Author: Chidi

After Apple unveiled the iPhone 6 and 6plus, rumours had been swirling around with a 4-inch 6s in the works, which was good news to some iPhone users. Digitimes now claim Apple will be releasing three new iPhones models this year and yes, the 4-inch iPhone is included. As we’d expect, there would…

Facebook separated its Messenger app from its Facebook app not too long ago for a richer user experience. Now the company intends on expanding the messenger app’s functionality in a big way by announcing a new Facebook Messenger Platform. As the name suggests, the app is now a platform of its own…

Facebook is launching a feature called “On This Day.” It shows users their Facebook posts from the current date in past years, like photos from exactly one year ago, or status updates from four years ago, a new way to look back at things you have shared and posts you’ve been tagged…

Microsoft Nigeria has highlighted benefits of adopting its Dynamics offerings- (CRM and ERP) while also announcing that it is extending availability of Microsoft Dynamics CRM Online to Nigeria. The cloud-based business application delivers a comprehensive solution that provides businesses with marketing, sales and customer care capabilities which are seamlessly integrated…

Remember Facebook’s acquisition of Instagram, with some users on their misguided quest about how they intend to quit the service all because they didn’t want Facebook getting their private info? One would have thought Facebook’s presence would slow the photo sharing network’s growth but instead, users keep flocking Instagram. The Instagram Android…

A teaser was published by Techno Mobile Nigeria for an upcoming smartphone which only reveals a rear view of a smartphone, though so far there’s been no word on what this phone will be called, launch date or what specs or even features will come along with this device but…

BlackBerry is known for its tight security measures and today the company announced that it is bringing BBM Protected to BBM for iOS [its enterprise-grade encrypted messaging service.] The keys to encrypt messages in BBM Protected will be generated on the iPhone device itself. This prevents any hacker attacks, providing greater security.…

Microsoft has unveiled yet another budget Lumia smartphone, and it is its most affordable smartphone so far. The Lumia 430 is a dual-SIM device with a 4-inch display, and it goes on sale next month priced at just $70(N 13,933), before taxes and subsidies. The Lumia 430 is comes with a 4-inch…

Microsoft continues to reveal what to expect for Windows 10 on computers, tablets and smartphones. Now the software giant made it official that Windows 10 will introduce support for USB Dual Role and Type-C, which will enable new wired connectivity scenarios such a phone interacting with USB peripherals, or laptops connecting to an…

Airtel is offering service known as SmartConnect, it’s a four-in-one Family subscriber identity module (SIM) Pack with tempting offers to new subscribers upon activation. Analysts say by restricting the benefits of the new offerings to only new subscribers, it is wooing new customers to beat its closest rival, Globacom. The…

Alcatel-Lucent has appointed Richard Edet as Country Senior Officer and Managing Director for Nigeria. Alcatel-Lucent is the leading IP networking, ultra-broadband access and cloud technology specialist. Edet will assume overall responsibility for managing day-to-day operations, as well as taking the lead on strategic business directions for Alcatel-Lucent in Nigeria. Based in…

HERE was originally unveiled in 2012 as a native iOS app before being removed from Apple’s App Store in December 2013 due to changes on iOS 7 which affected its user experience. Though it was initially an exclusive app to Nokia’s own Windows Phone smartphones before expanding to other platforms. After launching its HERE…

Microsoft released its initial Windows 10 Technical Preview for smartphones about a month ago with users being able to download and install the preview to Microsoft’s next mobile major update. That next preview isn’t public quite yet, but a series of screenshots leaked out of China attempt to give us…

Subscribers to the Globacom network have within the last two months received about N28 billion worth of airtime in the Glo Overload Reloaded promo which is currently running. A re-launch of the promo earlier this year provided expansion to 400 per cent bonus airtime for a recharge of N200 and…

In an interview with CNET at Mobile World Congress, Blackberry’s CEO, John Chen stated that a second BlackBerry tablet is to be released. “It’s not in the works, but it’s on my mind,” Chen told CNET in an interview this week, suggesting that the company doesn’t have any immediate plans for…

Blackberry announced plans of heavily monetizing BBM at CES this year and also released a beta update with a custom PIN option “also known as vanity PIN”, with a subscription service. The  company has officially released their This new feature found exclusively on BBM allows new and existing users to create…

Google has released a version of its “invite-only” Inbox app for Apple’s iPad. The app was released by Google in October 2014 and offers a new way to prioritize email. So if you’re a big fan of tablets, you’ll be excited to learn that Inbox has come to iPad. In…

The Women’s Technology Empowerment Centre (W.TEC) presentation panel at the Social Media Week Lagos is a must-attend for [female] tech enthusiasts. The panel will feature three techpreneurs who are running successful businesses using mobile technology and social media to grow and promote their enterprises. The panel’s focus will be majorly…

Jovago, Africa’s largest online hotel booking platform, recently received a stamp of approval from EFCC that will ensure customers and partners using the company’s website or paying at the hotel an assurance of high quality control on all financial transactions and also safety. “Nigeria is a thriving tourist destination with…

Liquid Telecom has revealed that it has raised USD$150 million which will fund the expansion of its fibre network in Africa. According to the telecoms infrastructure company, it secured the funds through a loan facilitated by Standard Chartered Bank and provided for by large global investment banks. Liquid Telecom currently…