Oppo F11 and F11 Pro are official - one has a notch, the other a pop-up selfie camera

Today Oppo announced its F11 and F11 Pro to the world, starting with the Indian market. The phones were heavily teased for weeks and we knew about their key specs in advance.

The key difference between the Oppo F11 Pro and the F11 is that the vanilla has its selfie camera in a waterdrop-styled notch in the screen while the F11 Pro has an all screen front and a pop-up mechanism.
The F11 and F11 Pro have 6.53-inch 1080x2340px IPS LCDs, which Oppo claims have their own RAM to preserve energy. Regardless of placement, the selfie camera is a 16MP f/2.0 snapper. In the F11 Pro it's elevated by a motorized mechanism, similar to the
vivo V15 Pro , only here it slides out in the center of the frame.
There are two cameras on the rear - a main 48MP f/1.8 1/2.3" snapper and an auxiliary 5MP f/2.4 depth-sensor. The main camera uses pixel binning to capture 12MP shots with a promise of great sharpness and low noise. There's also an Ultra Night Mode that will work similarly to Google's Night Sight or Huawei's Night Mode.
Naturally there's AI in the camera with 23 types of recognized scenes and color enhancement, which Oppo calls Color Mapping.

The Oppo F11 and F11 Pro have ample 4,000mAh batteries that can be fast-charged with VOOC 3.0 speeds - Oppo claims a full charge will take 80 minutes. However charging is done through the old-school microUSB port, instead of USB-C.
Processing is handled by a MediaTek Helio P70 mated to either 4GB or 6GB of RAM. There are 64GB or 128GB of non-expandable storage.

The Oppo F11 and F11 Pro will be available through Amazon India. The Pro is offered in either a triple-color gradient Thunder Black or a double-color gradient Aurora Green. The F11 comes in Flourite Purple, Marble Green or Jewelry White.

Your Texts Are Not Private, Ontario Court Rules

The texts you think you're sending in private can be used against you in court, according to a potentially precedent-setting new ruling from the Ontario Court of Appeal, which critics believe will have implications on privacy throughout the province.

While it's reasonable to expect your texts to be private along the way to their recipient—including on a service provider's database—once those messages reach their destination, that expectation of privacy evaporates, Justice Justin MacPherson wrote in the majority ruling, released on July 8.

The case in question involved Nour Marakah, the appellant, and his former co-accused, Andrew Winchester, exchanging texts regarding Marakah illegally purchasing firearms from Winchester.

Law enforcement started an investigation into Winchester in 2012, discovering that he legally purchased 45 guns over a six-month period and then illegally sold them, including to Marakah. At some point in the investigation, the police received a confidential tip regarding Marakah's alleged involvement in Winchester's gun purchasing scheme.

After obtaining a warrant, police raided Marakah and Winchester's residences and took their phones. The police performed a forensic search on both phones, and found texts clearly implicating Marakah and Winchester in gun trafficking, according to the ruling.

In pre-trial proceedings, Marakah argued that the items taken from him during the raid, the information taken from his phone, and the information taken from Winchester's phone should not be admissible.

The Superior Court justice presiding over the case, Laurence Pattillo, concurred that the items taken from Marakah during the raid, and the information taken from his phone, should be excluded, as they were seized without legal authorization. But he ruled that the information taken from Winchester's phone could not be excluded, arguing that Marakah could have no reasonable expectation that his messages would remain private.

The Court of Appeal's majority decision agreed that Marakah had no standing to bring a Charter challenge before the court.

It was a win for the government. "The Crown's position ... is that once a person sends a message into the ether, he or she loses the requisite level of control over that message needed to challenge its subsequent acquisition by authorities from sources outside of that person's control," Nick Devlin, senior counsel with the Public Prosecution Service of Canada, told VICE News.

Devlin added, "that loss of control is why we teach our children to be careful what they say and send over electronic messaging, because it is not really private."

5 Tech Gadgets you can hardly do without

The evolvement of technology over the decades has made it compulsory to use them. These technologies which come in various forms, sizes and shapes simplify human functions and activities thus making them indispensable. Most people are addicted to some of these gadgets to the point of the gadgets becoming an appendage. Jumps Travel, Africa’s No 1 hotel booking portal identifies five (5) gadgets you can hardly do without. Whilst some of these devices are fun to use, others are functionally for safety precautions.

