Instagram launches mobile web sharing to make sharing content easier

Instagram wants to be the photo app for the whole world, even if you can’t or won’t download it. In pursuit of international growth where networks are slow and data is expensive, Instagram has given its mobile website a massive upgrade that adds core features of the main app, including photo sharing and a lightweight version of the Explore tab.

Photos and video embeds provide the same features available on the Instagram webfeed, allowing users to like and comment. All embedded content will also appear with the uploader’s Instagram username and clicking the Instagram logo will bring people to their page on Instagram.com.

Web embedding has been a highly requested feature for the service since the company stopped supporting Twitter embeds to protect its brand. With the introduction of video last month, the update makes perfect sense. In comparison, Vine has already had embedding tools in place since its launch at the beginning of the year. The ability to embed video makes it easier to share photos and videos on the web helps provide ubiquity to the Instagram brand.

With this move, Instagram seems to be taking steps to establishing itself as a real-time sharing platform. Similar to Twitter, sharing on the Instagram platform can be enticing for journalists and reporters for sharing video on location. With over 130 million active users, bringing Instagram content outside of the native apps can only spell for more widespread recognition.

Google Assistant bests rivals for questions answered and overall accuracy

Earlier this year, Stone Temple Consulting released a virtual assistant consumer survey showing the majority of respondents wanted the assistants to provide “answers” rather than conventional search results. Today, the firm published a follow-up study that measured the relative accuracy of the four major assistants.

It compared results of “5,000 different questions about everyday factual knowledge” on Google Home, Alexa, Siri and Cortana, using traditional Google search results as a baseline for accuracy. The following table shows the study’s top-line results.

As one might have anticipated, the Google Assistant answered more questions and was correct more often than its rivals. Cortana came in second, followed by Siri and Alexa. Of the questions it could answer, Amazon’s Alexa was the second most accurate assistant. Siri had the highest percentage of wrong answers of the four competitors.

One of the interesting observations in the report is about featured snippets. Cortana had more featured snippets integrated than any of the others, even Google Home, although Google search had more. Siri and Alexa lagged far behind in the category, although they want to use third parties to deliver “answers” and transactional capabilities.

Google now let's you submit URLs in Google's search results

Google now lets you submit your URLs to their index directly from their Google search results page as seen in the image above. To get this done, all you need to do is search for "submit URL to Google", and Google will display a box at the top of the search results that enables you to submit a URL to Google’s index.

This is exactly same as the functionality of the public submit URL form tool but places it directly as a smart interactive answer directly in the search results.

With this tool, you can submit any URL you want to the Google index. Google will then review and see if they want to index the URL and show it in their search results. Of course, submitting a URL to Google for inclusion in their search index does not assure you that it will be included in the index.

You can now scan docs with Dropbox on Android

Dropbox for Android has finally received the doc scanner feature, which amgives its users opportunity to scan their printed or handwritten documents right from within the app. iOS received this feature a long time ago, Android users will finally be able to make use of the feature, which can serve to save time as well as provide convenience.

Users can crop or rotate their scans to capture exactly the right image, and even scan multiple pages into a single PDF. In addition to these standard features, Dropbox Business teams have the added benefit of searching for keywords inside their scans," Alexander Embiricos, product manager at Dropbox, said in a blog post.

Notably, users of Dropbox Business will get the added benefit of searching for keywords inside their scans, thanks to optical character recognition (OCR) technology, as pointed out by VentureBeat.

Apart from adding the scanner feature to Dropbox for Android, Embiricos also announced that the company has added an offline mode to its Dropbox Paper app on both Android and iOS. "Even if you lose your Internet connection, you can continue to create new docs, or access, edit, and comment on your favourite and recent docs. And once you're back online, your changes get synced so you have a smooth, seamless experience when you're working on the go," he said.

Notably, with the update, Dropbox Paper now supports up to 20 languages on both mobile platforms.

Nigeria ranks 7th place on PoS transactions in Africa

Nigeria ranks seventh position among African countries where the use of point of sale (PoS) form part of transactions, Nigeria Communications Week has learnt.

According to a report by Indexmundi only 21 percent of total transactions in the country are done through the PoS device.

South Africa stands at the top with 91 percent followed by Ghana 80 percent while Tunisia is third with 79 percent. Other countries ahead of Nigeria are Egypt, Morocco and Kenya in that order.

According to Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), the PoS density per 100,000 people in Nigeria is 13, while India’s is 67; Uganda, 453; Namibia, 338.

The target for Nigeria, according to the bank, is to meet Brazil’s PoS deployment rate of 2,247 per 100,000 people by 2020.

