Google Maps is one of the most useful smartphone apps for the everyday person.
Staring this Month, one of the great features of Google Maps will be the ability to warn users in Ghana in real-time if there’s any traffic on their route and suggest alternative options so they don’t get stuck in traffic.
How does Google Know What’s Happening on the roads in Ghana?
Every time we use Google Maps and allow it to access our location, the app will also send location data back to its servers. That way, when our location is on a roadway, Google is able to analyze in real-time whether we’re actually moving or if we’re stuck in traffic.
By pooling data from millions of users around the clock in Ghana, and matching them with days, time, season, etc Google is also able to see and also predict when and where you can expect heavy traffic.
Live traffic information for a place changes with day and time.
What do the different colors like orange, red, and blue mean?
The colors indicate the speed of traffic on the road.
Green means there are no traffic delays.
Orange means there’s a medium amount of traffic.
Red means there are traffic delays. Generally, the more red, the slower the speed of traffic on the road.
How to use the Google Live Traffic in Ghana
To use the feature, just open your Google Maps on Android or iOS. If you are on PC, just search “{Your location} + ‘Live Traffic’” on Google.
Apple’s £999 iPhone X, the company’s most expensive phone to date, goes on sale starting, 7th November 2017 finally launching the highly-anticipated flagship smartphone.
The iPhone X, as with all other iPhone releases is no easy phone to get. There are already queues and campers outside of Apple’s London stores. However, the iPhone is in Ghana and hopefully, you are able to get one for yourself.
The iPhone X sale is up in Ghana.
The flagship phone does not come cheap. Apple has released two versions, a 64GB version, and a more expensive 256GB version.
How can I buy the iPhone X?
The iPhone X is available from today and Mfidie.com has gathered that Telefonika is the first shop to have the phone in stock. This was confirmed on their Facebook Page.
Confirmed Price of the iPhone X in Ghana
The iPhone X 64GB is Ghc6990 while the high-end iPhone X 256GB is GHc7990. Available Colours are Silver and Space Gray.
The National Communications Authority has given approval for the merger between Bharti Ghana Limited (Airtel) and Millicom Ghana Limited (Tigo), to proceed subject to some conditions. However, We at Mfidie.com strongly believe that the Merger will go Through.
The Airtel – Tigo merged entity in Ghana will be the second largest mobile network operator in the country. It is envisaged that the combined business will offer improved coverage and better quality of service to customers in both urban and rural Ghana, enabling wider access to communication solutions for businesses and mobile financial services to the Ghanaian customers.
As an Existing subscriber of either Airtel or Tigo, you may have a lot of questions on your mind. Today, we look at some of these questions and give your verified answers to them.
Are customers of Airtel or Tigo supposed to take any action?
No, As a customer of either of the two networks, you are not supposed to take any action at all. You just have to keep enjoying the services you already enjoy.
Will customers’ SIMs undergo any changes or will their phone numbers change?
Your SIM card and phone number will remain as they are. They will not change in any way. You will continue to enjoy all the wonderful services you currently enjoy on Airtel or Tigo without any disruptions occurring due to the merger.
Is the Airtel-Tigo Merger a “marriage of convenience’?
What happens to Customers’ Airtime and Data Bundles?
Airtime balances and Data balances will not in anyway be affected by the merger. Customers will be able to enjoy those services without any hitches.
What about Airtel Money and Tigo Cash accounts and Balances?
Nothing will happen to your Airtel Money and Tigo Cash Wallets. You can send and withdraw money, as well as continue to use your Airtel Money and Tigo Cash Wallets to pay for goods and services as you do today.
Do existing Customers of Either Airtel or Tigo need a new Sim Card or need to do a new SIM Card Registration?
No! Your Old SIM Card will continue to work perfectly. If you have already registered your SIM Card, then there is no need to register it again.
If you need to know more about the Airtel-Tigo Merger and how you will be affected as a subscriber, kindly call 100 on your Airtel or Tigo Handset.
MTN Ghana has announced the comeback of the ‘Allow Cash Out’ feature which is to be launched on November 4, 2017. The feature enables mobile money customers to select ‘allow cash out’ before an agent can initiate a transaction.
A Grand Plan to curb Mobile Money Fraud
Speaking at the press briefing, Business Development Manager, MTN, Abdul-Majeed Rufai indicated that mobile money agents should not record subscribers’ numbers in the transaction sheets as they have issued new transaction booklets so as not to disclose numbers of the subscribers.
