iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus enter Nigeria market November 14

… iStore, Airtel seek pre-registration

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Plans have been strategically advanced to release the newly iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus into the Nigerian market, commencing 14^th November 2014, reports ITRealms.

Sources close the Core Group Africa, the sole and exclusive distributors for Apple in Nigeria, confirmed this much to ITRealms, today, Friday, October 31, 2014.

This is coming as Airtel Nigeria says it’s ready to accept pre-registration of interest on iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus at www.alwayson.ng/iphone.

ITRealms also gathered that Core Group will offer iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus, the biggest advancements in iPhone history, at leading retail outlets across Nigeria beginning 14^th November 2014. 

Further, ITRealms gathered that customers could now pre-order both models beginning 7^th November 2014 at www.isocietynigeria.com.

ITRealms notes that additional information on availability, pricing and retail location, could be accessed at www.isocietynigeria.com or more information on iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus at www.apple.com/iphone.

Meanwhile, Airtel Nigeria announced that Nigerians can pre-register for the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus at www.alwayson.ng/iphone.

ITRealms reports that the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus have been described as the biggest advancements in iPhone history.

Also, ITRealms learnt that iPhone 6 comes with a smooth metal surface that seamlessly meets the new Retina HD display. The Retina HD display of iPhone 6 is 1334×750 while the iPhone 6 Plus possesses 1920X1080 resolution.

Just as it was built on 64-bit desktop-class architecture, the new A8 chip delivers more power, even while driving a larger display. The M8 motion coprocessor efficiently gathers data from advanced sensors and a new barometer. With increased battery life, iPhone 6 lets the user do more, for longer than ever.

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Core Group cautions Nigerians on fake Apple products

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Core group Africa, the Apple’s official value added distributors for sub-Saharan Africa has cautioned Nigerian consumers to avoid buying grey Apple products from unauthorized resellers, as these products do not honour warranty agreement.

Chairman, Core Group Africa, Mr. Rutger-Jan van Spaandonk, gave this caution in Lagos, in an exclusive interview with ITRealms, a publication of DigitalSENSE Business News, lamenting that this kind of patronage by some Nigerians deny them of full buyer’s benefits.

He explained to ITRealms that countless technology consumers and buyers of Apple products in Nigeria who fail to purchase the devices through official channels like the Apple iStore, Ikeja Mall and other authorized resellers are denied of the full Apple experience like outright product replacement in cases of factory fault, authentic two-year warranty, after sales support, access to well trained personnel, device set-up training and others.

Mr. Spaandonk also noted that Apple products such as the iPhone, iPad and MacBook are the most desired in emerging markets especially in the smartphones segment because Apple has revolutionized the mobile computing industry and delivers the most amazing experience consumers have ever had with technology.

“For our customers, Apple devices are investments and we’re always striving to ensure they get great value for money. Because we understand this, we want Apple customers to purchase our devices with guaranteed peace of mind and access technology that truly impacts lives,” Spaandonk asserted.

He elucidated that grey products are rampant in which marketers smuggle non-counterfeit, but mostly refurbished products into the country without the permission of the intellectual property owners or paying all necessary taxes and customs duties.

Though a grey product tends to be cheaper, it is not in the customer’s best interest. It is usually not the standard version, has no record with manufacturer’s exports, neither are there provisions for warranty, spare parts, consumer education, product set-up and after sales support. The sellers do not pay custom duties or make false declarations at entry point.  

“Though the combination of economy strapped consumers seeking very low prices and unauthorized traders eager for huge profits present this compound problem to both brands owners and the government at large, the undiscerning consumers are the worst hit,” he said.

“We appeal to Nigerians to patronize the iStore and the authorized resellers to get the best value for their hard earned money, enjoy authentic warranty documentation and experience and help generate genuine revenue for government. We are already in talks with relevant officials and agencies towards collaborating to check the issue of grey and fake.

“Quality conscious Nigerian consumers should enjoy the amazing Apple store experience as well as obtain full peace of mind. With the full two years warranty offered by Apple iStore and the world class sales and technical team, Nigerians should resist the temptation of buying grey products from unauthorized resellers,” Spaandonk said.

ITRealms recalls that Core Group Africa is the official Value Added Distributor (VAD) for Nigeria, Ghana and Angola and acts as the dedicated full-service brand custodians, managing a brand’s presence from end-to-end, taking care of logistics, distribution, sales, marketing and support. iStore, Ikeja Mall is the home of all official Apple devices and accessories offering customers with world class Apple products with genuine warranty, after sales support, spare parts, and training.

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Pix: Chairman, Core Group Africa, Mr. Rutger-Jan van Spaandonk

iPad Air in Nigeria says Core Group Africa

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The officials of Core Group Africa, have just confirmed to ITRealms that iPad Air is now available in the Nigerian market.

ITRealms also gathered that iPad Air comes to town with stunning 9.7-inch Retina display in a new thinner and lighter design, even as iPad Air is precision-engineered to weigh just less than 500 grams which makes it 20 per cent thinner and 28 per cent lighter than the fourth generation iPad.

iPad Air will be available from 13 December from all Apple authorised resellers for the starting price of N99 000 Naira.

Core Group Africa’s Director, Rutger-Jan van Spaandonk says they were delighted to announce the official availability of iPad Air in Nigeria.

“iPad Air is unbelievably thin and light and we encourage customers to visit their nearest Apple Authorised Reseller to purchase or experience this life-changing product,” he said.

ITRealms recalls that Core Group Africa has appointed Apple authorised resellers to sell iPad Air to ensure the product is available through official channel partners, to ensure customers’ peace of mind that if repair issues arise during the warranty term, their product will be repaired or replaced by an Apple Authorised Repair Centre and that they will have access to the required level of support that is mandatory for Apple Authorised Resellers. 

He further said that iPad Air Wireless Fidelity (Wi-Fi) models would be available in Nigeria in silver or space grey for the 16GB model, while the 32GB model, for the 64GB model and for the 128GB model.

Additionally, iPad Air with Wi-Fi+Cellular will be available in silver and space grey for 16GB model, 32GB model respectively. Just as it has the 64GB model and for the 128GB model.

Customers are reminded that when they purchase iPad Air, they qualify for free productivity and creativity apps. 

Apple have made iWork (Keynote, Pages and Numbers) and iLife (Garageband, iPhoto and iMove) free with the purchase of any new iPad. This means that customers will be able to do amazing things with presentations, documents, spreadsheets, photos, videos and music-all for free. Furthermore, iPad Air owners will have access to the world’s number 1 app and music store through iTunes. The iTunes Store gives customers access to over 475 000 iPad apps, millions of songs and thousands of movies to personalise their iPad according to their lifestyle.

“We are thrilled to make this unbelievable product available and ensure that Nigerians can purchase with the confidence that they purchased through official distribution channels. We want customers to have the best iPad experience possible and be able to take advantage of the benefits of purchasing from an Apple Authorised Reseller,” submits Van Spaandonk.

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