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Support For Glo 4G Sim Please

Although the Infinix Hot 6 pro had support for 4G network, Glo 4G sim wasn’t supported. If you are Nigerian using the Hot 6 Pro in Nigeria, this might be a plight to you. Having to port your sim or purchase an entirely new sim, might be very stressful. I urge Infinix to include the Glo 4G network band on the Hot 7. Read more

Notch or No Notch

With the recent release of Infinix smartphones with notches, having a notch on Hot 7, maybe Inevitable. Statistics show that there is a large number of Infinix fans, that crave to have the Notch experience. But the question is, is having notched display necessary?

In the absence of a flexible display panel, Infinix will be unable to utilize the actual function of Notches. Notches where designed to help smartphone manufacturers achieve a near bezeless display on their smartphones. The presence of Notch, surrounded by huge bezels, defeats the purpose of the Notch.


The iPhone XS and XS Max feature minimal bezels because Apple included a flexible display panel, which contributed a lot to the premium price features.

Featuring a Notch on a smartphone makes it difficult for the manufacturer to include dual front-facing speakers, dual front-facing speakers that most Infinix users crave for. I am one of such people.

In the absence of flexible display panels, I suggest Infinix stick to an 18:9 display, featuring dual front-facing speakers on the Infinix Hot 7.

Having used the Infinix Hot 6 for quite some time, Design and build of the Hot 6, wasn't an issue for me. The design of the hot 6, was an overall improvement of the hot 5. The hot 6 featured a design that blends with the smartphone trend of 2018.

Laying out aside, the pros, the Hot 6 lacked some would have been impressive features in its build. The Dual cinematic speakers from the Hot 5 was an absolute blessing for me. Due to its vast success and importance in the life of Infinix users, I felt Infinix was going to continue the mobile cinema trend. But they did not.

Smartphones in the HOT series may be affordable and efficient to many, but having a peculiar feature on all smartphones from Infinix Hot series, won't be a bad idea. The dual front-facing cinematic speakers mentioned earlier, won't be a bad idea for a trend. It is useful and also can make smartphones from the Infinix Hot series stand out, among their pairs.

Infinix Hot 7 Features

People may say the inclusion of an 18:9 display, may have facilitated the removal of the dual speakers. But truth be told, there are smartphones with 18:9 displays, that also feature dual front-facing speakers. The Google Pixel 3 and 3 XL is a good example. The availability of smartphones with 18:9 display and dual front-facing speakers, shows that it is possible for Infinix to feature and 18:9 display on the Hot 7 and still feature dual front-facing speakers Read More

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There is no doubt that Infinix’s Hot series, has had the most successful Infinix smartphones. From the Infinix Hot 1 to the previously released hot 6, Infinix has had all significant sales from the HOT series. This is due to a lot of obvious reasons.

Smartphones featured in Infinix’s hot series has over the years, featured extremely affordable prices and impressive mid-range specs to go with. I say mid-range, because of the market Infinix smartphones are based.

Every year, we get to see new smartphones from the HOT series. Some of them feature entirely new designs and forays, while others are reminiscences.

As the custom is here at Lexicop.com, we are going to examine the previous Infinix hot Smartphone ( Hot 6), looking and the cons and pros, giving suggestions on how Infinix can fix the previous cons and also offering suggestions on features that can make the Infinix Hot 7 can better. Infinix Hot 7 features

How To Use Spotify in Nigeria, Using Your Mobile Devices
Download a VPN app: VPN ( virtual private network) Apps, are apps that help us login into internet servers from other countries. Since Spotify is not available to Nigerians, the logical thing to do will be to use a VPN app. This VPN app will help us use the internet servers of countries that are supported by Spotify. i.e you use your VPN app to log in to united states internet servers.
Get A United States credit card: This step isn’t compulsory at all. Spotify offers a free mode that allows users to listen to songs for free, but you will be served audio adverts at intervals. Getting a united states credit card is very easy. You can download the barter app from the Google PlayStore or Apple Store. Barter apps allow you to fund virtual united states account using your Nigerian account. This way you will be able to pay for Spotify services directly from Nigeria.
Download Spotify From How To Use Spotify in Nigeria For Free

