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It's hard to believe that just weeks after Samsung released its Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9+, we're already talking about the Galaxy S10. But such is the technology world we live in.

In truth, the Galaxy S10 and, presumably, the S10+ promise to be the most important Samsung releases in years. The handsets will go up against three new iPhones from Apple that are expected to debut this fall, and the new Galaxies could be the first from Samsung to offer 3D face scanners.

Of course, things very well could change dramatically in the coming months. Regardless, here's what we've heard about the Galaxy S10 so far.

A 3D face scanner

Samsung has been criticized for not having a 3D face scanner to compete with the Face ID in Apple's iPhone X. But a report from The Investor says that Samsung has partnered with 3D camera firm Mantis Vision to finally get a 3D scanner into the Galaxy S10.

Not much is known about the feature yet, but it's believed that the Mantis Vision technology will be able to compete on the same level as the Face ID feature on the iPhone X.

True bezel-free design, in-screen fingerprint reader

Samsung is clearly a believer in a bezel-less design and will likely remain so in 2019. In fact, according to a report in The Indian Express, the World Intellectual Property Organization recently published a Samsung patent filing that describes a new smartphone design featuring a completely bezel-less design.

Better yet, the patent shows a fingerprint scanner under the display, suggesting that this feature could also make its way to a Galaxy handset. While it's unclear whether the patent design will appear in the Galaxy S10, there's a good chance we'll see some sort of design overhaul in 2019.

Sticking with Qualcomm

In a move that could inform what happens in the Galaxy S10, Samsung in February announced that it had invested $5.6 billion in a new factory to build 7-nanometer chipsets. Not only would that allow for a smaller chip, but it would also pave the way for the company to make a variety of design changes with the extra room it'll have inside the handset.

According to a report from Phone Arena, Samsung will begin testing the chip later this year and get it ready for mass production in early 2019 — perfect timing for the Galaxy S10.

We should also note that Samsung will work on the chip technology with Qualcomm, which the phone maker has done with the last few Snapdragon processors. The Snapdragon 855, then, should be coming to the Galaxy S10, at least for U.S.-bound versions of the phone.

Name change on the way?

Samsung is said to be working on a foldable smartphone that could be known as the Galaxy X. And although that won't infringe on the company's Galaxy S schedule, it could cause a naming problem. After all, if one smartphone is called the Galaxy X, naming another phone the Galaxy S10 might cause confusion.

READ: Samsung has launched its latest Notebook 5 and Notebook 3 laptops

A report in February from The Investor cited an interview with Samsung mobile chief Dongjin Koh, who hinted that Samsung might move away from the numbered branding on the Galaxy S line. So, rather than calling its next smartphone the Galaxy S10, Samsung might opt for an alternative name. It might also choose, simply, the Galaxy S.

"Although Samsung will stick to Galaxy, we have been thinking about whether we need to maintain the S moniker or the numbering system," Koh said in that interview.

Release date

It's too soon to predict the exact release date for the Galaxy S10, but if history is any guide, Samsung will likely stick to a similar timetable in 2019 as in other years. That means you should expect to see the new handset announced at next year's Mobile World Congress show, which gets underway Feb. 25. If Samsung follows a similar pattern for the S10 as did for the S9, the new phone would hit shelves by mid-March 2019.

Canon launches new cameras for those who want to level up from smartphones

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Sun, 1 Apr 2018 13:45:00 -0700

Canon launches new cameras for those who want to level up from smartphones

MANILA -- Japan's Canon Inc. is confident that there is still a large market for cameras independent of smartphones as it introduced a new line of cameras, including two entry level DSLRs, a mid- to high-range digital camera, and a high-end point and shoot. see: Samsung Galaxy S10 Rumors: Everything You Need to Know

“With smartphones, there came a good culture of taking pictures. But after that, people look for quality and shoot better pictures," the company said at a recent press launch.

"If you want a long shoot, a mobile phone can’t help you. If you want a low light shoot, a mobile phone cannot help you. And also, when you want to use manual features, a mobile phone can help you but there are limitations.”

Canon said it's new cameras are meant for people who want to graduate from smartphone photography.

One of the main tech features introduced is real-time transmission to the mobile phone the moment the shutter is clicked through a Canon app available on iOS and Android. A photographer can get a cheaper phone with a lower quality camera but can still post high quality images on his or her social media platform of choice.

The 1500D and 3000D are entry-level digital cameras meant for students, beginners and those who wish to move from smartphone photography. The advantage of using these DSLRs is the ability to mount Canon’s extensive EF-S and EF-L lenses for any shooting requirements. These DSLRs also have creative filters built in.

For the more advanced cameras, Canon introduced the Dual Pixel CMOS Autofocus (DAF-CMOS), a proprietary technology which has trickled down to the consumer cameras from the professional Cinema EOS line. They likened the old sensor to focusing with one eye and this new sensor is like focusing with two eyes. The result is faster and more accurate focusing when moving from one subject to another.

The Canon m50 (SRP P44,998) is the mid- to high-level camera that fills the space in between the beginner level m100 and the best-in-class m3. With a special adapter, these can also use the Canon’s extensive range of EF-S and EF-L lenses, though the EF-M line that’s exclusively designed for the Canon mirrorless cameras are still recommended.

Vloggers are the target market for this camera as filmmaker EJ Mijares set up with a boom mike on top of the m50 for his demo. The ability to shoot 30 minutes of 4K video on such a small form factor puts this at par with the Fuji XT20 and the Sony a6300 which are a little more expensive than the m50.

In the point-and-shoot camera arena, Canon has focused on the high-end range with the Powershot G1X Mark III (SRP P64,998). What is impressive about this camera is that it has a 1-inch APS-C image sensor more commonly found on Canon’s DSLR-s. With the DAF-CMOS sensor, the G1X Mark III is a beast of a video camera in a compact camera.

Canon brand ambassador Jun De Leon showed how to use the G1X Mark III in its waterproof case to shoot photos underwater. The G1X Mark III was able to shoot sharp pictures of multiple subjects like a group of fish with ease. While more expensive than similar cameras from Olympus, Fuji, and Sony, the 1” APS-C sensor gives the G1X Mark III the edge. As with all point-and-shoots, the limitation is that it only has a single lens.

The gadget that got the loudest reactions from the audience, however, was not a camera but the EX470-AI flash.

Samsung has launched its latest Notebook 5 and Notebook 3 laptops

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Sun, 1 Apr 2018 12:03:00 -0700

Samsung has launched its latest Notebook 5 and Notebook 3 laptops

Both the laptops are powered by latest Intel eighth generation i7 processors.

Samsung Notebook 5 laptop.

Samsung has launched its latest Notebook 5 and Notebook 3 laptops. Both weigh around 19.6mm and 19.9mm respectively. Samsung Notebook 3 is available in 15 inches and 14 inches, as well as, in four colour variants – Misty Gray, Night Charcoal, Deep Peach, and Pure White, The Samsung Notebook 5 is available in 15 inches and comes in a Light Titan colour, wrapped in a metal body.

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Samsung Notebook 3 laptop.

Notebook 13-inch laptop features Intel eighth generation quad core and seventh generation dual core i7 processors. It features default integrated graphics. The laptop is powered by a 43Wh battery.

Samsung Notebook 5 laptop.

