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April 21, 2018

Tecno Camon X Pro - Full Specs and Price

Tecno Camon X Pro is the latest mobile production from Mobile technology giants, Tecno Mobile, and part of the Camon brand of phones with fully optimised features and components. This new release builds on the existing features of previous Camon devices, but with considerable advancement in the quality of the overall development. 

The specs of this phone, completely, out beats most smartphones. The camera's quality and the OS reflect Tecno's goal of delivering to users a mobile device capable of performing 'digital magic' and conveying joy. The design, clearly, features sleekness, beauty, comfort and portability. boos

The MediaTek Chipset Processor combines excellently with a sizeable 4GB RAM to boost processing speed and optimising the performance of applications installed on it. Running on HiOS (Android Oreo), security, display, performance and entertainment is definitely what to expect.
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April 14, 2018

7 Amazing Features of HiOS Launcher Plus Everything about the OS

HiOS is a cutting-edge, fully customised Operating System built on the existing Android OS and streamlined for Tecno phones. It combines a set of intriguing features to deliver an excellent user experience reminiscent of modern technologies noted for speed, flexibility, high performance, interactivity, optimisation, and entertainment.

For many years, Operating Systems, OS, have remained the glue that enables humans to interact with, and give instructions to different kinds of machines and digital devices. They provide a User Interface, UI, that is easy to understand, and guides the operation of complex processes, albeit conveniently. Manufacturers invest time, resources and money in developing them because of their relative importance. 

Extensive research and monitoring of user experience have even boosted the development of this tailored OS. Now, customized Operating Systems for mobile phones are on the increase. From Android OS, XOS Chameleon, iOS, to Tecno HiOS, so much has been accomplished. 
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April 09, 2018

How to lock and unlock your Android Phone with Fingerprint Sensor

As mobile technologies keep emerging and old ones improved upon, new threats equally arise. To counter the identified threats, several security measures are put in place by manufacturers at different levels and degrees to ensure that the privacy of users is kept intact. In addition, a combination of features and components - both hardware and software - have been designed to bolster the security of mobile devices aimed at protecting the confidential information of users.

One of such security measure is the development of fingerprint sensors on smartphones and other smart mobile devices. Though fingerprint sensors have been used with other devices to check security leakages, their recent inclusion in mobile phones’ development has been deemed an excellent security leap.

Recent security concerns have been centred around unauthorised access to personal information of users by individuals – malicious apps are the commonest channels for these attacks. This is easier when such phones are not having relevant security measures or when the user fails to activate these features.

A contrary opinion will be that some users don't activate these features because they don't know how to do so. This, therefore, calls for a learning point to improve and strengthen the orientation of mobile phone users. No particular level of expertise is actually needed to achieve this one big-time security strength.

It's not news that mobile OS giants, Android, have provided support for fingerprint sensing on phones from android 6.0 Marshmallow to allow supported phones utilise this security advancement. The problem is that most users of fingerprint-supported phones don’t know how to lock and unlock their phones with it.

I will, therefore, in this post, show you step-by-step how to lock and unlock your phone in order to secure your confidential information and other classified documents.

Before we move on, I had like to show you what you can achieve with the fingerprint sensor on your smartphone.
Phone Security with Fingerprint Sensor


What can you achieve with the Fingerprint Sensor?

The idea behind the development of fingerprint features on mobile phones is to help users carry out some functions faster and easier. This allows users to perform several operations with just a finger and a hand’s grasp of the device. Some of the things you can do with this emerging solution have been highlighted below.

Receive and end phone calls

Just with one of the scanned fingers, you can achieve much – receive incoming calls. To pick, accept or receive incoming calls on your device, simply long-press the fingerprint sensor while your phone is ringing. By doing that, the call will be automatically accepted or picked.

This is awesome, quicker and convenient. You can overcome major interface challenges with this feature. For instance, devices with a malfunctioning or bad touchpad will prove difficult to accept calls, but with the fingerprint sensor at the back, you can accept such calls.

Take Photograph

Similar to tapping the camera button on your device, you can take photographs by tapping the sensor. Also, selfies can be captured by flipping the camera to the front and then tapping the sensor. This is most important for selfies, as just a finger is enough to capture your moments with friends without stress. Unlike the conventional front tapping function or Power and Volume Down buttons techniques, this is more convenient to use.

Browse Pictures

More fun is experienced while viewing pictures in full mode. With just a finger-swipe on the sensor, you can browse through all the photographs stored in a particular directory. Just swipe left-to-right or right-to-left to watch these photographs ‘magically’ and sequentially.

Record Calls

Do you intend to recall an ongoing conversation on your phone and don’t want to take the phone away from your ear before doing so? Then this is a better solution. While receiving a phone call, long-press the fingerprint sensor to start recording immediately. Do the same to stop recording the call.

