Tecno Spark K7 and Spark Plus K9 Specifications and Price

Following months of launching the WX series smartphones in the Nigerian market, Tecno is back with two new devices which they claim is targeted at the youths and social media enthusiasts — Tecno Spark & Tecno Spark Plus.

Both of the device come with decent specifications and it's expected to launch this August 2017.
Here are the full details about the both devices.

• Tecno Spark
• Tecno Spark Plus

Tecno Spark

Quick Details

• Network: 2G / 3G / 4G
• Display: 5.5 inches, IPS LCD Touchscreen display — (720 x 1280 px)
• Software: Android v7.0 (Nougat)
• Processor: 1.3 GHz Octa-core CPU
• Memory: 1GB/2GB RAM / 16GB ROM
• Cameras: Front — 5 MP (with flash) / Rear — 13 MP (autofocus, LED flash)
• Battery: 3000 mAh
• Price: –
• Other Features: Fingerprint sensor

Tecno Spark (known as Tecno K7) is a low end device that is scheduled to be launched this August. It comes with a fair use decent spec. 5.5-inch display device in a metal unibody, 1GB Ram, 16GB internal memory and will run Android 7 Nougat OS out of the box with Tecno very own HIOS. 

The cameras on the device are also modest. With the front facing shooter having around 5 million pixels accompanied by its dedicated flashlight for low light conditions, taking selfies should be effortless. The rear camera is a 13MP shooter also accompanied by an LED flash.

Tecno Spark K7 Full Device Specifications

Here are the full essential details about the device…

Network and Software

2G	Yes
3G	Yes
4G	Yes
SIM	Dual SIM
Operating System	Android v7.0 (Nougat)

Design and Display

Dimensions	153 x 76.4 x 7.9 mm
Weight	–
Build	Metal
Colors	Champagne Gold, Coral Blue, Metallic Red, Phantom Black
Display Size	5.5 inches
Display Type	IPS LCD Touchscreen
Display Resolution	720 x 1280 px

Performance and Hardware

Processor Name	MediaTek
Processor Type	1.3 GHz Octa-core CPU
GPU	Mali-T720
RAM	1GB/2GB
Internal Memory	16GB
SD Card Support	Yes (up to 32GB)

Cameras

Front Camera	5 MP (with flash)
Rear Camera	13 MP (autofocus, LED flash)

Battery

Battery Capacity	3000 mAh
Type	Li-Ion
Fast Charging	No

Connectivity and Multimedia

Bluetooth	Yes
WiFi	Yes (802.11 b/g/n)
GPS	Yes
USB	microUSB v2.0
OTG	–
Music Player	Yes
Video Player	Yes
FM Radio	Yes
Loudspeaker	Yes
Headphone Jack	Yes

Other Features

Fingerprint Scanner

Yes

For the price, its not confirmed but Tecno promised to keep it low and pocket friendly.

Tecno Spark Plus

Quick Details

• Network: 2G / 3G / 4G
• Display: 6.0 inches, IPS LCD Touchscreen display — (720 x 1280 px)
• Software: Android v7.0 (Nougat)
• Processor: 1.5 GHz Octa-core CPU
• Memory: 2GB RAM / 16GB ROM
• Cameras: Front — 5 MP (with flash) / Rear — 13 MP (autofocus, LED flash)
• Battery: 3400 mAh
• Price: –
• Other Features: Fingerprint sensor

Featuring a much larger screen size and battery capacity than the Spark (above), the Tecno Spark Plus has a 6-inch display and a 3400 mAh battery.

In addition to those two, another major difference is the device's antenna band placement.

Tecno Spark Plus Full Device Specifications

Here are the full essential details about the device…

Network and Software

2G	Yes
3G	Yes
4G	Yes
SIM	Dual SIM
Operating System	Android v7.0 (Nougat)

Design and Display

Dimensions	162 x 82.6 x 7.75 mm
Weight	–
Build	Metal
Colors	Anthracite Grey, Champagne Gold, Elegant Blue, Scarlet Red
Display Size	6.0 inches
Display Type	IPS LCD Touchscreen
Display Resolution	720 x 1280 px

Performance and Hardware

Processor Name	MediaTek
Processor Type	1.5 GHz Octa-core CPU
GPU	Mali-T720
RAM	2GB
Internal Memory	16GB
SD Card Support	Yes (up to 32GB)