Notebook 3 15-inch and Notebook 5 15-inch both share same processors as the 13-inch model. But, they are additionally equipped with Nvidia graphics, Notebook 3 features integrated Nvidia MX110 (2 GB) graphics while Notebook 5 features Nvidia MX150 (2 GB) graphics accordingly. These sport 15.6-inch 1080p displays. Both the laptops are powered by a 43Wh battery. Canon launches new cameras for those who want to level up from smartphones

The Samsung Notebook 3 and 5 will be available first in Korea (this April) and will then launch globally later.

Samsung Galaxy J3 (2017) Reportedly the First Smartphone to Get April Security Patch Update

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Sun, 1 Apr 2018 11:45:00 -0700

Samsung Galaxy J3 (2017) Reportedly the First Smartphone to Get April Security Patch Update

Similar to the March Android security update for Pixel and Nexus smartphones that Google announced last month, the company rolls out monthly security updates for Android smartphones. But a new report suggests that a Samsung smartphone has already received the April security patch. While Samsung is already seemingly pushing out the April security update on just one of its handsets, we can expect a wider rollout soon.

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All Galaxy S8s, Note 8s to receive Oreo update within 3 weeks

As per a report by SamMobile, the Galaxy J3 (2017) is the first (and only) smartphone to have received the Android security patch for April. Samsung had launched the smartphone back in June last year. While the company launched two different variants in the US and in the European markets, the handset did not arrive in India. As of now, it remains unclear why Samsung chose this budget-smartphone to roll out the April Android security update instead of some flagship model.

Meanwhile, there is no clarity on what the April Android security patch brings as there is no changelog available. These security patches are rolled out by Google every month, alongside official information on what that patch entails. This means we will get to know more about the changes and bug fixes when Google officially announces on its website.

Notably, the update is currently available in only a few European countries like Luxembourg and the Netherlands, but it's likely to roll out to other regions in the coming days. You can download the update, when it is available, from Settings > Software update. Alternatively, there are OTA zip files that can be installed on devices with an unlocked bootloader. OTA zip files can also be sideloaded on top of the existing software version. Samsung has launched its latest Notebook 5 and Notebook 3 laptops

Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro, Pixel 2, Galaxy S9+: Best camera phones you can buy

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Sat, 31 Mar 2018 15:32:00 -0700

Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro, Pixel 2, Galaxy S9+: Best camera phones you can buy

Cameras have become an important part of a smartphone today and its performance has the ability to make or break it. Competition is fierce not just in the high-end premium segment between the Pixel 2 and iPhone X, for example, but it is also very much alive and kicking in the mid-range and budget segments as well with phones from OnePlus, Honor and Xiaomi all aiming to offer something more when it comes to picture quality. Samsung Galaxy J3 (2017) Reportedly the First Smartphone to Get April Security Patch Update

Cameras on smartphones are getting better and better every year and companies are pushing the limits of hardware and software to offer the best possible configuration to shoot terrific photos. And it's no longer the case that only the high-end segment offers good camera phones. You can find impressive optics on phone today that cost under Rs 10,000 as well. If you are in the market looking for a good camera smartphone, we have picked the best in our opinion across various price segments.

Best camera phone under Rs 10,000

Xiaomi Redmi 5: Rs 7,999

Who says you cant find decent cameras on a budget phone today? The budget smartphone segment in India is highly competitive and no company wants to bring a phone that just works anymore. The reason Xiaomi is ruling the budget scene is because over the past few years it has been offering phones that work well in all areas, including the cameras. The Redmi 5 that was launched just recently is a no compromise kind of phone that offers a little something more than your standard budget cameras.

The Redmi 5 comes with the same camera configuration as the more expensive Redmi Note 5. The handset bears a 12-megapixel rear camera with f/2.2 aperture, phase detection autofocus and a dual-LED (dual-tone) flash, while on the front it comes with a 5-megapixel sensor with LED flash. Both the cameras are capable of recording 1080p videos. Like most budget phones, you shouldnt expect great detailing or impressive low-light performance. On a bright day, the Redmi 5 will capture good photos with a decent amount of detail, but at night youre likely to capture grainy images.

Best camera phone under Rs 20,000

Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro: Rs 13,999

The Redmi Note 5 Pro comes with a dual camera setup that comprises of one 12-megapixel sensor with f/2.2 aperture and one 5-megapixel sensor with f/2.0 aperture, both of which are RGB. The primary sensor has a 1.25-micron pixel to capture more light while the secondary camera helps in portrait shots. The rear cameras are backed by PDAF and dual-LED flash. Over on the front, you get a 20-megapixel camera with LED flash.

The cameras on the Redmi Note 5 Pro are exceptional and we feel that it edges out the Mi A1 as the best camera smartphone for its price. Photos captured have a good amount of detail and colour under ideal lighting. Unlike the Mi A1, low-light captures are good as well despite some noise. Meanwhile, selfies captured via the front camera are also quite detailed and colours are almost true to life. The only area where the Mi A1 has an edge is with portrait shots, although only marginally.

Best camera phone under Rs 30,000

Honor View 10: Rs 29,999

The Honor View 10 is currently the best smartphone under Rs 30,000 and thats because it widely impresses all round. Apart from offering a great performance, sleek design language and a god-looking 18:9 display, the phone also comes with some great cameras that are heavily infused with AI thanks to the Kirin 970 chipset.

The dual camera setup on the back comprises of one 16-megapixel RGB lens and a 20-megapixel monochrome sensor, both with f/1.8 aperture. Up front, you get a 13-megapixel sensor with support for bokeh shots via software. Images captured by the dual cameras are sharp and detailed. Thanks to some AI magic, the camera is able to detect objects and things like plants, human face, dogs, cats and macros and changes the photo setting accordingly to capture the best shot. This allows for improved colour, light and shadow of the photo. The rear cameras also work well to capture detail in low-light as well. The front camera isnt quite as impressive but it does manage to take decent bokehs.

Best camera phone under Rs 40,000

OnePlus 5T: Rs 32,999

The current OnePlus flagship is a fantastic performer, and comes with a sleek ad premium design, but the only thing that stops it from being great is its camera. The OnePlus 5T may not have flagship-killing cameras, but they are impressive for its price. OnePlus made some minor changes to the configuration by going with two low-light shooters instead of a secondary zoom lens like the OnePlus 5. What OnePlus was aiming at was to provide great low-light captures through pixel binning.

The dual camera system on the back comprises of one 16-megapixel Sony IMX398 sensor with 1.12-micron pixels and an f/1.7 aperture, and one 20-megapixel Sony IMX376K sensor with f/1.7 aperture. The cameras do produce crisp and colourful shots in daylight and low-light performance has improved as well. Portrait mode is another area of improvement, but it still fails in front of the likes of the Pixel 2. The front camera can be a little more disappointing as the photos let in too much light and have been criticised for creating oil painting effect. That being said, the cameras on the phone arent bad as long as you dont compare it to the flagships out there.

Best camera phone(s) money can buy

Pixel 2: Rs 52,999

Before MWC 2018, the Pixel 2 was ranked the best camera smartphone by DxOMark. Despite being trumped by the Galaxy S9+ (only marginally) and the newly launched Huawei P20 and P20 Pro, there is no doubt that the Pixel 2 has one of the best cameras ever seen on a smartphone. A lot of what makes the cameras on the Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL so great is thanks to the software implementation. Both the Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL sport a single rear camera sensor, and yet they both capture fantastic bokeh shots better than most phones with a dual lens setup - all thanks to software.

