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.

Has Phablet Replaced Tablet?

While many argue that there will always be a place for a bigger screen, a more powerful processor, and a physical keyboard…there’s no denying that people spend a tone of time on their smartphones. Will you buy another tablet or laptop? Or, can your phablet meet your technology needs?

You might think that your laptop is your pride and joy, and that your phablet could never, ever replace it, but is that really true? Let’s take a look at ways your Infinix phablet (Infinix Note 3) has already replaced your tablet as your go to Internet/email/work/everything device.

It has 128GB of storage
Infinix smartphones have internal storage spaces that are expandable to 128GB. Why bother with a tablet when you can store everything on your phone? (And if not on your phone, in the cloud?)

It has a giant screen
As laptop screens gets smaller, Infinix smartphone screens are getting bigger, the new Infinix Phablet-- Note 3 is a case in point, with a 6” screen size. With such an amazing size, tablets becomes too cumbersome and almost irrelevant.

It can connect to a Bluetooth
The lack of a physical keyboard argument is probably the best argument as to phablets can’t really replace tablets. But there are plenty of Bluetooth keyboards that work with smartphones, the Infinix phablet supports the OTG feature, this makes it easier for you to use your phone as a PC.

All the cool games are mobile
When last did you play a game on your tablet? Not too recent? Here is why, most of the best and interesting games are on your Infinix phablet, this is another good reason to ditch your tablet for a phablet.

It’s always connected
You know the drill, pull out your tablet/laptop, and immediately start searching for free Wi-Fi. Your phablet, on the other hand, is always connected to the Internet. Sure, there’s a data limit, but better to have a data limit than no Internet at all right?

It’s with you all the time
You may not think that your Infinix phablet has replaced your tablet, but when you need to fire off a quick email or check Google to prove you’re right in an argument, do you pull out your tablet or laptop?? I don’t think so.  With smartphones like Infinix Phablet, you may soon be saying goodbye to your tablet.

Do More Now With The Infinix Xband

Smartphones are gadgets everyone can’t do without however In order to explore and maximise smartphone usage it is always best to pair them up with accessories. One of the best accessories to do this with is the smart-watch, smart-watches have functionalities beyond the regular accessory and they work hand in hand with the smartphone.
Here are 5 things you did not think you could do with your smartphone that the Infinix Xband ‘Smartwatch’ allows you to do;

1. Track fitness: The Smartwatch & Infinix Xband when paired with your smartphone allows users to set and monitor fitness goals. You can monitor your pedometer (steps taken, distanced covered). You can also check weight gained/lost, calories burnt etc.

2. Receive Calls: Too busy to pick your calls from your phone? The Xband, allows you to worry less about missing those important calls on the Go. With a touch of a button on your Smart-watch and the Bluetooth headset you receive your calls with ease.

3. Listen to non-stop music: Don’t be separated from your playlist, enjoy music on the go with the Xband and your smartphone. The Xband headset fits perfectly to your ear and allows you to listen to music even while you are few meters away from your phone.

4. Share on Social Media: The Xband when paired with the smartphone allows users to share fitness goals with friends and followers on different social media platforms. You can also create a group on social media and network while motivating one another to achieve your fitness goal.

5. Set Alarm: The combination of both gadgets allows users to receive reminders such as alarms for exercise.

Life is fun, why add stress to it? Live a stress free life and enjoy these advantages and more when you get the Infinix Xband.

Use of Power Banks - Yay or Nay?

Living in Nigeria can be exciting and equally frustrating. Electricity, power or the way we call it “Light” can really be a huge problem. Naturally we crave for quick fix solutions, and in come the power bank. Most people can attest to the lifesaving effect (It does not let your phone die right?) the power bank has. I don’t mean to be a spoiler but permit me to burst your bubble.

The power bank has a lot of benefits but it kills your phone’s battery. Just think of the power bank as someone giving you something with the right hand and taking it with the left. Beyond that, is the issue of convenience, would it not be wiser for you to buy a phone with great features and strong battery like Infinix Note 3, than to be dragging a power bank along all day?

So here are the disadvantages of using a power bank
Discomfort: One of the major demerits of using portable charging devices is that they can be bulky. They have a thick case and the battery itself is bulky. Because of this, you might sometimes feel it is an additional baggage. No one likes to be dragged down by anything and phones got smaller for good reasons, why would you want to add to that?

Battery Can Get Exhausted: One basic thing is that the power bank is not going to charge itself. So even the power bank needs charging and in most times it gets exhausted faster than the phone. If you travel frequently and remain outdoors for long, you might not have the time to charge even the power bank, forget about the phone. If that’s the case, your power bank will not be able to charge the phone thereby rendering itself useless.

Frivolous Expenditure: We know times are hard, well, Nigeria is now officially in a recession. Buying a power bank may be seen as an unnecessary expenditure, especially for those who hardly travel but stay in one place. If you are stationed in an office, you can easily charge your phone.

