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  • Nokia 8: Hands on and First Impressions; #NokiaLovesAndroid

    Nokia 8: Hands on and First Impressions; #NokiaLovesAndroid

    HMD Global’s flagship phone – the Nokia 8 was announced a few months ago. The phone has an all-aluminum body, made with the known durability and quality of the Nokia Brand in manifestation, with all the love from Android.

    The Nokia 8 also has an IP54 rating which means it is dust and water resistant therefore you feel safe handling it in dusty or wet areas, including in the rain. The phone also has a 5.3” Quad HD IPS display with a 2560 x 1440 resolution, for a pixel density of approximately at 554ppi and not an 18:9 ratio like is becoming increasingly common nowadays.

    The Nokia 8 will be officially available for sale on the Ghanaian market soon. Luckily for all of you Mfidie.com readers, we got our hands on the device early and we will be sharing with you hands-on and first impressions. Gear up! There will be a lot of photos.

    Design

    The 13 MP Camera on the Nokia 8 is very noticeable on the front panel.

    The most noticeable feature of the front panel is the 13MP selfie camera which is located at the top. There is also the speaker for calls. About the front camera, it uses a display flash for taking selfies in dark environments.

    There are also very well lit Capacitive navigation buttons which are located on the lower side of the front panel, Between them is the home button that doubles as the fingerprint scanner.

    At the top of the Nokia 8, there is the good old and forever satisfying 3.5mm audio jack. No need for extra apparatus to listen to your music. Very satisfying!

    On the right side of the phone, there are the volume keys and the power button. The power button is conveniently placed below the volume button to allow easy access.

    On the left side, there is the SIM Card slot. You can use the sim card slot in 2 ways:

    • 2 Nano Sim Cards
    • 1 Nano Sim Card and 1 SD Card

    However, with 64 GB of memory and unlimited storage of your photos on Google, the first option is most appealing.

    The bottom of the phone houses the Nokia OZO speakers, a USB Type-C port, and a microphone.

    At the rear of the phone, there is one of the greatest features of the phone – the Carl Zeiss 13MP (color + OIS) + 13MP (Mono) dual rear cameras with dual-tone flash.

    General Usage

    For the most part of today, I have been using the Nokia 8. It’s wonderful how a new phone in my hands does not feel alien to me. Like the Nokia we have known, the phone is built with the user in mind.

    Maybe I would have loved for the fingerprint sensor to be at the back of the phone, but it only took a few tries for me to get used to having it on the home button.

    The phone weighs just 160g and coupled with its design, it doesn’t feel like there is a 5.3″ screen sized phone in your hands. Every time I held the phone, it felt light, yet sturdy and smooth, therefore providing me with an easy to use experience.

    HMD Global has given us the Nokia we know in the form of the Nokia 8 – a solid, quality user-friendly phone.

    More about the Nokia 8

    The Nokia 8 is powered by Qualcomm’s flagship chipset, the Snapdragon 835, which carries the Adreno 540 GPU. What this means is that the phone will be able to run any applications, multitask and accomplish a lot of your tasks with ease.

    It has 64GB of internal storage with 4GB of RAM. With these specs, it is fair to state that HMD Global is on the right track with the Flagship.

    A 3,090mAh non-removable battery seems like not much on paper but with the software and my personal usage since having it, it has been good. Oh, Software! The Nokia 8 runs on Android 7.1.1 Nougat out of the box, but since it runs on pure Android, you should be able to upgrade yours too to Android 8.1.

    The Nokia 8 will be available in two colors Ghana: Steel, and Blue.

    The Nokia 8 runs pure Android so Android updates are delivered monthly/
    The Nokia 8 runs pure Android so Android updates are delivered monthly

    Nokia 8 Key Specifications

    Display: 5.30-inch
    Processor: 1.8GHz octa-core
    Front Camera: 13-megapixel
    Rear Camera: Dual Set-up 13-megapixel (color + OIS) + 13-megapixel (Mono) with dual-tone flash.
    Screen Resolution: 1440×2560 pixels
    RAM: 4GB
    OS: Android 7.1.1 out of the box, auto updates to 8.1 Oreo
    Storage: 64GB
    Battery Capacity: 3090mAh

    Pricing and Availability of the Nokia 8

    The Nokia 1 is now available for sale in Ghana at GHS 2,200. You can purchase from any recognised phone retailer shop in the country.

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  • Nokia 1 Smartphone: See Price, Full Specs and All you need to know

    Nokia 1 Smartphone: See Price, Full Specs and All you need to know

    A breakthrough in good accessible technology, the Nokia 1 delivers smartphone essentials, refreshingly familiar design and the reassuring quality of a Nokia phone to fans around the world.

    It packs in a non-HD 4,5-inch IPS FWVGA (854 x 480) display, a MediaTek chipset, 1GB of RAM, 8GB of internal storage, 5MP rear camera, 2MP front camera, 4G connectivity and a 2,150mAh battery.

    Running the latest Android Oreo™ (Go edition), a version of Android for devices with 1GB RAM or less, the Nokia 1 delivers extraordinary value with an exceptional experience encompassing all the features Ghanaians expect from a quality smartphone.

    Considering the price and features of the phone, it is clear the Nokia 1 is here to allow those who are currently using feature phones to make the jump to smartphones without breaking the bank.