Googles AI and machine learning has grown tremendously over the years, which powers a lot of the tech inside the camera. The Pixel 2 sports a 12-megapixel sensor with f/1.8 aperture and an 8-megapixel front camera with f/2.4 aperture. In bright light, the Pixel 2 offers great detail and accurate colours with an impressive dynamic range. The Pixel 2 performs quite well in low-light as well and does capture good detail although some noise will be seen.

Samsung Galaxy S9+: Rs 64,900

Samsung launched the Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9+ in India earlier this month which are incremental updates over last years Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+. While the design language is largely the same, Samsung has focussed a lot on the cameras this time around. The Galaxy S9+ in particular highlights a vertical dual rear camera setup, which is a first for the Galaxy S series. Additionally, the rear cameras on both the Galaxy S9 phones come with a Dual Aperture feature that can switch between a wide f/1.5 aperture to f/2.4 depending on the lighting conditions.

The Galaxy S9+ bears a 12-megapixel dual-pixel sensor with adjustable aperture (f1.5/f.2.4) and OIS and a 12-megapixel secondary camera being a telephoto lens with f/2.4 aperture. Up front you get an 8-megapixel front-facing camera with f/1.7 aperture. The flagship also comes with the ability to shoot super slow-motion videos at up to 960 fps at up to 720p resolution for a period of 0.182 seconds. Samsung has also added a Motion Detection feature that can detect motion in a frame and automatically slow it down.

In our review, we called the Galaxy S9+ the best high-end flagship camera phone currently in the market. Knowing how good the camera on the Pixel 2 is, we found that the Galaxy S9+ delivers an all-round camera performance. The Galaxy S9+ truly outshines in exceptionally low light conditions thanks to its f/1.5 aperture. Photos captured even in pitch darkness appear brighter, crisper, and with little to no noise.

iPhone X: Rs 89,000

Now if youre going to pay around Rs 90,000 for an iPhone, you will expect nothing short of perfect. If you can bear with the notch, the the iPhone X is the best smartphone that money can buy. Apple rarely gets its cameras wrong and the X doesnt disappoint. Ranked among the top 5 best camera smartphones on DxOMark, the iPhone X comes with a terrific dual rear camera system with two 12-megapixel sensors with OIS, one with a f/1.8 wide angle lens and the other with a f/2.4 telephoto lens. Both the cameras allow for some pretty great portrait captures, although the Pixel 2 still gets an edge thanks to some software backing.

The 8-megapixel front camera also supports Portrait mode, which doesn't always get the edges right. Apart from the bokeh shots which is often a hit and miss, the front camera captures a good amount of light and detail. Essentially, you wont be disappointed with the cameras on the iPhone X, which offer excellent detail and true to life images.

This alarm clock recharges your gadgets while you rest [Deals]

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Sat, 31 Mar 2018 15:17:00 -0700

This alarm clock recharges your gadgets while you rest [Deals]

Having reminders on our phones is super convenient. But no touchscreen can replace the satisfaction of slapping an actual snooze button on a good old alarm clock.

Well the Sandman Clock isn’t old, in fact it’s brand new, but it returns a familiar form to modern convenience. It takes the classic form of a sleek nightstand alarm clock, featuring nice big red digits that automatically dim at night. It also sports a satisfyingly slappable snooze button, and even battery backup. Additionally though, it’s got four built-in USB cables, including a 2.1 amp port for your higher capacity devices. So your phones and tablets can all get a restorative rest along with you. Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro, Pixel 2, Galaxy S9+: Best camera phones you can buy

ThinkPad X1 Carbon 2018 review: The only laptop in a professional’s paradise

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Sat, 31 Mar 2018 13:19:00 -0700

ThinkPad X1 Carbon 2018 review: The only laptop in a professional’s paradise

ThinkPads are unmistakable. While other OEMs focus on achieving the thinnest and lightest chassis, the perfect shade of rose gold to attract the masses, and nearly invisible bezels, Lenovo has given the ThinkPad family thoughtful updates that keep its original focus and also attempt to stay on top of the newest laptop design and use innovations. This alarm clock recharges your gadgets while you rest [Deals]

The 2018 ThinkPad X1 Carbon combines a familiar yet durable and sleek design with a few new features—an HDR-ready screen, a webcam shutter, and new mics. While these are small updates overall, they show that Lenovo continues to pay attention to what its customers want as well as what they may want in the future. The new X1 Carbon reminds us all that Lenovo's classic laptop line can hold its own against flashier, trendier competing devices—it can even outshine them in some ways.

SPECS AT A GLANCE: LENOVO THINKPAD X1 CARBON (2018)
	Worst	Best	As reviewed
Screen	14-inch 1920×1080 FHD IPS anti-glare	14-inch 2560×1440 HDR WQHD IPS glossy display	14-inch 2560×1440 HDR WQHD IPS glossy display
OS	Windows 10 Home	Windows 10 Pro	Windows 10 Pro
CPU	Intel Core i5-8250U (up to 3.4GHz)	Intel Core i7-8650U (up to 4.2GHz)	Intel Core i7-8650U (up to 4.2GHz)
RAM	8GB LPDDR3	16GB LPDDR3	16GB LPDDR3
HDD	256GB PCIe SSD NVMe v1.1.0	1TB PCIe SSD NVMe v1.1.0	512GB PCIe SSD NVMe v1.1.0
GPU	Intel UHD Graphics 620
Networking	Intel Dual-Band Wireless-AC 8265, Bluetooth 4.2
Ports	Two USB 3.1 ports, two Thunderbolt ports, HDMI port, microSD card reader, headphone/mic combo jack, lock slot
Size	12.74×8.55×0.63 inches (323.5mm×217.1mm×15.95mm)
Weight	2.49 pounds
Battery	4-cell 57Whr
Warranty	One year
Price	$1,519	$2,620	$2,333
Other perks	fingerprint sensor next to trackpad, webcam shutter, TrackPoint ball

Google has announced to kill its URL shortener - read details

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Sat, 31 Mar 2018 12:52:00 -0700

Google has announced to kill its URL shortener - read details

Google has announced it is winding down its URL shortener named goo.gl starting April 13 and asked users to consider using app-centric Firebase Dynamic Links(FDL) or similar popular services like Bitly and Ow.ly as an alternative. ThinkPad X1 Carbon 2018 review: The only laptop in a professional’s paradise

FDLs are smart URLs that allow one to send existing and potential users to any location within an iOS, Android or web platform.

"Starting April 13, 2018, anonymous users and users who have never created short links before today will not be able to create new short links via the goo.gl console," Michael Hermanto, Software Engineer, Firebase, wrote in a blog post on Saturday.

"If you have existing goo.gl short links, you can continue to use all features of goo.gl console for a period of one year, until March 30, 2019, when we will discontinue the console," the report added.

The goo.gl URL Shortener is very common and was first launched by the search engine giant in 2009.