Music Player
Whether you carry a personal music player or listen to music straight off your computer, you’d probably miss your digital music if it suddenly disappeared. An added benefit is that music players promote harmony at the workplace. Employees can listen to their preferred tunes without annoying their workmates.

ATM/ATM MACHINE
Long lines at the banks are nobody’s idea of a good time. With the Automated Teller Machine, you can perform a wide range of banking transactions such as making cash deposits, cash withdrawal, and account balance check at any time. ATMs give you access to 24-hour cash .

Computer
Office functions have been automated, thus most organizations can hardly work without computers. Same with individuals. This is because computers perform unlimited functions which can’t be done manually.

Smoke detector
The smoke detector has proven over and over again to be a life-saving gadget, and some people would literally not be alive without it. You will find it in many homes and offices. This is another essential device you can hardly do without.

Phone
Before the telephone, humans wrote letters by hand and waited days, weeks and sometimes months for their messages to get delivered. Thanks to the invention of the telephone, and eventually the mobile phone. Now, news can be shared instantly and from just anywhere. Most people can barely live without their phones.

Worldwide tablet shipments decline by 12% in Q2 2016 – IDC

By Emeka Aginam, with agency report

Worldwide tablet shipments, inclusive of slates and detachables, reached 38.7 million in the second quarter of 2016 (2Q16) preliminary data from the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Tablet Tracker, has indicated. According to the research firm, growth continues to decline with the market receding 12.3% year over year as vendors begin to refocus their product lines and consumers hold off on purchases. An overwhelming majority of tablets shipped this past quarter, according to IDC, were Android-based systems (65%) followed by iOS, which captured 26%, and Windows for the remaining share. Though this trend has been constant for years there are early signs of change as the Android vendor list has contracted and champions of the OS have begun to offer Windows-based products, hedging against the decline of Android slates. “The market has spoken as consumers and enterprises seek more productive form factors and operating systems – it’s the reason we’re seeing continued growth in detachables,” Jitesh Ubrani, senior research analyst with IDC’s Worldwide Quarterly Mobile Device Trackers, said, adding that, “At present, it’s difficult for Android to compete with iOS or Windows detachable products. However, the next 12 to 18 months will be very interesting as Google launches the next version of Android with better multi-tasking support and as they begin to bring together their two operating systems.” Despite the continued decline in slates, the form factor still accounts for over three-quarters of the market. “While growth in the detachable category is undeniable, slates continue to represent the vast majority of the segment. Vendors like Amazon, with a very focused approach to positioning, price, and purpose, managed to capture a considerable share of the market. Slate sales are declining but they still serve a purpose and will do so for a long time to come,” Jean Philippe Bouchard, research director, Tablets at IDC, said. Tablet vendor highlights Apple’s launch of its second detachable helped lessen its year-over-year decline to 9%, but more importantly it helped raise Apple’s average selling price (ASP) and revenue. Price reductions on previous generation iPads and the latest Pro iterations are expected to have the same effect for the remainder of 2016 as the consumer and enterprise audiences evaluate their needs. Samsung continues to hold the number 2 position in IDC’s ranking with methodical coverage of price bands, features, and screen sizes. Samsung’s results should get better as it arguably leaves the detachable category still untouched. It is also important to note that Samsung’s Galaxy View is not included in IDC’s Tablet taxonomy and therefore not included in the presented results. Lenovo’s strength is primarily in Asia/Pacific, Europe, and the Middle East & Africa (MEA). According to the report, the company has managed to grow its share on the backs of unique, sometimes esoteric designs. Tablets like the Yoga Tab 3 Pro offer a built-in projector and have allowed Lenovo to differentiate themselves from other premium media-focused tablets. However, the majority of its shipments still come from the low-cost Lenovo Tab 2 and Lenovo Tab 3 lineups. Huawei’s Matebook has been off to a rocky start as the specs have not been reflective of the price. The company’s first foray into the detachable segment seems half-hearted and it’s imperative for this to change should Huawei expect to make any headway in this space. Meanwhile, Huawei’s slates continue to perform well in the Asia/Pacific and MEA regions. Credit goes to Amazon as its performance this quarter has been reflective of the aptly named Fire tablets. The low price combined with the company’s online presence has once again afforded Amazon a spot in the top 5 vendor list.