Power bank that doesn`t have real output: Some power banks have output that doesn’t match with device (unreal output) usually under what it should be. This means charging your device may take longer. With an Infinix phone, you can get a phone with great battery and the unique flash charge feature, which makes your phone charge faster. There are power banks that are really heavy and bulky. Sure, they may give you all your battery needs, but if they are not conveniently shaped, they might be awkward to bring around.

Do we really need microSD in our phones?

MicroSD cards are serious business, or at least that's the impression given by the uproar surrounding any major android smartphone that doesn't include a slot for one. But are they really necessary?

There's no denying that they can be appealing. Regardless of how much storage a smartphone has, a microSD card can boost it even up to 128GB. That can certainly be useful for anyone who wants to jam their phone full of media, but even if you don't, it's comforting to have that safety net, knowing that the storage is there if you need it. But do you need it? Really?

Recently Infinix launched their Infinix Hot S and it generated some hot debate because though the phone has a 2GB RAM and 16GB ROM but users talked more about its hybrid SIM. You might argue that there's no downside to having a microSD card slot even if it's not likely to get used, but that is not entirely true.

A microSD card slot is not necessarily desirable even when it can easily be included. Because while microSD cards sound good on paper in reality they can hugely impact a phone’s performance. So Infinix did a smart thing by providing a hybrid option in their Hot S, meaning you can use either a dual SIM at once or a SIM and an SD card.

According to a study at the Georgia Institute of technology, using a microSD card in your phone can cause it to become sluggish, with even basic tasks like web browsing suffering as a result. Overall performance can often drop by between 100% and 300% and in one case the study found that there was an incredible 2000% decrease in performance. Do you still need that SD card?

The reason for the performance loss is simple, microSD cards themselves are not fast enough. They can't keep up with the power and speed packed into modern smartphones. Though some are better at this than others and the brand and class of card you choose will have a big impact.

An average smartphone user in Nigeria uses on the average 8GB of internal memory on his/her mobile device. It then means that having a phone like the Infinix Hot S with 2GB RAM and 16 or 32GB ROM (internal memory) is more than enough.

Given the rate that storage has increased so far in phones like the Infinix Hot S and Hot 4, will that be the death of the microSD card? Well, that is likely to happen sooner rather than later and when it does microSD cards will become a lot less desirable.

Master The Fun Art Of Taking A Perfect Selfie

Taking a selfie could be fun especially when you are with friends, but are you really taking the perfect selfie? Taking the perfect selfie is more than just taking regular pictures, it is an art. What's more, knowing how many selfies to post and which selfies to use on what social media platform is a much higher form of art. In this post I will be explaining how to master the art of taking a perfect selfie with your smartphone camera.

Know your good/bad side
We all have bad sides. The advantage to being your own photographer is that you can decide not to show your less flattering qualities with a few tricks. To make your face look slimmer, shoot your selfie from slightly above.

Use Good Light
There's nothing worse than a photograph taken with poor light, but with phones like Infinix Hot 3 and Hot S that comes with soft flash you don’t need to worry much about quality of light, you can take that selfie both in day time and at night.

Use face beautification feature
If you're using your smart phone to snap those selfies, you can do them a lot of good by applying a filter. Again, Infinix phones comes with face beautification features that makes social media filters irrelevant to you. They can also give your photo that element of cool that you can't give it by deliberately attempting to look cool when that shutter fires. Because you know there's nothing quite as uncool as trying to look cool. Which brings me to my next point:

Don't be too serious

Don't get me wrong, there is nothing wrong with taking life seriously. But you should never, ever take your selfie too seriously. Your selfie should never make it look like you're trying too hard. With most Infinix phones you can take a selfie by mere saying “cheese”, “capture” or mere smile. It should look like you snapped that photo casually, like you were just out and about and it suddenly occurred to you to turn the camera around and grab an impromptu photo of yourself, which of course turned out to be awesome.

Stage it

Choose your location wisely. Your kitchen, in front of a pile of last night's dishes? Not a good place for a selfie. Your selfie should be taken with the background in mind. So wait to take your latest Facebook profile pic when you are in a stunning location, say in front of the National Theatre in Lagos or in front of Zuma rock. This will not only make for a better portrait, it will also paint you as a person who is interesting, and who does things besides just take pictures of herself with her Infinix phone.

Do Something Interesting

For a truly interesting and post able selfie, do something interesting, something to make your image stand out from all those other millions of selfies out there.

Don't Overdo It
You should take a lot of selfies, because that's the best way to ensure you end up with a good one. But you should only post a very small percentage of the selfies you take. Keep your selfie posting to a minimum. Beyond that, selfie photography can be a lot of fun and there's no reason why you shouldn't indulge in it as much as you like. Just remember that old expression, "everything in moderation." Take lots of selfie with your Infinix phone, but post fewer finer ones online. It's really easy to overdo those selfies.

I hope this article helps you in the quest of taking a good selfie. Dont forget to drop your feedback using the comment section.

