Wednesday, 30 July 2014

Is Apple deliberately slowing down older iPhones when a new one is launched?

Have you ever notice that when a new iPhone is launched, older iPhones suddenly stop to run faster? I bet you have and you had search for the reason on Google.
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Tuesday, 29 July 2014

Luxury maker Brikk taking preorders for the 24 carat Gold iPhone 6

You are not the only one who is anxiously waiting for the release of Apple next smartphone, the iPhone 6---a luxury company is, too. Luxury design and accessory firm, Brikk, has announced that it has started taking preorders for the 24 carat yellow Gold iPhone 6, which we all know by now will come in 4.7-inch and 5.5-inch.
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Monday, 28 July 2014

Microsoft offices in China welcomed an unexpected guests(purpose unclear at the moment)

A Microsoft spokeswoman today said  Chinese government officials paid an unexpected visit to  four of Microsoft offices in China, but she did not disclose the exact reason for their visit. The officials visited offices in Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou and Chengdu. But many tech reporters are of the opinion that..maybe..they came to investigate antitrust allegations.
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Sunday, 27 July 2014

A computer sent this Microsoft veteran packing

Last week was tough for some 18,000 Microsoft employees who were laid off, as CEO Satya Nadella reshapes the company Bill Gates founded 39 years ago. While some of them got their ''sack letters'' from Steven Elop, the company executive...maybe because...their level of work failed to meet ''Microsoft demands.'' But for  this veteran Microsoft employee, Jerry Berg, it's a different story.
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How to check whether a hotel WiFi is fast or slow

Before you make a reservation at a hotel, it would be right to know the status of the hotel's WiFi; since you would connect to the internet through their WiFi network . It's also a win-win in the sense that you would be helping such a hotel provide quality service to its customers. There's a site called Hotel WiFi Test that lets you check the status of a hotel WiFi.
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Saturday, 26 July 2014

Google HDML Dongle ''Chromecast'' hits 400 million users

Google has announced that its HDMI dongle is now use by 400 million people  worldwide, to stream music, videos, shows from the screen of their Android device to a TV(with HDML port). The device which cost only $35, was launched by Google last year.
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White Nokia Lumia 930 charged using 800 apples and potatoes

Watch as the world's largest battery, made from copper and 800 apples and potatoes, power up the Nokia Wireless charger to juice up the Lumia 930 smartphone. Even food can now charge up your phone.
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Friday, 25 July 2014

Facebook chairman hits $33 billion; after making $1.6 billion in one day

As you all know on this blog, I love talking about Billionaires. You know why? Because I know, without  shadow of a doubt, I WILL  be a billionaire some day. What is that look on your face? My ambition is open to doubt.

Facebook's Chairman Mark Zuckerberg is now richer than Google co-founders Larry Page and Sergey Brin and not taking Amazon's CEO Jeff Bezos out of the picture, that's according to Bloomberg.
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Amazon, AT&T Exclusively selling the 3D Fire Phone for $200 and $300

The first smartphone to come out of Amazon, the Fire Phone, is now available to the public. Those of you waiting to lay your hands on the Fire Phone ever since it was unveiled, can walk in to AT&T stores(If you live in the US) or go to the Amazon's website to get it online. Remember AT&T is the only carrier selling the Amazon's 3D Fire Phone.
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Microsoft to unify Windows Pro, Windows RT and Windows Phone to a single platform.

Windows 9 won't like the previous versions of Microsoft operating system. That is because Microsoft will bring together all three operating systems---Windows phone, Windows RT and Windows Pro-- into a single platform, according to the company's CEO Satya Nadella.
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Thursday, 24 July 2014

Apple Mac OS X Yosemite available to 1 million ''iFans''

If you have been waiting patiently on the sideline for the new operating system for Mac, OS X Yosemite, now head over  to Apple's website to join the first 1 million to have access to the new OS. The company made the beta of OS X Yosemite public today.
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Tuesday, 22 July 2014

Cool cheque: Apple has paid out over $20 billion to app developers

Apple has now paid over a whooping $20 billion to its iOS developers; raking in $8.5 billion from app sales since the App Store went live in 2008. Yes, above is the cheque made by the company's CEO Timothy Cook out to its iOS developers.
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Xiaomi unveils the iPhone lookalike, the Xiaomi Mi 4

China's smartphone maker Xiaomi on Tuesday(July 22) unveiled its latest flagship phone, the Xiaomi M4---an Android phone that looks a lot like the iPhone. The Chinese firm even described it as the fastest phone ever, sporting the newest version of Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 processor which clock at 2.5 GHz.
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Next Apple iPhone logo to light-up for Notifications

Rumour has it that the next Apple upcoming smartphone, which we dubbed the iPhone 6, might feature a glowing logo of the Cupertino firm. What this means is that the Apple logo situated on the phone's back would light-up for text, email messages and other important update
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Monday, 21 July 2014

You won't believe why a French court fined this Blogger $3400 for...