Despite the demand, there are a lot of services not available in Nigeria. This is due to to a lot of discriminating factors. One of such services is Spotify. The Spotify app isn’t possible to Nigerians. You won’t find the Spotify app on the Google PlayStore if you are using Google PlayStore in Nigeria. Nevertheless, there are methods you can use to get the Spotify app in Nigeria. This article contains a tutorial on how to use the Spotify app in Nigeria.

In this article, you are going to learn how to set up the Airtel Me2U service, and how to send Airtime on the Airtel network. Please Note that in sharing airtime, both parties must be on the Airtel network, it impossible for an MTN or any other subscriber to send Airtime to an Airtel subscriber and vice versa. How To Transfer Airtime on Airtel

DISCLAIMER: I have not purchased any of the gadgets featured on this list. I made this article based on the details I got from each product under the discription tab on jumia. I do not guarantee it will work exactly the way jumia said in their description tab.

1. Whistle Key finder with light and alarm

gadgets on jumia

Misplacing keys to our homes, Offices etc is actually a norm in our day to day lives.
The whistle key finder is a gadget that helps you find you key faster when you misplace it.

The whistle key finder is actually a key holder in which your key is attached to.

How it works: when you are in search of your key, just whistle and the whistle key finder will flash a light and beep nosily until you find it.

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As our tradition goes we will be making a comparison between the Tecno camon 11 and Tecno camon x. Being the successor of the camon x, we expect the camon 11 to be an improvement of the camon x, not just design wise but improvement in terms of hardware. This comparison is broken into different segments, from design to hardware, to make the whole comparison comprehensive. Tecno camon 11 VS Tecno camon x

dasphinx1:
Op, you did not include Microsoft Surface.

Ehhh. Don't think it should be

PhenomenalMorgan:
I love the competition between Samsung and Huawei,its making apple sit up

very true

3. Google pixel slate

In previous years, Google tabs have always occupied the second position after Samsung tabs, when it comes to iPads alternatives. Things are different this year because Google has taken a new approach in manufacturing their tablets. New approach in the sense that Google has killed its tablet line up, instead they are manufacturing the pixel slates, which looks more mini chrome instead of tablets. Google pixel slates even runs own chrome Os, so you are not getting the full android experience you had on the previous Google pixel tablets.

Google pixel slate

Despite the fact that Google pixel slates are more of mini chrome books than tablets, it was featured on this list of iPad alternatives for 2018 because it finds itself useful in carrying out tasks you will likely do on other tablets. But if you are not a fan of the Chrome os like me, you might not want to go for the Google pixel slate.

In a 12.3 inch chassis, the Google pixel slate is actually the biggest tablet like gadget you can purchase right now in 2018. The Google pixel slate features an all metal build, there is no headphone jack here and there is also no micro SD slot. There are connector pins on the body of the Google pixel slate to connect external keyboards. The Google pixel slates also features stylus pen.

For performance, the Google pixel slate features an intel celeron processor, 4GB RAM and 32GB SSD for the base version. The Google pixel slate is kept alive by 48 watt-hour battery. Note that for configurations, the processor on the Google pixel slate can get up to a core TM i7 processor.

Pricing for the Google pixel slate goes from 600 dollars to 1,600 dollars.

Huawei Media Pad M5 Pro

Being the second rival to Apple as a company, with made known plans to someday over take apple in sales, Huawei’s tablet finds its way to the second position of alternatives to iPads in 2018 . The Huawei media pad M5 pro is packed with features Huawei considers to be enough to rival Apple iPads in 2018.

