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In the present age, the iPhone is a popular cell phone thanks to the great functionality and so many features it has to offer. As an iPhone user, you would definitely know what and how you can do with your beloved iPhone device. Hence, I bet you, there are still a number of features that you did not know. This article aims to tell you some hidden features of the iPhone. So, continue reading it and know what your iPhone can do for you! 1. Turn on airplane mode while charging the iPhone, it will charge it much faster. 2. If you make a mistake while texting, writing an email, or editing a photo, you can simply shake your iPhone and it will allow you to undo to rectify your mistake. 3. If you need to begin a new sentence, you can just double-tap the space bar and it will add a period and a space for you. 4. Did you know you can take a screenshot by just holding home button and Power on/off button at the same time? Yes, this trick works. 5. You can make your iPhone’s speakers louder b

Although this isn’t the first impact Challenge from Google, it is actually the first impact Challenge in Africa—it is set to kick off in Nigeria, Kenya, and South Africa. According to Google, they are committing $2m worth of grant funding to non-profits organizations in Nigeria that are innovating using technology to reach their goals.  Four Non-profit organizations stand to win $250,000, while 8 runner-ups will each get %125,000. Asides from the monetary benefits, you will also guidance, technical assistance, and mentorship from Google, which they are free to take up should they so choose. So how do you go about this: Simple! Well:  You need to have an idea of how you can make your community–and beyond–an even better place — you can take a cue from other other Google Impact Challenges around like the smart cameras for wildlife conservation,  solar lights for off-grid communities and mobile application that helps to protect women from domestic violence.  You must ensure you are

If you visit Egypt from now until June, there is a big chance you might not be able to access YouTube. According to reports, Egypt has banned YouTube because of a 2012 video that denigrated the Prophet Mohammad. The video, in particular, was titled — Innocence of Muslims. It was a low-budget 13-minute video that portrayed the Prophet Muhammad as a pedophile and a buffoon and it resulted in a series of protests (that led to injuries and even deaths) in Egypt and across the Middle East after it was posted on YouTube in 2012. After five years of the appeals process, the Egyptian court has finally agreed that regulators in the country block YouTube for a month. For those wondering, Egypt isn’t the only country to block YouTube over the video, other countries involved include Pakistan, Afghanistan, Bangladesh, and Sudan.

The smartphone has quite a decent spec sheet with a number of premium features from the flagships like the Samsung Galaxy S9. Compared to the Samsung Galaxy A6 (2018), it comes with more hardware grit and an additional camera at the back making it a dual rear camera. How close to a flagship experience, does this smartphone have to offer? Lets find out. Where to Buy Samsung Galaxy A6 Plus (2018) Jumia Nigeria – See Offers | Jumia Kenya – See Offers | Jumia Ghana – See Offers Samsung Galaxy A6 Plus Key Specs and Features 6.0-inch, Super AMOLED capacitive touchscreen, 1080 X 2220 pixels (411 ppi) Octa-core Qualcomm SDM450 Snapdragon 450 with 3GB/4GB RAM 32GB/64GB built-in storage, up to 256GB with a memory card Dual 16MP + 5MP rear camera and a 24MP front camera 4G LTE NFC Fingerprint sensor (rear) 3, 500mAh non removable Li-ion battery Design and Display On the outside, the Samsung Galaxy A6 (2018) and A6 Plus (2018) has the same basic structural build although the Plus v

Nowadays, we often see that the latest Android devices from Samsung Galaxy, Huawei and others come with a specified mobile network. It suggests that you can only use your mobile for that certain carrier only. Thus, in other words, your mobile phone is locked to only one cellular network and it is impossible to use it for any other service without unlocking it first. So, how will you understand if your phone is locked for one mobile network? If your mobile phone comes with any carrier network’s SIM card , then it is most probably locked unless mentioned otherwise. Now, the question that comes to your mind is how to unlock the android device? Well, the best way to do that is to ask your network provider directly to unlock the smartphone or tablet. If there is not any clause that abides you to use the certain network then the network provider can easily unlock android smartphone on-site or over the phone. But what happens if the network provider refuses to unlock your phone? Is there n

