Meet the Nokia Maze Pro Lite

If you have been anywhere near Nigerian Twitter recently, you must have read about the Nokia Maze Pro Lite that is currently making waves on the microblogging site.

Nokia, under the aegis of HMD Global Network, is planning to release a flagship smartphone into the market to compete with other top brands in the smartphone market according to trusted sources.

According to multiple sources, the name of the new device is Nokia Maze Pro Lite; which in itself indicates that the company might be planning to release another flagship product after the launch of the Maze Pro Lite.

So, what has caused the social media craze about the phone? Well, without jumping ahead of the gun, Nokia has really outdone themselves this time if the touted specifications are anything to go by.

Below are the key specifications of the Nokia smartphone:

Display

6.6-inch Super AMOLED screen

4K resolution.

Moreover, the Nokia beast takes power from a Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 chipset.

Camera

Triple 48MP rear camera

Single 32MP selfie shooter

A pop-up camera lens

Storage

12GB RAM

256GB/512GB ROM.

*The onboard memory is expandable to 512GB via a dedicated microSD card slot.

runs on Android 10.0

8500mAh battery.

Sensors

Fingerprint sensor

Light sensor

Proximity sensor

Accelerometer

Gyroscope

Compass

Barometer

Maze Pro Lite Connectivity

Network: 4G / 5G network

WiFi

Bluetooth

Mobile Hotspot

USB 3.0 Type-C

Nokia Maze Pro Lite Expected Price

We don’t have full details of the pricing yet, but industry experts are pegging the expected price at $450 (173,362.50 Nigerian Naira)

Release Date

There’s also no definite release date for the smartphone yet, but sources in the know claim that the phone will be released later this year. Our eyes are peeled for this one.

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Huawei Enjoy Z 5G has launched in China as the latest smartphone offering from the company.

Huawei Enjoy Z 5G has launched in China as the latest smartphone offering from the company. The phone has a triple rear camera setup at the back with a 48-megapixel main camera.

It features a 6.57-inch full-HD+ (1080×2400 pixels) LCD display with 405ppi pixel density and 20:9 aspect ratio. The phone is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 800 octa-core processor paired with up to 8GB RAM and up to 128GB storage option.

It comes with a waterdrop-style notch and has a side-mounted fingerprint sensor. The rear cameras are placed in the top left corner of the back panel inside a rectangular module.

Huawei Enjoy Z 5G phone has three colour options – Midnight Black, Sky Blue, and Pink. Storage on the phone is expandable via a Nano Memory card.

The phone has a gradient finish on the back,r and packs a 4000mAh battery with 22.5W fast charging.

Highlight Specifications of Huawei Enjoy Z 5G

Display: 6.57-inch (1080 × 2400 pixels) Full HD+ 20:9 LCD screen with 90Hz refresh rate
Chipset: Octa Core (4 x 2GHz Cortex-A76 + 4 x 2GHz Cortex-A55 CPUs) MediaTek Dimensity 800 (MT6873) 7nm processor
Storage: 6GB RAM with 64GB / 128GB (UFS 2.1) storage, 8GB RAM with 128GB (UFS 2.1) storage, expandable memory with up to 128GB with NM memory card
Operating System: Android 10 with EMIUI 10.1
SIM: Hybrid Dual SIM (nano + nano/NM card)
Cameras: 48MP rear camera, LED flash, 8MP 120° ultra-wide angle lens, 2MP 4cm macro lens; 16MP front-facing camera with f/2.0 aperture
Sensor: Side-mounted fingerprint sensor
Dimensions: 160×75.32 ×8.35mm; Weight: 182g
3.5mm audio jack
Network: 5G (SA/ NSA) / Dual 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 ac (2.4GHz + 5GHz), Bluetooth 5, GPS/GLONASS/Beidou, USB Type-C
Battery: 4000mAh battery with 22.5W fast charging

Pricing

6GB RAM with 64GB storage version is priced at US$ 238
6GB RAM with 128GB storage version is priced at US$ 266
8GB RAM with 128GB storage version costs US$ 308

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Samsung galaxy A21s has been launched and it comes with amazing spec, mid ranger with powerful battery that can last you for two days on a single charge.