Xiaomi Launches New Gaming Laptop, Price, Specs & Photos

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Sat, 31 Mar 2018 12:27:00 -0700

Xiaomi Launches New Gaming Laptop, Price, Specs & Photos

Xiaomi keeps growing each year and it has produced a lot of high quality products since its inception. Now, the Chinese Giants are set to take the PC gaming section by storm with its new gadget. Xiaomi has launched a gaming laptop, which is speculated to be a very huge success. check out: 3 new devices: Mi Mix 2, Mi Gaming Laptop and Mi AI Speaker min Xiaomi launches

The company is bringing out a laptop which has been named Mi Gaming Laptop. The device is currently exclusive to the Chinese market. It was introduced at the company’s Mi Mix 2S event alongside the Mi Mix 2S smartphone.

Now let’s dive right into the specs. The laptop is pretty solid. It has a 15.6-inch screen and Nvidia GTX 1060 graphics, with a 7th-generation Intel Core 7 processor. There is 16GB of RAM, a 256GB solid-state drive, and 1TB of hard disk storage.

see: Xiaomi Mi A2 (Mi 6X) With 5.99-inch Display, 2910mAh Battery Spotted on TENAA

“The Mi Home store in Shenzhen already has Xiaomi’s new gaming notebook on display todaypic.twitter.com/L3wcf6HKtR— Bryan Ma (@bryanbma) March 28, 2018”

This laptop will cost you about $1,430. There is another version of the Mi Gaming Laptop which is cheaper but it is less powerful. If you are interested, I’ll leave the specs here. It has Nvidia GTX 1050 Ti, 8GB of RAM, and a 128GB solid-state drive. The cheaper version keeps the 1TB hard disk. Both of the above mentioned versions come with ample ports, which includes a multiple USB 3.0 and USB-C, a HDMI port, and a 3.5mm audio jack.

Like every other product, we don’t know if this product will ever be released for Europe or North America. This is step in the right direction for Xiaomi, who have been branded as Apple copycats with their previous releases such as Mi Notebook Pro and Mi Notebook Air.

What are your views on this Xiaomi product? Do you think that it will make its way to Nigeria Market? Let me know in the comments below. Google has announced to kill its URL shortener - read details

CHECK OUT THE NEWLY LAUNCHED Vivo X21 FEATURES

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Sat, 31 Mar 2018 11:24:00 -0700

CHECK OUT THE NEWLY LAUNCHED Vivo X21 FEATURES

Vivo X21 smartphone was launched in March 2018. The phone comes with a 6.28-inch touchscreen display with a resolution of 1080 pixels by 2280 pixels.

The Vivo X21 is powered by octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 processor and it comes with 6GB of RAM. The phone packs 64GB of internal storage. As far as the cameras are concerned, the Vivo X21 packs a 12-megapixel primary camera on the rear and a 12-megapixel front shooter for selfies.

The Vivo X21 runs Android 8.1 and is powered by a 3200mAh. It measures 154.50 x 74.80 x 7.40 (height x width x thickness) and weigh 156.20 grams.

The Vivo X21 is a dual SIM (GSM and GSM) smartphone that accepts Micro-SIM and Micro-SIM. Connectivity options include Wi-Fi, GPS, Bluetooth, USB OTG, 3G and 4G (with support for Band 40 used by some LTE networks in India). Sensors on the phone include Compass Magnetometer, Proximity sensor, Ambient light sensor and Gyroscope. Xiaomi Launches New Gaming Laptop, Price, Specs & Photos

About Vivo

Vivo Electronics Corp. is a phone brand based in Dongguan, Guangdong, China. It was founded in 2009. The company is another Chinese smartphone maker to enter India recently. It makes low-cost Android phones, and those in the mid-range segment of the market.

Latest 9mobile Free Browsing Cheats For April/May

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Sat, 31 Mar 2018 11:16:00 -0700

Latest 9mobile Free Browsing Cheats For April/May

You Are A Genius - There is another way for you to browse and download freely as much as you desire today using the 9mobile sim card. You just have to be calm and follow the steps below.

This VPN is just like office VPN and yoga VPN. It is kinda fast and stable but not always reliable due to the total number of people using the app.

READ: Awoof offer: 9mobile Launches New Offer For Heavyweight Users

9mobile free browsing cheats using go VPN has successfully been tested and confirmed working, all you need to do is to follow the steps below. CHECK How To Borrow Data On Airtel, Glo, MTN And 9mobile With All The Benefits

9MOBILE FREE BROWSING CHEAT 2018

1. First of all, download GO VPN right now here

2. Launch the GO VPN app on your android.

3. There are several servers there, kindly select any free server of your choice. CHECK OUT THE NEWLY LAUNCHED Vivo X21 FEATURES

How To Borrow Data On Airtel, Glo, MTN And 9mobile With All The Benefits

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Fri, 30 Mar 2018 11:15:00 -0700

How To Borrow Data On Airtel, Glo, MTN And 9mobile With All The Benefits

Borrowing of data became an important service in the Telecom business, first to help and retain customers and later to make more money by the Telecom companies. It was introduced to cater for customers who may be doing something online and sudden

ly discovered their data has been exhausted. With the service, they can borrow, pay later and continue whatever you were doing. Latest 9mobile Free Browsing Cheats For April/May

The accessibility to this service is based on eligibility which differs from one network to the other. Generally, you are required to keep your line active for at least three consecutive months with airtime recharge and usage for each month. This will determine your eligibility for the service.

Please note that the service is not free on any of the networks (Glo, MTN, 9mobile and Airtel). Usually, you will be required to pay back the amount for the data with a few additional fee meant to be the extra charges.That’s the way it works across the networks in Nigeria. To borrow data on either of these networks, please find steps below;

How To Borrow Data On MTN

If you are an MTN subscriber and you wish to borrow data, it is called MTN Xtrabyte. Please follow the steps below;

On an active MTN line, dial *606#

From the prompt, kindly select “request for Xtrabyte”

The next prompt will list out the different amount of data you are qualified to borrow with the respective amount. Select the amount of data you want to borrow from the list.

Once successful, you will get an SMS for the data you were credited with and the amount of money you are to pay.

How To Borrow Data On 9mobile

For 9mobile subscribers, you can borrow data, the service is called easy credit. This can be done by following the steps below;

On an active 9mobile line, dial *665#

From the prompt, select the option to borrow data

Another prompt will come up containing the different data amount your line is qualified to borrow with the amount it translate to, kindly select one.

Your line will be credited with that data amount instantly and you will get SMS stating how much you are owing the network. see: Awoof offer: 9mobile Launches New Offer For Heavyweight Users

How To Borrow Data On Glo

For Glo customer, our own indigenous Telecom, the service that allows you to borrow data is called Glo borrow me Data. It can be accessed by following the steps below;

On an active Glo line, kindly dial *321#

From the prompt, please select the option to borrow data

Next will be a prompt that list the different data amount you can borrow with their price. Please select the data amount of your choice.

Your line will be credited with the data amount instantly with SMS to notify you. READ:

Nigerians Living Abroad Can Send Mobile Credit to Relatives and Friends in Nigeria Who Use Glo or 9Mobile Prepaid Data

How To Borrow Data On Airtel

Borrowing data on Airtel is called DataCredit. It can be accessed in the few steps listed below;

On an active Airtel line, please dial *500#

From the prompt, please select the datacredit option

Another prompt will come up to show the different data amount you are eligible to borrow with their corresponding amount, please choose one.

Once successful, there will be an instant data credit on your line with SMS notification.