    Nokia 1 Key Specifications

    • Dimensions: 133.6 x 67.78 x 9.5mm
    • OS: Android 8 (Go Edition)
    • Screen size: 4.5 inches
    • Resolution: 854 x 480
    • CPU: MediaTek MT6737M
    • RAM: 1GB
    • Storage: 8GB
    • Battery: 2,150mAh
    • Rear camera: 5MP
    • Front camera: 2MP

    Nokia 1 Design and Build Quality

    With the price range of this phone, it is fair not to expect very stylish design. What the Nokia 1 misses in design, it makes up for in Build Quality. The Nokia 1 has a removable polycarbonate back. Behind it is the removable battery as well as the SIM and memory card slots. HMD Globa has said that Nokia offers replacement covers that come in different colours.

    Nokia 1 Software

    As I mentioned earlier, the Nokia 1 runs on the latest version of Android -Android 8 (Go Edition). This especially optimized version of Android runs even on the slimmest hardware and is so whipped down that the system uses less memory. In addition, there are some Google apps in a special Go version that are also optimized for reduced resource consumption.

    The phone is optimised to be smooth and fast, and comes with the app Google Go – a web search app, as well as Google Maps™, Go, YouTube™ Go and Google Assistant for Android (Go edition), to quickly send messages, make calls, set alarms and do more, simply by using voice.

    Why you Should get the Nokia 1

    The Quality of Nokia Smartphones

    The Nokia 1 is the champion of giving more people access to technology. With the reassuring quality and design expected of a Nokia smartphone, it keeps users connected to all their smartphone essentials and apps. With a quad-core processor, front and rear cameras, 4G connectivity and dual SIM, the Nokia 1 elevates everything Ghanaians love about feature phones in an accessible smartphone package.

    Combining a removable 2150 mah battery and power-efficient IPS display, its hardware works with the optimised apps so users can make the most out of each charge.

    The Nokia 1 brings back personalised style

    The Nokia 1 brings a refreshingly familiar Nokia phone design featuring the iconic ‘Nokia smile’ in a fresh new package. Available globally in Warm Red and Dark Blue, users can also give their Nokia 1 a makeover thanks to the Xpress-on covers which come in a range of vibrant colours. Designed with the same attention to detail as the phone’s original cover, users can simply click on and off in seconds to express their personal style with these exchangeable covers.

    Two Xpress-on covers / © AndroidPIT

    Inherently coloured, the tough two-tone polycarbonate cover is ready to take on everyday knocks and bumps with its durable design.

    The best of Android: Security, Updates and up to date withAndroid Oreo™ (Go edition)

    With fewer pre-installed and much lighter apps on Android Oreo™ (Go edition), users get 2x more available storage out of the box compared with Android Nougat. All Nokia smartphones come with no bloatware, skins, UI changes or unnecessary apps pre-loaded onto the Nokia 1 phone, giving them a pure Android experience.

    Android Oreo™ (Go edition) offers a smooth and responsive experience while making sure the device gets the latest security updates and features, including Google Play Protect, which continuously works to keep the Nokia 1 device, data and apps safe.

    Pricing and Availability of the Nokia 1 in Ghana

    The Nokia 1 is now available for sale in Ghana in the price range of between GHS 300 to GHS 370. You can purchase from any recognised phone retailer shop in the country.

  • Jumia Mobile Week 2018 – 80% discount on smartphone sales in Ghana

    Jumia Mobile Week 2018 – 80% discount on smartphone sales in Ghana

    It’s 2018 and Jumia Ghana is here again with another edition of the Mobile Week Celebrations. Last year’s celebration was one of the important weeks on the e-commerce calendar of Ghana, especially in the first quarter and this year looks like it’s going to be bigger.

    During this week, Jumia Ghana, in collaboration with big guns in the mobile and telecommunications Industry offer a lot of mouthwatering deals on mobile devices in stock on Jumia.com.gh

    About Jumia Mobile Week 2018

    Jumia Mobile Week 2018 in Ghana will be from 19th to 25th March 2018. The 2018 event is an upgrade over last year’s as Jumia Ghana would give out 80 percent discount on all phones during the promotion as compared to the 40 percent discount given in 2017.

    There is going to be lots of daily give outs such as iPhones and Note 8, free data and top-ups, free after sales servicing, and special discounts for those using the Jumia App. Consumers in Ghana will get the best deals on mobile phones from brands like Innjoo, Infinix, Tecno, Motorola and possibly many more brands.

    Moreover, it is expected that there will be daily flash sales, crazy discounts, and fast delivery of orders.

    Expected Deals in Ghana for Jumia Mobile Week 2018

    15,000 devices are expected to be sold this year with premium devices like the iPhone X and Samsung Note 8 to also be given out freely to customers each day. MTN souvenirs such as Modem, Data and much more are also expected to be given away during the week celebrations.

    Here at Mfidie.com, we look at some of the devices you should be keen on getting for the Mobile Week 2018.

    TECNO Camon CM

    The Tecno Camon CM comes with a 5.65-inch Full Vision display screen dishing out an 18:9 aspect ratio with 720 x 1440 pixels resolution which is very poor since the screen of the CM is significantly bigger than its predecessor, the Camon CX. Check out the full specs here: Tecno Camon CM Specs. The CM is expected below the GHS 500 line during mobile week celebration.