Samsung galaxy A21s has been launched and it comes with amazing spec, mid ranger with powerful battery that can last you for two days on a single charge.

Samsung Galaxy A21s features a 6.5-inch HD+ Infinity-O display, powered by a 2GHz Octa-Core processor, which is new Exynos 850 and 3GB/4GB + 32GB/64GB onboard storage. It runs Android 10 with OneUI 2.0 out of the box.

Looking at the camera, it comes with 48MP rear camera along with an 8MP ultra-wide, 2MP depth and 2-megapixel macro sensor. For the front, we have a 13-megapixel camera.

It is housed by a battery capacity of 5000mAh, rear – mounted fingerprint scanner and holographic design.

Highlight Specifications of Samsung Galaxy A21s

Display: 6.5-inch (720×1600 pixels) HD+ Infinity-O display

Chipset: Octa-Core (2GHz Quad + 2GHz Quad) processor

Storage: 3GB RAM + 32GB, 4GB/6GB RAM + 64GB internal storage, Micro SD slot (Up to 512GB)

Operating System: Android 10 with OneUI 2.0

Cameras: 48MP (f/2.0 primary) + 8MP (f/2.2 ultra-wide) + 2MP ( f/ 2.4 depth) + 2MP (f/2.4 macro); 13MP (f/2.2) front camera

Sensor: Rear Fingerprint sensor, Face Recognition

Network: 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS + GLONASS, USB Type-C

Battery: 5000mAh battery with 15W Fast Charging

Pricing

The price is yet to be announced; this post will be updated once it is announced.

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A Covid-19 tracing software tool has appeared in the settings of both Android phones and iPhones as part of an update of their operating systems.

The “exposure notification” tool is switched off by default, and is not a tracing app itself.

It enables an app to run in the background while still using Bluetooth.

This lets the app measure the distance between two handsets – and then alert the phone owner if someone near them later tests positive for Covid-19.

The update has caused some confusion, with people querying the new addition to their handsets on social media.

“This is not a new app but is an extra element added to the phones’ operating systems to enable approved developers to build apps that can potentially warn of proximity to infected individuals,” said computer scientist Prof Alan Woodward, of Surrey University.

“Only apps approved by Google and Apple will be included in their app stores where they try to make use of this facility.”

On iPhones, it’s found in the settings app, via the privacy menu and then health sub-section. On Android phones, it’s in the Google (services and preferences) section of the settings menu.

It does not work with the popular COVID Symptom Study app, which has been downloaded more than 3m. times.

A team of NHS developers had built a contact-tracing app and trialed it on the Isle of Wight but the UK government is now planning to incorporate software developed by Apple and Google.

This tool is part of that collaboration between the tech giants.

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Huawei Launches its own Map called WeGo Map

Following the US ban on Hauwei, losing its access to Google Mobile Services (GMS) nearly a year ago, new Huawei devices were left high and dry without a viable alternative. But now, there is a perfect replacement for Google Maps on Huawei phones, called HERE WeGo.

Here WeGo Maps (formerly Here Maps ) was originally developed by Nokia back in 2012 and went through several name changes and metamorphoses. After adopting the HERE WeGo branding in 2016, it shifted focus towards navigation and public transit information. Now Huawei is making the service available for its users by listing the HERE WeGo – City Navigation app on the AppGallery.

The app offers full walking, public transport, bike, and turn-by-turn driving directions complete with offline maps functionality. It works in over 100 countries with over 1,300 cities. If you have a Huawei or Honor device with the App Gallery, you can head to the source link to download Here WeGo Maps.

If you plan a trip to an area without internet coverage, there’s an option to download offline maps as well. In the current lockdown situation, people travel a lot less, but when they do, it’s probably out of necessity.

In addition, Huawei has expressed its desire to bring popular local apps to its key markets.
Where Can I Download it

You can download the app here or go straight to Hauwei AppGallery

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How To Enable WhatsApp’s Group Video calling (8 Participants)

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Recently, the most trusted WhatsApp features tracking website, WABetainfo spotted a new feature that allows users to add up to eight participants in a video call. WhatsApp now allows users to make a video group call with up to 8 people.