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For further assistance or enquiry, you may customer care for free the network.

CHECK OUT : 7 dangerous apps Google has just removed from Play Store - important

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Thu, 29 Mar 2018 12:28:00 -0700

CHECK OUT : 7 dangerous apps Google has just removed from Play Store - important

7 dangerous apps Google has just removed from Play Store

Malwares infecting smartphones is a recurring problem. Every now and then a set of apps get affected as malware somehow squirm their way inside the system. Recently, a new malware has hit the Android Google Play Store as part of a few utilities apps. How To Borrow Data On Airtel, Glo, MTN And 9mobile With All The Benefits

SophosLabs has detected the Andr/HiddnAd-AJ malware that after a certain time, bombard the users with ads. However, these ads are not harmless. As per SophoLabs, this malware not only pops up advertising web pages, but can also sends Android notifications that include clickable links, to lure you into generating ad revenue for the criminals.

Here are six such apps:

Note: SophosLabs notified Google about these malicious apps, and the company claims to have removed them from the Google Play store.

2 / 8

QR Code Free Scan

Minimum downloads: 500,000

Maximum downloads: 1,000,000

3 / 8

QR Code Scanner Pro

Minimum downloads: 100,000

Maximum downloads: 500,000

4 / 8

QR Code Scan Best

Minimum downloads: 100,000

Maximum downloads: 500,000

5 / 8

QR Code / Barcode Free Scan

Minimum downloads: 50,000

Maximum downloads: 100,000

6 / 8

QR & Barcode Scanner

Minimum downloads: 10,000

Maximum downloads: 50,000

7 / 8

Smart compass

Minimum downloads: 1,000

Maximum downloads: 5,000

8 / 8

Smart QR Scanner and Generator

Minimum downloads: 500
Maximum downloads: 1000

Awoof offer: 9mobile Launches New Offer For Heavyweight Users

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Thu, 29 Mar 2018 10:37:00 -0700

Awoof offer: 9mobile Launches New Offer For Heavyweight Users

Last year, Etisalat (9mobile) introduced Revamp Super Bonus to subscribers. Etisalat Revamp Super Bonus offered 10 times the value of ‘first’ recharge to all new customers and 7x first recharge bonus to existing customers. The telecommunication company recently introduced a similar, yet amazing plan for heavyweight users, the ‘9mobile heavyweight awoof’. CHECK OUT : 7 dangerous apps Google has just removed from Play Store - important

9mobile heavy-weight awoof comes with a little excitement. 9Mobile is giving you 10 times the value of your purchased airtime and data to call any other network of your choice, plus, 9mobile is giving out 1Gb of data free with one-month validity.

Just dial *819*1# to enjoy this offer. The calls are charged at 80kobo per second.

Why Should I Opt-in For 9mobile HEAVYWEIGHT AWOOF?

One of the areas customers look at when they hear ‘a new offer has just been introduced’ is the validity period. Most offers like this only get 5-7days, but heavy-weight awoof is here to change that. Below are some of the advantages you get on this new offer:

Enjoy 250% on all recharges

You get 10x bonus on your first recharge as new customer

1GB Free Data

First Data Bonus

First Data costs you just ₦500 for 1GB

Stay connected on all social media platforms(from facebook, twitter to WhatsApp)

As an existing customer, you get 7x bonus of your first airtime recharge for the day

The airtime can be used to call any network in Nigeria, not just 9mobile lines.

How to Activate the Heavy-weight Awoof from 9mobile

Either you’re a new subscriber or an existing subscriber, you can simply activate this awoof by:

Firstly, get a new SIM, Register it

Activate this awoof, by dialing *819*1#

Existing customers should dial the USSD code straight away.

Whenever you buy airtime, you get 10x the value.

How Does It Work?

Let’s say you’re recharging ₦100, you’ll receive ₦1000 bonus and when you recharge ₦200, you’ll get ₦2000. It goes on and on in that sequence.

Also, you can subscribe 1GB for N200 on 9mobile via *939*10# valid for 3 days. SIM eligibility applies here though.

Disadvantages of the HeavyWeight Promo

Everything about the 9mobile Heavy-Weight offer would have been great and the best offer of all time until 9mobile added extra features. You get 10X charges on your call.

Calls will be charged at a ridiculous rate of 80kb/s (Kuku take back your offer?) And after your first recharge or subscription, you’ll be charged at a normal rate for others

Tell us what you think about this new offer.

Xiaomi Mi A2 (Mi 6X) With 5.99-inch Display, 2910mAh Battery Spotted on TENAA

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Wed, 28 Mar 2018 21:25:00 -0700

Xiaomi Mi A2 (Mi 6X) With 5.99-inch Display, 2910mAh Battery Spotted on TENAA

Photo Credit: SlashLeaks

With the Redmi 5 launch done and dusted and Mi MIX 2S smartphone scheduled for launch on Tuesday, another Xiaomi smartphone has been spotted online. Images of an alleged Xiaomi Mi 6X or Mi A2 handset has been found in a Chinese certification website revealing some of the specifications of the smartphone. The rumoured smartphone is presumed to be available worldwide as Xiaomi Mi A2, the new version of the Mi A1 Android One handset. The company had launched the Mi A1 in China as Mi 6X running stock Android and being a part of the Android One initiative by Google.

READ: Xiaomi launches 3 new devices: Mi Mix 2, Mi Gaming Laptop and Mi AI Speaker min

As per a listing on TENAA, spotted by SlashLeaks, images and specifications of a smartphone bearing the model number M1804D2SE were showcased. The listing suggests that the alleged Xiaomi Mi A1 (Mi 6X) will sport a 5.99-inch display. The smartphone will be powered by a 2910mAh battery and the dimensions are given to be 158.88×75.54×7.3mm. From the images revealed in the listing, we can see a red coloured variant of the Xiaomi Mi A2 (Mi 6X).

When it comes to the design, the smartphone resembles the Redmi Note 5 Pro that the company launched earlier this year. The vertically aligned dual rear camera setup can be seen in the top left corner. Also present is also a circular fingerprint sensor at the back. The front panel appears to come with a selfie camera and an earpiece at the top of the handset.

Interestingly, the images suggest that the smartphone will sport a display with 18:9 aspect ratio, a welcome change from the Xiaomi Mi A1. It is also notable that the company may not go with the currently popular iPhone X-like notch in its handset. Awoof offer: 9mobile Launches New Offer For Heavyweight Users

While the TENAA listing does not reveal too many details about the smartphone, including specifications, we do know that it will run the Android OS. There is no clarity on whether Xiaomi will continue with the Android One that was seen on the Xiaomi Mi A1.

Huawei P20 phones leap over iPhone X, Galaxy S9 in camera rankings

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Wed, 28 Mar 2018 20:53:00 -0700

Huawei P20 phones leap over iPhone X, Galaxy S9 in camera rankings

P20 PRO. The P20 Pro is priced at 899 euros while the standard is priced at 649 euros. Photo by Gelo Gonzales/Rappler

READ: $2,100 Huawei smartphone comes with 3 rear cameras, 2 fingerprint readers

MANILA, Philippines – Huawei wasn't kidding when it said it wanted to bring professional-level photography to mobile phones with its newest phones, the P20 and the P20 Pro.

