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Thursday, 19 October 2017

08:39:00

No More Lying, WhatsApp Knows Where You Are


    Illustratoin of Live Location from WhatsApp

 WhatsApp app users can now share their movements in real-time in the world's most popular chat app.

Quoted from the Express page, this newest feature of WhatsApp is called Live Location, and ets users track their chat partners’ movement for 30 minutes, an hour or eight hours at a time.

Previously, WhatsApp has allowed users to share their location as stationary places on a map.

Now, when a user selects Live Location, the user’s friends can see their location on the map, which is automatically updated as they move.

WhatsApp has stated that its new feature is "a simple and safe way to let people know where you are".

The end-to-end location is encrypted – similar to messages, photos, videos and files you send in WhatsApp – which should remove some users' fears about this feature.

In addition, you can also choose to terminate the sharing of location prematurely before the end of the specified time period.

WhatsApp intended the Live Location feature to be very useful for someone who is trying to meet a friend, or at least letting a loved one know that they are safe or just sharing a journey.

To get started, turn on the location settings or GPS. Then, open WhatsApp conversations with the people or groups you want to share with.

Under Location on the install button, there's a new option for Live Location Sharing or Share Live Location.

WhatsApp will then ask you to choose how long you want to share your GPS data. Once you have decided, just click the Send button.

Everyone in your selected chats can now see your real-time location on the map.

And if more than one person shares their Live Locations in a group chat, all locations will be visible on the same map.

The Live Location update is available on Android and iPhone. and will be available in the coming weeks.

Thursday, 13 July 2017

12:30:00

Quick Guide to Get iMessage on Android


How to Receive iMessage on Android?


iMessage compatibility is no more an issue these days. And, that too if you want to talk to people who use the same plan as that of yours, then iMessage compatibility will never be an issue. It is very much understood that those people in your plan are either iOS users or Android users.

iMessage is a very simple service that is provided by Apple. With the help of this service, you can send texts, documents, group messages, contacts and photos. All these messages can be sent with the help of Wifi. This feature is very easy to use unless you are someone who is using an Android phone. For more information, click here.
How to get iMessage on Android?

All the Android users have been seen complaining that they do not receive iMessages on their phone. Because of this, they receive messages that are segmented and most of the time, miss out on important details. On the other hand, iOS users also keep sending messages to their Android friends and they do not get them.

As of now, there is no official way of getting messages on your phone. But, you can always get iMessage on Android
if you follow these steps.

  1. Pie Message is a very special project that can be installed by the users on their device.
  2. This project is still in its development stage and you should only install this if you are experienced enough and are also ready to take risk.
  3. This is a project that was started by GitHub user Eric Chee. If you want to install it, you will need a Mac and an Android phone. 
  4. This means that Pie Message needs an OS X client that can help in transferring messages to an Android device. Mac plays a very important role here as it is the one that helps in the transferring of the messages. 
  5. The message is sent by the Android to Mac and then Mac sends the message in the form of a notification.
  6. If Mac also detects an incoming message, that is also transferred to the Android.


HOW DOES IT WORK?

  1. After you have installed Pie Message, it works as follows.
  2. It will use an Apple script and will capture iMessages as soon as they arrive on your Mac system.
  3. After this, the Java app takes all those messages from Apple script.
  4. And then, that message is forwarded by Java app to a custom messaging application on the Android phone.
  5. The message will be displayed on the Android phone and then it will respond to those iMessages.


LIMITATIONS OF THE APPLICATION:

  1. The Mac has to stay awake always in case it wants to send the message on time.
  2. If Mac is turned off, the messages will not be received anymore.
  3. As explained above, it works by routing iMessages from Mac to Android phone.
  4. As of now, the application does not work with photos, or group messages.
06:15:00

9 Smart Gadgets You Didn’t Know Existed

It is truly incredible at what rate new technology is being designed. Just 30 years ago we had no idea what a cellphone was and now every kid has a smartphone that he can call, text, send emails with and basically do anything you can do on a regular computer. Smartphones are the norm these days, but there are some smart gadgets that you didn’t even know existed. These 9 devices are like something out of a sci-fi movies, but they actually exist!