Dismiss Alarm

Have you seen a faster way to dismiss alarms? Whether yes or no, this is just the truth about stopping alarms. The fingerprint sensor grants you the ultimate solution to dismiss alarms once your device starts blaring.

Once on the alarm response interface, touch the fingerprint sensor to dismiss the alarm. This will save the time of attempting to swipe through your phone’s touchpad which sometimes causes a snooze instead of dismissal.


Prevent unauthorised access to your information and files.

This is the major security benefit that the sensor offers. In combination with other security features, the fingerprint sensor opens up a reliable avenue to keep your information safe and secure. Despite the research analysis of a 60% chance of bypassing this security feature with master prints, it grants stronger and reliable security to mobile phone users.

Think of just a finger press to unlock your device after locking it conventionally. The good news is that it combines perfectly with the phone’s default security methods – pattern, pin, and password.

 One major thing I like is that you can now lock WhatsApp with fingerprint and completely prevent others from sticking their eyes into your chats. Cool, right?

Supported Phones.

Recently, much effort has been put into developing mobile devices that support and make use of fingerprint scanner. Most of these phones are economically viable and come with excellent smartphone features you had love to see. You can check out Infinix Hot 4 Pro, Infinix Hot 5, Nokia 8, Tecno Spark K7, Tecno Spark K9, Gionee A1, Nokia 2 or simply visit an online mall (affiliate link) for more – I have sorted out these phones to help you browse through them easily.

Now to the expected…

How to Lock and Unlock your Phone with Fingerprint Sensor

By now, you are ‘itching’ for things to get popped so that, on the fly, your fingerprint security feature can start performing. Well, it’s a nice feeling because you’re going to do just that by the time you go through this section. It’s really simple to set up and manage.
Create a fingerprint account


#1 Setup Security on your phone

Using fingerprint security on your phone requires a security setting, first. Be it a Pattern, Password or Pin, set up one. There is no preferred or best method, it’s just a matter of choice and preference, though patterns appear to be the most used.

The rule is clear, use the one you prefer and that is easier for you to access.

If you haven’t set up any security function on your phone, do so. Access the Settings of your phone, scroll down and tap Security. Next, select your preferred screen lock security method and provide the necessary details.

To be on the safe side, create a recovery means by providing an answer to a security question you can remember when need be.

Now move on to create a fingerprint account.

#2 Create a Fingerprint Account

If you have successfully set up an authentication method, it’s now time to create a fingerprint account with which you can control several features on your phone. If you have not done so, check step #1 above before proceeding.  This is where you will scan some of your preferred fingers and set up other recovery details to get the floor ready. Creating a fingerprint account isn’t complex or too techy to achieve. Do this...

Access the fingerprint management feature. You can access this feature by opening Settings and swiping down. Tap on the Security setting and then Fingerprint.

Alternatively, browse the apps on your phone for Fingerprint app usually represented by scanned prints. Tap on the icon to access the management interface.

Any method you use, ensure that you are on the management interface where you will create and set up your account. If you have an existing fingerprint account, move to #3, otherwise, tap Create fingerprint to continue.

Follow the instruction to place some of your fingers on the sensor. Once each finger is scanned, you’ll be instructed to lift it and place a finger again.

You might want to capture every area of a single first before scanning another. This will improve the chances of the sensor recognising your prints from several areas of the fingers used.

Tap the Finish button to complete the setup. On the next interface, create a recovery process via a security question. Select a question and provide an answer you can remember. This will be useful when you, somehow, forget your password, pin or pattern.

“You can create up to 5 fingerprints account on a single device and each will be named accordingly – with serial numbers. These accounts can be deleted anytime you feel like doing so.”

To lock the screen of your phone, turn on Unlock screen. The same can be applied to Access xHide for phones that support xHide security feature, and Access app lock.

Next, return to the Fingerprint interface and activate the following features, though optional.

Take a photo, Accept call, Browse pictures, Call Recording, and Dismiss alarm. Anyone you activate will be ready for control by the sensor with just a finger.


#3 Lock and Unlock your phone

Finally, we have done our groundwork by creating a fingerprint account and have provided a recovery system. It’s now time to prevent unauthorised access to our devices. Note that there are other things you can do with the sensor aside locking and unlocking your phone. Return to the first section – What can you achieve with the fingerprint Sensor? – to brush up on other things.

If you’ve activated the lock screen security feature on your device already, press the power button once to lock the screen and test-run your new security feature. As we all know, pressing the power button sharply will cause the screen to lock.