    Huawei P Smart

    The HUAWEI P Smart Smart will definitely be a wonderful deal to check out. By perfectly blending fashion with technology, this is a phone that is well attractive and very compact, specs wise. the P Smart features the whole new EMUI 8.0 operating system (OS) (Based on Android 8.0) with a focus on the FullView Display design.

    3 Cheap Phones you can get during the Jumia Ghana Mobile Week 2018

    • Fero L100 4G LTE with 5MP Camera, 5 inch Screen and 1 GB of Ram for GHS 199
    • Motorola Moto C Dual Sim with 16 GB of Storage, 5MP Camera, 5 inch Screen and 2 GB of Ram for GHS 249
    • Hotwav IP 6 Dual Sim with 32 GB of Storage, 13MP Camera, 4.7 inch Screen and 3 GB of Ram for GHS 289

    Get Help with your Mobile Week Orders

    Mfidie.com together with Mr Atapsa (Seasoned Jumia Shopper) has put together a Jumia Mobile Week Group for all who will be willing to make purchases. Just a few days more! Click on this link to join the WhatsApp Group: https://chat.whatsapp.com/9bHlnyHKs0v46s59qLMWXi or call him on 0544991140

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  • Samsung Galaxy S9, S9+: Specs, Features and Price in Ghana, Nigeria

    Samsung Galaxy S9, S9+: Specs, Features and Price in Ghana, Nigeria

    Samsung and Android lovers in Ghana, Nigeria and the rest of West Africa were delighted yesterday when the new flagships, the S9 and S9+ were unveiled at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona.

    Samsung Galaxy S9 Powered by 5.8 inches latest Android 8.0 (Oreo) OS Quad-core 2.7 GHz Kryo and Quad-core 1.7 GHz Kryo CPU based on SD845 Chip with Adreno 560 GPU, 4GB RAM, 64GB internal storage and 12MP back and 8MP front Selfie Camera, Pack in 3000 mAh Non-Removable Battery

    The Samsung S9 features 5.8 inches 4K display touchscreen with Amoled technology LCD. The device has a screen resolution of 2960 x 1440 pixels with 570 PPI pixels density. This device is shattered, dust and waterproof IP68 certified – dust proof and water resistant over 1.5 meter and 30 minutes.

    The Samsung Galaxy S9 at the MWC in Barcelona
    The Samsung Galaxy S9 at the MWC in Barcelona

    The Smartphone comes with 12 MP, optical image stabilization, autofocus, LED flash, Dual Shot, Simultaneous HD video and image recording, geo-tagging, touch focus, face/smile detection, panorama, HDR, 4K videos, optical stabilization, dual-video recorder Camera and make a batter Videos, images in low light with Led flash. The device makes videos calling and shearing with 8MP front-facing camera.

    It has support for a high-speed EDGE and GPRS, GPS, Bluetooth version of 5.0, microUSB v3.0 (MHL 2), C type with the host, NFC Wi-Fi, Dual-Band with Hotspot GSM All version, 3G and 4G Networking.

    Samsung Galaxy S9 Full Specs

    • OS: Android 8 (Oreo)
    • Display: 5.8-inch Quad HD + Curved Super AMOLED, 18.5:9 (529ppi)
    • Body: 147.7mm x 68.7mm x 8.5mm, 163g, IP68
    • Rear Camera: SuperSpeed Dual Pixel 12MP AF sensor with OIS (F1.5/F2.4)
    • Front Camera: 8MP AF (F1.7)
    • Application Processor: 10nm, 64-bit, Octa-core processor (2.8 GHz Quad + 1.7 GHz Quad)
    • Memory: 4GB RAM / 64GB + Micro SD Slot (up to 400 GB)
    • Battery: 3,000mAh
    • Charging: Fast Wired Charging compatible with QC 2.0 / Fast Wireless Charging compatible with WPC and PMA
    • Network: Enhanced 4X4 MIMO / CA, LAA, LTE Cat.18
    • Connectivity: Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (2.4/5GHz), VHT80 MU-MIMO, 1024QAM, Bluetooth® v 5.0 (LE up to 2Mbps), ANT+, USB type-C, NFC, Location (GPS, Galileo, Glonass, BeiDou)
    • Payment: NFC, MST
    • Sensors: Iris sensor, Pressure sensor, Accelerometer, Barometer, Fingerprint sensor, Gyro sensor, Geomagnetic sensor, Hall sensor, HR sensor, Proximity sensor, RGB Light sensor
    • Authentication: Lock type: pattern, PIN, password
    • Biometric lock type: iris scanner, fingerprint scanner, face recognition
    • Intelligent Scan: biometric authentication with iris scanning and facial recognition
    • Audio: Stereo speakers tuned by AKG, Dolby Atmos-enabled surround sound
    • Audio playback format: MP3, M4A, 3GA, AAC, OGG, OGA, WAV, WMA, AMR, AWB, FLAC, MID, MIDI, XMF, MXMF, IMY, RTTTL, RTX, OTA, APE, DSF, DFF
    • Video: MP4, M4V, 3GP, 3G2, WMV, ASF, AVI, FLV, MKV, WEBM
    • Virtual Reality: Gear VR with Controller (SM-R325NZVAXAR), Google Daydream View

