion-conscious crowd, the HONOR 70 is available in splendid colours including the iconic Crystal Silver, and Midnight Black.

HONOR 70 5G + (Redcore 1 GB) – is available now for pre-order. You can get it from Vodacom at the price of R749 with 24 months of instalments, or at R579 with 36 months of instalments. Available in premium colours Crystal Silver and Midnight Black. With the purchase consumers also get a chance to get an R500 accessory voucher. The device is also available through MTN in the hero colour Crystal Silver and comes with Mega Talk/Gigs XS at a price of R799 with 24 months of instalments or R549 with 36 months of instalments. Through MTN consumers can also avail 2000mAh power bank as a gift. Both versions come with Google Mobile Services.

Industry’s First Solo Cut Vlog Mode and SONY IMX800 Camera Sensor

Bringing remarkable videography innovations to empower the younger generation to fulfil their vlogging aspirations, the HONOR 70 5G delivers 4K video recording in 30fps in standard video recording and debuts the first-ever Solo Cut Vlog Mode, enabling budding creators to produce portrait vlogs using Person Autofocus Tracking Technology. With Seamless Focus Switch, users can change the focus of the video to spotlight a different subject at the tap of a finger.

Featuring a 54MP SONY IMX800 Main Video Camera, the HONOR 70 5G debuts the Sony flagship 1/1.49-inch SONY IMX800 camera sensor, which captures more light for brighter and more detailed pictures, especially in backlit and night scenarios. The HONOR 70 5G is also equipped with a 50MP 122o Ultra-Wide camera which also doubles as a Macro Camera.

Aesthetic Design Inspired by Symmetrical Geometry and the Craftsmanship of Jewelry

Continuing the curved Dual-Ring design of the N Series, the HONOR 70 5G features an axisymmetric camera setup, drawing inspiration from the craftsmanship of jewellery design. Exceptionally thin, sleek, and stylish, the HONOR 70 5G boasts a thickness of just 7.91mm with a weight of just 178g, so it effortlessly fits into small handbags and pockets.

Superb Performance with a Robust 66W HONOR SuperCharge

Packed with a self-developed single-cell dual-loop battery design, the HONOR 70 5G brings users a thin body size and low power loss. The HONOR 70 5G delivers a fast-charging experience with the 66W HONOR Wired SuperCharge technology, users can juice up HONOR 70 5G to 60% from 3% in just 20 minutes using the included charger, ensuring users can rapidly power up their device.

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Successful Business Magnate Releases First Novel at the Age of 66 #AdamKethro

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The successful business magnate, Adam Kethro’s debut novel, Pleasures of the Harbour is set in the closing decades of the 20th century in sanction-wracked South Africa. It navigates a world of dodgy business partners, dubious deals and a few failed attempts at love for Adam Askew before he can finally say he’s made it.

This captivating and highly entertaining novel is Adam Kethro’s (66) first novel and he debuts impressively with this dramatized biography, which tells the story of a young man’s fortitude to achieve his life goals. The book is part adventure and part action, with lots of wheeling and dealing and readers are in for a rollicking ride as he traverses the high seas and low roads of Southern Africa while opening boardroom doors and a few bedroom doors along the way.

With the title of the book drawn from the Phil Ochs album, he draws the reader into a world of ambition, greed, sabotage, bribery, corruption and revenge.

He only started writing at the age of 61 with one finger on his laptop and already had to replace a keyboard. With no formal post-school business qualifications, he started his own freight company in 1980. Kethro spent 25 years building, running and growing his company, Bridge Shipping, and today it is the biggest logistics company in Southern Africa.

Under Adam’s leadership and direction, it grew into one of Southern Africa’s leading logistics companies, boasting more than 750 employees when he retired as executive chairman in 2005. At the time, he left behind 45 millionaires, many of whom still work at the company.

“I first knew I would write a novel one day when I was in standard 8 and my essays got published in the School Magazine. The book covers a mad time of sanctions and solutions. Hopefully, it will inspire young people to create in the 21st century”, says Kethro.

His advice for other entrepreneurs is simple: “There are a thousand impediments to starting a new business. Starting young may give problems of credibility but life is much clearer when you are young and once you have a wife, two kids and a car to pay for, you are unlikely to be an entrepreneur. Don’t be too fixed on your target market and tunnel vision is a great asset.”

Short synopsis:

Adam Askew is a young man in a hurry and always wanted to be financially independent. Armed with guts, determination and a cocky self-assurance, he sets up a shipping company with a view to take on the world, one ton of cargo at a time.

Fed up with the cliquey set-up in Durban, he takes a gutsy gamble − the biggest risk of his life − one that will ultimately make or break him. He heads for the big city lights of swanky 80’s Joburg and is soon wining and dining at the top of the Carlton, sipping the best champagne in London and making some enemies along the way.

PLEASURES OF THE HARBOUR is published by Tracey McDonald Publishers, and it is available NOW in all good bookstores and online:

https://www.loot.co.za/product/pleasures-of-the-harbour/kdtr-7713-g700

The Kindle eBook is available on Amazon. Buy it here https://amzn.to/3A2ntrx

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Adam Kethro was born in Eshowe, KwaZulu-Natal, in 1956. He attended St. Helena Primary School and matriculated from Durban Boys High School in 1973 but rewrote matric at Damelin College in 1974. Following his military conscription, Adam was offered a job in logistics through a family connection.

He currently lives in Cape Town with his wife and although now semi-retired, he owns and is actively involved in four diverse enterprises, including a bridging finance company, a computer firm, a cargo salvage business, and a horse pre-training farm in the Natal Midlands.

This evergreen entrepreneur aspires to spend half of his time exploring the world and pursuing his various hobbies, which include collecting music, art, books and war memorabilia.

Adam’s motto – we are each responsible for the quality of our own lives – are words he has lived by his entire life.

This inspiring and dynamic author is already busy with two follow-up novels, sketching his upbringing before shipping and his failure as a farmer. There’s still a lot more to come from the pen of Adam Kethro.

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adam-kethro-60528515a/?originalSubdomain=za

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