itel, a mobile phone company and a member of TRANSSION Holdings, has launched its first three smartphones- itel P32, A32F and A15, which run on Android Oreo operating system (Go edition) into the Nigerian market, recently.

The phone company noted that as one of the first global brands to partner with Google on the Android Oreo project, the initiative is aimed at benefitting consumers globally and affordable.

Speaking at the launch, Group Vice President, TRANSSION, Arif Chowdhury said: “We are delighted to launch the first batch of itel smartphones powered by the Android Oreo operating system. We believe that the mobile communication device that has revolutionized human social life should belong to everyone. Through this partnership with Google, we will make it easier for consumers in emerging markets, especially in Africa regions, the opportunity to afford an efficient and user-friendly smartphone.”

In his remarks, Director, Product Management, Android, Sagar Kamdar, said: “Android Oreo (Go edition) is specifically optimised to bring the magic of Google and Android to smartphones with limited memory and processing power. We’re excited to see itel take the next step towards bringing computing to more people by launching Android Oreo (Go edition) phones.”