Redington, the official distribution company of Apple mobile phones in Nigeria, in collaboration with Apple, a global Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), has launched the latest release of Apple iPhones, the iPhone 6s and the iPhone 6s Plus in Nigeria.

The launch, which was part of a series of launches for the Apple mobile phone products across various regions of the world, was held for the first time last week in Micro Station’s sales outlet at the Computer Village market in Lagos, and it attracted several people that visited the Computer Village market on that day.
Redington plans to continue the launch with other partners this week in Lagos.

Speaking on the essence of the launch in Nigeria, Marketing Manager, Telco Africa, Redington Nigeria Limited, Sunil Pangtey, said: “The purpose of the launch is to communicate to consumers that iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus are now officially available in Nigeria with warranty. This communication will create awareness among consumers to buy authentic iPhones in their home country Nigeria.”

According to him, Redington Nigeria would partner with all its key partners like SLOT, Park n Shop, Pointek, Finet, Dallas communications, DSCL, Kolia Angel, Micro Station, among others, to increase the availability of iPhones across Nigeria. We will continue to work towards ensuring that iPhones are available at every retail store in the country.

Speaking on the features of the phone, Pangtey said “the phones are unique, friendly and attractive to behold and they are very powerful from inside in terms of specification and rich features.”
The phones come with 3D touch, which is the next generation multi touch phones, and the first time ever done on a smart phone. It will enhance the use of various apps in a totally different manner. It has A9 Processor, which is the most advanced chipset ever, and comes in 7000 Series Aluminum alloy body, Advanced Touch ID for better security and faster Long Term Evolution (LTE) and Wi-Fi technologies. All these features make the mobile phones the most irresistible smartphones and the best iPhone ever made, Pangtey said.

He explained that the phones come with a one year warranty, subjected to clauses, and that the company would soon conduct the Apple certified training and workshops, which are approved by Apple and would be as per company guidelines.

 

Jumoke Akiyode

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