For weeks before the grand reveal held in Paris, France on Tuesday, March 27, Huawei had made it clear that the camera would be the centerpiece of the follow-up to last year's P10. "See mOOOre," the P20 teasers went, then hinting at the triple-camera setup of the P20 Pro.

TRIPLE CAMERAS. The triple camera setup is comprised of a 40-MP RGB camera, a 20-MP monochrome camera, and an 8-MP telephoto. Photo by Gelo Gonzales/Rappler

The P20 carries a more traditional dual camera setup:

At that point, Samsung had just revealed its newest, the Galaxy S9, whose teasers also focused on the camera, with the tagline "The Camera. Reimagined." For some observers, "Reimagined" may have been too strong a word, considering that its main hardware improvement for its camera is the hop from an f/1.7 camera to one with a variable aperture that goes up to f/1.5. (READ: )

Certainly, that is its own engineering feat – it's the widest aperture for a phone camera at the moment – among other important camera improvements. The S9 phones were greeted with great reviews but many agreed that calling it reimagined may have been overly dramatic.

Still recovering from the S9 hype, phone enthusiasts were understandably cautious with Huawei's "See mOOOre" ploy. But then came the unveiling, where Huawei, directly comparing its new P20 phones to the Galaxy S9 and the iPhone X, made quite the strong case and lived up to the hype – numbers-wise at the very least.

Moving up

SMALLER NOTCH. The notch on the P20 is about a third of the notch on the iPhone X. Photo by Gelo Gonzales/Rappler

The most important number of the night was this: 109. That's the P20 Pro's DxOMark rating, the industry-standard benchmark for mobile phone cameras. The number propels the P20 Pro to the top of the rankings, overtaking previous number one, the Samsung Galaxy S9+.

What's more amazing is the margin between the P20 Pro and the S9+. The S9+, unveiled just last month, February, "only" managed a 99. That means the P20 Pro is now 10 full points ahead of the next best phone from another brand. The standard P20 is second with a 102 rating, still 3 points higher than the S9+.

It's a massive leap, considering that the S9+, during its short reign at the top, was only ahead by a few points over its other recently released competitors, prior to the P20 announcement. Next to the S9+ are Google's Pixel 2, 98; the iPhone X, 97; and then Huawei's own Mate 10 Pro also with a 97.

Consider this too: It took phone cameras around two years to get from an 89 rating with 2016's Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge to the Samsung Galaxy S9's 99 rating in 2018. With the unveiling of the P20 Pro, the high score jumped by 10 points after just one month (the Galaxy S9 was unveiled last February 25). Impressive.

SEE: New Huawei Honor 7A Smartphone Leaked

Now, benchmarking numbers aren't the final judge when it comes to image quality; the look of actual real-world photos has just as much weight, as does personal taste. Beauty is in the beholder's eye after all. But with the DxO scores, the P20 Pro and the P20 are tops by at least one metric.

Forming the equation

USB-C. No audio jacks on this one too. Photo by Gelo Gonzales/Rappler

The DxOMark score represents the sum of all the camera parts, but now let's take a closer look.

The P20 phones sport a bigger pixel size of 1.55 microns (µm) than the S9 phones' 1.22 µm and the iPhone X's 1.45 µm. The P20 phones' 1/1.7-inch sensor is also the biggest found in phones. A larger sensor size represents a wider field-of-view, essentially meaning the phone captures more of the surrounding, and absorbs more light. A bigger pixel size also helps in better light absorption.

Amazingly, the P20 phones also have a massive advantage in ISO sensitivity over the S9 and the iPhone X. The P20 goes up all the way to an ISO of 102,400 – the same as some pro cameras – while the S9 and the iPhone X only go up to 6,400.

The higher the ISO level, the bigger the pixel becomes and the more light it absorbs, but this leads to noisier images as well. With an ISO setting that high, it's theoretically a phone that's able to see and capture subjects in a very dark room that normal eyes won't be able to see anymore.

The P20 Pro has a 40-megapixel (MP) RGB camera, a 20-MP monochrome camera, and an 8-MP camera with 3x optical zoom. The P20 has the RGB and monochrome camera but not the one with optical zoom. Like the Samsung Galaxy S9, and the Sony Xperia XZ way before, the P20 phones have 960 frames-per-second (fps) super slow mo as well. The P20's RGB camera represents the first time a phone camera hit 40 MP since 2013's Nokia Lumia 1020.

The P20 also has a 24-MP front camera, rivaled only in resolution by several phones from Vivo. The iPhone X has a 7-MP front shooter while the S9 sports an 8-MP one.

Artificial intelligence (AI) once again plays a big role with these new Huawei phones as it did with the Mate 10 series. The P20 is said to have great AI-assisted image stabilization (IS), aside from optical and electronic IS. The AI is used to compensate for hand shake in order to produce crisper photos.

The P20 also lets you adjust the lighting on a portrait with 3D portrait lighting similar to an iPhone X feature.

It appears the P20 phones will also be able to take more photos on one charge than its S9 competitors. The standard P20 has a 3400 mAh battery while the Pro has a 4000 mAh battery. The S9 has a 3000 mAh battery while the S9+ has a 3500 mAh. The iPhone X has a 2716 mAh battery. Xiaomi Mi A2 (Mi 6X) With 5.99-inch Display, 2910mAh Battery Spotted on TENAA

Oppo F7 First Impressions: Meet the Most Affordable Android Phone With a Notch

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Tue, 27 Mar 2018 22:57:00 -0700

Oppo F7 First Impressions: Meet the Most Affordable Android Phone With a Notch

motorola was noticeably absent from Mobile World Congress this year, but now the company's confirmed we won't have to wait too much longer before we get to see what in the world it's working on. Huawei P20 phones leap over iPhone X, Galaxy S9 in camera rankings

We're excited for what 2018 (and beyond!) is going to bring us and look forward to sharing our first products of the year with you next month!

Motorola doesn't offer any insight into what these "first products" will be, but it's expected that the company will use next month to announce the next entries in its Moto G series. The Moto G5 lineup from 2017 was released in March of that year, so the time is right for us to learn more about its successors.

In case you haven't heard, we're anticipating Motorola to announce three new Moto G6 phones this year, including the Moto G6, G6 Play, and G6 Plus. All three of the phones will adopt the Moto X4's glass back and metal frame aesthetic, with varying specs across the board.

Along with the tease of the new phones, Motorola also announced that it has a new President. Aymar de Lencquesaing is stepping down and being replaced by Sergio Buniac who's been with Motorola for more than 20 years.

Airtel launches new version of TV app to show live sport

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Tue, 27 Mar 2018 22:29:00 -0700

Airtel launches new version of TV app to show live sport

JAMMU, Mar 27: The opportunities of consuming content like Live TV, movies, Live sports, show series etc on smart phones is now at the customers’ disposal with anytime anywhere access with Airtel TV app.

The trend of consuming content on smart phones is picking faster and customers are streaming their favourite and rich content Live on Airtel TV app backed by interesting handshakes with leading content players like Hotstar, Amazon Prime, Eros Now, HOOQ, Sony Live etc, further giving customers a promising opportunity to get access to the content on the go. Oppo F7 First Impressions: Meet the Most Affordable Android Phone With a Notch

The case in point – your favourite serial is Live (real time) on TV however, you are outside of your home and you don’t want to miss the new developments, with Airtel TV app your smart phone can now stream 349 channels same like TV. Interestingly, such content can be paused and played as well .