    Samsung Galaxy S9+ Specs

    • OS: Android 8 (Oreo)
    • Display: 6.2-inch Quad HD + Curved Super AMOLED, 18.5:9 (570ppi)
    • Body: 158.1mm x 73.8mm x 8.5mm, 189g, IP68
    • Rear Camera: Dual Camera with Dual OIS / Wide-angle: SuperSpeed Dual Pixel 12MP AF sensor (F1.5/F2.4), Telephoto: 12MP AF sensor (F2.4)
    • Front Camera: 8MP AF (F1.7)
    • Application Processor: 10nm, 64-bit, Octa-core processor (2.8 GHz Quad + 1.7 GHz Quad)
    • Memory: 6GB RAM / 64GB + Micro SD Slot (up to 400 GB)
    • Battery: 3,500mAh
    • Charging: Fast Wired Charging compatible with QC 2.0 / Fast Wireless Charging compatible with WPC and PMA
    • Network: Enhanced 4X4 MIMO / CA, LAA, LTE Cat.18
    • Connectivity: Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (2.4/5GHz), VHT80 MU-MIMO, 1024QAM, Bluetooth® v 5.0 (LE up to 2Mbps), ANT+, USB type-C, NFC, Location (GPS, Galileo, Glonass, BeiDou)
    • Payment: NFC, MST
    • Sensors: Iris sensor, Pressure sensor, Accelerometer, Barometer, Fingerprint sensor, Gyro sensor, Geomagnetic sensor, Hall sensor, HR sensor, Proximity sensor, RGB Light sensor
    • Authentication: Lock type: pattern, PIN, password
    • Biometric lock type: iris scanner, fingerprint scanner, face recognition
    • Intelligent Scan: biometric authentication with iris scanning and facial recognition
    • Audio: Stereo speakers tuned by AKG, Dolby Atmos-enabled surround sound
    • Audio playback format: MP3, M4A, 3GA, AAC, OGG, OGA, WAV, WMA, AMR, AWB, FLAC, MID, MIDI, XMF, MXMF, IMY, RTTTL, RTX, OTA, APE, DSF, DFF
    • Video: MP4, M4V, 3GP, 3G2, WMV, ASF, AVI, FLV, MKV, WEBM
    • Virtual Reality: Gear VR with Controller (SM-R325NZVAXAR), Google Daydream View

    Pricing and Availability of the Samsung Galaxy S9 and S9+

    Prices and availability in Ghana

    The S9 is going for the price of GHS 3,499 while the S9+ will start selling at GHS 3,999 in Ghana.

    Prices and availability in Nigeria

    The Galaxy S9 and S9+ are available on the Nigerian Market. The S9 is selling for 260,000 Nigerian Naira while the premium end Galaxy S9+ is selling 302,400 Nigerian Naira.

  • The new Samsung Galaxy S9, Galaxy S9+: All you need to know about

    The new Samsung Galaxy S9, Galaxy S9+: All you need to know about

    Samsung Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9+ are now official as the company showcased the two new phones in Barcelona, ahead of Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2018. Samsung’s new Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9+ will compete against the iPhone X and Google Pixel 2 series. With these new phones, the focus is on the camera. Samsung has not tinkered much with the design of the Galaxy S9 series, though it has reduced the bezels even further on the new phones.

    The big change though is the Galaxy S9’s camera with Samsung introducing a super-slow-motion video option, and new dual-aperture feature to ensure the best low-light performance. Samsung has also gone with the Apple approach and limited the dual-rear camera feature to the bigger Galaxy S9+ variant rather than introducing it on both phones.

    What’s new on Samsung’s Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9+

    Animoji, Dual Speakers, New Position for the Fingerprint Sensor

    The Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9+ will also come with a new AR Emoji feature, which is the company’s own take on Animoji seen in iPhone X and Bitmoji, a well-known app. Samsung’s AR Animoji will scan the user’s face and create a cartoon version of them, which can then be shared on SMS, third-party apps like WhatsApp, etc. There will be 18 different expressions that a user can send, says Samsung. AR Animoji will let users customise the skin tone, clothes, etc of their character as well.

    The Galaxy S9 will also come with dual-stereo speakers and Dolby Atmos surround sound capabilities to offer a much more immersive audio experience. The Galaxy S9 series continues with a 3.5-mm headphone jack as well and are IP68 water and dust-resistant. Samsung has also shifted the fingerprint scanner below the camera module and the face and iris scan feature is also present on both phones.

    The Galaxy S9 and S9+ come with better cameras

    For the camera, the Galaxy S9 comes with dual aperture feature, which is f/1.5 and f/2.4 for low light and daylight performance. Samsung says this technology allows for 28 percent more light to enter the sensor compared to the Galaxy S8 series. However, there is no ‘Bokeh’ style feature on the smaller Galaxy S9. In contrast, the Galaxy S9+ has dual cameras on the back with dual OIS and allows for the ‘Bokeh’ feature.

    Samsung Galaxy S9+ camera is 12MP +12MP with dual OIS on the back. The wide-angle 12MP sensor has F/1.5 and F/2.4 aperture while the telephoto lens is also 12MP with f/2.4 aperture. The front camera on both phones is 8MP with f/1.7 aperture. Both Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9+ will support super slow mode at 960 frames per second. When it comes to the slow motion feature, Samsung will automatically detect motion and alert user when the slow motion aspect has been recorded. Users will then have the option of adding background music to their slo-mo videos or they can convert them into GIFs for easy sharing. These videos can also be set as wallpaper on the Galaxy S9.

