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Google has now released the lightweight version of its search app, Google Go, to all Android users worldwide. Originally, Google Go was first launched back in 2017, but was only available to selected countries. The app was primarily designed for users in emerging markets who make use of low-end Android devices with modest hardware on unstable mobile data connection. As with many other lightweight apps, such as, Facebook lite, Google Go is a smaller version of the standard Google app, weighing just 7MB and using much less RAM than the usual Google app. The app is also capable of saving data which Google claims can be up to 40%. This is really perfect for any device with a smaller amount of internal storage, or just for those who want to closely monitor their memory and storage usage. Google has built many lightweight apps such as Google Maps Go, YouTube Go, Google Assistant Go, Files Go, Gmail Go and Gallery Go. Google Go app is now available for download on the Google Play Sto

Google has been rolling out a new version of Android Auto since late last month. Android Auto was designed to connect an Android mobile device to a car. The new Android Auto app comes with a new look and feel when plugged it into a car. Users are supposed to be notified whenever an update arrives, but some Android users are yet to receive a notification for the update. So in this post, you will learn a trick on how to manually force an update of Android Auto app on your mobile if don't want to keep waiting for Google to automatically update yours. How to Manually Force an Update of Android Auto  First check to see if you’re eligible for an update by opening the Android Auto app on your phone. Tap the hamburger icon in the upper-left corner. Tap on Settings. At the top of the screen, look for an item which should be an option to “Try the new Android Auto.” Enable it, and you should have the brand-new version of Android Auto the next time you plug your phone into you

It has been revealed that the next version of the Android operating system (OS), which is only known as Android Q, will not be named after a dessert or sweet treat, thus ending one of the most interesting naming tradition in the tech world. Since 2009, Google has traditionally named all its Android mobile OS after a dessert or sweet treat, and the name of the upcoming version would have followed suit, being after dessert or sweet treats starting with the letter Q. Read also: Google Introduces Android Q Beta  In a blog, Google explained that it decided to ditch the naming tradition because it made it difficult for global consumers, especially non-westerners, to understand which was which. "We've heard feedback over the years that the names weren't always understood by everyone in the global community," Google said. "As a global operating system, it's important that these names are clear and relatable for everyone in the world," it said. With

Microsoft has created an SMS Organizer app that’s designed to replace the SMS text-messaging app in Android users' phones. Developed by Microsoft Garage project in India, SMS Organizer help users organize their SMS messages by categorizing SMS promotional offers and reminders, block senders, star SMS messages, and archive older messages. The app makes use of machine learning to automatically sort messages and organize them into separate folders. Microsoft’s SMS Organizer app can also be used offline. You'll be able to automatically back up messages to Google Drive and restore them when moving to a new device. But the app will only support SMS messages, not MMS ones. With over 150 apps published by different Microsoft teams in the Google Play Store, the new SMS Organizer for Android is another example of the company’s commitment towards building Android communities with its app. Microsoft SMS Organizer was originally released in India last year. After archiving a millio

Google claims to have made it possible for a smartphone to interpret and "read aloud" sign language. It was created in partnership with image software company MediaPipe with the hope that it will be very useful in communicating with the deaf. Some campaigners from the hearing-impaired community have welcomed the initiative, but feel that it might be difficult for it to fully understand some facial expressions or speed of signing which can change the meaning of a conversation. Google admits that it is just the first step as the tech giant has not really made an app of its own. It only published algorithms which it hopes developers will use to create the app. Until now, this type of software that attempts to read sign languages aloud has only worked on PCs. But that does not mean that it has not been successfully tried on mobile phones. A 25-year-old developer in Kenya named Roy Allela, built a pair of haptic gloves that translate sign language to an Android applicatio

Did you just buy a new Smartphones or are in the process of buying one? If so then know that Airtel has an interesting package that can enable a subscriber enjoy 100% Data bonus for up to 6 months. This means you can get 1.5GB (instead of 750MB) for N500, 3GB (instead of 1.5GB) for N1000 or 7GB (instead of 3GB). Read also: Airtel Data Plans for August 2019 With Subscriptions and Codes  How to Activate Airtel 100% Data bonus Get a new Smartphone, insert your Airtel SIM and then text GET to 141 . You will receive a congrats message, informing you that you can now enjoy the Airtel 100% Data bonus for the next 6 months anytime you purchase a data bundle. To check your data balance by dial *223# or *140#

In a recently released chart by DxO for best camera, Samsung Galaxy Note10+ 5G takes the crown, beating the Huawei P30 Pro, which held the top spot since its launch in March this year. According to the camera review site DxOMark, the new Samsung Galaxy Note10+ 5G tops the chart in both the camera and selfie categories. The Note 10+ 5G score 118, a point higher than Huawei P30 Pro, for its rear camera. For the selfie camera, the front camera on the Note 10+ 5G beats the previous record-holder: the Samsung Galaxy S10 5G. The Galaxy Note10+ takes excellent photos with a wide dynamic range in a broad range of lighting conditions. With a brighter aperture of f/2.1, the Note+ camera telephoto can preserve more detail in textures even in low-light conditions. So if you are looking for a smartphone with the best camera for rear and selfie shots then the Note 10+ 5G should be your first choice, at least for now.