1. Touch-Hear Dictionary
Scientists in Singapore created this incredible device in order to make reading easier. It’s a text recognition dictionary that consists of 2 parts. A sensor attached to your fingertip and a tiny speaker attached to your ear. With this incredible dictionary you can just touch the word you don’t understand in the book with your fingertip and the meaning of it will be immediately explained to you in your ear. The best thing about it, is that no one else can hear that speaker, only you.



2. Sonogram Belt
With this awesome invention you will no longer need to go to a doctor to get a sonogram picture of your baby. The sonogram belt will allow pregnant women to see their babies move, sleep, eat and react to various sounds and stimuli in real time. You will still need to go to the doctor for check ups of course, but if you just want to see your baby at any time, you can wear this belt.


3. Flat Iron That Lightens Your Hair
Previously, adding highlights or becoming blonde would take hours at the salon. You basically had to schedule your whole day around it, or even do it on your day off. But this all changes with the Pravana Blonde Wand. With this miracle want bleaching your hair only takes 10 seconds per strand.
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Sunday, 2 July 2017

16:45:00

Smile Communications Introduces New Offer on SMiFi, Router Starter Pack

Smile Communications Nigeria, the leading 4G LTE innovation in Africa. The company which is looking forward to growing its customer base, recently announced its new device and bonus offers aimed at rewarding its customers.

According to the company's Head of Marketing, Lotanna Anajemba this will make it easier for all Smile customers enjoy a more affordable and reliable internet services.


He said;
Through the offers, customers will, upon purchase of a SMiFi or Router Starter Pack, get 50 per cent bonus data on recharge for three consecutive months.
With this customer are hope to get 20GB/7GB plus SMiFi or Unlimited Premium plan, which offers customers unlimited access to the internet, with a router to create their own hotspot, stream, download and connect with family and friends with prices that start from as low as N16,500.
Anajemba said;
We recognize that the Internet is becoming more and more important for nearly everybody in their everyday lives, as such, it is our goal to enable as many new connections as possible. These offers are yet another step towards realizing this goal.
Speaking further, the HM stated that the need to have instant continued access to the internet has resulted in a higher demand from customers for data to be easily accessible at an affordable rate. According to him, the new device and bonus offers give customers great value and reward them for their usage.
16:15:00

Jumia 5th Anniversary in The Next 24hrs! Don't Miss All The Exciting Giveaways - Check Out The Flash Sales Calendar

It’s Jumia Nigeria’s 5th anniversary. On Monday July 3rd 2017, Jumia will be throwing a super birthday sale! With up to 70% off across Jumia website until July 13th, this is one party you can’t afford to miss! Here we will highlight some Flash Sale Deals available for Jumia Nigeria's 5th anniversary. See The Deals Here

The Flash Sale deals have been scheduled and it seems Jumia have better things to offer us this time around, so be fully prepared. I was wondering to see 10 amazing items as Flash Sale deals for day one alone (Monday 3rd July 2017). In point of fact, Jumia is ready to spoil you with the best deals ever.

It is going to be an epic battle of the fastest fingers! Are you ready for the Jumia Nigeria’s 5th anniversary?

YOU BETTER BE READY, YOU BETTER BE FAST, THE RULE IS; FIRST ARRIVED FIRST SERVED!

Here’s a sneak peak of what’s in store during the Jumia 5th Anniversary celebrations:

Online Wheel of Fortune prizes – Thousands have played the Wheel of Fortune on Jumia Spin the wheel daily to instantly win any of the 100,000 discount vouchers up for grabs. Discount vouchers range from N500 naira to 30,000 naira for you to use to get even more discounts during the anniversary sales period (July 3-13th).