Read more at: http://www.vanguardngr.com/2016/08/worldwide-tablet-shipments-decline-12-q2-2016-idc/

Currently, technology is key to manufacturing, Programos tells manufacturers

A Nigerian based non-governmental organization, Programos Foundation, which specializes in grooming entrepreneurs, has bluntly told manufacturing companies that unless they integrate technology in their manufacturing plans, their products would continue to attract least attention in the international market. President of the Foundation, Mr. Amos Emmanuel, who was a guest lecturer at the 31st Annual General Meeting of the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria, Ogun State chapter recently, said that though the challenges facing the manufacturing industry are not peculiar, the deployment of IT tools has proven to boost output and ultimately increase revenue for manufacturers. Emmanuel was speaking on the topic ‘Industries and the Economy: Problems, Prospects and the Way Forward’, at the Sango-Otta, venue of the AGM. He said that the manufacturing industries play pivotal roles in any economy, engendering rapid growth, jobs and wealth creation, which leads to improved standard of living; and so, there was need to leverage on technology to meet the demand of the manufacturing industry. “It is a known fact that our world is technology-driven and any country with the necessary technological knowhow leads directly or indirectly in the comity of nations. As a country striving to become more industrialized, a new breed of technologists must come onboard to meet the demands of the manufacturing industry, a situation that will then position us in our desired status among our peers,” said Emmanuel, He also noted that though some manufacturers disagree in a survey conducted by Programos Foundation that lack of automation and technological knowhow is a contributory factor to the problems facing industries in the country, it remained to be disputed that the processes of quite a number of Nigerian manufacturers lack the necessary automations that will make work easy and more efficient. He argues that as daunting as the challenges may be, they are not insurmountable. He said apart from technology deployment, the solutions to the enumerated problems will include improvement in Nigeria’s infrastructural base, especially electricity supply, adding that no nation on earth can industrialize without stable power supply.

Read more at: http://www.vanguardngr.com/2016/08/currently-technology-key-manufacturing-programos-tells-manufacturers/

Android 6.0 Marshmallow rolling out to Moto G (3rd gen) in India

Motorola published the Android 6.0 update to itsthird-generation Moto G smartphone in India. This was announced by the Indian arm of the company on Twitter.

The update weighs in at 2GB and carries a software version of 24.11.25.en.US. The roll out in India comes just a week after the update started hitting the Moto G (2015) devices in the United States and Canada.

As for the update, aside from the regular Android 6.0 goodies, including Doze, Google Now on Tap, and redesigned app permissions, it also includes Google's security patches for the month of December.

As in most cases, it's a gradual roll out, so it may take some time before the update hits your device. Meanwhile, you can also manually check for it by heading to Settings -> About Phone -> System Update on your handset.

Samsung Gear VR (2016) is now available to pre-order

Samsung Gear VR 

The Samsung Gear VR (2016), which was unveiled alongside the Galaxy Note7 earlier this month, is now available to pre-order. Amazon is currently accepting pre-orders for the device, which sets you back $100 and starts shipping August 19.

To refresh, the new version of the Samsung Gear VR features various improvements over the original model, including a new deep ink blue color, a bump in total field of view to 101 degrees, extended device compatibility, as well as support for both micro USB and USB Type-C.

' I'm on a skateboard cruising down a highway with some friends. We are beginning to pick up some serious speed, but then I remember none of this is real. I'm actually standing awkwardly on a gyrating skateboard inside of a flashy New York City hotel with a virtual reality headset strapped to my face.

I'm here testing out Samsung's new Gear VR headset. I take off the headset and begin to examine it. The all-black design is appealing, but what's more exciting is the device sitting on the inside. It's the new Galaxy Note 7, which is connected to the headset's USB-C port -- a new feature this year. I see this and immediately begin to wonder: Does this mean the new VR headset won't support older models? Luckily this isn't the case, as the headset ships with a dongle that makes it compatible with older Samsung devices.

The USB-C port isn't the only new feature. There's also a wider viewing angle, better navigation, more face padding and an all black paint job. Perhaps even more appealing is the price. The new Gear VR will begin shipping on August 19 for $99, £80 or AU$159, which is the same price as last year's model. Preorders start tomorrow.' says Dan Graziano 

What's it like to use it?

The new Gear VR is just as good as last year's model. While Samsung quickly pointed out the expanded viewing angles, I didn't notice them during my brief hands on -- but I never had a problem with the angles before. I also didn't wear it long enough to see if the increased padding made it any more comfortable. It just kind of felt the same.