Now, attempt unlocking the screen as usual. What do you notice? An authentication interface, right? Yes. For first use, you’ll have to authenticate your security details by providing the correct password, pin or pattern – depending on the one used on the device.

Next, lock the screen again using the power button on the side or top of the phone. To unlock the phone this time around, place one of the scanned fingers on the fingerprint sensor located at the back and wait – for some seconds – until the phone unlocks.

You got it! If yes, then kudos! Enjoy the excitement and share the experience with your friends.

Still having challenges with setting up the lock and unlock feature, go through the post again. This time around, be careful to grab all the details and follow the instructions provided here. Otherwise, use the contact form to send me a message and I will be willing to help you overcome the problem.

A little bit of advice

There are times when you’ll need to unlock your device using your chosen security method – whether a pattern, pin or password – especially when there have been failed attempts to unlock the phone. Or, when someone has repeatedly tried to gain access using wrong security details.

At such periods, your fingerprint security system will require authentication via the default security method.

Therefore, often use the authentication details you can always remember, and most importantly, use this authentication method periodically to help you remember the details.

There is, however, a lifeline – recovery question. I don’t advice complete reliance on this except you are familiar with the answer to the question. For instance, you might use it once in a while causing your memory to gradually forget what the correct answer is.

Avoid using uppercases as answers to recovery questions. After a while, it might be difficult to remember which letter was capitalised, or if you actually capitalised the answer.

Now, it’s over to you. You can choose to make things easier by setting up and using a fingerprint account or simply ignore. The truth remains that if you set up this security feature, you will be glad you did. The ease with which you can accept calls, take photographs, browse pictures, and dismiss alarms is worth considering.
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April 01, 2018

Infinix Hot 5 (X559) : Full Specifics and Price

Not long ago I published a Review on Infinix Hot Lite (X557) which is the lightweight version of Infinix Hot 5 (X559). This review quick skyrocketed as more searches kept coming in. And now, based on requests, I have obliged to review the more tailored version of the Hot 5 series. Whether you like it or not, Infinix has become strong competitors in the mobile phones industry.

This is evident in the number of searches for their products and buyers. You might begin to wonder why the quick rise. It's not far-fetched! They have found a way of giving users what they want. Considering the fact that there is a number basic smartphone features an average user desires to see, Infinix has done justice to customers' demands. With high performance-based XOS Chameleon OS, battery optimisation, graphics quality and storage boosting, Infinix phones have it all.

Let's leave the hipe and focus on our product...
Infinix Hot 5 (X559) is an amazing device with exciting features and delivery rate that meets both the aesthetic and performance needs of most users. With a large battery capacity, the fear of power failure is long buried. Additionally, it presents cutting-edge graphics features to promote social media standards.



This device is the best buy for those looking for a not-so-expensive smartphone with all the top features such as 2 GB RAM, Fingerprint sensor, 4000 mAh battery, and an 8 MP camera.

Top Features of Infinix Hot 5 X559

Infinix Hot 5


1. High Battery Capacity

How long your mobile device can last matters a lot. Of course, you wouldn't be connecting your phone to a power source every now and then. That's where this device meets up to the task. Boosting a 4000 mAh battery, users can be confident of long hours usage without disappointment. On the average, users are guaranteed a 35 hours talk time on the 2G network and a 24 hours talk time on a 3G network. The standby time stands at a whopping 837 hours equivalent to 35 days. 

For game lovers, social media enthusiasts and multimedia fans, this is definitely a suited smartphone to enjoy all the fun confidently.

2. High-Performance OS

This mobile phone has been built to run on the famous XOS Chameleon Operating System with top performance, optimisation and security features. It is a customised OS based on Android OS, but tailored to deliver flexible user designs and enhance the experience. Additionally, its power management features ensure that 4000 mAh battery functions at a level double its basic capacity. You can read more on this OS here.

3. Aesthetic Design

This device has a rigid structure combined with colourful 3D texture to encapsulate youthfulness, beauty, elegance, and passion. Its slim body design allows for one-hand grasps and further promotes portability. The edges are slightly curved with striking glows that emulates mirrored solar reflections. 

With five different colour variants of Fine Gold, Sandstone Black, White, Lemon and Red, you have a whole lot to choose from.

4. Fingerprint Scanner

Looking for a faster and convenient way to secure your device? Then, this device is for you. The Fingerprint scanner improves the security of the device. No more need for long and cumbersome passwords and patterns, just a few seconds of fingerprint sensing does the magic. This feature combines with the Xhide App to deliver unimaginable security control on your files, data, folders, pictures, and other information you store on it.

5. Performance-boosting Storage Capacity

When the question of storage is put forward, I usually consider two aspects, the RAM and ROM sizes. The RAM size contributes the overall processing speed, while the ROM simplify determines the number of documents you can store and applications that can be installed on it. 