A French court took sides with an Italian restaurant and fined a Food Blogger named Caroline Doudet $3400 over writing a negative review of the pizzeria.
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This smartphone app can tell if your partner is having an affair(No joking)

You know, it is very difficult for we men to tell if our other half is cheating. Most times, some of us stay up late agonizing on how to find out if she is having an extramarital affair. But, that is about to change soon. There is a new app called mCouple, developed by London-based firm mSpy, to tell you if truly she is cheating on you.
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Huawei launches exclusive Arsenal smartphone for the FC fans

Huawei Arsenal smartphone
Arsenal Football Club signed a sponsorship deal with Huawei back in January, and now the Chinese telecom firm has launched an exclusive version of the Ascend P7 for the Club loyal fans, nicknamed The ''Gunners.''
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Sunday, 20 July 2014

When you combine augmented and Virtual reality in a helmet, you turn fighter pilots into super humans

BAE striker II HELMET
Fighter pilots have just gotten a new helmet. BAE systems has unveiled its futuristic Striker II helmet for aircraft pilots. The  head mounted display combines both augmented and virtual reality, to make the combat pilot feel as though he is in a visual world. It also uses head tracking technology---An impressive feature that makes it different from other existing pilot helmets.
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Saturday, 19 July 2014

Google addresses Chrome battery-drain issue

Google Chrome web browser is my default browser, so am super concerned.

A bug in Chrome that saps Windows laptops battery life had been left unattended to for two years---simply because we fail to star the issue on the bug tracker to be look at. But, the good news is Google has been drawn to it, all thanks to a Forbes' writer. The Google Chrome team has said it is working to fix it.
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Governor Chibuike of Rivers state unveils ARAN vehicles to check for fraud in road construction

Governor Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi is a wise man. Those road contractors might have knock hell out his government annual budget on road construction.; and not be on the wiser anymore.

Governor of Rivers State and Chairman Nigeria Governors' forum, Rt.Hon Chibuike R. Amaechi has unveiled the Automated Road Analyzer vehicle, to check that road projects are executed according to instructions.
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See how hard the iPhone 6 sapphire Crystal Display is against a 1.4 ton car(Video)



If Marque Browless' video of the iPhone 6 sapphire Glass screen toughness did not cut any ice with you, then watch this one. Here you will see the phone's sapphire crystal display, among other stress tests, pitted against a 1.4 ton car.
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Could Tizen over Android Wear OS turn Samsung and Google into bitter enemies?

My predictions are always right. Remember what I told you guys when , that the Korean firm is shifting its attention away from Android little by little? Well, it is crystal clear now.
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Microsoft launched ''Gears'' for smartphone owners, car owners

Managing Director, Nick Imudia; Head of Marketing, Debbie Shepard, both of Nokia West and Central Africa; Business Manager, Gear, Emitac Mobile Solutions, West and Central Africa, David Akindele and Business Manager, Gear, Nokia West and Central Africa, Mario Okonya during the launch of Nokia Gear in Nigeria at Nokia office, Victoria Island
On Thursday at the Nokia Store in Victoria Island, Lagos, US-based Microsoft unveiled its gamut of mobile communication accessories dubbed ''gears'' to meet the needs of its consumers, as well as other brands. The new Nokia  portable accessories are designed specifically to enhance a mobile phone user experience with the company.
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Friday, 18 July 2014

Microsoft kills Android-based Nokia X phones; will convert to Lumia Windows Phones


As Microsoft lays off over 12,000 Nokia workforce, it has announced that manufacturing Nokia X phones that run on Google's Android operating system is over, saying it will convert them into Lumia smartphones. Even Nokia's feature phones, like the Asha and series 40, couldn't escape Microsoft whip.
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Three's customers to enjoy free Wi-Fi services on the London Underground

One of UK's major mobile operator, Three, announced today that its customers at any of the 137 London Underground stations will soon be able to access the internet for free, through Virgin Media's Wi-Fi network.
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Thursday, 17 July 2014

Wow! Young Nigerian builds a working solar-powered car

This lovely car you see on the screen was built by a Nigerian named Oyeyiola Segun, a part 5 student of Electronic and Electrical engineering at OAU(Obafemi Awolowo University). Segun, in an interview, said he built the car all by himself and that, the car depend on both Wind and Solar energy to run.
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If you had to choose between having Oculus Rift and Google Glass, which would you pick?

You have heard about them. You know them. One belongs to the class of Virtual Reality and, the other Augmented reality. So pick one...
      