Huawei media pad m5 pro

The Huawei media pad M5 pro is a features a 10 inch chassis with metal on the back and gorilla glass up front. unlike the 2018 iPads and the samsung galaxy tab 24, the Huawei media pad M5 pro still features a hardware home button with a enough bezels for it rest on. The Hawei media pad M5 pro features Harmon and Kardon speakers on the back and also connector pins for external keyboard. There is headphone jack on the Huawei media pad M5, so you will have to rely on a wireless headphone or USB type c headphones. Also note that the Huawei media pad M5 houses a stylus pen inside it.

The Huawei Media Pad M5 pro features a 10.8 inch IPS LCD display with a screen resolution of 2560 x 1600 , which is actually the only draw back here. You are getting lower display specs here, when compared to 2018 iPads and the Samsung galaxy tab s4.

The Huawei media pad media pad M5 pro is powered by Huawei’s kirin 960 processor, 4GB ram, 6GB internal storage with micro SD expansion up to 256 gigs, 7,500MAH battery.

Pricing for the Huawei media pad M5 is about 500 pounds. with a price tag of 500 pounds, the Huawei media pad M5 is way cheaper than the 2018 iPads. When compared to the 2018 iPads, the Huawei media pad M5 is more a budget device with excellent specifications.

1. Samsung Galaxy Tab S4

When it comes to iPad alternatives in 2018 , the Samsung Galaxy tab s4 seems to have upper hand. The performance and general build of the Samsung Galaxy tab s4 sets it on a high pedestal. This fact has made the discussion more about having an iPad or a Samsung Galaxy tab s4.

Samsung galaxy tab s4

The Samsung Galaxy Tab s4 build comprises of a metal frame with glass panels on the front and back. The Samsung galaxy tab s4 also features dual Dolby Atmos speakers on the top and dual speakers on the bottom for quality stereo audio. The Samsung Galaxy tab s4 retains a headphone jack and connector pins for external keyboard.

The Samsung Galaxy tab s4 houses a 10.5 Super AMOLED display with a screen resolution of 2560 x 1600.
Brightness on the display of Samsung Galaxy tab s4 can be taken to it’s max and still produce an image with tons of contrast and saturation without blacks looking faded. The crisp image of the galaxy Tab s4 produces means that it’s highly suitable for photo re-touching and drawing.

On the performance side the Samsung Galaxy tab s4 features a Snapdragon 845 processor, 4GB RAM, 64GB storage with up to 400GB of micro SD expansion. The kept alive by 7,3000MAH battery.

Pricing for the Samsung Galaxy tab s4 Includes $649 dollars for the tablet and S-PEN without the external keyboard and $800 for the full package that includes the external keyboard.

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in recent years, Apple has being topping the Tablet industry with their iPads. This is due to the fact that iPads are the most sophisticated when it comes to iPad technology. iPads feature the best display with an interestingly nice value for refresh rates, and all the features that make iPads so great.

Though iPads are very sophisticated, they are frowned by many, for reasons that may differ from one person to another. some may avoid iPads because of their prices, some are not apple fans.

If you fall into such categories, this article will help you in making your choices when it comes to selecting alternatives to iPads in 2018.

Infinix Hot 6x Vs Infinix Hot 6 pro

Infinix seem to have begun a new series, a series were already manufactured smartphones will have a refresh.
This refresh features an additional (x) suffix in brand name and notch inclusion.

This series began with the hot S3x which was released some months ago. The hot S3x is a follow-up of the original hot S3.
The hot S3x featured minor spec bump, a new design with its notch as it’s most prominent feature.

Fast forward to October, Infinix has released another smartphone with a notch. The Hot 6x is a follow-up of the original infinix hot 6 pro.

Though the hot 6x succeeds the hot 6 pro, the notch and display may just be the only difference between learn more....

Design / Build
Being a 2017 flagship device, the design of the Zero 5 was actually a set back, because lot of previous year’s design ques were still present in the in the Zero 5.
It was accepted, because it actually takes budget smartphone manufacturing companies like infinix some time to adapt to trends.