WhatsApp lets you add 8 friends in a group video call

As spotted by WABetaInfo, WhatsApp will soon allow users to add up to 8 friends in video calling. However, the feature is right now available only on the beta version of WhatsApp. It will take a few more days or months to roll out in the stable version of WhatsApp.

So, if you can’t wait until the stable rollout, you need to use the Beta version of WhatsApp. Below, we are going to share a method to enable video calling for up to eight participants in WhatsApp.

How To Enable WhatsApp’s Group Video calling (8 Participants)

To enable video calling for up to eight participants in WhatsApp, you need to follow some of the simple steps given below. So, let’s check out how to enable 8 People Video calling on WhatsApp.

Step 1. First of all, head to the Google Play Store and update your WhatsApp beta.

Step 2. Now open the WhatsApp app on Android.

Step 3. Now you need to start a video calling session with your friend.

Step 4. You need to tap on the ‘Add participant’ button located at the top-right corner.

Step 5. You will be able to add seven more participants on the video call conference.

That’s it! You are done. This is how you can enable 8 people group video calling on WhatsApp.

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List of Confirmed Smartphones to Receive Android 11 Update

It has gotten standard for Google to dispatch another Android version every year and there is synergic expectation from the Android users as well. The search engine giant is getting ready to launch yet another Android version after the Android 10 version otherwise known as Android Q version (as reputed before).

Trust me, the Android 10 update is bit by bit entering the mid-range devices from the flagship phone updates since the beginning of the year. Alright, let’s take projection into the future as there will be the next Android version in this 2020. It will be called Android 11 aka Android R, since R comes after letter Q and Google follows that trend while naming the new Android versions. So we should give equivalent weightage to Android R as well because the Android 11 name is not yet concluded.

Initially, Google planned an event on June 3 where it was likewise expected to announce the release of Android 11 Beta. Be that as it may, it didn’t go as per the arrangement and the event was postponed due to the ongoing tension across the United States.

Notwithstanding, Google has discharged four Developer Previews as of not long ago, which gives us a closer look at what to expect. What can also be expected is the list of smartphones that will be receiving the Android 11 update soon after the launch.

Here are the smartphones that are likely to receive the latest version of Android.

Google Android 11 update

Google Pixel 4	Google Pixel 3
Google Pixel 4 XL	Google Pixel 3 XL
Google Pixel 3a	Google Pixel 2
Google Pixel 3a XL	Google Pixel 2 XL

Samsung Android 11 update

Samsung Galaxy S20/ S20 Plus / S20 Ultra	Samsung Galaxy A10/ A10s/ A10e
Samsung Galaxy Note 10/ 10+/ 10+ 5G	Samsung Galaxy A91
Samsung Galaxy S10/ S10 Plus/ S10e/ S10 5G	Samsung Galaxy A50/ A50s
Samsung Galaxy S9/ S9+	Samsung Galaxy A30/ A30s
Samsung Galaxy M31	Samsung Galaxy A90/ A90 5G
Samsung Galaxy A71	Samsung Galaxy A51

Nokia Android 11 update

Nokia 8.2 5G	Nokia 8.1
Nokia 7.2	Nokia 1.3
Nokia 6.2	Nokia 1 Plus
Nokia 5.3	Nokia 2.3
Nokia 4.2	Nokia 3.2

OnePlus Android 11 update

Oneplus 8	OnePlus 7T
OnePlus 8 Pro	OnePlus 7T Pro
OnePlus 7	OnePlus 6
OnePlus 7 Pro	OnePlus 6T

Xiaomi and Redmi Android 11 update

Redmi Note 9 Pro	Redmi K20 Pro Premium
Redmi Note 9 Pro Max	Redmi K20
Redmi K30 Pro	Mi A3
Redmi K30 5G	Mi CC9
Mi Note 10	Mi CC9e
Mi Note 10 Pro	Mi 9T Pro
Mi CC9 Pro	Mi 9T
Mi 9 Pro	Redmi Note 8
Mi 9 Pro 5G	Redmi Note 8 Pro