Cameras

Front Camera	5 MP (with flash)
Rear Camera	13 MP (autofocus, LED flash)

Battery

Battery Capacity	3400 mAh
Type	Li-Ion
Fast Charging	No

Connectivity and Multimedia

Bluetooth	Yes
WiFi	Yes (802.11 b/g/n)
GPS	Yes
USB	microUSB v2.0
OTG	–
Music Player	Yes
Video Player	Yes
FM Radio	Yes
Loudspeaker	Yes
Headphone Jack	Yes

Other Features

Fingerprint Scanner

Yes

Major Differences

The key differences between the TecnoSpark K7 and TecnoSpark Plus K9 are listed below;

Tecno Spark VS Tecno Spark Plus
	Spark K7	Spark Plus K9
Display	5.5 Inches	6.0 Inches
Processor	1.3 GHz Octa-core CPU	1.5 GHz Octa-core CPU
RAM	1GB	2GB
Battery	3000mAh	3400mAh

Availability & Price
Tecno Mobile is yet to confirm the launch date of the Tecno K7 and the Tecno K9 and their respective prices, but we expect them to hit the market this August and will likely go on sale on Jumia first once launched. 

It is too early to be sure about anything on Tecno Spark and Spark Plus, just take everything with a pinch of salt. The real images and specifications of the device will be communicated to you as soon as we get the naked truth.

Let me know what you think about these new smartphones using the comment box below.

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Hi guys, our beloved indigenous network, Globacom has here again with their usual fantabulous offer. Globacom has launched a new tariff plan called "Glo Jollific8

Hi guys, our beloved indigenous network, Globacom has here again with their usual fantabulous offer. Globacom has launched a new tariff plan called "Glo Jollific8", it is specially designed to give new Globacom prepaid customers eight times more value on every recharge and the offer is not just limited to calling just GLO to GLO lines, but you get to call any other network!

Glo Jollific8 offers new subscribers, 800% more value on every recharge from N100 and above, as customers get octuplet benefits, including bonus to call all local networks, browse freely and get free data that can be gifted to other subscribers. It is similar to MTN StartPack of 500% bonus, but this is even better than the MTN StartPack, we all understand the difference between 500% and 800%. 

Benefit of Glo Jollific8

» Every recharge gives 8 times the value of what you recharge

» Every recharge comes with free data and free voice

» You can also choose to share free data with someone else via gift

Explanation

» N100 recharge, gives N800 airtime + 10MB

» N200 recharge, gives N1600+N100(25MB to gift)=N1700

» N500 recharge, gives N4000 + N200 (50MB to gift) =N4200

» N1000 recharge, gives N8k +N400 (100MB to gift)=N8400

» N5000 recharge, gives N40k + N2k (500MB to gift)=N42k

 

To Join Glo Jollific8 Tariff Plan
» Get a new Glo sim card
» Register and get it activated (you'll automatically be on Jollific8 tariff plan) 

» Dial *123*Pin# and you are good to go.

» To check your data balance, dial #122# and for data gifting, dial *606#

If you wish to enjoy long time talk with your loved ones, consider getting yourself a new Glo sim, register and activate it and you are automatically on the Glo Jollific8 tariff plan.

It seems Globacom has started repairing their poor network, if you have abandoned your Glo sim as a result of their poor network, kindly put it back in your phone to test their network. Please feed us back if Glo network is now stable in your area.

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Airtel New Night plan and Data Offer - Get 500MB for N25, 1.5GB for N50

The former Airtel hourly base Night plan has been one of the best data plans which we really enjoyed for unlimited download, but I don't know who gave Airtel bad advised to increase the price of their night plan. Mtn took the advantage and  rescue us with the night plan of 500MB for just N25, which made lots of people forget the Airtel high price night data bundle and move on with the MTN cheap Night package.

It seems Airtel has learned from their mistake and reintroduced new night data bundle to replace the previous one. Airtel has chosen to follow the footsteps of MTN night packages by launched another Night plan which offers you 500MB for N25 and 1.5GB for N50.

The new Airtel night plan was accompanied by Airtel 1GB for N500 which is valid for 1week and  200MB for N200 + 30Min Airtel calls weekend offer and free 15mb for 7days when you recharge with N200.