5 Things To know About Infinix Customized User Interface 'XOS Chameleon'

Infinix mobility recently launched the latest version of it’s customized user interface ‘XOS chameleon’ with the launch of Infinix HOT S & HOT 4 in august, the new user interface comes with the latest infinix smartphone Infinix note 3. The XOS UI is unique with all its amazing features to enable infinix smartphone users to optimize their smartphone usage.

How unique is the XOS and what makes it different from its predecessor XUI?

1. Security: The XOS chameleon UI helps to make your phone more secure with multiple unique security measures. They include the privacy protection feature, which limits the access to your smartphone with unrecognized SIM cards. The XOS also comes with Xhide and Freezer feature, which helps you to hide your sensitive applications from preying eyes. The XOS also offers another security feature with the ‘Xmanager’ to lock apps on your infinix smartphone.

2. Speed: The XOS comes with improved lightning and blazing speed that makes navigating through several icons on your phone swift and clear. It also gives room for fast and efficient use of multitasking through your smartphone. 

3. Fingerprint scanner: The XOS supports fingerprint scanner with the Fingerprint manager on the UI, this feature allows users to set up fingerprint to protect their phone or swipe through pictures and also take selfies with their smartphones. 

4. Stylish and efficient: XOS has an effective and efficient means of enhancing and maximizing storage space, battery and data. Users can enjoy the most stylish UI with the Xthemes & Magazine lock feature that allows users to swap phone wallpaper and motivational messages every time they unlock their phone. The Xthemes also comes with the Shuffle app that allows users to change the wallpaper anytime they click on the ‘Shuffle app’. 

5. Three (3) fingers screenshot: The XOS comes with the 3 fingers feature. With this feature, you can make a screenshot by simply swiping 3 fingers across your screen. You no longer have to go through the volume and power button process anymore.

Users can save links, videos, pictures and posts to view later. The UI also other useful features such as Xshare, Xcloud, Xclub, Ultra power & battery saver and more. The Infinix XOS promises to be safe, elegant and superb.

                                 

XOS is available on Infinix Note 3, HOT 4, HOT S, Zero 3, Note 2. Update links are available on Infinix Xclub. 

Join The Infinix Fan Club And Enjoy The Amazing Benefits - XClub

Infinix XClub is a platform designed to help Infinix users gain access to its online forum. On the X club, you can share problems you are experiencing with their Infinix products and interact with other Infinix Users around the world.

Infinix has a lot of benefits to offer everyone on the XClub, so many fantastic prizes and gifts for  their fans ranging from Infinix phones, accessories, branded items, e.t.c. To enjoy this amazing offer, all that is required of you is an active participation. You can register for the Infinix fans club at bbs.infinixmobility.com or you can download the XClub app from Google Playstore.

You can also join the Infinix fans club Facebok group HERE also send in your phone number to 07086168779 to be added to the Whatsapp group.

Infinix Hot 4 Vs Hot 3 - Specs Comparison

Recently, I published an article on Infinix Hot 4 Full Review, today we will do a comparison review, that will focus at the specifications and features of the Infinix Hot 4 versus Infinix Hot 3.

The Infinix Hot 4 is the latest release from Infinix mobile and this device features some great specs, although some are similar to that of Hot 3, but the major selling point of the Infinix Hot 4 is the presence of Finger print security that helps you secure your device and battery power that tends to give your device a longer uptime.

The Infinix Hot 4 also comes in the new XOS user interface unlike the Infinix Hot 3 that comes with the XUI user interface. And what i love more about the Infinix Hot 4 device is that it supports 4G LTE connectivity which is mot supported on the Infinix Hot 3.

Below is a full comparison spec sheet between the Infinix Hot 4 and Infinix Hot 3.

Specs Comparison Between Infinix Hot 4 and Infinix Hot 3

Specs	Infinix Hot 4	Infinix Hot 3
Camera	8 + 5MP Front flash	8+2 MP, Selfie with soft flash
Memory	16 GB ROM + 2GB RAM	16+1 / 16+2
Battery	4000mah + Fast charge + OTG	3000mAh + OTG
Processor	Quad-core cortex 1.3GHz	Quad core Mediatek 1.3Ghz
Screen size	5.5'HD	5.5'' inch HD full lamination
OS	Android 6.0 Marshmallow	Lolipop 5.1
UI	XOS	XUI
Sound	DNC + Smart voice	Dual mic cancelling noise for clear conversation , anti sound break, RNS technology
Colors	Red, blue, champagne, green & black	Black, red, blue, white
Voice	Smart voice	Camera voice command
Network	4G LTE, 3G	4G LTE, 3G
Security	Finger print sensor
Network	4G LTE, 2G/3G	3G

Final Verdict

The Infinix Hot 4 seems to beat the Infinix Hot 3 from all angles; from battery capacity, camera, speed, storage and security.

What do you think about both devices? Do you agree that the Infinix Hot 4 is a better one tan the Hot 3? Kindly share your feedbacks through the comment section.