    This Wednesday, Feb. 21, 2018, photo shows the Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus, left, and Galaxy S9 mobile phones are shown in this photo during a product preview in New York. The Galaxy S9 phones were unveiled Sunday, Feb. 25, in Barcelona, Spain, and will be available March 16. Advance orders begin this Friday. (AP Photo/Richard Drew)

    Battery on the Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9+

    For the battery, Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9+ continue with the same size as the previous S8, which is 3000 mAh and 3500 mAh respectively. The new phones are powered by Android 8.0 Oreo with TouchWiz UI on top. Samsung has also introduced some new features to the Bixby camera. This is Samsung’s own virtual assistant. Bixby will now support live translation via the camera. A user can just point the camera to a sign or text written in a different language and it will be translated to whichever one they prefer. The Bixby camera can also be used to now point at food and it will tell how many calories are there in a particular item.

    Samsung is also continuing with the DeX pad for the Galaxy S9 series and has introduced a new one for the flagship phones. This allows for a desktop-like experience from the Galaxy S9 by plugging it to the DeX pad and connecting it to a desktop monitor. Samsung will support Full HD and 2K monitors as well.

    Processing Power on the Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9+

    On the specifications front, Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9+ will be powered by the Exynos 9810 octa-core processor in international markets, which includes Ghana. In the US, the phones will be powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 octa-core processor. The RAM/Storage specifications for Galaxy S9 are 4GB RAM with 64GB/128GB/256GB, while Galaxy S9+ has the following specifications 6GB RAM and 64GB/128GB/256GB. The colour variants of the Galaxy S9 are Black, Blue, Titanium Gray and new Lilac Purple version.

    Samsung Galaxy S9 and S9+ Specs at a Glance (Comparison View)

    Device Galaxy S9 Galaxy S9+
    Display Size 5.8” QHD+ (2960×1440) sAMOLED 18.5:9 6.2” QHD+ (2960×1440) sAMOLED 18.5:9
    Glass Type Gorilla Glass 5 Gorilla Glass 5
    Display Color Palette HDR10 HDR10
    System-on-chip Qualcomm Snapdragon 845/Exynos 9810 Qualcomm Snapdragon 845/Exynos 9810
    RAM Capacity 4GB 6GB
    Storage Capacity 64GB/128GB/256GB + Micro SD Card slot (up to 400GB) 64GB/128GB/256GB + Micro SD Card slot (up to 400GB)
    Speaker System AKG Tuned stereo speakers AKG Tuned stereo speakers
    Headphone Jack Yes, 3.5mm Yes, 3.5mm
    Front Camera 8MP front camera with auto focus 8MP front camera with autofocus
    Rear Camera 12MP with f/1.5 and f/2.4 variable aperture 12MP with f/1.5 and f/2.4 variable aperture + 12MP zoom lens f/2.4
    Battery Capacity 3,000 mAh battery 3,500 mAh battery
    Wireless Charging Yes Yes
    Fast Charging Yes, Samsung Adaptive Fast Charging Yes, Samsung Adaptive Fast Charging
    Biometrics Iris, Facial, and fingerprint recognition Iris, Facial, and fingerprint recognition
    Water and Dust Resistance IP68 IP68
    Software Android 8.0 Oreo with Samsung Experience 9.0 Android 8.0 Oreo with Samsung Experience 9.0

    Conclusion

    The Galaxy S9 is a great evolution of the Galaxy S8 design. On the surface, it looks very similar to its predecessor, but under the hood, the improvements of the Camera system, the computing power, and the broadband communications quality are drastic and true next-generation features.

    In addition to the hardware changes, Samsung did focus on real use cases that matter to people. Again the S9 camera sets the bar for 2018 with an extreme low-light performance along with slow-motion for all.

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  • Event: 1st Ever WordPress Meetup in Ghana is happening this Friday

    Event: 1st Ever WordPress Meetup in Ghana is happening this Friday

    WordPress has come a long way since it first launched back in 2003. It’s now the most popular content management system and has become a dominant force online, now powering 29% of the internet with a 59.4% market share of all known CMS.

    WordPress gets more monthly unique visitors than Amazon and the same as Facebook. WordPress.com (and self-hosted WordPress websites running Jetpack) gets an average 22,000,000,000+ pageviews per month and growing. – WordPress.com There are 1,323+ meetup groups for WordPress all over the world.

    Here in Ghana, there are a lot of websites running WordPress, and a lot more blogs on the platform. This means there are a lot of individuals in Ghana who use WordPress either professionally or as hobbyists.

    1st Ever WordPress Meetup in Ghana

    Despite the large-scale use of the most popular Content Management System in the world, there does not seem to be any community of WordPress Lovers. In this regards, it has become necessary to hold the first ever WordPress Meetup in the country, with the aim of getting more WordPress lovers, to organise more of such events, network, and share ideas.

    How to Get There

    The Meetup will take place at Vida e Caffe, East Legon. The easiest and most recommended way to get there for first timers is via Uber, Taxify, Uru or any other ridesharing applications available to you.