In 2018 having a smartphone that looks a lot like the infinix zero 5 will be totally unacceptable.

To make the infinix zero 6 an ideal infinix flagship, I suggest that Infinix should;

Ditch Plastic Build: The Zero 6 should feature premium metal build, with quality higher than what the Note 4 had. After long usage, I actually found out that the colour on the Note 4 metal build started wearing off, a lot of white scratches began to appear.
Having that type of metal on the Zero 6 wont be acceptable at all, owing to its intending flagship nature.

Ditch It’s huge Bezels: Bezels on the infinix Zero 5 were indeed big. The contrast between the zero 5 and other flagships when it comes to its Bezels were actually great.
It’s very learn more...

Flagship devices for smartphone manufacturing companies represents the highest end smartphone the company can manufacture. Such smartphones do not have the short comings lower smartphones have.

Though manufacturing flagship smartphones involves using the best of the best resources smarphone companies can lay their hands on, Smartphone manufacturing companies like Infinix are restricted by some factors.

Unlike the major Smartphone manufacturing companies, smartphone manufacturing like Infinix do not have the liberty to manufacture smartphones with flagship prices.

For Infinix, manufacturing a flagship device involves manufacturing a smartphone that is more powerful than the other smartphones they have manufactured without exceeding a certain price tag.
Manufacturing flagships this way allows Infinix to have flagships devices that their customers can afford, owing to the type of market they are aiming at.

In this article, I am going to be giving suggestions Infinix should consider in manufacturing the Zero 6, which is the next Infinix flagship device. The infinix Zero 6 will succeed the infinix zero 5.

I will be making suggestions under the following headings

Design/Build
Software
Hardware
Infinix Zero 5 was a very successful device, it represented the most powerful smartphone Infinix made last year. It was the first Infinix smartphone to feature dual cameras, 6gig ram and the helio P25 processor.

The infinix zero 5 was the complete package for Infinix fans who needed something higher than what they were used to, while retaining a budget price.
This year, infinix has to perform the same magic.

A lot has improved in the smartphone industry, infinx will have manufacture a smartphone that meets up with learn more....

1. Samsung Galaxy Note 9

Smartphones from Samsung’s Note series are known to be power houses, featuring the most high end features you will find on any samsung devices.
Smartphones from Samsung’s Note series have over the years become a yardstick to telling how powerful other flasghips are.

The Galaxy Note 9, is no exception, the Galaxy note 9 features high end hardware specifications, awesome design/build and good software.

Samsung Galaxy note 9

The Galaxy Note 9 is a 6.4 inch smartphone, built with glass in front and back. Both glasses are attached to a metal frame in the middle.

In front you have a 6.4 inch Quad HD display with a screen resolution of 1440 x 2190. Just like the recent Samung smartphones, the 6.4 inch display on the Galaxy note 9, is long instead of being wide.

As mentioned earlier, you also have glass on the back of the Galaxy note 9. On the back of the Galaxy note 9, you will find two rear cameras, flash and finger print sensor.

The Galaxy note 9 features a 3.5mm headphone jack, a USB type-c port and the S-PEN on the bottom frame.
The S-PEN as you might already know, plays a big role in the uniqueness of Samsung smartphones from the note series.

Samsung continues to make noticable improvements on the S-PEN every year. This year Samsung didn’t relent.

The New S-PEN has a lot a new features, but the main feature Samsung is markteing is it’s Bluetooth feature. The new S-PEN features Bluetooth for connectivity.

The S-PEN on the Galaxy note 9 features Bluetooth low energy module that allows , it allows it to be used as a remote to control the Samsung Galaxy note 9.

When I say remote, I mean allow learn more...

My favorite topic as a tech enthusiast and technology blogger is the advancement of technology, looking at new innovations tech companies have featured in their products.

Making a list of smartphones I consider as the best in specific months, is one of the avenues I use to discuss technological advancements in our society.