Tecno Pouvoir2 Key Specs and Features 6.0-inch, IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen, 1440 X 720 pixels Quad-core MediaTek MT6737 CPU with 2GB RAM 16GB built-in storage, up to 128GB with a memory card 13MP rear camera and 8MP front camera Face ID Fingerprint sensor (rear) 4G LTE 5, 000mAh non removable Li-Po battery Design and Display Basically, the Tecno Pouvoir 2 has a stunning look for a budget smartphone with nice curved edges and a simple rear finish. While this is not a premium looking smartphone, it is has solid ergonomics with durable polycarbonate material. You’d find a single camera at the rear with the fingerprint just below and at the front there’s a soft selfie flash and camera.with on screen buttons. As for what the screen carries, the smartphone offers just about an HD+ resolution to offer and a fairly large display too. Partly due to the minimal bezels, the smartphone is easy to handle even with one hand. Sized at 6.0-inch, the display has 1440 X 720 pixels resolut

Smartphones are unarguably one of the most useful devices of the 21st century but one critical area smartphone makers haven’t given top priority is- battery life. You know the feeling when you don’t have the luxury of constant power supply and you are always reminded that you have 10% battery life remaining. When it comes to mobile phone, power means battery life and as innovation in mobile technology increases, battery life has been one key feature smartphones users look out for when making a buying decision. Power is needed to do basic things in life just like our phones are fitted with batteries for us to enjoy them. Sadly not all smartphones can take us through 24 hours of usage, hence when making a buying decision, it is important you consider one key area- Battery Life. Below we listed some reasons you should consider getting a smartphone with great battery life Great battery Life means no frequent charging Nomophobia is what you get when you are plagued with a device that h

9mobile is here with a cheap and affordable data offer, tagged as Ramadan Special Offer ! The good news is that the offer is not limited to Muslim brothers and sisters alone, but it's for all 9mobile customers! Both existing and new subscribers. The 9mobile Ramadan Special offer gives you 1GB for just N200 and it works for all devices. Recall that 9mobile is currently rewarding people with free 200MB when you register via their official website. Simply follow the below procedure to subscribe to 9mobile Ramadan Special Offer. To Subscribe to 9mobile for 1GB for N200 - Recharge your line with N200 and dial *929*10# to activate the offer. - Subscription valid for 3 days. - Dial *228# to check your data balance. Note: You may be receiving error messages when trying to activate the plan, just keep dialing the code and you will surely be activated for the plan. If you have better things to do with data bundle during the Ramadan, like live streaming, heavy downloading, upgrading/u

Samsung mobile Nigeria as of late has gone on a giving spree. Every Wednesday, a quiz is given and 1 lucky Nigerian gets a free Samsung mobile android device. To qualify, all you have to do is follow on I.G @samsung_nigeria, Facebook @samsung nigeria  and Twitter @samsungmobileng. Then on Wednesdays, you stalk the pages and be ready to answer the quiz when it pops up. Don't forget to follow us on IG @tech1naija and also visit our blog @www.tech1naija.blogspot.com for more techrelated news and gists.

Nokia X6 Key Specs and Features 5.8-inch, IPS Display, 1080 X 2280 pixels (435 ppi) Android 8.1 (Oreo) Octa-core Qualcomm SDM636 Snapdragon 636 CPU with 4GV/6GB RAM 32GB/64GB built-in storage, up to 128GB with a memory card Dual 16MP + 5MP camera and 16MP front camera 4G LTE Data Fingerprint sensor (rear) 3, 060mAh non removable Li-ion battery Design and Display You can not but admire the shiny chassis of the Nokia X6 with its nice glass finish enveloping the metallic frame. Moreso, there is the obvious notch on the top of the display which is smaller to what the iPhone X has. That aside, the Nokia X6 also has the 19:9 aspect ratio with way slimmer bezels which means there’s a considerably high screen to body ratio. Both of the dual cameras are arranged towards the middle with both the flash and fingerprint reader below it. Viewing on the smartphone is on a crisp LCD screen with a fairly large size too. It appears quite colourful with vibrant images with nice contrast suita

