his
brief piece will guide lovers of smartphones against being cheated
especially in this current age where counterfeit products are flooding
the markets.
When News Breaks Out, We Break In. (The 2014 Bloggies Finalist)
A major problem that many top phone manufacturers are encountering
is the cloning of their brands. This trend continues despite the
painstaking efforts to make cloning difficult.
Despite this, the counterfeiters are having a field day faking
these brands and it has made it hard for users to differentiate between
counterfeit and original phones. Jumia Travel, the leading online travel
agency, shares tips for identifying a fake device.
Packaging
Manufacturers of counterfeit products are sometimes careless with
packaging. Phone makers will always take care of the smallest details of
design and packaging of their own goods. So, take a close look at the
package, paying attention to the print quality ensuring consistency. In
addition, ensure nothing should be loose inside.
Look at the wires and plugs
The quality of the wire is an important sign of a counterfeit
product. If it is original, a plugged-in cable will sit firmly and
evenly, while in a fake, you will see loose parts.
Check the user manual
The user manual is one of the easiest ways to identify a fake
gadget. Every relevant information about the device must be there in the
language of the country of purchase. If it’s written in some other
language and you cannot read it, then it is a cloned brand.
Look at the fonts
All fonts and symbols on the gadgets must be similar, readable and
regular. If this is not the case, it means the phone is fake or
counterfeit.
Pay attention to the material
The material used for making a phone can either be high or
low-quality. Popular brands don’t cut back on materials. The plastic
covering the phone must be smooth, without any creases.
When News Breaks Out, We Break In. (The 2014 Bloggies Finalist)
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