The app is an ultimate bliss for the movie enthusiasts with an access to a huge cache of over 10,000 movies and shows series with no additional charges till June 2018 for all Airtel customers making the proposition even more lucrative. Further, post-paid customers with infinity plans of Rs 499 and above will get free subscription of Amazon Prime service till December 2018.

Airtel TV app has become the top Android app under the ‘Free Apps’ category on Google Play Store. It also secured the second position in the ‘Entertainment’ category on Apple App Store recently.

The new version of Airtel TV app has been receiving an extremely positive response from users and the app will continue to bring exciting content and in-app innovations to delight them.

Xiaomi launches 3 new devices: Mi Mix 2, Mi Gaming Laptop and Mi AI Speaker min

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Tue, 27 Mar 2018 12:46:00 -0700

Xiaomi launches 3 new devices: Mi Mix 2, Mi Gaming Laptop and Mi AI Speaker min

The three devices include the successor to Mi Mix 2 -- Mi Mix 2S, a gaming laptop -- Mi Gaming Laptop and a ho... Read More

Chinese tech giant Xiaomi has launched three new gadgets today at an event in its home country. The three devices include the successor to Mi Mix 2 -- Mi Mix 2S, a gaming laptop -- Mi Gaming Laptop and a home assistant -- Mi AI Speaker mini.

Mi Mix 2S

The Mi Mix 2S comes with a ceramic four-sided curved design in an aluminium frame.The Mi Mix 2S doesn't feature an iPhone X-like notch but has a bigger chin to house the front camera, just as the Mi Mix 2.

One of the key highlights of the device is its dual rear camera setup that equips Sony IMX363 flagship sensor with 1.4μm pixels. It consists of a 12MP dual camera module of which one is a wide angle lens and other is a 12MP telephoto lens.

Powered by the latest Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 processor, this device also comes with Artificial Intelligence support. It also includes a built-in AI voice assistant covering six categories with almost hundred voice commands, according to Xiaomi. Airtel launches new version of TV app to show live sport

Mi Mix 2S is available in 6GB+64GB, 6GB+128GB and 8GB+256GB for RMB 3299, RMB 3599, and RMB 3999 respectively. It will be available starting April 3 at 10am from a range of retail channels including Mi.com and our Mi Home stores in China.

Mi Gaming Laptop

The Mi Gaming laptop has a minimalist design with no branding on the lid. The new Mi laptop's keyboard supports 16 million colors over four zones and anti-ghosting with 30-key rollover.

It houses five programmable keys that are located on the left side for quick access. It comes with large heat pipes, a 12V cooling fan and four fan outlets for effective heat dissipation.

The Mi Gaming Laptop is powered by Intel Core i7 7700HQ processor. It will be available in China in two variants -- the low-specced laptop packs in a GTX 1050 Ti, 8GB of RAM, and a 128GB SSD along with a 1TB HDD and costs CNY 5,999 (approximately Rs 61,987), whereas, the other variant has NVDIA GeForce GTX 1060 and has 16GB RAM, 1TB HDD and 256GB SSD.

Mi AI Speaker mini

Lastly, the company also launched Mi AI Speaker, which is a mini version of the last year's launched home assistant. It will be available starting April 3, it costs RMB 169 and serves as a smart home assistant and performs functions such as listening to music and audio-books with simple voice commands.

$2,100 Huawei smartphone comes with 3 rear cameras, 2 fingerprint readers

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Tue, 27 Mar 2018 12:13:00 -0700

$2,100 Huawei smartphone comes with 3 rear cameras, 2 fingerprint readers

last night Huawei announced its newest flagship smartphone, the P20 Pro. Whether you want to call it appealing or not is one thing, but it's definitely not your normal smartphone. First, we'll outline the normal config... and then move on to the totally insane "Porsche Design" version.

With the standard P20 Pro, it has an iPhone X-style front camera notch and a thick bottom "chin" bezel. It's also one-upping the rest of the smartphone camera world with a whopping three cameras on the back. Huawei is one of the rare smartphone manufacturers with its own SoC manufacturing business, so instead of the usual Snapdragon SoC, the heart of the P20 Pro is a HiSilicon Kirin 970.

Xiaomi launches 3 new devices: Mi Mix 2, Mi Gaming Laptop and Mi AI Speaker min

The Kirin 970 is a 10nm, eight-core chip, with four 2.36GHz Cortex A73 cores and four 1.8GHz Cortex A53 cores providing CPU power. That is paired with a 767MHz Mali-G72 MP12 GPU, 6GB of RAM, a generous 128GB of storage, and a 4000mAh battery in the P20 Pro. There's also a USB-C port, IP67 water and dust resistance, NFC, and an IR blaster.

The display is a 6.1-inch, 2240×1080 OLED panel, which works out to an 18:9 aspect ratio and 408 pixels per inch. The front of the phone is a weird mix of design decisions. The top notch houses a front facing camera and matching round earpiece speaker. Usually notched smartphone designs seek to maximize screen space, but the P20 Pro also has a sizable bottom bezel. The bezel houses a front fingerprint reader and nothing else. For navigation, the phone uses on-screen buttons, which erroneously aren't shown in the press renders.

The real highlight here is the camera setup, which seems to be going for maximum overkill. The P20 Pro has a first-ever triple camera setup on the back. The main RGB camera is an outrageously large 40MP, 1/1.78-inch sensor with an f/1.8 aperture. This is paired with a 20MP monochrome camera with an f/1.6 aperture and an 8MP, f/2.4 telephoto camera. The overkill mentality applies to the front camera, too, which has a whopping 24MP sensor. This can no doubt render every facial imperfection and skin pore in stunning detail. Xiaomi launches 3 new devices: Mi Mix 2, Mi Gaming Laptop and Mi AI Speaker min

For colors, the phone comes in black, midnight blue, rose gold, and a crazy "twilight" color, which seems to color shift from purple to green. The software is Android 8.1—the latest version!—with Huawei's heavy EMUI skin slathered on top.

New Huawei P20 launching tomorrow: Specs you need to know

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Tue, 27 Mar 2018 11:13:00 -0700

New Huawei P20 launching tomorrow: Specs you need to know

It’s interesting that Huawei chose not to reveal the P20 at Mobile World Congress this year, choosing instead to showcase its new laptop.

However, this could indicate it wanted its own event to publicise the new smartphone, instead of being in Samsung’s shadow.

Here’s what we know so far about the device.

Huawei P20: spec rumours

WinFuture has been hot on the specs leaks with the Huawei P20. According to its latest leak, the flagship smartphone is going to have two rear cameras, a trend we're continuing to see with every new release.

The two cameras will have 20-megapixel and 12-megapixel lenses. One of the sensors will have an aperture of f/1.6 which will make your low light photography pretty good.

The front camera on the smartphone is going to be 24-megapixel, a big upgrade on the Huawei P10. $2,100 Huawei smartphone comes with 3 rear cameras, 2 fingerprint readers

How the new Huawei P20 could look (@evleaks)

Looks-wise, it will have a premium metal and glass design, with a front-facing fingerprint scanner.

Huawei is following in the iPhone X-notch display footsteps with the Huawei P20. The phone is likely to have a 5.8 inch, 2240 x 1080 screen.

