Magnus Telecom, a technology company headquartered in Germany and having its registered office in UK, announced the launch of the Magnus range of mobile phones in the UAE, the first ever mobile phone to be equipped with low-radiation technology and cutting edge 'healthy' call handling features. "Growing environmental and health awareness among mobile phone consumers, coupled with the ready availability of a huge variety of products, have set new trends in consumer demand, and customers in the GCC & MENA region are increasingly opting for value-added products," said Jabir Mohammed, Regional Head, Magnus Telecom. "As a socially responsible organization driven by research, we at Magnus Telecom believe in developing products that not only meet customers' technological requirements but also address the health risks associated with technology." Our new Magnus mobiles are equipped with low-radiation technology and offer a variety of 'healthy' calling features that enable users to reduce exposure to harmful microwaves," he added. "There is increasing demand for more health-related safety features in mobile phones, amid growing concerns about exposure to radiation, Recent studies by the International Telecommunication Union show that the market for mobiles and smartphones has witnessed steady growth in the GCC countries with current average penetration levels of 188% in 2011, and expected to touch 195% in 2012. The new Magnus range including M1, M3, M4, M5, M8, MX4, MX5 and ML01 will be available in the UAE immediately, with possible expansion to other GCC & MENA markets by December 2011. The Magnus brand of mobile phones has been effectively priced to make it accessible to all customer segments at various price points, and will be available at more than 20 Telelink outlets and 300 retailers across the GCC in the first phase. Source:AMEinfo