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Your iPad, MacBook could run for weeks on a single charge if Apple......

Imagine a MacBook, iPad, iPhone running for days or even weeks on a single charge. Sounds like a wonderful idea, right?

US-based company Apple is reportedly in a secret partnership with British cell firm Intelligent Energy to provide fuel cell batteries that could one day fit into Apple devices, in order that they might run for days or weeks without being recharged, that's according to news out of the  .
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Wednesday, 16 July 2014

Xiaomi enters Indian market with the launch of Mi3, Redmi and Redmi Note smartphones

Xiaomi Mi3 smartphone
As noted when we were talking about Xiaomi's sales figures for the first half of 2014, the Chinese smartphone maker has finally stepped into the Indian market with the launch of the Mi3, Redmi 1S and Rednote---all feature-rich budget smartphones.
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Microsoft bans Windows Phone users from having Google as their default search engine

Microsoft has disabled an option for Windows phone users to enable Google as their default search engine, according to reports. Now Window phone users  have no other option than to stick with Microsoft's Bing search engine.
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Apple enters exclusive partnership with old enemy IBM

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As the saying goes, ''when two elephants fight the ground suffers.'' But, what if those two elephants decides to join hands to take on an antelope. Hmm! Your guess is as good as mine. Apple and old time rival IBM (International Business Machines Corp)have both entered into an exclusive partnership in which the two tech giants will help each other to make more money.
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Tuesday, 15 July 2014

Apple's iWatch will supposedly come in three different variations

Apple iWatch
Rmour has it that Apple will launch, not two, but  three versions of the iWatch in the third quarter of this year.  According to the source, which is Taiwan's Economy Daily, one of the iWatches will sport a 1.6-inch display while the other two, will both share 1.8-inch displays. The same source went on to say that one of these models with 1.8-inch screen will make use of sapphire crystal display(same material rumoured to be used for the iPhone 6 display ) and next-generation touch sensors
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Google hiring the brightest security researchers to fish hidden bugs on time through ''Project Zero''

The fear of the Heartbleed bug is the beginning of wisdom.

Google is reportedly hiring the best hands( security researchers) when it comes to internet security to go all over the web and fish out bugs like Heartbleed before they get out of hand. The new project is called '' project zero'' and it is intended to keep every one using the internet safe.
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When will Google ever going to launch Glass ''OFFICIALLY'' to the world?

I am not talking about buying a gadget that costs $1500 for the sake of being part of the Google Glass Explorer program or called a Glass explorer. What I want to know is   when will Google release its wearable computer to the world( to anyone living in Africa, Asia, Europe, Australia and Oceania).
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Google Glass creator departs Google for rival Amazon( Who knows why)

The man who spearheaded the Google X division for the development of Google Glass has left the company for rival Amazon, the largest online retailer. Babak Parvis made it known us on his Google plus page this weekend. He shared an Amazon logo followed by two words ''super excited'' and even updated his ''about me'' section.
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Monday, 14 July 2014

Weird:Young Chinese couple sold their two newborn sons to buy game items

What is this world coming into?

Two Chinese couple named A Hui and A Mei, who are really addicted to online games,  reportedly sold their  two newborn sons to help pay for their in-app game purchases.
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Apple iPhone 6 would have a screen made from Sapphire Crystal

The screen of the iPhone is made of Gorilla Glass. It is bendable and scratch-resistant---though you can still damage it by dropping on a hard surface like concrete. While the display of the iPhone is strong, rumour has it that Apple might use Sapphire Glass for its next flagship phone, the iPhone 6. A video blogger claimed he got Sapphire Glass display straight off the assembly line and showed us if it can stand the test of time.
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Sunday, 13 July 2014

O3b Networks successfully launches four Satellites to provide internet access to 3 billion people

 


There are still three billion people on earth who do not have access to the internet, simply because it is quite expensive to get a broadband connection. 03b Networks knows  and  aims to connect the ''other three billion'' ( that is the origin of the word O3b) people to the internet. The satellite service provider launched four satellites into space as part of the vision to provide affordable, and good quality internet to the under-served regions(Africa, the Pacific and South America). Watch video..
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Here are tips on how to charge your phone as quickly as possible when you are in a rush.