“We are bringing back that feature that will allow the customer first and foremost select allow cash out, turn it on before an agent can issue the transaction,” he said.
“Henceforth, agents should not disclose subscriber’s number on the transaction sheets. We have issued them transaction booklets not to disclose the number of the person who is loading so that once you go to an agent point, you can’t even get the number, let alone call the number” he added.
Meanwhile, MTN Ghana says sanctions given to some agents caught in mobile money fraud is the decommissioning of their stalls but so far, none has been sent to court.
MTN is also introducing an Agent Registry which is to sanitize agents’ network in the country. Other telcos will have access and contribute to the Agent Registry to prevent agents whose stalls are decommissioned from shifting to another network to operate.
Analytics, Budget & Reporting Manager, MTN, Solomon Hayford mentioned that ‘’Once an agent is blacklisted from MTN or any of the other telcos that information will be on that agent registry and will prevent that agent from coming on board on any other mobile money service providers network, once you are blacklisted you are blacklisted for the whole industry you cannot operate mobile money anywhere else in Ghana any other service provider and that initiative is been ran by the central bank’’.
He, however, added that there are systems been used to monitor and track the activities of fraudsters as well as locate their whereabouts within the country.
How to Activate the Allow Cash-Out Functionality to Enable You Withdraw Money
Dial *170# on your MTN handset
Select option 4 to turn on “allow cash-out”
Confirm “allow Cash-out” with your pin
We hope the introduction of the functionality along with other security measures by MTN will help curb the current #MTNMoMo fraud in the country as well as create more secure transactions on MTN Mobile Money.
TECNO Mobile has been doing a lot this year, with the introduction of a lot of phones to suit every pocket. However, the two biggest phones from Tecno this year are obviously the TECNO Camon CX and the Tecno Phantom 8
With eight real-time portrait filters provided, the Camon CX boosts your creativity and enriches your daily life. Post your immediately share-worthy selfies to social networks at a single touch and get your friends involved in the pleasure.
The Tecno Camon CX is for the Slay Kings and Slay Queens too
The Phantom 8 will make you enjoy Your Extraordinary Night. A double mode selfie flash is a big savior as it illuminates your face appropriately even in low light conditions. And the newest imaging algorithm takes it further – it detects your skin tone and emits right amount of light to ensure more natural look.
Tecno Phantom 8 vs Tecno Camon CX: Full Specifications Comparison
Africa’s largest E-commerce platform -Jumia is hosting the biggest online voice competition called ‘The Jumia Voice’ from Friday, October 27 to Wednesday, November 22, 2017.
Jumia, with its presence in over 40 countries in the world, seeks to empower Africa’s talents to reach the greatest height. The winner of this amazing competition stands the chance of getting GHS 10,000 voucher, a trip to Dubai and an opportunity to perform on stage with a big artiste.
The Jumia Voice is here to make dreams come true as this precedes the launch of this year’s discount raining ‘Black Friday’; beginning November 24th to December 15th. To be part of this competition, the process is simple.
How to Participate in the Jumia Voice Competition 2017
Be it rap, singing or spoken word, video record your own rendition of the Jumia song using the Jumia jingle.
Post the recording with hashtag #Jumiavoice on Facebook + Instagram + Twitter and tag Jumia Ghana.
Share the post with as many friends and associates and invite them to like it and share it. The person with the most likes will be selected and rewarded.
All links for the competition will be activated on Friday, October 27th after launch on jumia.com.gh. People can then follow the links to be part of the competition. There are lots of vouchers to be won for just sharing and liking the social media pages.
Grand Prize for the Jumia Voice Competition 2017
A Trip to Dubai
GHS 10,000 Shopping Voucher
A Chance to perform live on stage with Shatta Wale.
Jumia Ghana has designed this competition for singers and vocalists who would like to challenge themselves in a very competitive environment. The Competition is open to solo vocalists of all ages.
Don’t miss this existing opportunity to build confidence and get exposure through The Jumia Voice competition.
Jumia Black Friday Voucher Giveaway
During Black Friday, shop at Jumia and use the Voucher to get additional 10% on top of the discount that Black Friday already presents. Voucher: JBFIC8c97.Read more about Black Friday here.
Jumia Black Friday is happening from 24th November 2017 to 15th December 2017. Originally, Black Friday is an American Tradition which is observed the day after Thanksgiving day where items are sold for little to no price. The tradition later spread to other parts of Europe.