As to why this is so, Kevin Chung of Avante International Technology revealed at the recentlg concluded CashlessAfrica Expo that while the communication network and bandwidth are adequate, the data centers in the financial communities in Nigeria need to upgrade from Tier 1-2 to Tier 3-4 to enable the cashless economy. 

You Can Now Get Free Medical Consultation From A Doctor Across Nigeria On DoctorsHub Nigeria

DoctorsHub Nigeria was launched on the 20th of November, 2016 by Dr Damian Avar who saw a need to connect people in need of a doctor’s’ opinion about their medical symptoms or conditions. He brought in Everest Nwagwu a communications expert and Ayopo Onafowokan to handle operations and branding respectively. The trio are all graduate of the Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LUTH).

Consultations on DoctorsHub Nigeria can be done at any hour of the day and, in a bid to reach a wider audience, any preferred major Nigerian language — be it English, Pidgin, Yoruba, Igbo or Hausa. According to the founder, having these features all for free particularly gives them an edge over their counterparts.
Also, Dr Avar assures that the dealings of clients with doctors on the platform are strictly confidential. Apart from providing medical consultations, there is a blog on the platform, on which health articles that address peculiar medical conditions are frequently published. To further facilitate an effective reach, Dr Avar assures that content on the blog is rid of medical jargon so that readers can easily grasp them and embrace their relevance.

In less than 6 months of operation over 2000 people with diverse health complaints since inception have been successfully attended to without any form of advertisement.

Many Nigerians can relate to the ordeals faced when trying to secure a medical appointment with a doctor in Nigeria — a scenario mostly ubiquitous in government hospitals. Asides the tension over attempts to see a doctor, the hurdles faced while queuing up for medical attention can be daunting.

DoctorsHub Nigeria seems to have indeed placed itself as a bridge to this daunting gap — the joy of circumventing queues, coupled with the ease of consulting a doctor at any preferred time in any preferred language. DoctorsHub Nigeria also educate and attend to cases such as depression, autism and Meningitis.

Don’t just take our words for it, try out the service for yourself. Engage a doctor on the website.

Payporte announces suspension of Payment on Delivery

Following the recent calls for the abolishment of Payment on Delivery (PoD), because of the insecurities like robbing and killing of delivery agents, Payporte has taken the first leap as the first Nigerian online shopping store to announce the suspension of Payment on delivery service.

The company has placed an header on their website which clearly announces the suspension of the pay on delivery payment model.

The company promises 48 hours returns on deposited funds in the event of any arising liability.

Before now, the company had previously announced that it  would be done with this payment method by end of December 2016 but it’s quite surprising that it has taken several months after to effect it. It is probably the unfortunate incident involving the death of a Jumia delivery man, Mr. Chukwuma Eleje, that initiated the company to finally take this decision.

I think this is a wise decision the company has taken. At least until the insecurities of PoD can be settled.

Tecno Unveils Its 3rd Generation Camon In Kenya

One of Africa’s leading phone maker, TECNO Mobile unveiled its latest CAMON flagship at the brand’s maiden continental launch hosted in Nairobi, Kenya, last Thursday.

Addressing the media on TECNO’s decision to host market partners and a cross section of its local marketing teams to one continental launch – a clear move away from its usual individual market launches, Mr. Attai Oguche, TECNO Deputy Marketing Manager and PR Lead said that the smartphone maker decided to adopt a new strategy in a bid to streamline the brands messaging and experience while maximizing budget for African markets.

“We want to achieve consistency and uniformity in all our (TECNO) brand messaging and further strengthen our products experience” says Attai Oguche.

Over the years, the TECNO CAMON Series has progressively transformed and the latest device in the series – the CAMON CX is not an exception. Debuting a stunning 16MP dual front and rear camera, the CAMON CX cameras are optimized to capture strikingly beautiful pictures with zero shutter lag. Under lowlight, the dual flashlights of the CX front camera takes photos that are 30 percent brighter by using “4 in 1” technology which gives the same moment different exposures in other to produce a brighter image.

TECNO has completely improved the consumer experience on the CAMON CX by adding several cutting-edge features like a 0.1s fingerprint fast-capture for taking pictures and 8 real-time portrait photo filters to make sure that every Selfie is Social Media worthy.

The CAMON CX comes in four different premium variants – Sky Gray, Champagne Gold, Elegant Blue and Rose Gold. It is built with a 5.5’’ FHD display screen and a visual slim 2.5D screen design that creates a borderless visual effect. Users of the CAMON CX can enjoy digital content from over 1000 artistes on Boom Player, an inbuilt music player. Charging the CAMON CX for only 1hour will give 70% battery juice due to the device’s light speed charge technology while 10minutes charging can take up to 1000 photos.