To Activate The Offer
This plan is exclusively for SmartTRYBE users on Airtel, it means you must migrate to Airtel SmartTRYBE before you can enjoy the offer, dial *312# then reply with 1

To Subscribe to Airtel 1.5GB for N50, 500MB for N25 and 1GB for N500
» Simply dial *312#
» For 1GB which cost N500, reply with 2 - valid for 7 days
» For 500MB which cost N25 and 1.5GB for N50, reply with 3 - Night Plan from 12am - 5am
» For 200MB which cost N200 + 30Min call, reply with 4 - Weekend: Sat and Sun

Note: The call tariff on SmartTrybe features 11k/s calls charges for all national networks (N6.60K/min)

I can say that this is slightly better than the MTN Night Plan of 500MB for just N25, because with MTN night plan every SIM card entitled to a one-time activation per night, but this Airtel night plan can be renewed if exhausted, it means, you can resubscribe after exhausting the initial 1.5GB. In essence, you can use 3GB for N100 in just one night. When, this is ok, but no amount of capped data can balance with the unlimited data plan, Airtel please bring back our unlimited night plan with the reasonable price.

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4G LTE Service in Nigeria seems to be what’s in vogue and we are now moving out of 3G gradually for 4G service

4G LTE Service in Nigeria seems to be what's in vogue and we are now moving out of 3G gradually for 4G service, each of the networks have different frequency bands for their 4G LTE and supported device is going to be the matter of contention.

To enjoy super blazing internet speed, it is not as simple as buying a 4G smartphone, inserting your 4G LTE SIM and start surfing with it. Guys, it is much more than that. Lots of people were disappointed when they discovered that their device doesn't support Glo 4G band 28 (700Mhz) after cat walking into the Glo office to get USIM.

It is important to know your smartphone 4G LTE bands and frequency to avoid story that touch. I will urge you to fasten up your seat belt and stay glued to the next information that will follow because I'm about to embark you in an unknown journey; trust me, you will be safe.

Read through this article to find out everything you need to know about 4G LTE bands, networks and smartphone compatibility.

Right now, 3 major networks have the 4G LTE service in Nigeria and they are MTN, Glo and Etisalat. Other networks in Nigeria with 4G LTE services are Spectranet, ntel, Swift and Smile. We are expecting Airtel to roll out their 4G services soon. Most of the 4G smartphones in Nigeria use band 3, 4, 7, 20 or 28. Check out what band your preferred network has below:

1. MTN 4G LTE , supports band 20 (800MHz) and Band 7 (2600MHz)
2. Glo 4G LTE, supports band 28 (700MHz)
3. Etisalat 4G LTE, supports band 3 (1800MHz)
4. NTEL 4G LTE, supports band 8 (900MHz) and Band 3 (1800MHz)
5. Spectranet and Swift, supports band 40 (2300mhz)
6. Smile, supports band 20 (800mhz)

Those are the numbers folks and according what we heard, the lower frequencies tend to perform better in rural areas with fewer masts and they can travel through walls better with decent coverage while the higher frequencies do the opposite, but they can cope with more users in populated areas connecting at once. These are technical terms that I don't think you need right now, whatever frequency your preferred network has, you should get some decent upload and download speed. You could download 1GB file under 4-mins, and this is a fact!

To Check Your 4G LTE Network Band Via Mtk Engineering 

1. Download MTK Engineering Mode from Google Play here
2. Install the app
3. Tap MTK Settings
4. Tap BandMode
5. Select your SIM
6. You will see a list of band mode, from GSM to LTE,
7. If you cannot tick the band 28 check box, then forget about using Glo 4G LTE service.
8. If you cannot tick the band 3 check box, then forget about using Etisalat 4G LTE service.
9. If you are not able tick band 20 or 7 check box, your phone is not supported for MTN 4G LTE service. If you use Ntel and you can't tick band 8 or band 3, then your smartphone has no support for Ntel network.

For those who are not using MTK smartphones, before you purchase your next 4G Android smartphone, kindly ask via comment box below or simply tell us which 4G phone you are using and we as a family will help you out on 4G networks that supports your device.