It’s thought the new smartphone will be 7.65mm thick and will weigh 174g, making it very similar to the rumoured OnePlus 6.

As well, the Huawei P20 will likely have 4GM of RAM and 128GB of storage.

It’s not just the Huawei P20 – look out for the Huawei P20 Pro and Huawei P20 lite

Huawei is probably going to be releasing three new smartphones tomorrow: the flagship Huawei P20 as well as its bigger component, the P20 Pro, and a smaller version, the P20 Lite.

The P20 Pro is rumoured to have three cameras on the rear of the smartphone, 40-megapixel, 20-megapixel and 8-megapixel.

Here’s respected mobile reporter Evan Blass with leaks of how the new devices will look:

Huawei P20: price and release date

With the new smartphone being unveiled tomorrow, it’s likely the device will be available to buy sometime in April.

In terms of price, the P20 is expected to be around £600 in the UK. By comparison, the bigger P20 Pro will be £790, and the P20 lite will be about £320.

Chrome OS tablets are official—Meet the Acer Chromebook Tab 10

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Tue, 27 Mar 2018 02:22:00 -0700

Chrome OS tablets are official—Meet the Acer Chromebook Tab 10

Chrome OS tablets have been expected for years, and today Acer and Google are finally teaming up to launch the first ever model: the Chromebook Tab 10. It's pretty standard budget tablet hardware with Chrome OS loaded on it. There's no keyboard—just a touchscreen and a passive Wacom stylus.

Google wrote a blog post pitching the device as a new piece of education hardware. Chrome OS notebooks dominate in the education sector, and this tablet easily plugs into that ecosystem, with identical apps and security configurations. The lack of a keyboard will mean that typing out long homework assignments won't be ideal, though. Tomorrow, Apple is holding an education-focused event where it is widely expected to announce a cheaper iPad, and it seems like Google is trying to steal some of educators' attention with this announcement.

The hardware seems like any other non-iPad tablet. You get a 9.7-inch 2048 x 1536 IPS LCD, Google's "OP1" processor branding (in previous devices, this meant a Rockchip RK3399 SoC), 4GB of RAM, 32GB of storage, a 2MP front camera, a 5MP rear camera, and a 34Wh battery. It has a USB-C port, microSD slot, a 3.5mm headphone jack, 802.11ac Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth 4.1. The device ships in April in North America for $329, and it will be available to "education and commercial customers." In Europe, the Middle East, and Africa, the Chromebook Tab 10 will launch in May for €329, including VAT. New Huawei P20 launching tomorrow: Specs you need to know

Nigeria: Legal Setback to MTN Planned Listing in Nigeria

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Tue, 27 Mar 2018 02:06:00 -0700

Nigeria: Legal Setback to MTN Planned Listing in Nigeria

Lagos — A LEGAL practitioner has approached courts to stop MTN from listing its shares in the Nigeria Stock Exchange pending the determination of a suit between him, the telecommunications giant and four other firms. Chrome OS tablets are official—Meet the Acer Chromebook Tab 10

Dr Charles Mekwunye is seeking an order of interlocutory injunction from the Court of Appeal restraining MTN, its agents or licenses from listing its shares pending the determination of his appeal.

He had dragged the South African-headquartered operator before the Federal High Court sitting in the commercial city of Lagos over the alleged breach of a contractual agreement by firms representing the company in a privately placed share units offer.

Joined in the suit a co-defendants were Lotus Capital Ltd, Stanbic IBTC Asset Management Ltd, IHS Holding Ltd and INT Towers Ltd.

Mekwunye had contended at the Federal High Court that after buying about 5 000 MTN Linked Units share through MTN's nominee, Stanbic IBTC Asset Management Ltd via a private placement memorandum, the firm failed to fulfil its obligation of converting the share units into MTN Nigeria shares.

He bought 5 000 units of the shares at the rate of US$122 800 in the then Naira equivalent of over N18, 376 million.

However, ruling on a preliminary objection raised by MTN on the competence of the suit, presiding judge, Justice Mojisola Olateru, asked parties in the suit to explored the arbitration clause embedded in the disputes contract.

Dissatisfied with the ruling of the lower court, Mekwunye through a motion on notice filed last month approached the Court of Appeal.

The lawyer insisted in the appeal papers that the root of the matter is the failure of the respondents to list MTN shares in Nigeria in 2013 as agreed by parties.

He challenges that until the suit or appeal is properly determined, MTN ought not be allowed to list is shares at the stock market.

No date for hearing has been fixed for the matter.

MTN plans to list its Nigerian unit worth over $5 billion reportedly by July.

Nigerians Living Abroad Can Send Mobile Credit to Relatives and Friends in Nigeria Who Use Glo or 9Mobile Prepaid Data

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Tue, 27 Mar 2018 01:59:00 -0700

Nigerians Living Abroad Can Send Mobile Credit to Relatives and Friends in Nigeria Who Use Glo or 9Mobile Prepaid Data

TelephoneNigeria.com IS the platform serving Nigerian immigrants with international calling credit and mobile credit transfers to Nigeria, introduced Glo and 9Mobile data transfers to mobile phones inNigeria. The process takes few seconds since it is an online transaction. The environment is safe and requires no contract, but simply an online form to fill in on TelephoneNigeria.com Nigeria: Legal Setback to MTN Planned Listing in Nigeria

Making top ups to Glo and 9Mobile phones in Nigeria is no new thing on TelephoneNigeria.com. So far, anyone holding a free account could send airtime to numbers in Nigeria, pertaining to MTN, Airtel, Glo and 9Mobile Nigeria.

Payment is flexible and as safe as possible. TelephoneNigeria.com is certified by BBB, as well as Verified and Secure among other entities. Anyone can pay using any major card, as well as PayPal, which is much convenient for many Nigerian expats.

There are way over 1 million Nigerian expats worldwide, and their current location does not influence the costs or the data top up. No matter the residence country of the sender, the top up purchase on TelephoneNigeria.com applies the same low processing fee, while the amount reaches the phone in Nigeria immediately.

Besides these mobile recharges to Nigeria, TelephoneNigeria.com also makes available online credit to call landlines and cellular phones in Nigeria. The lowest rate is 9.1 cents/minute with Nigeria 350 monthly plan, but those who don't need to call that often can use Voice Credit that never expires. The unique rate with this service is 9.9 cents/minute to call landlines or mobiles. Once balance has been added in one's account on TelephoneNigeria.com, calling is possible in two different ways:

-Using KeepCalling app for Android or iOS

-Using an access number before entering the destination number; this requires no WiFi, 4G or 3G, and no download whatsoever.

On each purchase, one gets Thank You points that can be later converted into free Voice Credit for international calls. Besides this loyalty points, there are also regular offers as well as Facebook giveaways and prizes in the Facebook community: https://www.facebook.com/TelephoneNigeria/

TelephoneNigeria.com is a platform for the Nigerian diaspora worldwide, that offers calling credit for Nigerians abroad and facilitates top ups to mobiles in Nigeria. It is a brand of KeepCalling, which is a global telecommunications company registered in 2002 in the USA, listed by Inc 5000 as one of the fastest growing companies in the USA for 5 consecutive years. Presently, KeepCalling provides its services to hundreds of thousands of consumers , with a focus on customer satisfaction. In 2015 the company registered a revenue increase of over 200% from 2011 to 2014.