Full Review, Specification and price of this device will be made available shortly.

You Can Now Send And Receive Money in Gmail on Android

Google Wallet was integrated into Gmail on the web since 2013, but now here is the latest update from Google wallet. Google has rolled out a new integration on mobile, which allows users of the Gmail app on Android to be able to send or request money with anyone, including those who don’t have a Gmail address, with just a tap.

Google explains in its announcement that this feature has been designed to make exchanging money as easy as attaching a file. To access the new feature, you tap the attachment icon (the paperclip), then choose either send or request money, depending on your needs. A pop-up window appears where you can input the amount and add a note, and send.

The entire process takes place in the Gmail app — you don’t have to have Google Wallet installed. In addition, recipients can configure it so the money they receive through Gmail goes directly into their bank account and the  best part if it is, there are no fees involved.

The goal, seemingly, is to take on quick payment apps like PayPal, Venmo or Square Cash, by offering a feature to move money right within Gmail’s app. This could be useful for those times where the money is already a topic of an email conversation — like when you’re planning a trip with friends, or getting the family to go in together on a gift for your parents, for example.

This feature is not yet available to users in Nigeria. Let us know what your take is on this update.

iPhone 6: A Complete Review

As a smartphone brand, Apple needs no particular introduction: ever since the release of the first original iPhone in 2007, every new model produced by Apple is met with anticipation from the buyers and favorable reviews from the critics. The iPhone 6, presented two years ago, is no exception: the redesigned body, the upgraded operating system, and the brand new variety of features made the iPhone 6 a top selling device until nowadays. Learn more about this iconic model and the best way to get it in Nigeria.

Design

The iPhone 6 became the largest iPhone released by Apple since the launch of the iPhone lineup, which is not surprising, considering the ever growing popularity of enormous Android-based devices. If you’ve always found the 4-inch iPhone models to be too small for your needs, the screen size and the way the new iPhone 6 feels in your hands may be exactly what you’re looking for.

The bigger size and larger dimensions didn’t make the iPhone heavier or bulkier: at just 129 grams it’s actually one of the lightest smartphones available in the market. The iPhone 6 features a curvaceous body made of brushed aluminum and is available in three colors: Silver, Space Grey, and Gold. Traditionally, the build quality of the iPhone 6 is extremely high, which is exactly what you expect from a brand as renowned as Apple.

Hardware

The 2014 additions to the iPhone lineup feature an 1.2 GHz A8 processor instead of the A7 found in the previous models. Apple claims that the A8 chip is 50% more power efficient than the A7, which positively influences the device’s battery life. The processor is paired with 1GB of RAM, which may not seem enough for a device as powerful as the iPhone 6, but only until you remember that Apple is much better at utilizing RAM than most Android smartphone manufacturers. The combination of features allows the iPhone 6 to deliver superfast performance compared to other leading models from renowned brands.

Software

Originally, the iPhone 6 ran the iOS 8, although if you buy this iPhone today, you can easily upgrade it to the new iOS 10 within minutes. Even though the iOS 8 has significant differences from the previous versions of Apple’s operating system, you won’t find any difficulties in trying to navigate the new OS. In addition to the usual set of operating system features and apps, you will also find a variety of new ones to try.

Buy iPhone 6 in Nigeria

Apple devices, including the iPhone 6, are undeniably great, but prices for brand new Apple phones can be somewhat disappointing. Finally you don’t have to waste a fortune to own an iPhone - simply buy iPhone 6 on Jiji. Enjoy smartphones at the lowest prices ever and make deals with the top Nigerian sellers.

Google Search For Android Now Available In Offline Mode

Google stuns its search users on android devices with the introduction of an offline mode. This mode will allow you to store up your searches on the Google app so you can see the results later when there’s stable connection. An effective feature, especially for the absent-minded ones.

Whats your take on this feature?
Is it really needed when you can use your notepad to save information and get them back anytime you choose to.

To get this feature simply update your Google app from the PlayStore.

Huawei Achieves Major Breakthrough in Graphene-Assisted High Temperature Li-ion Batteries

Huawei has announced a major breakthrough in its research into Li-ion batteries, unveiling the world's first long-lifespan graphene-assisted Li-ion battery able to withstand high temperatures. The announcement was made by Watt Laboratory, an organization under Huawei's Central Research Institute, at the 57th Battery Symposium held in Japan.