The Oculus Home button is my favorite feature. You previously had to press and hold the back button to get back home (something I only figured out recently). The new home button makes it easier to jump in and out of an app.

You can check out GSMArena detailed Gear VR (2016) hands-on here.

Stylus-toting LG G Stylo mid-ranger 2015

LG took the wraps off the LG G Stylo mid-range smartphone in Korean. The newcomer features stylus pen just like last year’s LG G3 Stylus.

The specs of the LG G Stylo include a 64-bit Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 chipset with 1.2GHz quad-core CPU, 1.5 GB of RAM, and 8GB of expandable memory. The handset supports microSD cards up to an eye-popping 2TB in size.

A 5.7” 720p IPS display, 8MP main camera, and 5MP front-facing snapper, and customized Android Lollipop are also part of the device’s specs. Full connectivity suite including LTE and Bluetooth 4.1 is also on board.

Physical measures of LG G Stylo are 154.3 x 79.2 x 9.6 mm, while its weight tips the scale at 163 grams. A 3,000 mAh battery powers the device.

LG G Stylo will hit the shelves in Korea first. Select global markets will get the device starting in May.

Source (in Korean)

OTA update HTC One M9 for AT&T improves camera performance

HTC One M9 for AT&T received an over-the-air update. The new firmware improves camera and thermal performance of the Taiwanese manufacturer’s flagship smartphone.

Sporting a version number 1.32.502.31, the new firmware arrives as promised by Jason Mackenzie, the president of HTC America. The device’s versions for T-Mobile and Sprint Wireless have already received the update.

HTC dropped its UltraPixel technology and utilized a new Toshiba-made 20MP BSI sensor in the One M9 flagship. However, it seems that the company will take a while to adjust with the tough competition on the mobile imaging front - early reviews of the One M9 did mention some issues with luminance and HDR.

The new firmware will arrive on the device over-the-air. Overly anxious users can download the update from the source link below and read instructions how to flash it.

Samsung promises Galaxy Note 7 will get Android 7.0 in 2-3 months

Samsung has confirmed that it will bring Android 7.0 Nougat to the Galaxy Note 7 within two to three months. The South Korean company plans to carry out beta tests first to ensure the update is stable before it rolls out to everyone.

Prior to the Galaxy Note 7’s official unveiling, some reports suggested that the device could become one of the first third-party Android smartphones to ship with Android 7.0 pre-installed. But unfortunately for fans, that didn’t happen.

Samsung won’t make us wait too long for Nougat, though. The company just wants to avoid rushing its release so that it can ensure the software is perfectly stable before it is make available to all users.

“It is very important for us to offer up-to-date information with the new OS, but what’s more crucial is to build a stable and seamless platform for users,” said Samsung mobile chief Koh Dong-jin at a press conference in Seoul.

“That’s why we are planning to do enough beta testing before any OS updates.”

Once Samsung has carried out those beta tests, received feedback from those involved, and ironed out any issues that arise, Nougat will be made available. According to The Korea Times, Samsung is targeting a release in two to three months.

The Galaxy Note 7 will make its official debut worldwide on August 19.

 
 

SOURCE THE KOREA TIMES

BlackBerry DTEK50 review

BlackBerry launched their first Android smartphone ever last year, and while there were a lot of people who were eagerly awaiting its launch, the Priv fell short of expectations. Granted, there were some good things going for it, but a lackluster camera and premium pricing meant that their first effort wasn't exactly a smash hit.

BlackBerry PRIV reviewBlackBerry DTEK50 hands on

Now, BlackBerry is back with their second attempt, and what BlackBerry is touting as the most secure smartphone in the world. What else does this device have to offer, and is security enough of a selling point to make this phone worth buying? We find out, in this in-depth BlackBerry DTEK50 review!

Buy the BlackBerry DTEK50 now Design

When looking at the BlackBerry DTEK50, you will find that this device appears to be eerily similar to another phone that we've seen before, but not to worry, your eyes aren't playing tricks on you. The design of the DTEK50 is actually based on the same TCL reference design that Alacatel used with the Ido 4, making them pretty much identical.

Everything from the curves at the top and bottom, the rounded corners, flat sides, and the dual front-facing and rear-facing speaker setup is found with the DTEK50, and the only distinguishable design element that separates this from the Idol 4 is on the back. Instead of a glass backing that is available with the latter, the DTEK50 features a textured material with a silicone-like feel.