This time, I will be making a list of smartphones I consider to be the best October had to offer.
As seen every year, October is a month facilitated by the release of many gadgets, month of October brings about lot of innovations that becomes a trend later on.

This article contains a comprehensive list of best Smartphones from January to October, smartphones on this list are currently available for purchase.

Best Smartphones October 2018
Samsung Galaxy Note 9
Huawei Mate 20 Pro
Google Pixel 3XL
iPhone Xs
Huawei P20 Pro learn more.....

2017 actually resumed the Era of gaming smartphones, the Razer phone actually brought to our awareness the need of a smartphone that is built with gamers in mind.

This trend continued in 2018 and the latest gaming smartphone to Shell out, is the Black Shark Helo 2, the successor of the original black shark smartphone manufactured by Xiaomi.

The Black Shark 2 Helo features hardware that is geared towards making gaming experience as smooth as possible.

Black Shark Helo 2 Features 10GB Ram

In a bid to bringing this to actualisation, xiaomi made the Black Shark 2 Helo the first Smartphone in the 10GB ram, more on that later.

In this article, I am going to be discussing the features of the all New Black Shark learn more...

driand:
bro I'm far more techie than you can imagine, but I hardly remember my phone has cameras... Selfies are for jobless peeps...

maybe you are forgetting the fact that pictures are our memories in hard copy. people who take selfies are not actually jobless

driand:
still what the hell do I need all that for?

Only Smartphone photographers will fancy it.... Basically any techie would too

ollah2:
Sharp Aquos
Essential

All had notches before Apple

Ehn they did, but pple notch style has been the most adpoted

Lexusgs430:
Huge battery capacities no longer required....... The presence of fast charge + software optimization, bridges the gap .......

True

ollah2:
They aren't ahead of any innovations. Removal of headphone jack was done by two different companies before them. Notched screen was done by different companies before them. Be a competent blogger

Are you saying Apple phones weren't the first to feature Notches?

driand:
What am I doing with 5 cameras? Am I Alade photo?

The cameras on the Galaxy A9 is the major Feature it has, featuring 4 rear cameras and a single front facing camera, the Galaxy A9 is setting it's apart from other Samsung smartphones.

The quad camera system of the Galaxy A9 includes;

8MP Super wide angle camera with an aperture of F/2.4 and 120 degree field of view.

10MP Telephoto camera with an aperture of F2.4

24MP main camera with an aperture of F/1.4

5MP depth sensing camera with an aperture of F2.2

The 5MP depth sensing camera captures depth information and allows for live focusing. i.e adjustment of blur after taking pictures in potrait mode.

Most of these features are crammed into the single camera of the Google pixel 3 and 3 XL, using software. So it's actually the battle between hardware and software, which one does better learn more....

greenhulk:
I know my facts

1. Only the XL has a notch, I know

2. No headphone jack on previous model, I know

3. Google phones don't have expandable memory apart from Nexus one, I know

My point is they are gradually turning to Apple and people bash apple for this and treat Google as a saint. When apple released the iPhone Xs with same hardware as last year a lot of people here said they are short of ideas, I made it known that modern phones need at least 2 yrs before a change in hardware especially when they spend a lot of money and research to design a very good hardware, they can't just change it every year, butthey were like apple lack ideas, is it not the same thing that Google is doing?

It's not as if they are trying to b like Apple. But the thing is that Apple is always ahead in innovations. Removal of the headphone jack, creates space for more tech

Anopheles:
Its £549 not dollars = over $700

Sorry it was typo... I will correct it now... I meant to write £549

TechCapon:
yeah Asus ROG beat it. It has up to 512GB while this one has 128GB. But this phone is really great

The Razer phone 2 has an option for micro SD expansion up to 512GB

Ogbemuo:
It's good but I think the Asus Rog phone beat it

It may, but you should understand that the Razer phone 2 has specs that match the Rog phone. The Razer phone 2 was also designed to be less distracting in design. It will appeal to both the gamer and the regular phone user