As part of efforts to encourage technological innovation and motivate tech startups in Nigeria, HMD Global, the home of Nokia phones, have thrown their weight behind the 2018 annual Techpoint Inspired conference; billed for 29 of May, 2018 at Pistis Conference Centre, Lekki/Epe Expressway, Lagos. Themed, “The Future is now” this year’s event which provides a unique platform for business opportunities and relationship building, is set to assemble industry leaders, founders of tech enabled businesses, startups, tech lovers, and other stakeholders, to explore tech trends that will shape the country’s future. Olumide Balogun, Head of Marketing at HMD Global West Africa, posits that Nigeria is quick to embrace evolving technology, with the Techpoint Inspired 2018 being able to gather over 5,000 tech enthusiasts a clear evidence of this fact. “Technology is an enabler that has become the bedrock of the economy and lifestyle across the world, Nigeria being no exception. At HMD Global, we a

As at May 25, GDPR went officially into effect and businesses collecting, manipulating or transferring any kind of personal data from EU citizens or on EU soil will be legally required to implement certain changes that allow users of the services/platforms greater control over their personal data. What is GDPR? The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is today’s version of 1995’s Data Protection Directive, which was adopted in the early days of the Internet. The point of this regulation is “…to protect and empower all EU citizens data privacy and to reshape the way organizations across the region approach data privacy,” in other words: giving data owners better control over their data. GDPR requires businesses that are collecting/storing any kind of personal data of EU citizens, or with any kind of personal data operations on EU soil, to: Explain/justify why they are storing user’s personal information when asking for it. Explain what they’ll use the data they collect for. Do

Smartphones have become a major part of everyone's lifestyle. During the rainy season, a lot of people damage their smartphones as the rain drops sometimes find its way into smartphones through the open ports. The rain/water can be seen as a threat towards keeping your phone in a perfect condition. Water and moisture are the killer of electronics. So we must use our smartphone very cautiously during the rainy season. Because, if water gets inside and you continue to use your phone then it will result in a permanent damage to its internal circuitry whose repair might burn a hole in your pocket. If you are not using a water resistant smartphone, it is very important to know how to protect your smartphone during the rainy season. Take a look at the 10 tips that we have compiled to help you protect your smartphone from water damage. 1. Get a Waterproof Case A waterproof cover provides the ultimate protection so you can use your phone without any worries. While looking for new cove

YouTube is launching its new music streaming service, YouTube Music , on May 22. YouTube describes YouTube Music as “a new music streaming service made for music with the magic of YouTube: making the world of music easier to explore and more personalized than ever.” It promises “official songs, albums, thousands of playlists and artist radio plus YouTube’s tremendous catalog of remixes, live performances, covers and music videos that you can’t find anywhere else.” YouTube Music will initially launch in the U.S., Australia, New Zealand, Mexico and South Korea. It will expand more broadly in the coming weeks. We’ll also soon be launching in Austria, Canada, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Norway, Russia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and the United Kingdom. The YouTube Music app is free for iPhone and for Android, but a YouTube Red subscription will get rid of ads and delivers premium features such as the ability to play music offline or in the background while using

HMD Global, the home of Nokia phones, today announces that the Nokia 7 plus is now available to buy from accredited dealers nationwide for an estimated N146, 000 from Monday, 16th April, 2018. A smartphone with striking design, the Nokia 7 plus combines innovative imaging capabilities and powerful performance for up to two days with one charge. With enhanced Dual-Sight, highly sensitive ZEISS optics and Pro Camera mode, the Nokia 7 plus captures images that are true to life, no matter the lighting. Selected by Google to join the Android One family, the Nokia 7 plus offers a pure, secure and up-to-date Android experience. According to Joseph Umunakwe, General Manager at HMD Global, West, East and Central Africa, “The Nokia 7 plus is a true hero in our smartphone range. We know our fans are capturing, watching, exploring and gaming on their mobile phones more than ever before. From livestreaming both sides of their story to binging their favourite YTV shows, they want to see more in t

Here’s Everything That Happened At Diamond Bank’s TechFest 2018. Diamond Bank, in partnership with MTN, Deloitte, and Visa, put together TechFest with the aim of engaging the respective parts of the tech ecosystem and hopefully leverage on its collective reasoning to prescribe solutions to Nigeria’s local problems. TechFest held at the Landmark Center in VI, Lagos on May 15 and 16 with a list of panels, a “Battle of the Hubs” competition, networking opportunities and a food area cheekily named “TechFeast”. Here’s what went down: Panels Day one of TechFest featured the first panel of the event: “The Tech Girl Rising: Women Shaking Up the Tech World”. Panelists included Titi Odunfa, founder CEO, Sankore; Oluwakemi Okunsanya, VP, VISA West Africa; Linda Quaynor, Partner & West Africa Strategy & Operations Leader, Deloitte & Touche; Lynda Saint Nwafor, Chief Enterprise Business Officer, MTN; Banke Alawaye, Program Manager, CodeLagos; and Ola Williams, Director, Solution Sal