Huawei's research results show that new graphene-assisted heat-resistant technologies allow Li-ion batteries to remain functional in a 60°C environment, a temperature 10°C higher than the existing upper limit. The lifespan of the graphene-assisted Li-ion batteries will also be twice as long as ordinary Li-ion batteries.

Dr. Yangxing Li, Chief Scientist at Watt Laboratory, pointed out that three technologies contributed to the breakthrough in the graphene-assisted high-temperature Li-ion battery. First, a special additive in the electrolytes can remove trace water and prevent the electrolytes from decomposition in high temperatures. Second, modified large-crystal NMC materials are used for the cathode, improving the thermal stability of the cathode powder. Third, graphene allows for more efficient cooling of the Li-ion battery.

Dr. Li said, "We have performed charging and discharging tests in a high-temperature environment. The tests show that when working parameters are the same, the graphene-assisted high-temperature Li-ion battery is 5°C cooler than ordinary Li-ion batteries. Over 70% of the graphene-assisted battery's capacity is left after it is recharged 2,000 times at a temperature of 60°C. Less than 13% of its capacity is lost after being kept in a 60°C environment for 200 days."

Huawei's research results will reshape the storage systems of communications base stations. In high-temperature regions, outdoor base stations powered by the graphene-assisted high-temperature Li-ion batteries can have working lifespans longer than four years. These batteries ensure a high mileage for electric vehicles per charge in high temperatures. They can also guarantee the safe operation of drones, which often generate a significant amount of heat.

At the 56th Battery Symposium also held in Japan in 2015, Huawei's Watt Laboratory revealed its quick charging technology, which recharges 48% of a 3000mAh battery in just 5 minutes. This technology turned many heads.

The country manager, Huawei Devices, Nigeria, Leo Jiang stated that Huawei has commercialized the quick charging batteries and will announce a super-quick charging mobile phone in 2017.

Huawei partners Porsche Design to Create“A dream machine”- the Porsche Design Huawei Mate 9

Leading Technology Innovator, and premium smartphone company Huawei has collaborated with luxury lifestyle brand Porsche Design to introduce the revolutionary Porsche Design Huawei Mate 9.

The Porsche Design Huawei Mate 9 is a limited edition smartphone which combines Porsche Design’s signature brand aesthetic, Leica Camera AG’s iconic photography perfection; and Huawei’s mobile engineering expertise, to give high-demanding individuals unprecedented luxury and performance in the palm of their hand. It’s no wonder the phone has been dubbed the Dream Machine.

Withseamless curved edges, a graphite finish and stylish colorcombined with the latest technology, the Porsche Design Huawei Mate 9creates an equilibrium of innovation, precision, aesthetic ideal and function. This is perfectly complemented ‘under the hood’ by a unique, intuitive user interface that exudes sophistication.

The collaboration between the two companies underscores their shared commitment to functional design, innovative craftsmanship and cutting-edge technology, and delivers highly discerning customers an unrivalled, premium smartphone experience; with revolutionary speed, extensive battery life and luxurious design cues.
The Porsche Design Huawei Mate 9 comes equipped with the high performing Kirin 960 chipset, which Geekbench has labelled as the world’s highest performing smartphone processor, 4.0.0 multi-core CPU performance and DDR performance. It’s EMUI 5.0, an intuitive user interface that streamlines the user experience with the OS.

For the ambitious business traveler, the dual SIM card enables convenient switching between two different SIM cards everywhere in the world.

Commenting on the functionality of the Porsche Design Huawei Mate 9, CEO, Huawei Consumer Business Group, Richard Yu said: “We identified a new type of luxury consumer that is emerging. One who needs a smartphone that matches the special demands of their successful, global lifestyles.The Porsche Design is synonymous with excellence in innovation, unique design and perfection. It sets a new benchmark in design and performance and delivers a revolutionary smartphone experience that will enhance even the fastest-paced business and personal lifestyles.”

With regard to the perfect partnership between the two companies, COO and spokesperson of the Management Board of Porsche Design Group, Dr. Jan Becker said “Huawei’s brand ethos mirrors our own commitment to premium innovation and functional design so we are delighted to partner with Huawei to bring high-performance individuals the smartphone that they demand, and deserve, says “The DNA of our brand is reflected in the device’s signature Porsche Design, giving consumers a smartphone that is as beautiful to hold, as it is to use.”

On his part, the Country Manager, Huawei Devices Nigeria, Leo Jiang highlighted features of the phone which would no doubt appeal to a wide array of users.