Last year, Facebook started rolling out dark mode feature for its Messenger app. Now it has been reported that the social media giant is working on bringing a dark mode theme for its Facebook for Android app. In recent times, there has been an increasing demand for dark mode themes and for good reasons. Apps with darker backgrounds are easier on the eyes, especially at night, than ones with bright themes. The feature can also help conserve and extend smartphones' battery life. So it is not surprising that many developers have either included dark mode for their apps' UI or are at least working on one. Microsoft and Google are among the big players that have already introduced dark mode features on its various apps. It's even one of the main highlights coming to Google's next mobile operating system, Android Q. And now it looks like Facebook too is about to join the band. Engineer, Jane Manchun Wong, discovered the dark mode in the Facebook app and shared a sc

After months of speculations, especially in the wake of US government sanction on its products that led to Google cutting off ties, Huawei has announced its plan to Introduce its own operating system called HarmonyOS. At the Huawei Developer Conference in Dongguan, China, where the announcement was made, Richard Yu, CEO of the company’s Consumer Business Group, talked about a wide-ranging potential for the new operating system. “We needed an OS that supports all scenarios, that can be used across a broad range of devices and platforms, and that can meet consumer demand for low latency and strong security,” Yu said. Although there had been rumors that Huawei was planning to replace the Android operating system on its smartphones and tablets, the company said that HarmonyOS would first be used to power smart devices such as smart TV, speakers and watches. However, the graphics presentation at the event also included, not just watches, cars and televisions, but also smartphones. R

Instagram has pulled off US marketing company Hyp3r from its platform after it was accused of violating users' privacy by illegally collecting their data. Business Insider had investigated Hyp3r and found that it was scraping profiles, copying photos and siphoning off data that was supposed to be deleted after 24 hours. According to the investigation, Hyp3r had been gathering data from one million Instagram posts a month to build up a detailed profiles of millions of users, that included photos, users background and information about where they lived, worked and travelled as well as what they were interested in. In the wake of the accusation, Instagram took action by kicking out Hyp3r from its site and revoking its "Facebook Marketing Partner" status. But in response, Hyp3r maintain that it complied with privacy regulations and the terms of service for the social networks it targeted. Hyp3r boss Carlos Garcia told Business Insider that they "do not view any co

Posted by Chris Iteh  With much going on in the country and the world (Nigeria election, league football matches etc.), you might want to keep up to date with the happening and no better place can you do that than through the internet. With that in mind, you probably want to check out the the data plans of the major network in the country. One of such is MTN. MTN is no doubt Nigeria's biggest telecom network and the one with the most widest coverage in the country - “Everywhere You Go”. In this post, I'll be sharing with you all of MTN data plans for August 2019 that works for all Android devices. The plans can also work on other devices, such as laptops, modems, Apple iOS devices (iPhone and ipads) and even PSP consoles. Daily Plans These are plans are for those who just want to get things done immediately and move on. It last just 24 hours so it isn’t meant for heavy internet users. • 25MB for N50 – Valid for 24 Hrs – Dial *114# or Text "114" to

Two months ago, Facebook was told by the Competition Markets Authority to shut down groups on its site selling fake Amazon reviews, but according to consumer group Which?, they are failing to do so. Which? claimed that in the course of its investigation, it discovered several active groups that recruited people to give fake reviews.   Which? said it had joined 10 separate Facebook groups looking for recruits. And within a 30 days, the recruiters added more than 55,000 posts to the groups that offered free products to people who wrote highly-rated reviews on Amazon. A spokesman for Facebook said it had removed nine of the 10 groups Which? reported to it and was investigating the remaining one.  But Natalie Hitchins, head of products at Which? said Facebook had to take tougher action against such groups and do more in finding other groups and shutting them down. It also called on the Competition Markets Authority to take "enforcement action" to make Facebook a

Posted by Chris Iteh Airtel Nigeria, one of the biggest telecom service provider in Nigeria with one of the most affordable and flexible data plan for various lifestyle. Airtel provides complete Internepackages and data bundles that are suitable for Light users, Middle users and Heavy users. So before subscribing, you should take the time to go through this article and checkout the best internet packages that will suit your lifestyle this month. In order not to waste your time, let's consider Airtel's data plans for August 2019. Airtel Data Plan for Android Phones The Airtel internet bundles range from Daily, Weekly, Monthly and Yearly data plans. They are suitable for all android devices, including smartphones and tablets, laptops/desktop PC and internet modem, and even blackberry devices. DAILY/WEEKLY PLANS These packages have been made flexible for light users, and those who can’t afford the biggie plans. Entry Plan 20MB for N50 - Valid for 1

 Posted by Chris Iteh 9Mobile, formerly Etisalat, has proven to be a major internet provider and one of the most stable network connection in the country. If you want to enjoy 9Mobile fast internet network connection, then I suggest that you consider carefully this article on 9mobile data plans for August 2019. Though this article is specifically meant for all Android device users, people with laptops, modems, and iPads and iPhones could also benefit from it. In fact, the plans below can support any mobile device - whether 3G, 4G LTE or even the old-fashioned 2G phones. 9MOBILE DATA PLANS Daily Bundles These are the quickie plans; not for heavy internet users. They are meant for those who merely want to check the web for just a few minutes. So you should not use it for heavy downloads or video streaming as the data can quickly get exhausted. I also suggest that you use a mini web browser like Opera mini or UC mini and lightweight apps like Facebook lite so as not t

Posted by Chris Iteh Now that we are in August and it seems convenient to share with you the date plans for the month. With that in mind let us consider the plans for the Glo network, the self-proclaimed "Grandmaster of Data". Apart from the data plans, this article contains the subscription and codes. With that cleared lets consider Glo data plans for August. GLO DATA PLANS Glo data bundles range from daily, weekly, monthly and Flexi plans to Blackberry Plans including plans for Blackberry 10 devices. The plans works perfectly well on all devices including Android smartphones, Apple iPads and iPhones, internet modems, PSP and laptops. Please note that New Customers would get the bonus data Volume as a bonus. All Existing Customers would also enjoy this bonus, provided they subscribe to a new plan within 3 days after their data is finished. Otherwise, they will only receive the usual data volume without the bonus when they do eventually subscribe. D