Less than a year after its launch, Twitter has announced plans to shut down ‘Fleets’ – its version of Snap stories made popular by Instagram stories. The 24-hour disappearing stories (ephemeral) feature was introduced to attract new users to share their fleeting thoughts, however, it has mostly been used by people who already use the […]
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Infinix Concept Phone 2021 with 160W Ultra Flash Charge
Infinix Mobility has announced a new concept phone with extremely high fast charging capacity. The Infinix Concept Phone 2021, as it is popularly known, features the company’s 160W Ultra Flash Charge technology that can charge a phone with 4,000mAh battery full in about 10 minutes. It charges from 0 to 18% in 1 minute, up […]
TECNO Spin-Off Phantom As Sub-Brand, Announce Phantom X
TECNO has a borrowed a leaf out of Xiaomi’s playbook (Redmi) to establish its Phantom sub-brand as a high-end midrange one. The first device to make its debut under the company’s new brand – the Phantom X is expected to help the company’s push to be more competitive in global emerging markets such as Nigeria, […]
Official: HONOR 50 PRO, HONOR 50 and HONOR 50 SE
HONOR has announced the 50 series of smartphones – the HONOR 50 PRO, HONOR 50 and HONOR 50 SE. The trio feature up to 12GB of RAM, up to 256GB built-in storage and 120Hz refresh rate on their respective 6.72-inch FHD+ AMOLED, 6.57-inch FHD+ AMOLED and 6.8-inch IPS LCD displays. They all come pre-loaded with […]
Google announce US$ 99-Priced Pixel Buds A-Series
Google has extended its totally wireless earbuds portfolio with the Pixel Buds A-Series. This affordable alternative to the Pixel Buds (2019) offers the same hand-free access to Google Assistant, real-time translation, and premium-level sound quality for only US$ 99. It is currently available for pre-order in Canada and the US, will start shipping June 17. […]
OPPO Reno 6 Series Unveiled in China
OPPO has announced three new smartphones under the new Reno 6 series – the Reno 6, Reno 6 Pro and Reno 6 Pro+. The trio, which have the same FHD+ screen resolution, 90Hz screen refresh rate, and punch-hole notch for the front camera, whilst also offering up to 12GB of RAM and 65W fast charging […]
Launch Recap: Samsung Unveil Galaxy Book Pro & Galaxy Book Pro 360
Samsung’s April Galaxy Unpacked 2021 event saw the launch of new Galaxy Book series – the Samsung Galaxy Book Pro and Samsung Galaxy Book Pro 360. Both models feature an ultra-portable design, vivid AMOLED displays, and are designed with compatibility with other Galaxy and IoT devices in mind. They are powered by the 11th Gen […]
Sharp Aquos R6 Is World’s First Smartphone With 1-inch Sensor
Sharp has announced the launch of its latest flagship smartphone from its Aquos R series – the Sharp Aquos R6 exclusively for the Japanese market. The Aquos R6 currently holds the record for the world’s first smartphone with 1-inch sensor. While the press release did not reveal the maker of the sensor, it is currently […]
nubia Z30 Pro Launched with 144Hz Refresh Display
nubia, a brand associated with ZTE, has unveiled a new flagship Z-series smartphone – the nubia Z30 Pro. Similar to high-end devices like the Samsung Galaxy S21, ASUS ZenFone 8, Vivo X60 Pro+, Xiaomi Mi 11/Mi 11 Ultra and ZTE Axon 30 Ultra, it is based on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 5nm mobile platform for […]
How To Test Your Internet Speed
When using the internet for work, socializing, or entertainment, speed matters. A slow connection can prevent you from opening your boss’s file or downloading a movie. Unfortunately, the speeds promised by a service provider can differ from actual speeds. By testing your connection, you can gain a clearer understanding of its efficiency. To learn about […]