Google expands low-cost phone programme in 6 African countries

Last Updated: Wednesday, August 19, 2015, 08:30

The "Hot 2" phone announced on Tuesday is made by Infinix and has a recommended price of USD88. It will be sold in stores in Nigeria and offered by online retailer Jumia in five other countries: Egypt, Ghana, Ivory Coast, Kenya, and Morocco.

Google in talks on phone network in US: Executive

Last Updated: Tuesday, March 3, 2015, 22:36

US Internet giant Google says it is in talks with telecom companies about operating its own mobile phone services in the United States.

Mobile plans and economy to shade Google earnings

Last Updated: Tuesday, October 11, 2011, 23:22

A slumping economy and questions about Google Inc's smartphone strategy are among the investor concerns that CEO Larry Page will need to address when the Internet giant reports results on Thursday.