This difference actually works in favor of the BlackBerry smartphone, with it not attracting fingerprints, and allowing for a lot of grip. The general shape of the DTEK50 is reminiscent of the Nexus 4, especially when looking at it from the front, so I'm definitely a fan of the design. It's simple, clean, and easy to use with one hand, thanks to the thin side bezels and small top and bottom chin.

Taking a look around the device, the SIM and microSD card slot is on the right side, and the headphone jack and microUSB port are at the top and bottom respectively. The volume rocker is also on the right, and below it is a large circular button that you would expect is the power button. Instead, it is what BlackBerry is calling the “convenience key.” This is a completely programmable button that can be used for a variety of functions, like composing a text, controlling the LED flash, toggling Wi-Fi, or opening any app.

The power button is located on the upper left side of the phone, and that is actually my biggest gripe with the design of the DTEK50. Unless you use the phone with your left hand, it can be quite awkward and difficult to reach the power button, and will certainly take some getting used to. Thankfully, the phone does come with a double tap to wake and sleep feature, and even though it may not work as well, and can be quite slow at times, it's still better than having to reach for the power button all the time. The convenience key can be used to lock the device, but unfortunately cannot wake it.

Display

The BlackBerry DTEK50 comes with a 5.2-inch IPS LCD display, with a Full HD resolution, resulting in a pixel density of 424 ppi. It's not a display that is going to amaze, but you certainly won't have any complaints either. It gets bright enough to see outdoors, has decent viewing angles, and offers a good amount of color and contrast, without being oversaturated. 1080p is more than enough at this display size, and reading text, watching videos, and playing games are all enjoyable on this screen.

Performance

Under the hood, the DTEK50 comes with an octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 617 processor, clocked at 1.5 GHz, and backed by the Adreno 405 GPU and 3 GB of RAM. This processing package is pretty standard fare when it comes to mid-range smartphones in 2016, but the performance is a little bit of a mixed bag. With normal, everyday use, the smartphone works perfectly well.

The touch responsiveness is good, and opening, closing, and switching between apps doesn't result in any problems, even if there is an occasional stutter here and there. While gaming, however, is where you will notice a lot of hiccups. Games are very playable for the most part, but load times can be pretty long, and there tends to be a lot of choppiness and lag when playing a game as basic as Pokemon Go.

This issue is even more pronounced if there are a lot of graphical elements on the screen at the same time. Games like CSR Racing 2 have to render graphics at a much lower resolution, and also limit some in-game functionality in order to run smoothly, which is a little disappointing. If you're big into mobile gaming, the DTEK50 won't make the cut, but for everything else, this phone will certainly get the job done.

Hardware

You only get 16 GB of on-board storage with the DTEK50, but the device does offer expandable storage via microSD card up to 256 GB, so if you are looking to download a lot of apps and games, you will definitely need to pick up a microSD card.

One of the best aspects of the DTEK50, as is also the case with the Idol 4, is the speaker setup of the device. You get dual front-facing speakers as well as dual rear-facing speakers, and the sound quality is pretty good. They get plenty loud, and the audio doesn't sound tinny, or become distorted at the highest volumes. Since the speakers are also mirrored on the back, and you can put the phone face up or down without any deterioration in sound quality. The only issue with these speakers is that because of the tiny machined holes, they are very prone to getting dirty and trapping dust.

On the battery side, the DTEK50 comes with a 2,610 mAh unit, which is rather small when compared to other similar smartphones that are available. As such, battery life proves to be a weak point for this device. You can get a full day of battery life with light usage, but if you are someone who likes to play games, watch videos, and check social media often, the phone will unfortunately not last a day.

With similar usage, I needed to charge the device after just 7 or 8 hours. You do get Qualcomm QuickCharge 2.0 support, so it doesn't take long to get back to a full charge, but if you are on the move often, picking up a battery pack may be a good idea.

Camera

The BlackBerry DTEK50 comes with a 13 MP rear camera, with a f/2.0 aperture, phase detection auto focus, and a dual LED flash, along with an 8 MP front-facing shooter, with a f/2.2 aperture.

As far as the camera app is concerned, it is quite simplistic, with not a lot of bells and whistles. You don't get any extra shooting modes beyond the standard video, photo, panorama, but it does have a bunch of live filters built in. There is also a HDR Auto mode, and a built-in manual mode for controlling the focus, white balance, shutter speed, ISO, and exposure.