Jiang said “The Porsche Design Huawei Mate 9 has breakthrough SuperCharge technology, and its battery lasts up to two days with normal use. According to him the Mate 9 Porsche comes equipped with one of the best smartphone cameras the company has produced after the Huawei P9:  “Users can capture the best shot with the Mate 9’s second generation Leica dual-lens co-engineered with Leica which has a world leading camera with 20 megapixel monochrome camera and 12 megapixel color camera, Hybrid Zoom, delivering spectacular photography and videography to match users’ own high-performance lifestyles”.

The Porsche Design Huawei Mate 9is indeed a manifestation of smartphone lovers’ most ardent dreams which has amazing features and functions like a machine due to the engineering perfection and technical innovation that has gone into its creation.

Although the revolutionary limited edition Porsche Design Huawei Mate 9doesn’t come cheap it is well worth the costas it is one of the most finely crafted premium devices available to consumers on the smartphone market today.

The premium smartphone company stated that the limited edition Porsche Design Huawei Mate 9 will be available in Nigeria from 2017.

Flash Charge or Fast Charge?

Since the arrival of smartphones into the lives of many phone users, the dilemma has
always been the issue of battery. Smartphones consume a lot of power due to the task they
perform and users have also pushed manufacturers to go the extra mile to find a solution.
While some manufacturers have devised different technology they use for quick
chargers, one of the most prolific is Qualcomm's flash charge 2.0, which comes with the
Infinix Note 3.  Flash charge is a features that allows your phone to charge 5 times
as fast as the normal charger. A number of smartphones have offered a similar solution called
“fast charging” solutions. Other Infinix devices come with the fast charge ability which
charges up to three times as fast as the normal charger.

Flash charge however, allows your phone to charge faster in 5 minutes than the regular
charger!! This is also well pronounced in the Infinix Note 3 smartphone that gives you a talk
time of 200mins after a 5 mins charge time. The flash charge feature goes beyond just the
phone, Infinix has special charger called flash chargers which has an Output of 5A. This
fast charger charges your Infinix device to at least 10% in 5 minutes . When
charging with the flash and fast charger, you notice a dual charging sign on the battery
symbol, this indicates that the phone is flash charging or fast charging phone.

Furthermore, for you to enjoy this flash and fast charging feature, you must have a device that supports fast/flash chargers in order to take advantage of the boost (All Infinix latest devices, Hot note, Hot 3, Hot 4, Hot S, Zero 3& Zero 4) supports the fast charge feature, While the Infinix Note 3 supports the flash charge feature. If you plug a flash charger into an older device, the regulator will still prevent it from overloading your battery. You won't harm your device, but it won't charge any faster. It is advisable to use the fast charger or flash charger that comes with the Infinix smartphone to charge it because the voltage supplied is too high and will in the long run weaken your battery life.

Video with Flash charge test for 5 minutes https://youtu.be/bNf2jXF96BM

Fast and flash chargers are real things and not just an upsell. The fast/flash charge feature in
Infinix devices allows your phone to charge within minutes irrespective of the epileptic
nature of power supply.

How To Use Your Phone As a HotSpot

Internet is the backbone of our fast-paced world, the connectivity to our work and family.
Reliance of humans on the Internet cannot be overemphasized. But what happens when you
are away from that reliable WiFi at home or work?

There's nothing worse than working on the go or trying to access free WiFi and realizing that it is password protected.

If you have a smartphone preferably an Infinix Smartphone then it's possible to turn your
phone into a portable WiFi hotspot using your device's 3G or LTE connection to access the
web, a process called 'tethering'. There is also the latest 4G network option in the case of
Infinix Note 3,Zero 3,Hot 4 Pro and Zero 4 that makes browsing faster.

It's worth remembering to check your network's terms and conditions on tethering and hotspot and keep an eye on your data allowance as it determines your web activities. It is also easy to hit mobile data cap a lot quicker than you think, and trust Nigerian network providers, they might forget to send you a reminder or warning. Exceeding your data limit may result in an unwanted charge (Take Note).

Below are four easy steps on how to set up your phone’s HotSpot.

Step one

From the Home Screen, select the Settings menu. It should look something like this. Tap More...

Step two

Select Wireless & Networks and then Tethering & portable hotspot.

Step three

Tick the box next to Portable Wi-Fi hotspot.

Step four

Tap Portable WiFi hotspot settings and you can edit the WiFi network name, and choose a password.

Now on your laptop or any other device select your phone’s network from the list of WiFi connections available.