Instagram users now have a new way to solicit opinions from their friends and followers. Instagram has announced a new feature, it’s known as “emoji slider,” a new audience feedback sticker that polls your viewers on a rating scale using any emoji. The emoji slider acts like those numerical sliders that let you rank a topic on a scale of 0 to 10. Instead of numbers, however, you select an emoji and can move the slider from a very low level of that emoji to a high level. The function makes the most sense in conjunction with a smiley or a heart: You could ask a question such as “How much do you love tacos?” and then include a slider with the heart emoji or heart eyes smiley. But you can use this with a wide variety of pre-selected emoji, so the options—and creativity—are pretty much endless. How to add the emoji slider to your own Instagram Stories To add an emoji slider sticker to your story, select it from the sticker tray after taking a photo or video. Place it anywhere you’d lik

Smartphones have become an integral part our life, but sometimes using them too much may be unhealthy for you socially and physically. At Google's annual developer conference I/O 2018 , a major feature announced for Android 9 dealt with tackling the problem of excessive smartphone usage. Google has called this collection of features in Android P as ' Digital Wellbeing'. The feature ' Digital Wellbeing ' will help you curb your smartphone addition as it will track the time you spent on your phone with a breakdown of each app. It will also notify you of how many times you’ve unlocked your phone. Good news, YouTube – a video sharing platform, has also joined the moving train by introducing a new feature. YouTube can now caution you to stop watching videos if you on it for too long. Note that it doesn’t require Android P to work, it is just an update on its duty. It’s a simple reminder that can be customized, telling you to take a break from watching videos on the p

MTN Night Plan, also know as (Happy Hour night browsing), it's a cool one-day plan you can enable each day for 25 Naira per SIM card per night. This offers you 500MB of night data which you can enjoy from the hours of 12am midnight to 4am every night. The package is available to all MTN Nigerian users who have subscribed to iPulse package (MTN Pulse tariff plan). You need to have at least 25 Naira worth airtime to use the MTN Night plan. It is easy to subscribe: just write a quick word ‘NIGHT’ and send it to the phone number 131. It is good to check MTN Night plan data balance to know for sure how much mobile data you have already used and yet to use. Unfortunately, MTN provides no direct method how to check MTN night plan data balance. At the same time, the mobile operator usually texts you periodically regarding your data usage during the night while you are slowly using your 500MB of data. In this article, you will be provided with a useful tip on how to track or check your

This has been on for a while now. It's been working without any difficulty and all sims are eligible. All you have to do is send the following text messages simultaneously: DOUBLE to 131 PROMO to 131 FREE to 131 You will receive the following messages: "Your request has been received" "You have sent an invalid command" "Dear customer, enjoy data offers on mtn deal zone, dial *131*1# and enjoy double data bonus". To check you data balance dial *131*4#.

Google's annual I/O developer conference for 2018 has since begun. The conference is ongoing at shoreline amphitheatre, mountain view, California. At the conference Google is expected to announce a bunch of updates to it's existing apps and unveil some new ones as well. The highlight of the event will be the "Android P(9.0)" the latest O.S update. For starters, Google owns the android operating system and comes with new versions annually. Their names are given alphabetically with the most recent being the Oreo(8.0). Before it were the Nougat(7.0), marshmallow (6.0), lollipop (5.0), KitKat(4.4), jellybean (4.2). The Android P(9.0) will be the star of the show at the conference. The Android P is expected to be called "Android Pie" considering the fact that the previous versions have been named after fruits and snacks. We will definitely keep you posted on the features when released.

On the 8th of may 2018, infinix smartphone signed a new deal with top nigerian artist "davido". On the 8th of may 2018, infinix smartphone signed a new deal with top nigerian artist "davido". The signing and unveiling of the contract was done at the infinix head office in Lagos. The day which was supposed to be a joyful and memorable day for both the infinix brand and its customers turned out to be a bad one with their customers showing displeasure and bitterness with the newly signed deal. They expressed this with their comments(screenshots below)