Flash Sales – In addition to explosive sales at midnight every day, there will be flash sales during the day for fastest fingers! One of Monday’s featured flash sales is the iPhone 6 at 8 AM, along with the HP 250G5 Intel Celeron at 6 p.m.!

Secret Party – For even more discounts, follow Jumia on social media pages to gather hints and get an automatic invite to the secret party taking place on Wednesday, July 5th, where all invitees get an additional 30% off across the website.

Jumia Birthday Bus Tour – Residents in Port Harcourt and Benin get ready! Jumia is bringing even more party to you, live and direct! Join Jumia in Port Harcourt on July 6th and in Benin on July 8th, along with your favorite online celebrities @Joshtoofunny and Emmanuella. There will be loads of freebies, the Jumia Birthday Bus Giveaway, and of course dance, dance, dance!

Jumia Vendor Fun – Jumia vendors have already started the celebrations, with the free prizes at the Agege Vendor Hub Wheel of Fortune. Smartphones, tablets and gift vouchers were all up for grabs. Jumia vendors also enjoyed some fun face time during the Jumia Anniversary Vendors Conference, where more than 1,000 vendors Jumia converged at the Landmark Event Centre, Lagos to celebrate their contributions to delivering bigger and better discounts for customers and shoppers!

Here are the products that will be gone in a flash: Are you ready

Day 1. Monday July 3rd 2017: 
1st Flash Sale of the day: Samsung S8, its price will be reduced to N244,990 instead of N320,000 actual price. Live at 12 AM Midnight
2nd Flash Sale: App iPhone 6 32GB, 35% off, its price will be reduced to N129,990 instead of N200,000actual price. Live at 8 AM
3rd Flash Sale: HP 250 G5 Intel Celeron, 12% off, its price will be reduced to N87,990 instead of N99,990actual price. Live at 6 PM
4th Flash Sale: Samsung 32" LED TV, its price will be reduced to N64,999 instead of N112,500 actual price. Live at 10AM
5th Flash Sale: Canon IXUS 175 Compact, its price will be reduced to N34,999 instead of N46,000 actual price. Live at 12PM
6th Flash Sale: Lenovo Vibe C A2020, its price will be reduced to N23,999 instead of N34,500 actual price. Live at 2PM
7th Flash SaleMolfix Diapers, Size 3, its price will be reduced to N1,099 instead of N2,200 actual price. Live at 4PM
8th Flash Sale: Intel Celeron (HP Laptop), its price will be reduced to N87,990 instead of N99,990 actual price. Live at 6PM
9th Flash SaleM8 G- 5.7" 3G Quard Core 2GB, its price will be reduced to N25,690 instead of N39,000 actual price. Live at 8 PM
Last Flash Sale of the day: Oukitel C5 Pro - 5.0" 4G Android, its price will be reduced to N20,300 instead of N30,660 actual price. Live at 10PM

Day 2. Tuesday July 4th 2017:
1st Flash Sale of the day: App iPhone 7 (Red)- 128GB, 20% off, its price will be reduced to N229,990 instead of N289,854 actual price. Live at 10 AM
2nd Flash Sale: Fero A5005 - Black (Smartphone), its price will be reduced to N11,990 instead of N16,000actual price. Live at 12 PM 
3nd Flash Sale: Lenovo A1000 4" Phone, its price will be reduced to N13,490 instead of N23,000 actual price. Live at 4 PM

Day 3. Wednesday July 5th 2017:
1st Flash Sale of the day: Philips Hair Clipper, its price will be reduced to N7,990 instead of N12,800 actual price. Live at 10 AM
2nd Flash Sale: Casio Gents Chrono Watch, 40% off, its price will be reduced to N12,990 instead of N21,500actual price. Live at 12 PM
OUD Touch EDP For MBN, its price will be reduced to N6,490 instead of N14,000 actual price. Live at 4 PM

Day 4, Thursady July 6th 2017:
1st Flash Sale of the day: TCL 24" LED TV, its price will be reduced to N29,990 instead of N45,500 actual price. Live at 10AM
2nd Flash Sale: PS4 500GB Console, its price will be reduced to N89,990 instead of N100,000 actual price. Live at 12PM
3nd Flash Sale: Samsung HT-E355K, its price will be reduced to N57,990 instead of N63,600 actual price. Live at 4PM

There are many more... Check the flash sale calendar at www.jumia.com.ng/flash...