To get a great looking photo with this camera, the lighting conditions have to be perfect, but even then, there is a noticeable lack of sharpness and detail when zooming in. The color reproduction is good though, when shooting outdoors or in well-lit areas.

However, in low-light conditions is where the image quality really deteriorates. The camera constantly hunts for focus, making it very difficult to take a photo, and when you do take a shot, they're usually very noisy with a lot of artifacts, and the images just look soft and muddy.

The front-facing 8 MP isn't particularly noteworthy either. You can take some decent selfies with it, and the notification LED can also double as a front-facing flash to help you get slightly better results in low-light situations, but the results are still typically not that great.

Software

The big selling point of the DTEK50 isn't the design, the camera, or the specifications. It's all about the software, and the security that comes along with it. The majority of the security comes from the DTEK application, which is also what gives this phone its name. DTEK will show you the security status of the device, and this can change over time the more you use the phone. With DTEK, all your data is encrypted, and you can control the permissions of individual apps and what they're allowed to access, so you never have to worry about apps having access to things that you don't want it to.

There's also a factory reset protection, so in the event that someone steals your phone and factory resets it, they still won't be able to use the phone without knowing your Google account info. Whether it really is the most secure smartphone in the world is pretty tough to say, but BlackBerry is promising that they will be very quick to release security patch updates as soon as they are available.

The rest of the software is a very stock-like Android 6.0 Marshmallow experience, with a lot of Blackberry's software enhancements on top, many of which were seen with the Priv last year. It comes with BBM installed by default, which is something I personally don't use, but could be ideal for those who still love communicating via BBM.

However, I do like a lot of the features from BlackBerry, and many of them are actually pretty useful. You have the productivity tab, which you can access by swiping from the right, to see your current calendar events, emails, tasks, and your most recent contacts.

My favorite feature of the lot definitely has to be the BlackBerry Hub. If you aren't familiar with it, the BlackBerry Hub is your one stop shop for virtually all your notifications. It aggregates your BBMs, text messages, emails, phone calls, and social media, all in one place, making them very easy to check. It does have some issues, such as Gmail not rendering properly through the Hub, but for the most part it does what it is suppose to do extremely well.

You can also swipe up from the bottom, similar to how you would access Google Now before, but here, you get access to three app shortcuts, which are set to BlackBerry Search, the dialer, and the Hub, by default. You can change them to whatever you want though.

BlackBerry gives you a lot of room for tweaking and customization, and something that I really enjoy is the fact that you can use third party icon packs to customize the default launcher. If you're a fan of widgets, the Pop Up widgets is another very useful feature. Basically, any app that you have that supports a widget will display 3 dots beneath it, and all you have to do is swipe up to open the widget. It's a really elegant solution to using widgets without having them take up any space on your home screens.

Of course, you can't talk about a BlackBerry without talking about keyboards. The DTEK50 is an all touch screen device, so it obviously doesn't have a physical keyboard, but it does come with BlackBerry's own software keyboard. It's accurate and easy to type on, and I like that the predictive text allows you to swipe up on a letter to quickly complete a word.

BlackBerry's software isn't perfect, and it does have some minor quirks, like the way the app drawer looks when the apps are sorted alphabetically. They're not only sorted alphabetically, but it's also sectioned out by the letter, and visually just doesn't look very appealing. Overall though, I'm a fan of the software package, and their features add a lot of value, without making the experience feel boated, or taking away from the stock Android experience.

SpecificationsDisplay5.2-inch IPS LCD display

1080p, 424 ppiProcessor1.5 GHz octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 617

Adreno 405 GPURAM3 GBStorage16 GB

expandable via microSD card up to 256 GBCamera13 MP rear camera, f/2.0 aperture, dual LED flash

8 MP front-facing cameraConnectivityWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac

Bluetooth 4.2

NFC

GPS + GLONASS

microUSB 2.0Battery2,610 mAhSoftwareAndroid 6.0 MarshmallowDimensions147 x 72.5 x 7.4 mm

135 gramsGalleryPricing and final thoughts

The BlackBerry DTEK50 will be priced at $300 in the US, and will be available unlocked, and can be used with AT&T and T-Mobile.