Naturally, it has now become a global celebration where prices of products are slashed by almost half their prices, some products are even discounted to an all-time low and you can get them for a ridiculously cheap price.
Jumia, being the biggest E-commerce store in Africa with a $1 Billion company valuation and 1 Million unique website visitors per day joined the Black Friday trend and festivities 3 years ago.
Customers can get the best discounts prices & deals that range from mobile, tablets, games & consoles, health, beauty and so much more. Jumia will offer the best deals you can find on almost all the products in their store. Check out the Jumia Black Friday here.
Jumia Black Friday 2017 Format and Festivities
This year, following the success of Jumia Mobile Week and other events by Jumia, this year’s Black Friday will have the following features:
3-week campaign starting from Friday 24th of November
On 24th November, Get 80%
Every day after, new offers will be unlocked
Discounts up to 80%
Top brands across all categories
New Categories to be unlocked every day. There will also be three festivities during the Black Friday celebration. These are Wheel of Fortune, Voucher Giveaway and Jumia Voice Competition.
Jumia Black Friday Festivities
Wheel of Fortune
How will the Jumia Wheel of Fortune Work during Black Friday?
Anybody can visit the Jumia site and participate.
Each user is entitled to one spin daily
Participants stand the chance to win loads and loads of discount vouchers to be used during Black Friday.
Voucher Giveaway
During Black Friday, shop at Jumia and use the Voucher to get additional 10% on top of the discount that Black Friday already presents. Voucher: Shepherdea1a
Jumia Voice Competition
This competition is the most interesting of all, and the highest “paying” as well. You get to perform live on stage + a fully paid three days trip to Dubai + GHS10,000 voucher.
Record your own rendition of a Jumia song using the Jumia jingle. It can be rap, singing or even spoken word.
Post the recording with hashtag #Jumiablackfridayvoice on Facebook + Instagram and tag us.
Share the post with as many friends and associates as possible and invite them to like it and share it.
The people with the most likes will be selected and rewarded.
Update: An earlier version of this post erroneously stated that the total Cash price to be won was GHS 1280. This has been resolved.
I am Senyo Agbeblewu and I invite you to participate in my survey on crowdsourcing.
What is Crowdsourcing?
Crowdsourcing simply refers to a process of seeking IDEAS and SOLUTIONS from a group of unknown persons, called the ‘CROWD’. The crowd refers to registered members on specialized websites, called crowdsourcing PLATFORMS.
Firms and individuals, called ‘solution seekers’ therefore advertise their challenges on these websites for crowd members to solve, usually for a financial reward. Depending on the type of task, the financial reward may be given to the solver with the best solution or simply shared among members, according to their contribution to the final solution.
On other crowdsourcing platforms, crowd members can bid to solve advertised tasks/jobs. In such cases, solution seekers will select the solver with the best bid to do the job.
The purpose of my survey is to understand the factors that motivate crowd members to participate in this such activities.
To make the survey interesting and increase participation, I am planning on running the survey as a crowdsourcing with numerous CASH PRIZES for RANDOMLY selected participants on each platform.
How to Participate (Read carefully)
If you are already registered on any of the crowdsourcing platforms listed below or any other platform, simply send: REGISTERED to [email protected] and you will receive an invitation email from [email protected] with the link to the survey. Click on the link and complete the survey. Please remember to provide the name of the crowdsourcing platform and your username/ID in the spaces allocated.
For you, who may not yet be a member of a crowdsourcing platform, you can still participate and win cash prizes by following these simple steps:
How the Competition Works
REGISTER to be a member of ANY of the following crowdsourcing platforms: (Search for the names from Google; visit the site and sign up)
You will receive an invitation email from [email protected]with a link to the survey.
Click on the link and complete the survey
Keep your fingers crossed. You will be contacted if you are one of the RANDOMLY selected winners and your cash prize will be paid to you.
Prizes
If you followed the above process to participate in the contest, you could win any of the following CASH PRIZES:
GHS 320 each for TWO 1st Prize Winners
GHS 160 each for TWO 2nd Prize winners
GHS 96 each for TWO 3rd Prize Winners
GHS 64 each for TWO 4th Prize Winners
In addition, if you agree and are selected as one of 36 participants for the follow-up telephone interview, you will receive GHS 80 after the interview.
Kindly invite your colleagues to participate, as the PRIZES will INCREASE with the number of participants.