Step five

Click connect and then you'll need to enter the password for the WiFi hotspot. Once connected, you'll be able to surf the web using the phone’s 3G or 4G connection.

INCREDIBLE BLACK FRIDAY FLASH SPLASH ON ALL HUAWEI SMARTPHONES

It may sound too good to be true but its Christmas, everything is too good to be true!
All Huawei premium phones will be half price for a limited time of 2 hours at Finet experience center on the 26th of November 2016 between 12-2pm. So come and get that special someone the perfect Christmas gift even if it’s a self-gift!
To remind you of the  awesome Huawei phones there’s the ; the Huawei  P9 which holds the world’s best smartphone camera spot, the GR5 Mini with a custom designer case, the Y5II with the easy key feature, the Y6II with faster performance and enhance energy efficiency, GR3,Y3II, Y3 LITE and others.
You better be at the Obafemi Awolowo glass house on the 26TH Of November for 50% of all Huawei phones.

Huawei Unveils The New Kirin960 For Amplified Smartphone Experience

Fast growing global smartphone company, Huawei has announced the introduction of the premium Kirin960 chipset to provide a smoother, faster and more secure Android experience for its customers. The new Kirin960 will make its debut on Huawei’s upcoming flagship device and is the latest addition to the Kirin900 family.

In addition to setting a new industry standard for smartphone power, speed and durability, the new Kirin960 is the global leader for the newest commercial Cortex-A73 CPU, Mali G71 GPU, and UFS 2.1 storage. The Kirin960 also fully supports the newest graphics standard, Vulkan to give users an ultrafast experience.

According to the company, the revolutionary chipset comes with advanced performance, improved efficiency and even more security across a wide range of applications.

It also provides a great balance between performance and power consumption, with upgraded voice calling technology to provide a face-to-face calling experience, an integrated global modem that supports 4CC 600 Mbps for faster internet speeds and better performance, and the latest in-house smart audio solution, Hi6403 to produce HiFi voice quality.

Country Manager, Devices, Huawei Nigeria, Leo Jiang said the Kirin960 sets a new standard for endurance time and allows consumers to enjoy augmented reality games. “Be it for photography, making calls, gaming or connectivity, the Kirin960 will enhance the Android experience,” he said.

He disclosed that the Kirin 960 was been introduced to give its consumers a smartphone experience that is constantly improving and exceeding their expectations. “The new advanced chipset supports a range of amazing features which includes amongst other unique features, the latest dual camera technology that mimics the human eye for faster focus and unparalleled clarity. The Kirin 960 is also the world’s first chip with finance-level security,” he said.

Jiang further noted “Our strategy involves a strong focus on the quality of our products and we are committed to creating solutions which bridge technological gaps. This is why Huawei earmarks more than 10 percent of its annual sales revenue to research and development efforts, and we have received widespread, international acclaim and recognition for our industry standard-setting devices.”

The latest introduction of the Kirin960 is a reflection of Huawei’s premium and high-tech offering that sees sophisticated design and simple user interface come together.

The smartphone company also revealed that some of its new phone models will come equipped with the powerful Kirin 960 chipset.

Huawei Launches Its Most Anticipated New Premium Smartphone Mate 9

In a global launch in Munich, Germany, Huawei unveiled the long-awaited Huawei Mate 9. Building on Huawei’s success in delivering beautifully-designed and powerful mobile devices, the newest member of the Mate Series delivers a breakthrough Android experience to users. The Mate 9 features the fastest computing performance, SuperCharge technology and a stunning new user experience (UX).

The Huawei Mate 9 is a dynamic interplay of industry-leading hardware and advanced software that work together to keep users a step ahead. Coming soon to the Nigeria, key features of the device include:

• Kirin 960 chipset, the world’s highest performing smartphone processor*;
• EMUI 5.0, an intuitive user interface that allows over 50 percent of features to be reached within two clicks;
• Breakthrough SuperCharge technology that delivers a full day’s charge in 20 minutes;
• Second generation Leica dual-lens camera with 12-megapixel RGB sensor, 20-megapixel monochrome sensor and Hybrid Zoom, featuring a superior 2x magnification.

Commenting on the launch, Richard Yu CEO of Huawei Consumer Business Group said, “In developing the Huawei Mate 9, we started with a simple question – how can we improve every element of the smartphone experience?” He continued, “We know that for today’s business users, a fast and functional smartphone is just the beginning. They also want a gorgeous design and intuitive features. So we have created two new devices at the forefront of hardware and software innovation. The result is a device that is breathtakingly new, inside and out.”