POCO Android 11 update

POCO X2

POCO F2 Pro

HUAWEI and HONOR Android 11 update

Huawei P30	Honor V20/ View 20
Huawei P30 Pro	Honor 20/ 20 Pro
Huawei P30 Lite	Honor 10 Youth Edition
Huawei Mate 20	Honor Magic 2
Huawei Mate 20 Pro	Honor 20i
Huawei Mate 20X	Honor Nova 5 Pro
Huawei Mate 20 RS Porsche Edition	Honor 30
Huawei P20 / P20 Pro	Honor 30 Pro

Realme Android 11 update

Realme 3/ 3 Pro	Realme XT
Realme 5/ 5 Pro	Realme X30 5G
Realme X	Realme 6 / 6i / 6 Pro
Realme X2 Pro	Realme X

OPPO Android 11 update

OPPO Find X2	Oppo F11
Oppo Find X2 Pro	Oppo F11 Pro
Oppo Reno3 Pro (5G)	Oppo F15
Oppo Reno3 (5G)	Oppo Reno Ace
Oppo Reno3 Youth	Oppo Reno 10x zoom
Oppo Reno2	Oppo Ace2
Oppo Reno2 F	Oppo A9 (2020)
Oppo Reno2 Z	Oppo A5 (2020)

Vivo Android 11 update

vivo NEX 3S 5G	vivo NEX 3
vivo iQOO 3 5G	vivo iQOO Pro 5G
vivo X30 / X30 Pro	vivo NEX 3S 5G

Sony Android 11 update

Sony Xperia 1 II

Sony Xperia 10 II

LG Android 11 update

LG V50S ThinQ 5G	LG V40 ThinQ
LG V50 ThinQ 5G	LG V35 ThinQ
LG G8X ThinQ	LG V30S ThinQ

Asus Android 11 update

Asus ROG Phone 2

Asus Zenfone 6

It must be noted that these are the expected devices that will receive the Android 11 update and the final list may defer. We will keep the list updated as and when the OEMs announce the update for their devices.

However, for now, is your device on the list? Let us know in the comments below. Meanwhile, you can check out the major Android 11 Features, Beta Program, and Everything Else You Need to Know

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Nokia Mobile Teases the Launch Soon of Nokia 8.3 5G

You might remember that Nokia announced the company’s first 5G phone – Nokia 8.3 5G, during an online event in March. The company had announced the features and price of this phone, although it didn’t mention its launch date and availability of the smartphone.

Now, Nokia has released a teaser video on its official Twitter page, announcing that the Nokia 8.3 5G device will make its debut soon. However, there is no firm information on exactly when the phone will launch. The teaser tweet by verified Nokia Twitter account shows a short video that reiterates the design of the smartphone. The tweet itself highlights the smartphone 5G capability.

Nokia 8.3 5G: Specifications

The Nokia 8.3 5G comes equipped with a 4,500mAh battery with support for 18W charging. It ships with Android 10 OS with support for Android One. The smartphone is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G chipset. The device features a 6.81-inch IPS LCD panel with a 20:9 aspect ratio. It has a punch-hole display, which operates at Full HD+ resolution.

The smartphone features a side-mounted fingerprint scanner and comes Polar Night color. The company is offering a new phone with 6GB/8GB RAM and 64GB/128GB storage option. There is also an option to expand the internal storage using a dedicated microSD card slot. In terms of photography, the Nokia 8.3 5G features a quad-camera setup at the back with Zeiss optics.

The setup sports a 64-megapixel primary camera with f/1.9 aperture, a 12-megapixel ultra-wide-angle lens, and also includes two dedicated 2-megapixel macro lens and a depth sensor. For selfies, there is a 24-megapixel camera with f/2.0 aperture. Connectivity options include dual 5G, Wi-Fi dual-band, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS, a USB Type-C port, and a 3.5mm audio jack.

It is priced at €599 (about 254k) in Europe. However, there is no information on when the device will launch.