Each offer will only be available while stock lasts. So, you need to be fast to secure the item.

It is normal for an item on flash sale to go out of stock in less than a minute. This is why it is called flash sale, it goes in a flash. So, once again you have to be fast.

How to Prepare For Flash Sale Deals
1. Check the flash sale calendar at www.jumia.com.ng/flash... and set up a reminder on your phone so you don't miss the flash sale. (Remember the schedule can change so check back often to confirm)
2. Login at least 5 minutes before the sale, and keep refreshing the page so you are one of the 1st to access it when it goes live!
3. Topup your data and make sure you stay in a location with good internet signal, so you can check faster!
4. Download the Jumia app for early release deals, and be the first to access the sales.
Download the Jumia app via your Android or iOS devices here.
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For more information, visit the Jumia Anniversary page now and bookmark to save the date. You just can't afford to miss this exciting opportunity!

Stay tuned for more info on the matter and see you all on July 3rd at midnight!

Thursday, 22 June 2017

14:41:00

How to Spot Fake Infinix Hot 4

It has been said several times that when you want to buy any infinix smartphone, it is important you buy the original instead of falling victim for the fake. I read the pathetic story of a lady shared on FB whose Infinix Hot 4 exploded right inside her pocket while performing her domestic duties. 

From the look of the picture, she obviously bought a fake infinix smartphone

Here are simple guide on how to identify a fake infinix Hot 4 from the Original Hot 4 Smartphone


1. Original: the front camera is located on the top left while the Fake: The front camera is located on the top right. 

2. Original: The charging port is at the bottom left while the Fake: The charging port in the centre at the top 

3. Original: Lock screen mode icons
Call key on the bottom left
Camera button at the bottom right
Fake: Lock screen mode icons
Call key on the bottom left
Camera button at the bottom right
Fingerprint icon at the middle bottom 

4. Camera mode:
-Gallery icon is on the left
-Shutter is in the middle
-Video icon is on the right
Fake: Camera Mode
Camera icon is in the middle 

Don’t fall victim of fake infinix smartphones… Always check before you buy.
13:40:00

Quick Guide to Change GPS Location on Android


GPS location on Android Phone can be easily changed by following these simple steps.

Quick Guide to Change GPS Location on Android
Android operating system is powered by Google, which makes virtually all android device have a default Google Map (Location Tracker) pre-installed, however Google enables Location tracker to be disabled if need be on Android Phone. Disabling Google location tracker doesnot mean your current location will change or undetected, but with the use of apps you can alter your immediate location to anywhere in the world.

REASONS WHY YOU MAY NEED TO CHANGE YOUR ANDROID LOCATION.

  • You change android location to have access to location restricted apps or site. 
  • To fake your friends or family about your current location on social medias. 😂 
  • To bypass web restrictions. 

CHANGING GPS LOCATION: WARNING

Before Changing GPS location on Android
Phone you must know this action is totally against the policy of some apps like Pokemon Go, you should be aware that the app developers, Niantic, don’t look too kindly on this behaviour. If detected, you could find yourself locked out of the game for several hours as a punishment, and continual abuse could even bring about the deletion of your account.

DISCLAIMER: The information contained in this post is for general information purposes only, read more.

