Samsung hopes for a dream start to his smartphone Z1 in Tizen could be becoming a real nightmare for the Korean company, if one believes new information relayed by the Korean media. While the smartphone, which proves to be the first device to run its own operating system house was launched in India last week, the early signs are that consumers will have little interest .
A Reuters journalist based in Mumbai said on Tuesday that the new smartphone, which Samsung put much to improve its market share in Indian Territory, received a welcome "cold", with high-tech press and consumers lambasting the " low resolution cameras and shortages of software applications. " Considering that the device costs only $ 95, and the fact that it comes with a small 3.1 megapixel rear camera and a VGA front camera, it should surprise anyone, but it is easy to understand why a lack of applications could be a problem.
See also : Microsoft shows Windows 10 for smartphones
Samsung reportedly said that Tizen currently offers over 1,000 applications, which of course is a sorry figure when compared to the million or more available for Android smartphones. While it is still early to draw conclusions on the platform of Samsung, but try telling that to a consumer in search of its first smartphone.
Interesting alternatives
The IDC analyst Karan Thakkar, told Reuters that while the Z1 is sold at a very competitive price compared to many alternative Android - some of which are also marketed by Samsung - there are still plenty of options attractive to the low cost sector in India.
However, Samsung might be reassured to know that the smartphone has received some positive reviews . First impressions Javed Anwer of India Today suggests nt that the smartphone has a reassuring quality construction, and works as well as an Android device.
With only 10% of Indians to own a smartphone costing less than $ 100, Samsung certainly has big ambitions for his first Tizen smartphone. Success with the Z1 in the Indian market growing rapidly pave the way for more investment in Tizen by the Korean technology giant. Unfortunately, the early signs suggest that the company has work to do to convince consumers of the benefits of the smartphone and its operating system.
A Reuters journalist based in Mumbai said on Tuesday that the new smartphone, which Samsung put much to improve its market share in Indian Territory, received a welcome "cold", with high-tech press and consumers lambasting the " low resolution cameras and shortages of software applications. " Considering that the device costs only $ 95, and the fact that it comes with a small 3.1 megapixel rear camera and a VGA front camera, it should surprise anyone, but it is easy to understand why a lack of applications could be a problem.
See also : Microsoft shows Windows 10 for smartphones
Samsung reportedly said that Tizen currently offers over 1,000 applications, which of course is a sorry figure when compared to the million or more available for Android smartphones. While it is still early to draw conclusions on the platform of Samsung, but try telling that to a consumer in search of its first smartphone.
The IDC analyst Karan Thakkar, told Reuters that while the Z1 is sold at a very competitive price compared to many alternative Android - some of which are also marketed by Samsung - there are still plenty of options attractive to the low cost sector in India.
However, Samsung might be reassured to know that the smartphone has received some positive reviews . First impressions Javed Anwer of India Today suggests nt that the smartphone has a reassuring quality construction, and works as well as an Android device.
With only 10% of Indians to own a smartphone costing less than $ 100, Samsung certainly has big ambitions for his first Tizen smartphone. Success with the Z1 in the Indian market growing rapidly pave the way for more investment in Tizen by the Korean technology giant. Unfortunately, the early signs suggest that the company has work to do to convince consumers of the benefits of the smartphone and its operating system.