In order for you  to charge your phone faster and efficient while in a haste , power down your phone or  better still, put it in airplane mode before plugging in. By doing so, you have closed or shutdown all those power-consuming apps running on your phone.
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Pictures of the first Chinese functional clones of the iPhone 6

We all have seen mock-ups of Apple anticipated yet-to-be announce smartphone, the iPhone 6. Don't you think it is high time we get to see functional mock-up of the future iPhone? Yes, it is. All thanks to french website Nowwherelse . Here are clone photos of the highly anticipated smartphone.
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Saturday, 12 July 2014

Man who stole Tesla Model S car dies after sustaining injuries during a fatal crash

A 26-year old man who stole a Tesla Model S in West Los Angeles and crashed it thereafter, died on Monday from injuries sustained in the fatal accidents. Despite the fact that he stole the car, his death has called up many important questions about the safety of the car and electric-car technology.
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Friday, 11 July 2014

Thank you Technology...........

Indeed technology has come a long way in so  short a time.
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BlackBerry Z10, Q5 and Z30 win Red Dot Award for high design quality

BlackBerry Q5
Canadian smartphone maker, BlackBerry Limited, may be struggling to reclaim its position as a global leader in mobile communication, but that does not stop it from winning back Red Dot awards. Its  three high-end phones---the Z10, Q5 and Z30---received the Red Dot awards for their  high design quality. Congrats 
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LG shows off 18-inch flexible and transparent OLED TV you can roll up after watching

LG Shows Off 18-Inch Flexible, Rollable Display
Now I want you to envisage LG flexible OLED TV in your home. After you finished watching the movie ''Lords of the Ring'' you just rolled  it up and keep it somewhere safe in the living room or, maybe take it along with everywhere you go---as you would your iPhone. This is exactly what LG is aiming at in 2017.
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Thursday, 10 July 2014

Omg!!! Sony launches the ''world best selfie smartphone'' Xperia C3

And now here is an Android smartphone for the selfie lovers.

 Japanese OEM Sony has launched its Xperie C3 smartphone---a phone that comes with a 5MP front-facing camera and 8MP at the back. The dual-SIM Android 4.4 phone  has a 5.5-inch display, 1GB of RAM and 8GB of internal storage and runs a 1.2 GHz quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon  processor with a 2500 mAh battery that keeps it alive all day.
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This comb-like handle is the chicest, hottest, girliest, manliest way to hold and handle your phone

Admit it, you don't like to always raise your hand to your ear while on the phone. This Phone case, called Fonhandle is inspired by halfting, has a long handle that lets the iPhone owner to surf the web, make videos etc without touching a thing. See more pictures...
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This app allows you to control Google Glasses with your mind

You Can Now Control Google Glass With Your Mind
Did I hear you say that would happen when pigs fly?

For those of you who have Google Glass, the Touchpad located on the side of the device is the main way to swipe through Glass interface. But a new app and a headpiece with Google's wearable allow you to control high-tech eyewear hands-free, only with your mind---Yes  your mind. You can take photos and share them on  your Facebook or Twitter account just by relaxing and focusing  your mind or brain on what  you intend the devices to do. Watch video...
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Wednesday, 9 July 2014

Samsung to unveil ''rumored'' Virtual reality headset at IFA 2014 trade show

In May, US tech blog Engadget reported that Samsung is working with Oculus VR to build its own virtual reality headset. While many, at that time, did not buy Engadget's claim, it now appears that indeed Samsung is actually working on a VR headset. A report from Sammobile suggests that the Korean company will debut its head mounted display at IFA trade show in Berlin, come September. The product is being developed in partnership with Facebook-owned Oculus VR.
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Tuesday, 8 July 2014

So fast! LG G smartwatch has gone global

South Korean brown goods maker LG has reveal that its G watch, which is the first to run on Google's Android Wear, is now available for purchase worldwide. You can buy the device from the .
LG G watch, according to the company, is compatible with any smartphone running Android 4.3 or higher. The smartwatch has a 1.65-inch display, 512 RAM, 4GB of internal storage with a 1.2GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 chip and powered by a large 400mAh battery.
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Monday, 7 July 2014

Foxconn is deploying 10,000 robots to help meet with demands of the iPhone 6

Wait, wait, wait. Is Apple aiming to be the first phone maker to sell a billion phones in a year? The marketing/ media hype about Apple upcoming smartphone is just too much. Last month, I heard that Foxconn went on a massive recruiting spree for the iPhone production.
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Is Microsoft planning a Lumia smartphone that runs on Google's Android OS?

Well this news doesn't come as a surprise to me because, If you cast your mind back to September 15 of 2013, the New York Times claimed that Nokia was already testing Android on Lumia smartphones before its deal with Microsoft. Based on that report, they said it is very easy task for running Android on Nokia phones.
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Sunday, 6 July 2014

How to Subscribe to a Latesttoptechnews feed and get content automatically

Many users of the internet don't even know what an RSS feed is or what it does. They have seen it a couple of times on websites or blog, but can't picture why the site owners place them there---especially the less net-savvy ones. But, I will tell you what feeds are, or what an RSS feed is and what they are for.
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