Tag: Apps
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The best way to block spam calls on your Smartphone
The idea for caller ID emerged in 1968, perfected and widely used in the 80s but it wasn’t until recently technology is taking its root in Nigeria that we started adopting its use. The technology had to go through many different engineers and developers, who eventually were able to perfect it. Usually with caller ID,…
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5 apps to edit videos like a PRO on your mobile device
Before the advent of smart phones, we had to depend on professional editors to piece together footage and other content such that it makes creative sense and communicates a lasting message. I would say gone are those days, but to a certain degree, pro editors are still very much in demand in the professional space.…
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Scam apps: How to check if an Android installation, APK file is safe
One of the best things about Android is the amount of control that the operating system gives users. For instance, with an iPhone, if you want to install apps, you have to either use the App Store or jailbreak the phone. With Android, you can use Google Play, or side load the app using an…
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Beware! This WhatsApp scam can hit you big!
Another day, another WhatsApp scam, this time one that tries to trick users into paying charges by saying their WhatsApp subscription has expired. WhatsApp, of course, is free to use, and has been for some time, though the service used to charge a nominal amount as annual subscription fee when it had initially launched. It…
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Something big, new comes to WhatsApp for Android in Pinned Chats Feature
WhatsApp has finally introduced the new pin chats feature for all Android users, which was earlier this month only available to Android beta users of the messaging app. The pin chat feature in WhatsApp allows users to pin favourite chats on top of the Chats tab. With the new feature, WhatsApp users can pin up…
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China shuts 18 illegal live streaming apps
A total of 18 live streaming apps have been closed for broadcasting illegal content, the Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC) announced on Sunday. A number of app operators were punished for a lack of a mechanism to censor content. A number of anchors spread illegal content, dressed in military or police uniforms or were scantily…
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Users send 63 billion messages globally on WhatsApp New Year’s Eve
WhatsApp has revealed that users of the instant messaging platform sent a massive total of 63 billion messages on New Year’s Eve. As we reported last week, a very significant part of that massive number was generated by India – which saw 14 billion messages being sent on the day. Both numbers set new single-day…
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Apple makes biggest sales ever on App Store New Year’s Day
Apple on Thursday announced that the New Year’s Day 2017 was the biggest day ever for the App Store, with nearly $240 million in purchases worldwide on that day alone. That hints at robust sales of Apple devices during the crucial October to December quarter, ahead of Apple’s earnings call later this month. The Cupertino…