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SAMSUNG GALAXY S20

Samsung Galaxy S20

Released 2020, March 06
163g, 7.9mm thickness
Android 10, One UI 2
128GB storage, microSDXC
17%1,352,456 HITS
195BECOME A FAN
6.2"
1440x3200 pixels
64MP
4320p
8GB RAM
Exynos 990
4000mAh
Li-Po

NETWORK	Technology	GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
	2G bands	GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 (Dual SIM model only)
		CDMA 800 / 1900 & TD-SCDMA
	3G bands	HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
		CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
	4G bands	1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 38, 39, 40, 41, 66
	Speed	HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE-A (7CA) Cat20 2000/200 Mbps

LAUNCH	Announced	2020, February 11
LAUNCH	Status	Available. Released 2020, March 06

BODY	Dimensions	151.7 x 69.1 x 7.9 mm (5.97 x 2.72 x 0.31 in)
	Weight	163 g (5.75 oz)
	Build	Glass front (Gorilla Glass 6), glass back (Gorilla Glass 6), aluminum frame
	SIM	Single SIM (Nano-SIM and/or eSIM) or Hybrid Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)
		Samsung Pay (Visa, MasterCard certified) IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 mins)

DISPLAY	Type	Dynamic AMOLED 2X capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors
	Size	6.2 inches, 93.8 cm² (~89.5% screen-to-body ratio)
	Resolution	1440 x 3200 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~563 ppi density)
	Protection	Corning Gorilla Glass 6
		HDR10+ Always-on display 120Hz@FHD/60Hz@QHD refresh rate

PLATFORM	OS	Android 10, One UI 2
	Chipset	Exynos 990 (7 nm+) - Global Qualcomm SM8250 Snapdragon 865 (7 nm+) - USA
	CPU	Octa-core (2x2.73 GHz Mongoose M5 & 2x2.50 GHz Cortex-A76 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) - Global Octa-core (1x2.84 GHz Kryo 585 & 3x2.42 GHz Kryo 585 & 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 585) - USA
	GPU	Mali-G77 MP11 - Global Adreno 650 - USA

MEMORY	Card slot	microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
	Internal	128GB 8GB RAM
		UFS 3.0

MAIN CAMERA	Triple	12 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/1.76", 1.8µm, Dual Pixel PDAF, OIS 64 MP, f/2.0, 29mm (telephoto), 1/1.72", 0.8µm, PDAF, OIS, 1.1x optical zoom, 3x hybrid zoom 12 MP, f/2.2, 13mm (ultrawide), 1.4µm, Super Steady video
	Features	LED flash, auto-HDR, panorama
	Video	8K@24fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/240fps, 720p@960fps, HDR10+, stereo sound rec., gyro-EIS & OIS

SELFIE CAMERA	Dual	10 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), 1/3.2", 1.22µm, Dual Pixel PDAF
	Features	Dual video call, Auto-HDR
	Video	4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30fps

SOUND	Loudspeaker	Yes, with stereo speakers
	3.5mm jack	No
		32-bit/384kHz audio Tuned by AKG

COMMS	WLAN	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
	Bluetooth	5.0, A2DP, LE
	GPS	Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO
	NFC	Yes
	Radio	FM radio (Snapdragon model only; market/operator dependent)
	USB	3.2, Type-C 1.0 reversible connector, USB On-The-Go

FEATURES	Sensors	Fingerprint (under display, ultrasonic), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
		ANT+ Bixby natural language commands and dictation Samsung DeX (desktop experience support)

BATTERY		Non-removable Li-Po 4000 mAh battery
	Charging	Fast charging 25W USB Power Delivery 3.0 Fast Qi/PMA wireless charging 15W Reverse wireless charging 9W

MISC	Colors	Cosmic Grey, Cloud Blue, Cloud Pink, Cloud White, Aura Red
	Models	SM-G980, SM-G980F, SM-G980F/DS
	SAR	0.76 W/kg (head) 1.01 W/kg (body)
	SAR EU	0.28 W/kg (head) 1.52 W/kg (body)
	Price	$ 749.99 / € 730.00 / £ 679.00 / ₹ 70,499

TESTS	Performance	AnTuTu: 525029 (v8) GeekBench: 12557 (v4.4), 2750 (v5.1) GFXBench: 44fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
	Display	Contrast ratio: Infinite (nominal)
	Camera	Photo / Video
	Loudspeaker	-23.9 LUFS (Very good)
	Battery life	Endurance rating 71h