If you have any questions or need further clarification, please feel free to contact Senyo via Whatsapp on 0061415744001 or send an email to [email protected]
Android smartphones and tablets have attracted the customers throughout the world and Ghana is no exception. The Android OS has become the need of modern day smartphones. Android has also become the lifeline of modern day phone owners. Various apps have been developed to bring ease of operation for the users on Android device.
Most of these apps add functionality to your Android device and make it really easy for the users to access its exceptional features. But the question here is which app to install on your Android Smartphone.
Facebook
Facebook for Android is the official communication app of Facebook which allows you to communicate with your friends, family, and clients right from your smartphone. Not only this! You can also update your status and photos instantly from anywhere. With this App, you can send messages to anybody on your friends’ list anytime, and you can do real-time chat too. It also syncs your Phone contacts with Facebook friends and shows Facebook data in your Contact list.
Google Chrome
Google Chrome is one of the fastest, and one of the most popular browser app for Android phones. It allows you to search anything via voice commands, sync your data on other devices, translate anything and save up to 50% of data usage while you’re browsing. You can also use Incognito mode to browse secretly and anonymously.
Google Play Music
Google Play Music is one of best advert free android app to stream & download music right onto your Android device. You only need to search for the Music or Album terms and download or stream your desired music online. With this app, you can enjoy the high-quality mobile music playback experience. Additionally, the database of their tracks is very huge; since it contains more than 50,000 songs. You can locate your favorite track easily via this app. However, you need to remember streaming costs data.
As smartphones become more powerful, so have the numerous streaming entertainment services. There are many options for Android users if they wish to stream movies and TV. Google Play, Netflix, and other similar apps present the widest range and exciting selection.
All these apps are packed with wide range of features and will make sure that your smartphone turns out to be complete gadget box for you. So, install these must-have Android apps on your smartphone and make it a fully fledged device to use.
All TECNO fans have been waiting for the big one for 2017- The TECNO Phantom 8!
Today, Tecno Mobile launched the Phantom 8 in Dubai. With the introduction of the TECNO flagship device, all rumours have now been rendered useless and we can focus more on the device.
The primary camera on the Phantom 8 is a dual-camera set up with Sony-made IMX386 12 MP and 13 MP sensors. The primary (of the dual set up) is a 12 MP eye which boosts of 2X optical zoom, whereas the second sensor raises it with up to 10X Super Zoom that stitches and boosts the megapixel count of zoomed images to give sharper, better-looking shots.
The Tecno Phantom 8 comes with Android 7
Let’s look at the Key Specifications of the Phone.
Tecno Phantom 8 Key Specifications
Display: 5.7″ FHD Screen
Primary Camera Set-Up: Dual-Camera with 10x Super Zoom
Secondary Camera: 20MP with Smart Dual Selfie Flash
Available Colours: Galaxy Blue, Champagne Gold, Black
Bigger Ram means The Power to Do More
6GB of RAM of Phantom8 stacks up nicely against the rest of the flagships. It capacitates multi-tasking of about 80 apps without interference. Powered by all-new LPDDR4X standard, the phone enables way faster data transmission speed – 70% snappier than the last generation – and consumes 50% less power easily.
Powerful Processing
Packed with a robust MediaTek P25 processor, it’s far more responsive than any Phantom that came before. Whether you’re surfing online, streaming videos, playing games, or dealing with business, it all gets done at lightning speed. Thanks to the innovation of the 16nm processor that runs with less power, the processor will not tax your battery anymore, saving the juice for something more important.
Operating System on the Tecno Phantom 8
Powered by the whole new Android™ 7.0, Phantom8 boasts of a handful of useful tools to better manage your beloved device. Phone master helps analyze and safely remove the junk files that take up your memory and storage space. Clean with a single tap, free up space and boost phone speed. Also, auto-start management allows you to forbid unnecessary or unwanted apps from auto-starting, boost up your phone and keep it running smooth.
Pricing and Availability of the Tecno Phantom 8
Phantom8 4 Offer and Price in Ghana
You can buy the Tecno Phantom 8 at a recommended retail price of GHS 1499.
Additional Offer from Startimes and MTN Ghana
The new TECNO Mobile Phantom 8 comes with a StarTimes kit with one-month super bouquet subscription and 2.5GB data from mtn every month for 6months, Just like with the Tecno Camon CX.
Phantom8 Price in Kenya
The Tecno Phantom8 is not yet available for sale in Kenya.
Phantom8 Price in Nigeria
Tecno Phantom8 price is currently not in retail in Nigeria.
Swap previous Tecno model with Phantom 8
There are currently no swap deals for the Phantom 8. Check back soon