    If you are driving, use Google Maps navigation to the place.

    For people who would want to use “Trotro”, you should alight at Shashie, then walk to the Shiashie Taxi Rank. There are Taxis loading towards the area.

    Please note that Vida e Cafe, East Legon is just a 30 seconds walk along the Boundary Road from Starbites. This could help those who would come with a traditional taxi.

    How to find us

    We will be at the Garden of Vida e Caffe, East Legon.

    Activities and Programmes for the day

    Introductions

    First, we take a few minutes to get introduced. We will be sharing our names, business name(s), and our interest in WordPress. If you have business cards, you can pass them out.

     

    Open Questions and Answers

    This is your chance to ask your burning questions about WordPress or to tell the group your WordPress experience. Total newbie questions are welcome, and so are difficult developer questions. If the answer is too complicated, someone will volunteer to talk to you after the meeting. We are expecting a lot of smart people in this group who are happy to help out.

    Main Program (Moderator Led Discussion)

    This should last for 45 minutes, including questions, which you can ask at any time. We will be discussing why there has not been any strong WordPress communities. We will need to deliberate and find out how to organise subsequent meetups and make them successful. There will be a call for volunteers, who would want to join the organisation of the meetup.

    After this, there is the formal conclusion of the meetup.

    Open Networking

    Unless Vida e Caffe is closing (which is definitely going to happen at 7:00 pm), everyone is welcomed to hang out and talk or do some impromptu problem-solving after the formal conclusion of the Meetup.

    Who can attend the Accra WordPress Meetup?

    • Bloggers (Newbie, Intermediate or Pro)
    • Website Developers
    • WordPress Enthusiasts
    • WordPress Developers
    • Meetup lovers
    • Anyone in the Web and Tech Community
    • Anyone who wants to know about WordPress
    • Media and Press Personnel

    Event Details

    Venue: Vida e Caffe, East Legon

    Date: Friday, February 23, 2018

    Time: 4:45 PM to 07:00 PM

    Tickets: Free

    Event link: https://www.meetup.com/Accra-WordPress-Meetup/events/245563760/

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  • Vodafone Ghana is offering Unlimited Snapchat today for just GHS 1

    Vodafone Ghana is offering Unlimited Snapchat today for just GHS 1

    Vodafone Ghana is offering subscribers across the country unlimited access to Snapchat today. In Ghana today, Snapchat seems to be very popular among teens, although there is no valuable data to back the claim.

    Vodafone 1 GHS Unlimited Snapchat for the whole day on February 14, 2018

    In a text message which was rolled out to some subscribers of Vodafone today, the telecommunications network wished subscribers a happy Valentines Day while presenting the very nice Val’s Day Offer.

    The text message read:

    Val’s offer : SNAPCHAT is unlimited all day today for you at just  GHs 1! Dial *5888#, select Val’s Offer and enjoy a happy Valentine’s Day.

    *5888# is originally the shortcode for VodafoneX and the offer is available to only Monthly Bundle subscribers on X.

    However this may be, you should try to check out the offer by dialling *5888# and choosing option 1.

    There are more offers available for the Vodafone Val’s Offer as there are new offers each day. Don’t miss out.

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  • Huawei P Smart (2018): Specs, Price, Features & All you need to know

    Huawei P Smart (2018): Specs, Price, Features & All you need to know

    HUAWEI launched the all-new P smart Series this year. By perfectly blending fashion with technology, this is a phone that is well attractive and very compact, specs-wise. the P Smart features the whole new EMUI 8.0 operating system (OS) (Based on Android 8.0) with a focus on the FullView Display design.

    The Huawei P Smart packs in a 5.65-inch, 18:9 aspect ratio, Full HD (2160 x 1080) display, Kirin 658 chipset, 32GB of storage, 3GB of RAM, 3,000mAh battery, dual 13MP + 2MP rear cameras, 8MP front camera and Android 8.0 Oreo. Solid!

    Huawei P Smart Key Specifications

    • CPU: Octa-core (Quad Core 2.36 GHz Cortex-A53 and Quad Core 1.7GHz Cortex-A53)
    • Chipset: Huawei HiSilicon Kirin 659
    • GPU: ARM Mali-T830 MP2, 2-Cores
    • Rear Camera: Dual 13+2 Megapixels with LED and AF Dual Rear Camera
    • Front Camera: 8MP
    • RAM: RAM- 3GB/4GB LPDDR3
    • Storage (ROM): 32GB/64GB External Memory Support Up to 256GB using microSD card (Uses SIM 2 Slot)
    • Display: Screen size 5.65 inches FHD+ IPS Display (2160 x 1080 Pixels)
    • Battery: Non-Removable 3,000 mAh Lithium-Polymer
    • SIM: Hybrid Dual SIM (Nano + Nano/microSD)
    • Sensors: Proximity Sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Ambient Light, Fingerprint
    • Colour: Black, Blue, Gold, Pink
    • Operating System: Android 8.0 Oreo with Emotion UI 8.0
    • I/O Interface: 1x Nano SIM Card Slot, 1x Nano SIM Card Slot or TF Card Slot, Micro-USB, Headphone Jack, Power Button, Volume Button, Microphone, Speaker
    • Dimensions: 150.1 mm x 72.1 mm x 7.45 mm
    • Weight: 143 Grams (With Battery)
    • Colours: Black, Gold and Blue
    • Versions: Two Variants Available 3GB/32GB & 4GB/64GB

    For detailed specification, kindly scroll down

    Features of the Huawei P Smart

    Compact and stylish design with 18:9 HUAWEI FullView display

    The Huawei P Smart is a work of art that feels great in the palm of your hand. With a Stunning new FHD+ 5.65-inch screen and crystal 2.5D glass screen, coupled with the 18:9 aspect ratio with a high screen-to-body ratio, you can comfortably maximize your visual entertainment and everyday experiences.