It has a 2 GB RAM to optimise performance and a 16 GB internal storage capacity which is expandable up to 32 GB with a micro SD Card.

6. Higher Definition Camera

Though not among the top megapixels camera, this one is enough to capture high-quality pictures and videos. An 8 MP camera with five internal lens elements and multiple shooting modes captures your photos with the finest details. The 5 MP camera equally captures beautiful photos. Assisted by a soft light flash, brightness is replenished for capturing in dim environments.

7. Front Dual Speakers

The dual speakers located at the front utilise Dirac Stereo Widening technology to deliver high-impact audio and video contents with pleasant softness and tone. You can choose to have a taste of the high-volume capacity rare in most mobile phones. These features enable users to stream videos and media contents with much clarity and focus.
Infinix Hot 5 Specs


Availability and Price

This product is available for purchase in popular online shops and malls. It's price ranges between N36000 to N40000. You can check the following for the price and place an order. Check Jumia Price & Offers.

Infinix Hot 5 (X559) Full Specifications

Display
Size
5.5 inches
Touchscreen
Yes
Resolution
HD 1280 x 720 pixels
Dimensions
154.8 x 77.7 x 8.35 mm
Display Type
IPS
Material Type
TFT
Screen Protection
No
Thickness            
8.8 mm
Colours
Fine Gold, San-stone Black, White, Lemon and Red colours
Weight
168g
Hardware
Processor
Quad-Core Cortex
Processor Speed
1.3 GHz
Processor Type
MT6580

Storage
RAM
2 GB
ROM (Internal Memory)
16 GB
Expandable
Yes
Expandable Storage Type
Micro SD Card
Expandable up to
32 GB

Camera
Rear Camera
8 MP
Rear Camera Design
LED Flash, autofocus
Front Camera
5 MP
Front Camera Design
Pairs of Flash
Front Camera Image size
Max: 3072 x 1728
Rear Camera Image Size
Max: 3840 x 2160
Video Calling
Yes
Video Recording
Yes

Network
Dual SIM
Yes
SIM 1 Type
Micro SIM
SIM 2 Type
Micro SIM
2G
Yes
3G
Yes
4G
Yes
Network speed
150 Mbps, DL/50 Mbps UL
Maps
Yes
Bandwidth
GSM: 850/900/1800/1900
WCDMA: 850/900/2100
FDD-LTE: B1/B3/B5/B7/B8/B20
TDD-LTE: B38/B40
UpLink
11.5 Mb/s
Down Link
42.2 Mb/s

Internet/Connectivity
GPRS
Yes
EDGE
Yes
HSPAL
No
WLAN
Yes
Wi-Fi Hotspot
Yes (802.11 b/g/n)
GPS Navigation
Yes
Bluetooth
Yes, v4.0
USB Port/Cable Type
Yes (5pin micro USB v2.0)
Earphone
Yes
Earphone length
3.5 mm
OTG
Yes



Sensors
Digital Compass
Yes
Magnetometer
No
Proximity Sensor
Yes
Accelerometer (G-sensor)
Yes
Barometer
No
Temperature Sensor
Yes
Fingerprint Sensor
Yes
Gesture Control
No
Voice Control
Yes
Ambient Light Sensor
Yes



Battery
Capacity
4000 mAh
Standby Time
837 hours (35 days)
Talk Time
35 hours (on 2G) and 24 hours on 3G
Battery Type
Removable
Li-Polymer
No
Fast Charging
Yes
Wireless Charging
No
Solar Charging/Power
No



Media
Video Player
Yes (MP4, 3GP, AVI) 
Audio Player
MP3, MIDI, AMR, WAV
Loudspeaker
Yes (Dual speakers, Dirac 3D Stereo surrounding)
Voice Recording
Yes
FM Radio
Yes
Television
No
Video Streaming/Recording
Yes
Headphone Jack
Yes
Ringtone format
MIDI, MP3
Picture Format
PNG, JPEG, BMP, GIF



Others
Water Resistant
No
Dust Resistant
No
In-built Antivirus
No
Google Play Integration
Yes
Drip Protection
Yes, IP52
Charger
Yes
Charging/Data Cable
Yes, USB v2.0

Difference between Hot 5 and Hot 5 Lite

Feature
Hot 5
Hot 5 Lite
4G
No
No
Battery
4000 mAh
4000 mAh
RAM
2 GB
1 GB
Fingerprint Scanner
Yes
No

What Next?

Whether you’re looking for a phone to keep up with the mobile world or some real toy to catch fun with, this phone qualifies either way. You can make your next purchase and join the band of those enjoying the cool features of this smartphone. Order for yours today at Jumia.

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