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waow - Android 8.0’s “Streaming OS Updates” Will Work Even If Your Phone Storage is Full

Google's most anticipated and upcoming Android 8.0 OS will now allow you to download updates even if your phone is low on storage. Apparently, this new feature called "streaming OS updates" has been introduced by the tech giant in its forthcoming Android 8.0 OS. 

We've probably all had this happen at one point or another: you probably wanted to download an update for your smartphone ~1.6GB brick of an update file. On Android, normally this gets downloaded to the user storage partition and flashed to the system partition. But wait, if your phone is full of pictures, or videos, or apps, there may not be enough space to store the update file. In such circumstances, the update fails, and the user is told to "free up some space."

 

According to the latest source.android.com documentation, Google has cooked up a scheme to make sure that an "insufficient space" error will never stop an update again.

Starting with Android 8.0, the A/B system partition setup is being upgraded with a "streaming updates" feature. Update data will arrive from the Internet directly to the offline system partition, written block by block, in a ready-to-boot state. Instead of needing ~1.6GB of free space, Google will be bypassing user storage almost entirely, needing only ~100KB worth of free space for some metadata.

 

Streaming updates is a new feature built into Android 8.0, but, oddly, the docs say Google is also back porting the feature to Google Play Services. That will enable this feature on "Android 7.0 and later" devices with a dual system partition setup.

With this feature, you'll be able to download updates to your phone even when your phone storage is full!

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2017 coming soon smartphones Infinix Hot 5 and Infinix Hot 5 Lite - Specifications, Images and Price

 The Infinix Mobility is set to launch another two new smartphones which are Infinix Hot 5 and Hot 5 Lite with code name Infinix X559. This is going to be the successor to the Infinix Hot 4 also known as the Infinix X557.

According to bbs.infinixmobility.com, Infinix Hot 5 and Hot 5 Lite will have a better Double Flash with clearer image in the dark than the hot 4. It will also come with Double Microphone, 3 D stereo best performance, and communication. They are both going to run Android 7 nougat out of the box.

Both Hot 5 and Hot 5 Lite come with Double Speaker and Screen display of 5.5 HD, 4000mAh, 3G. Hot 5 Lite will come with 16GB ROM, 1 GB RAM while HOT 5 will come with 16GB ROM, 2GB RAM, FingerPrint ID...   We await more specification soon!

Highlights of the specifications

• Double Speaker
• Double Microphone
• Double Flash with clearer image
• 3 D stereo best performance and communication
• Fingerprint sensor: Yes
• Memory: Both feature 16GB of internal memory
• RAM: Hot 5 features 2GB of RAM while Hot 5 Lite features 1GB of RAM 
• Screen 5.5 HD
• Battery capacity: 4000 MAH
• Network: 3G
• 4G: Not confirmed
• OS: Android 7.0 Nougat

Availability & Price: Infinix Hot 5 will be priced at $100 (N37,000), while Hot 5 Lite $80 (N29,600). We expect them to hit the market this August and will likely go on sale on Jumia first once launched.

It is too early to be sure about anything on Infinix Hot 5 & Infinix Hot 5 Lite, just take everything with a pinch of salt. The real images and specifications of the device will be communicated to you as soon as we get the naked truth.

What do you have to say about these new smartphones?

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Windows 10 marks 1 year today and free upgrade expired

Windows 10 is a year old today and just like they promised, Microsoft have cancelled the free upgrade which they made available before.

Last year on July 29 2015, Microsoft publicly announced windows 10 and made available free upgrade for every device and also stating that the free upgrade will expire on July 29 2016. Windows 10 is now available for $119(#)

Windows 10 which is Microsoft latest Operating system and the successor of windows 8.1, is no doubt the best out of all windows operating system Microsoft has created. Lots of features have been added to it which makes it stand out from the previous version of windows.

But not many people appreciate the effort Microsoft invested in windows 10, as many people detest windows 10. Upon the fame and success of windows 10, many people across the glob believe windows 10 is just another way Microsoft wants to use to get a closer look into their private life. Windows 10 has been accused of so many things from bugs to privacy problems.

Some of the accusations includes: forceful upgrade of windows 10, computer developed problems after upgrading, viewing browser history, sending malicious data to Microsoft etc.

Microsoft has responded to these complaints and has also promise to fix the problem.