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Africa-Press – Kenya. <\/strong><\/span>Kenya has in the past few years emerged as a gaming hub and technology companies are increasingly looking to tap into this niche for devices for the local market.<\/p>\n

Compared to the regional peers Kenya is leading the charge in the growth of gaming in Eastern and Central Africa, a sector that is offering many opportunities for the country\u2019s budding creator economy.<\/p>\n

Mobile gaming in particular has been on the rise forcing phones makers such as Infinix to specifically design the phones dedicated to gaming.<\/p>\n

If you\u2019re serious about playing games on a smartphone, the best gaming phones give you easy access to plenty of challenging and graphic-intensive game apps and popular cloud-based gaming services.<\/p>\n

According to Infinix Director for the HOT Series Product Summer Yao, the newly introduced Infinix HOT 40 series showcases significant upgrades in processor, display, camera capabilities and software to meet the gaming needs.<\/p>\n

Yao who was speaking during the launch of HOT 40 Pro, HOT 40, and HOT 40i phone models said that they provide gamers of all budgets with an action-packed smartphone to level up their mobile entertainment experience.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe HOT 40 SERIES has exceptional performance and features, all packed in an aesthetically stunning design. It embodies the vision of delivering a high-quality experience to our users, merging advanced technology with style and practicality, and all at a reasonable price,\u201d said Yao.<\/p>\n

This is one of the latest entry-level smartphones from the company to launch in Kenya.<\/p>\n

For More News And Analysis About Kenya<\/a> Follow Africa-Press<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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