Maximized Performance and Speed with Kirin 960

With over 100 million units sold, Huawei’s Kirin chipsets have powered users with everything they expect from their mobile devices, speed, intuition and reliability. The Huawei Mate 9 Series debuts the premium Kirin 960 chipset with Huawei’s Machine Learning Algorithm, which delivers a fast and smooth experience even after 18 months of continuous usage.

The Kirin 960 is the world’s first chipset to feature an ARM Cortex-A73/A53Octa-coreCPU and Mali G71 Octa-core GPU. The CPU delivers the best multi-core performance among all smartphone SoCs, while reducing power consumption by 15 percent. The GPU boasts a 180 percent performance uplift and a 40 percent improvement in energy efficiency compared to its predecessor. The Kirin 960 also takes full advantage of the pioneering Vulkan graphics standard on Android 7.0, increasing graphics performance by up to 400 percent.

The Android Experience Reimagined

With the introduction of EMUI 5.0, the HUAWEI Mate 9 reimagines the native Android operating system using Linux to improve the experience, aesthetics and functionality. With EMUI 5.0, the Mate 9 becomes more intelligent and efficient over time by understanding consumers’ behavior patterns, and ensures the highest priority applications are given preference concerning system resources. This guarantees a long-lasting, smooth experience as over time, EMUI 5.0 slows down the performance erosion that all smartphone devices experience.

EMUI 5.0 introduces a brand new initiative interface design. More than 50 percent of features can now be reached within two clicks while over 90 percent can be reached within three clicks.

The HUAWEI Mate 9 will be available in stores shortly. Colour options include Space Gray, Moonlight Silver, Champagne Gold, Mocha Brown and Ceramic White in 64GB.

Huawei also launched HUAWEI FIT, a lightweight fitness watch that tracks activity, sleep, heart rate and more.

A Safe, Faster-Charging Battery

The HUAWEI Mate 9 combines a 4000mAh high-density battery with Huawei’s all new SuperCharge technology. With its advanced power saving technology, the HUAWEI Mate 9 increases battery life to provide over two days of uninterrupted performance. Supporting 5A fast charging, SuperCharge technology enables a 50 percent improvement over the previous generation –10 minutes of charge provides enough power to watch two full movies. Most importantly, the battery sets a new standard in charging technology including Super Safe 5-gate protection, which offers real-time voltage, current and temperature monitoring to eliminate safety hazards and safeguard battery life.

A New Standard for Professional-quality Smartphone Photography

Following the incredible success of the Huawei P9, the HUAWEI Mate 9 features the second generation dual-lens camera co-engineered with Leica. Huawei and Leica have continued to improve and enhance the optical performance of the camera module, which now includes a 12-megapixel/F2.2RGBsensor,a 20-megapixel/F2.2monochromesensorand enhanced image fusion algorithms that work in concert to produce stunning photography.

The RGB sensor captures true-to-life colors, while the monochrome sensor captures intricate details and depth resulting in the iconic Leica Image Style. When paired with the leading dual-lens camera Optical Image Stabilization (OIS) solution and the industry’s first dual-camera pixel binning technology, the HUAWEI Mate 9 has a superior night shot capability.

The Kirin 960 is designed specifically to support the HUAWEI Mate 9’s second generation Leica dual-lens camera with Hybrid Zoom. The 4-1 Hybrid Auto-focus features laser focus, phase detection focus, depth focus and contrast focus.

High-Performing Design 

The Huawei Mate 9 builds upon the Mate Series’ highly-regarded design DNA and uses the finest materials to deliver a phone that’s both beautifully designed and comfortable to use. Based on an extensive process of research and development, the Huawei Mate 9 is constructed, with 50 unique processes and one hour of CNC milling, resulting in a high-precision unibody metal frame.

Every detail – from the soft sandblasted texture to the gorgeous color palette, including Space Gray, Moonlight Silver, Champagne Gold, Mocha Brown and Ceramic White, is a result of more than 25 years’ experience in delivering refined craftsmanship.

Design Icon Meets Technology Leader

Together Huawei and Porsche Design have achieved a new pinnacle where luxury meets technology with the limited-edition Porsche Design Huawei Mate 9. Developed for a new, emerging audience, the Porsche Design HUAWEI Mate 9 marries market-leading technology with Porsche Design’s unique signature aesthetic. With the Porsche Design HUAWEI Mate 9, Huawei introduces a remarkable 5.5” curved AMOLED display that offers a smoother, sleeker feel. It will be available exclusively in Graphite Black.