    The P Smart gives you the comfort and ability to enjoy your games and movies in a display that is totally mesmerising. The phone also comes with Motion Control and Screen Capture function which allows you to conveniently turn on or off your screen even with the 5.65-inch screen.

    Powerful performance

    Camera Performance

    The P smart allows you to move from mere photography to artistry with the 13MP/2MP Dual-lens rear camera with wide aperture effect(ƒ0.95-ƒ16). The Phone from Huawei also features an 8MP Front Camera with an Aperture of ƒ2.0, together with the Beauty Face Mode and an exclusive beauty face algorithm, you can now take crystal-clear photos and natural facial enhancement with multi-level bokeh and more accurate bokeh edges.

    You can do this with just with one tap – you can turn on the portrait mode. The P smart comes with the smart hand gesture –  a feature that allows you to take selfies with your hands up.

    Processing Power

    The P Smart is powered by the HUAWEI Kirin 659 processor, which has Octa-core CPU, also equipped with an i5 mini-core coprocessor. It can deliver consistent performance when playing games or multitasking.

    With the 3GB RAM, and 32GB ROM, supports expanding to 256GB, you can handle various types of applications and have more space for games, apps or photos. The 3000 mAh battery capacity means you can do all these and not have to worry about constantly charging the phone.

    The P Smart boasts a dual lens camera setup. That main 13-megapixel lens is backed up by a secondary 2-megapixel snapper, which offers a greater depth of field for your photos.
    The P Smart boasts a dual lens camera setup. That main 13-megapixel lens is backed up by a secondary 2-megapixel snapper, which offers a greater depth of field for your photos.

    Smarter using experience provided by Android 8.0 and EMUI 8.0

    P smart provides many smart functions to you to make your life more convenient! Through HUAWEI Phone Clone, you can transfer data, Apps and information from your old Android phone to P smart easily. And with WIFI bridge, you can share your home WIFI with your friends without passwords and improve the WIFI signal coverage.

    You can see, when u are using the Notepad, smart multi-column display allowed you to see the more detail content more clearly. And P smart supports connecting to two Bluetooth devices when you are connecting smart band and Bluetooth earphone at the same time, your exercise and health data can be recorded by the smart band while enjoying music through your Bluetooth earphone.

    Pricing, Deals and Availability of the Huawei P Smart

    Pricing and Deals of the P Smart in Ghana

    The Huawei P Smart is available for sale at GHS 1050.

    Where to buy the Huawei P Smart from

    • Telefonika
    • CompuGhana
    • Franko Trading Shops
    • Kingtech
    • Huawei Experience Shops across Ghana

    Full Specifications of the Huawei P Smart

    Display
    Screen Size 5.65 inch
    Screen Resolution 2160 x 1080 pixels
    Screen Type LCD
    Pixel Density 427 PPI
    Bezel Less Yes
    Screen Features 2.5D Curved Glass

    Chipset
    Brand HiSilicon Kirin
    Processor Speed 2.36GHz
    Processor HiSilicon Kirin 659
    Processor Type Octa-Core
    RAM 3GB
    Graphics Mali-T830 MP2

    Camera
    Rear Camera Resolution 13MP
    Dual Rear Camera Yes, 2 MP
    Front Camera Resolution 8MP
    Dual Selfie Camera No
    Camera Features Autofocus, LED Flash

    General Specifications
    Operating System Android
    OS Version Android 8.0 Oreo
    OS Detail EMUI 8.0
    Device Type Touchscreen
    USB Connector Type Micro USB
    Features Fingerprint Scanner, GPS, FM Radio
    Sensors Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Magnetometer, Ambient Light
    Dimensions (mm) 150.1 x 72.05 x 7.45
    Weight 143 grams
    Connectivity 4G LTE (Ghana Compatible), 3G, 2G, WiFi, Bluetooth, VoLTE
    Headphone Jack Type 3.5mm
    Color Black, Gold, Blue
    Build Material Metal
    Device Warranty 1 Year
    In The Box Device, Charger & Cable Separate, SIM Ejector Tool, User Manual

    Storage
    Internal Storage 32GB
    Card Slot Yes
    Maximum Card Slot Capacity 128GB

    Communication
    SIM Card Slots Dual
    Network Type GSM
    SIM Card Type Nano SIM
    SIM 1 Details 4G, 3G, 2G, Nano SIM
    SIM 2 Details 4G, 3G, 2G, Nano SIM
    Hybrid SIM (microSD + SIM) Yes
    2G Bands GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
    3G Bands UMTS 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100
    4G Bands LTE 850 / 900 / 1800 / 2100 / 2600, LTE-TDD 1900(B39) / 2300(B40) / 2500(B41) / 2600(B38)

    Battery
    Battery Capacity 3000mAh
    Battery Type Lithium-Polymer (Li-Po)
    Removable Battery No

     

  • J Initiative celebrates Safer Internet Day 2018 in all 10 Regions of Ghana

    J Initiative celebrates Safer Internet Day 2018 in all 10 Regions of Ghana

    Here in Ghana, there are over 10 million internet users. The Internet has become an amazing force for good for young and old simply because it has made a tremendous impact on the lives of many people including businesses.