There you have it for this in-depth look at the BlackBerry DTEK50! $300 is relatively cheap, especially if you want a smartphone that prioritizes security. If that is the case, you're probably not going to find a better deal.

However, as far as phones go, there are a few better options out there that offer a lot more for similar prices, like theOnePlus 3, the Moto G4 Plus, and theAxon 7. If you do store a lot of sensitive information on your phone, the DTEK50's top notch security will be well worth the investment, but if there is one major flaw, it is that BlackBerry didn't make it a better phone all around.

What do you think about the BlackBerry DTEK50 and would you buy one? Is smartphone security as important to you as say, things like the camera, display or battery? Let us know your views in the comments below!

Buy the BlackBerry DTEK50 now

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Injoo Max 3

InnJoo has unveiled the latest addition to its wide range of high specifications mobile devices with the official launch of the Max 3 smartphone at an event held in Lagos.
The president of TecSync Technology, Jack Lee , said that InnJoo brand was keen to offer Nigerians a unique user experience with its range of price-friendly and high-quality devices, the latest of which is the Max 3.

“The Max 3 is a sleek and high-specifications device that would go a long way in meeting the needs and aspirations of millions of Nigerians in search of a high-powered mobile device at the right price point ,” Lee stated.
Also speaking at the event, former  Executive Vice Chairman of Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Dr. Ernest Ndukwe , lauded the Max 3 as a device that will fulfil the yearnings of a number of tech-savvy Nigerian youths.

Check out this latest astonishing smartphone device; Alcatel Pixi 4

Original Equipment Manufacturers, OEMs, in the smart phone ecosystem have continued to innovate to gain market attention. Monitoring consumer behaviours in taking decision while buying smart devices, the introduction of Alcatel Pixi 4 (6) phablet in the smart phone ecosystem has continued to be the toast of many smart phone buyers as a result of large screen advantage. The large screen advantage, no doubt has helped Alcatel to gain market attention in the Alcatel Pixi 4 (6) phablet series. Overview The device which comes with a 6.00-inch touch-screen display with a resolution of 720 pixels by 1280 pixels is highly rated . slim body The device with slim body runs Android 6.0 marshmallow which is the newest Android version available and is powered by a 2580mAh non removable battery in a unibody that feels sleek in the hands. The Alcatel Pixi 4 (6) phablet is a dual SIM smartphone with connectivity options including Wi-Fi, GPS, Bluetooth. With proximity sensor, and Ambient light sensor, the new product is powered by 1.1GHz quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 210 processor and it comes with 1GB of RAM. The phone packs 8GB of internal storage that can be expanded via a microSD card. Camera Designed with Alcatel’s mission of making premium devices affordable, the device has 8-megapixel primary camera on the rear and a 5-megapixel selfie camera . This is good for for those who are in love with selfies. Another good news that the the camera of the device has the state of the art technology to capture 1080p high definition video with its primary camera. Although 8GB of internal storage may not be enough for people taking too many pictures, it can be further expanded up to a maximum of 32GB via its expansion slot. Battery The battery of the device can last long like any other phone in that its range. It has a talk time of 15 hours which is average for phones released in 2016. Regarding battery capacity, smart device which has a swag because of the metallic frame can hold 2,580 mAh. Going by user experience, the battery can last for a whole day depending on the apps on use. Dimension and Design The body of the device is 165.00 mm high, 83.80 mm wide, and has a depth of 8.30 mm. It is much thinner than an average smartphone which gives it a uniqueness that that trendy users admire. Processor and Memory The Alcatel Pixi 4 (6) houses a quad core Qualcomm Snapdragon 210 MSM8909 system on a chip. Its CPU runs at 1.1 GHz, which is a bit slower than average for a mobile CPU. It comes with 1 GB of RAM. Verdict The device is a good affordable working tool for start-ups and and entrepreneurs who want to do more and achieve more on the go. With the large screen, it also functions perfectly as a general purpose smartphone especially for busy executives who may not be able to use tablet or a laptop while on the move. Alcatel has put a lot of innovation into this affordable phablet and with its Android OS should attract mobile phone enthusiasts who want quality at an affordable price. Its sleek and slim design gives it the swag that trendy users expect from a product that complements their lifestyle. With innovative technology crafted on the device, monitoring trends in the market, it is the toast of many users because of its affordability. Guaranteeing users real value for the money, the phablet has swag as a result of large screen advantage.

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