Meet The Winners Of The 2016 Edition Of The Etisalat Prize For Innovation

As expected, the circle of innovators and entrepreneurs was abuzz as the winners of the 2016 edition of the Etisalat Prize for Innovation were unveiled at a prestigious award ceremony which held at the Eko Hotel and Suites, Lagos following the submission of innovative products/services and ideas.

The Most Innovative Product and Services category award was won by a team of three men comprising Ojeniyi James, Adegoke Olubusi and Oluwole Gbenga whose entry called “OneMedical”, came out tops to win the N5 million coveted prize.

In the Most Innovative Idea category, Tobilola Ajibola took home the N2 million prize money for her idea, “Dresses by Aloli”, which was adjudged the most outstanding.

The prizes were presented by the Chief Executive Officer of Etisalat Nigeria, Matthew Willsher. Some of the notable dignitaries who attended the event include the Director General, National Office for Technology Acquisition and Promotion (NOTAP) Dr. DanAzumi Mohammed Ibrahim and the Chief Executive Officer, MainOne, Ms. Funke Opeke.

“With Etisalat Prize for Innovation, we demonstrate our belief that innovation is timeless and can be found in the most unlikely places, and created by the most unlikely people. We believe that the change Nigeria needs to move forward can be created through innovative products, services and ideas,” says Matthew Willsher.

Etisalat Prize for Innovation was created in 2012 and has discovered and empowered a number of young creative Nigerian entrepreneurs by giving them the opportunity to showcase innovative products, services and ideas that address specific problems in the society and contribute to the nation’s socio-economic growth.

Source: TechCabal

Smartphones: A new dimension to Bullet Proof

More and more stories have continued to emerge from around the world of victims of violence whose lives were saved by their Huawei mobile devices. The latest is the story of a very fortunate South African man, Siraaj Abrahams who is only alive today, thanks to his Huawei P8 which caught the bullet targeted at his heart.

According to the 41-year-old Abrahams, a father of five children who runs an IT and automotive business in Cape Town, he was attacked and a bullet that could have penetrated his chest got lodged in his Huawei P8 Lite instead. After being shot, he passed out without knowing his Huawei smartphone had saved his life. Sometime later, Abrahams claimed to have seen the hole left by the bullet in his jacket and his broken Huawei smartphone and realized what had happened.

As odd as the story sounds, it is not actually the first time a Huawei smartphone has blocked a bullet and saved a life. A P7 user living in the tropical forests of Guatemala had a similar story to tell. Another grateful Huawei phone user is a researcher from Milllward Brown who used the Media Pad as a shield to protect himself from a gunshot fire exchange in Garissa, Kenya that could have taken his life while he was conducting field work research.

Interesting stories have been reported where smartphones have been used for everything from cracking walnuts to catching bullets. While these stories claim quite a bit of luck, world leading smartphone manufacturer Huawei continues to take steps to refine their manufacturing and quality control processes. This ensures that devices are crafted to perfection with multiple rounds of testing and developers pay meticulous attention to the device’s design and manufacturing processes.

For instance, according to Huawei, when it comes to inspection, it has a top-notch reliability test laboratory where comprehensive tests are conducted on all its handsets and at times these measures can be extreme. Some of these tests include: 

• Mechanical reliability check: A sample must withstand thousands of rounds of drum tests, 500 rounds of twist tests, a 70kg hardware stress test and 2,000 rounds of software stress tests. 

• Environmental durability: The sample undergoes a 72-hour solar radiation test, 48 hours of hot and cold shift tests, 8 hours of salt spray tests, damp heat test, vibration test and other wear-resistance tests. 

• Lifecycle reliability checks: The sample undergoes 800,000 touch screen taps, 200,000 key touches, 5,000 headphone plug endurance tests and 10,000 USB interface plug endurance tests. 

In terms of quality management systems, Huawei’s products meet the world’s most rigid standards such as those applied in the US, Europe and Japan and all products passing through the human radiation safety laboratory testing fully comply with the US FCC certification, says Richard Yu, CEO of Huawei’s Consumer Business Group. “Quality is the integrity and lifeline of Huawei. It employs the ‘craftsmen’s spirit’ to measure its products and ensure zero defects.”

Thanks to its zero tolerance towards defective products and continued pursuit of innovation and quality, Huawei has earned global success and widespread acclaim. In the telecommunication equipment market, Huawei is already the world’s leading information and communication solutions provider. In the smartphone market, according to figures from market and user experience research consultancy, GFK, Huawei’s global market share has stayed in the top three, while taking the lead in most markets. More than 60% of Huawei’s revenue comes from the overseas market as its products are shipped to over 170 countries around the world.