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TomTom brings navigation technology to Acer smartphones
TomTom has revealed a multi-year deal with Acer to bring its world-class navigation technology to new Acer smartphones. “AcerNAV” is a turn-by-turn navigation application powered by TomTom’s navigation engine, NavKit. The new app enables users to navigate anywhere in the…
Acer Extensa 15 series revealed
Acer has revealed the Acer Extensa 15 notebook series, which according to the company, has been designed to meet the essential needs of professional users, SMB and SOHO users looking for portability, productivity, and efficiency. The Extensa series is available…
Acer announces management shuffle in EMEA
Acer have announced that Luca Rossi will be appointed president for Acer Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA). Current Acer EMEA president, Oliver Ahrens, will embark on a new challenge as president of the newly formed Pan-Asia Pacific regional operation,…
Interview: Anna Artemyeva & Marius le Grange – Acer
IT news Africa caught up with Anna Artemyeva, Education Program Lead Commercial BU Europe, Middle East and Africa, and Marius Le Grange, Acer Africa Education Manager – in order to find out what Acer Africa, in particular, has been focusing…
PC shipments take a major dip in 2013 – including in Africa
Worldwide PC shipments totalled 82.6 million units in the fourth quarter of 2013, a 6.9 per cent decline from the fourth quarter of 2012, according to preliminary results by Gartner, Inc. This is the seventh consecutive quarter of shipment decline.…
Acer unveils new Iconia A1-830 tablet
Electronics maker Acer has unveiled the new Iconia A1-830, a 7.9-inch Android tablet with a stylish design, vibrant IPS display, responsive performance and rich sound. The Iconia A1-830 debuts at this year’s 2014 Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. It…
Acer CEO quits after weak revenues
Taiwanese electronics maker Acer announced the resignation of J.T. Wang, Chairman and CEO, has been approved by its board of directors. Wang shall remain in chairmanship until the end of his tenure next June. The Board and The Search Committee…
Acer updates Aspire R7 with active pen
Acer today at IFA (Internationale Funkausstellung Berlin) announced that its Aspire R7 notebook now includes the latest 4th generation Intel processor and an Acer Active Pen. The new Acer Active Pen ensures that users can enjoy greater accuracy and a more…
Acer unveils Iconia A3 tablet
Acer will unveil at IFA 2013 the new Acer Iconia A3, a 10.1-inch tablet that was designed to offer a touch more entertainment, multimedia, gaming and web experiences. Movie and music lovers will find in the Iconia A3 their perfectly…
Our top ten stories of the week
As we near the tail end of the third quarter of 2013, we see increasing levels of competition amongst mobile service providers for the attention and business of consumers. We also continue to witness the relevance and impact of technology…
Acer launches Iconia A1 tablet in South Africa
Acer yesterday unveiled the Acer Iconia A1, the company’s first full-featured 20.1 cm (7.9”) tablet targeted at modern day explorers, adventurers, digital freaks and busy mobile executives requiring an all-day mobile companion. “Tablets are becoming cherished companions to many people…
A closer look at Acer’s new R7 notebook
Acer’s new R7 notebook was unveiled to the press at a global conference in New York last week, and IT News Africa was there to capture all the action, news and information – including the release of the new R7…
In Pictures: Acer’s New York City press launch
Taiwanese electronics manufacturer Acer revealed their new line-up of tablets and notebooks at an international launch conference in New York City last week Friday and offered the world a glimpse into their future strategy to increase global market share. The company showed off…
Acer launches “amazing” new products
Taiwanese electronics manufacturer Acer revealed their new line-up of tablets and notebooks at an international launch conference in New York City last week Friday and offered the world a glimpse into their future strategy to increase global market share. “For our current strategy,…
Top stories of the week from Africa
This week ITNewsAfrica’s Charlie Fripp is attending Acer’s Global Product review in New York and we encourage readers to check the website to review the latest news on Ace’r’s product and technology. Given the increased interest in the take up of…
Acer Africa launches e-learning classroom in Zimbabwe
Exactly one year ago, the prospect of a fully functional e-learning classroom in the North East district of Zimbabwe was not a reality for the children of this region. Acer Africa, together with business partners CreAtive Credit and Axiz Workgroup…