    It has created lines of communication; driven innovation as well as growth.

    The Internet has connected and provided a voice to many who hitherto may not have had the chance to be heard. Nevertheless, like any good thing, the Internet has evolved over time from the 1st Generation, 2nd, 3rd and now to the 4th generation where interactions and feedback happen in real time.

    Just as these developments have taken place, risks have emerged online and now, certain undesirable behaviours, which would not be tolerated in real life, are being condoned or allowed to take place online.

    Safer Internet Day is an event promoted by the INHOPE/INSAFE network and is celebrated every year across Europe and in other countries worldwide. This day creates the platform to discuss issues related to the safety and security of children and young people and anybody else involved in the virtual world. The global awareness day in 2018 falls on February 6th, 2018 and Ghana will be experiencing the fourth such celebration.

    Safer Internet Day aims to not only create a safer internet but also a better internet, where everyone is empowered to use technology responsibly, respectfully, critically and creatively.

    Today, one of the Safer Internet Day 2018 celebrations took place at the British Council in Accra, as part of global Safer Internet Day, which is being celebrated in over 120 other countries worldwide. There were also celebrations in all 10 regions of Ghana with Community durbar in collaboration with the Department of Children and the Ministry of Communications.

    In attendance across the country were  Government agencies and departments, Business Managers, SME’s, the private sector, civil society organisations, financial sector, and Cybersecurity professionals, schools and the public.

    Safer Internet Day Ghana is being organised by J Initiative with the support from Safer Internet Day Ghana partners in collaboration with the Ministry of Communications.

    Overall, the Safer Internet Day 2018 celebration today has put a higher demand on all stakeholders to do their best in protecting our future generations within the Cyberspace by deliberately designing programmes which could help them become good digital citizens first for their families, then mother Ghana and the world at large.

    Remember; a better Internet starts with you and l.

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  • ZipTV: Information on Download, Channels and Registration

    ZipTV: Information on Download, Channels and Registration

    We now live in a world where we all want information at the press of a button. The world is now very digital and it makes sense for us in Ghana to catch up.

    Today, we look at Ziptv, an IPTV (Internet Protocol Television) platform that delivers live digital content and video on demand to subscribers over an IP network. Ziptv® is a subsidiary of BBH, along with other brands like Ziptel® and Zipnet®.

    What is Ziptv?

    Zip TV is a premium streaming TV destination that seeks to captivate and connect viewers with their favourite TV channels and movies by creating amazing experiences that celebrate the best of entertainment and technology. It is an IPTV service with provides premium news, commentary and general entertainment for all category of customers.

    Whether in the comfort of your home or on the go, Ziptv provides multiple platforms to stay in touch with your favourite shows and latest movies.

    Ziptv and MTN Partnership

    In July 2017, Ziptv partnered with MTN Ghana to take the consumption of content in Ghana to greater heights. Due to the Partnership, Subscribers of MTN enjoy special offers when watching content on Ziptv. There are special packages for MTN subscribers which are already inclusive of MTN data and hence no additional data charges apply when subscribers are watching any video content on the service.

    Ziptv strategically Partnered with MTN in 2017 to reach more customers and provide better services.
    Ziptv strategically Partnered with MTN in 2017 to reach more customers and provide better services.

    Ziptv Channels

    Below is the list of live TV channels available on Ziptv:

    • Obonu TV
    • RT Documentary
    • Family TV
    • ABC
    • Fire TV
    • Tunebox
    • BBC World News
    • Atinka TV
    • CW
    • PBS
    • Metro TV
    • 4Syte TV
    • Nat Geo Gold
    • Homebase TV
    • Inspiration TV
    • Calaclassics
    • TVAfrica
    • Agoo TV
    • TV3
    • 7News
    • DW TV
    • Joy News
    • RT America
    • Net 2 TV
    • France 24 (Eng)
    • RT Global
    • Sonlife TV
    • BET GTV
    • Joy Prime
    • CBS
    • NBC
    • AdomTV
    • Kantanka TV
    • GBC 24
    • GTV Life
    • Aljazeera
    • Baby TV
    • RT Arabic
    • Praise TV
    • GHOne TV
    • RT UK
    • UTV
    • AngelTV
    • GTV Sports+
    • Oceans TV
    • Light TV
    • Bloomberg TV
    • GTV Govern
    • RT Espanol
    • Daystar TV

    How to Register for Ziptv in Ghana

    To register or sign up for Ziptv, you will need to provide some basic personal information and choose a package. During the sign-up process, you will need to enter your phone number (which becomes your username) and set a new password. Once this is done, you will need to verify your phone number to complete signup by clicking on ‘Send SMS’.

    Download Ziptv

    Ziptv is available for download for all Android users. To download, follow this link to the PlayStore and initiate the download process.

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