HOW TO CHANGE GPS LOCATION ON ANDROID PHONE: GETTING AN APP


Obviously the GPS in your handset is set up to be accurate, so you won’t find any easy way of altering its calibrations in Android itself. To do this you’ll need an app. Head over to the Google Play Store and search for Fake GPS. This will bring up quite a range of apps to choose from. Most of these will use something called Mock Location, a Developer setting in Android.

This is the perfect choice after testing several fake GPS apps, you can choose the pro version.
Download fake GPS location spoofer

HOW TO CHANGE YOUR GPS LOCATION ON ANDROID: CHANGING YOUR LOCATION


Once you’ve installed Fake GPS Location Spoofer Free and launched it for the first time you’ll see a long message telling you that Allow Mock Locations needs to be enabled. At the bottom of the dialog box there is the option to Enable Mock Locations.
Enable mock location on GPS location spoofer
You will enable mock location under developers option.

If you don’t have developer options already activated, as the app will explain. To enable these go to the Settings menu and scroll to the bottom of the list until you find the About Phone section. Tap this then scroll to the bottom of the next list until you find Build Number. Tap this repeatedly, it takes about seven or eight presses, and you’ll be told that the developer mode has been activated.

Return to the Settings menu and scroll down to the bottom where you’ll see Developer options. Tap this then scroll to the Debugging section and look for Select mock location app.
Quick Guide to Change GPS Location on Android

Tap this then select FakeGPS Free from the list of apps that appears.
Quick Guide to Change GPS Location on Android

Now go back to Fake GPS Location Spoofer and the screen will show a map of your current location. To change your location double tap the place on the map where you want the GPS to be sited then tap the Play button in the bottom right corner.
Quick Guide to Change GPS Location on Android

The app will now show that as your location whenever you or another app accesses the data. To turn it off again simply go back to the map and tap the Stop button in the bottom left corner.

HOW DO I CONFIRM  IF MY CURRENT LOCATION IS COMPLETELY CHANGED? 

  • Go to Google.com and search "My current location" without quote. 

My current location
It will display your custom location as your actual location.

Note: Make sure you deactivate location in phone settings.

That's it. Now you can hide your activities from snooping eyes, without leaving the comfort of your zone. 

Friday, 7 April 2017

13:40:00

Facebook Founder, Zuckerberg Moves To Stop Sharing Of N*De Photos And Videos Without Permission



Social media users who are fond of posting n*de photos on Facebook may be in for a hard time as Zuckerberg moves to stop the trend.
Founder of Facebook, Mark Zuckerberg, on Wednesday launched a campaign against ‘revenge P0rn’.
Revenge P0rn is any intimate photo shared without permission. According to the multi billionaire, this will prevent individuals from sharing Nudde, intimate photos without permission in order to keep people safe.
Zuckerberg stated that ‘Revenge P0rn’ on social media promotes cyberbullying, which is hurtful and wrong to affected individuals.
He further said any intimate photo shared on Facebook without permission will be taken down and stopped from being shared on all social media platforms.
“We’re focused on building a community that keeps people safe. That means building technology and AI tools to prevent harm. “Today we’re rolling out new tools to prevent “revenge P0rn” from being shared on Facebook, Messenger and Instagram.
“Revenge P0rn is any intimate photo shared without permission.
“It’s wrong, it’s hurtful, and if you report it to us, we will now use AI and image recognition to prevent it from being shared across all of our platforms.”

Sunday, 2 April 2017

14:15:00

Nigerian Man Among The Top 10 Most Intelligent People In The World (Photos)



Philip Emeagwali has been listed as amongst the top 10 most intelligent people in the world, having the acclaimed IQ of 190.
Philip Emeagwali, of course, is a renowed and world-acclaimed engineer, mathematician, computer scientist and geologist who was one of two winners of the 1989 Gordon Bell Prize, a prize from the IEEE, for his use of a Connection Machine supercomputer to help detect petroleum fields.
He has the 9th slot directly below Marilyn vos Savant, 8th with verified IQ of 190 and directly above 10th placed Garry Kasparov who is alleged to have an IQ of 190.
The Igbo-born Nigerian is credited for inventing a formula that allows supercomputers powered by thousands of processors to perform billions of calculations per second, a discovery that made international headlines and inspired the reinvention of supercomputers.
The supercomputer comprises of thousands of networked computers and the Internet also comprises of millions of networked computers. The supercomputer spawned the Internet. 
 
Emeagwali’s 1970s hypothesis on 64,000 networked computers around the Earth led to his programming of 64,000 processors inside a big box to perform 3.1 billion calculations per second, a world record in 1989.
For the latter achievement, he won the 1989 Gordon Bell Prize, which is the “Nobel prize of supercomputing.”
09:15:00

Know More About Google Assistant Check If Your Android Phone is Eligible to Get The New Update

Everyone loves to do things remotely to be able to control things without coming into physical contact with it *Merlin Power, actually this is where technology is heading toward, so that people can control, get information and solve problems without having physical contact with their devices through voice control and eye contact.
Know more about google assistant eligible Android phones

Google launched Google Assistant in 2016, an intelligence personal assistant that allows people to perform actions on their mobile device through voice control.

Google assistant is like talking to a robot. You can ask it questions, tell it to do things, it’s your own personal Google, always ready to help, a limited version of this feature was introduced in google allo app.

How Google Assistant works


This feature was exclusively introduced to Google Pixel and Pixel XL Smartphone, in February Google announce that the Google Assistant service will be extended to other Android phones.

According to Google, Android phones that will get Assistant update must HAVE these specifications

Operating System: Android 6.0 and above with at least a HD display.

1.5GB RAM

The phones that will get Google Assistant include:

  • Sony Xperia XZ
  • Huawei P9
  • Samsung Galaxy S7
  • Samsung Galaxy S7 edge
  • HTC 10
  • HTC U Ultra
  • LG G5
  • LG V20
  • And many more

There is no guarantee that all phones with these specs will get the update, but Google hasn’t officially confirmed the device list for the Google Assistant upgrade.

US will be the first to get Google Assistant update, as at now, One plus 3 owners have started getting the updates and hopefully the update gets to other eligible devices soon.
09:00:00

How to Operate Your Computer from Other Device Using SplashTop

Sometime ago I applied for an online job in a company based in US, and for anyone to surpass their interview the company must have access to your computer, to know how well your internet service can serve them and other techy stuffs. So how they successfully operated my PC from far USA, that’s what I will discuss today.
Splashtop remote Android iPad computer iphone

This tutorial will be helpful for those who teach stuffs online or you want someone in far distance to put you through techy stuff on your PC.

How does it work?

The software that’s professionally capable of performing this feature is Splashtop Remote developed by Splashtop Inc.

Splashtop remote allows users to connect to and control computers from any device, such as a computer, iPad, iPhone, or Android device. According to Wikipedia Splashtop uses a proprietary protocol capable of delivering real-time video and audio to the remote user at 60+ frames per seconds and low latency.

Checkout this video on splashtop:


How Can I Use Splashtop to Connect My Computer With Other Device?


There are two phase to these approach one is the device you want to remote from and the device that will be controlled, so if you want to control your computer from iPad, iPhone, computer or Android device.

Go to www.splashtop.com/download and install Splashtop app by selecting the platform you want to remote from, devices splashtop support includes:

Windows XP, 7, 8, 10, Windows Modern UI app, Windows Phone, Mac OS X 10.7+, iPad, iPhone, Android device.

After installation, register a new account then an authentication mail will be sent to your email for authorization.

Now on the device that you want to remote to, go to www.splashtop.com/download and install splashtop streamer on the computer either Windows XP, 7, 8, 10 or Mac OS X 10.7+.
Splashtop remote streamer windows 8 login

After successful installation, login to splashtop streamer with the login details you used while registering the app.

Immediately you’re able to login on both devices, the two devices will connect with each other and you will have total control of your computer through the other device.