Android Police in an exclusive states that Google is planning a new Pixel laptop(Pixel 3/Bison) that will run the Andromeda OS. Andromeda OS is a hybrid OS. It is a fusion of Android and Chrome OS. Chrome features will be merged into Android so it will be more of an Android laptop than a Chrome. This will be the first device to feature the Andromeda OS The...
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On Tuesday Google revealed its #madebygoogle devices - two smartphones, Google Home-gives hands-free help from the Google Assistant, a Virtual Reality headset, a Google router that makes use of mesh networking, and a new Chromecast that supports 4k. Pixel and Pixel XL are the first phones made by Google that were actually designed, engineered and tested in-house. The Pixel handsets are the first to have the Google Assistant built in. They are also the...
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Glo 4G LTE Globacom on Tuesday announced the launch of its 4G LTE service which is available nationwide. The launch rolled out in Zaria. Glo has joined the gang of 4G. This after Ntel and MTN but third place isn't that bad. On their twitter account Glo reported that the 4G plans will range from N50 to N18,000. This isn't surprising because as at now Glo offers the cheapest data...
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Draw or write on WhatsApp pictures like Snapchat That's right. This feature we love on Snapchat and Instagram stories is here on WhatsApp. This new feature on WhatsApp gives you new ways to customize pictures and videos. You can now add write or draw on photos and videos, as well as add emoji to express yourself. This makes your chat more fun. WhatsApp blog reports that "When you capture a...
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Avast absorbs AVG for 1.4 billion dollars Avast in July announced that it was going to acquire AVG. The acquisition deal was for $1.3bn. The deal was made in order to help scale out geographically and to also expand product offerings in the Internet of Things Market. Internet of Things refers to internet connected devices that cover everything from cars and smart meters to fridges and...
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BlackBerry stops production of BlackBerry Phones. BlackBerry's CEO John Chen on Wednesday released a statement stating that BlackBerry will no longer produce its own phones. He said the company plans to end all internal hardware development and will outsource that function to partners. This will allow them reduce capital requirements and enhance return on invested capital. This was a long time coming anyway. BlackBerry like Nokia became obsolete...
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Windows 10 marks 400 million installs on active devices. Microsoft announced at the Ignite conference in Atlanta, Georgia that Windows 10 had passed 400 million installs on active devices. Active devices meaning devices that have been active in the last 28 days. These devices cut across desktop computers, tablets, phones, Surface Hubs, Xbox One consoles, and even HoloLens headsets. This is a nice achievement for Microsoft although this is far...
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Google clocks 18. It is an adult. Woohoo!!!. Its been an amazing childhood of changing lives for Google. Google has grown to be an internet giant. Google celebrates this day with an animated doodle on their home page. You see a blue 'G' blowing up a balloon then he(the blue 'G') twists the balloon to form 'oogle'. The blue 'G' and the 'oogle' form Google then float away...
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Twitter for Sale CBNC on Friday reported that Twitter has moved closer to being sold. According to CBNC's sources several technology or media companies are interested in acquiring Twitter. It seems like Twitter could be receiving a formal bid soon. Twitter seems to be interested in selling just after it failed Wall Street sales expectations during the first and second quarter of this year. Its growth also seems to have...
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Over 500 million Yahoo accounts hacked - Change your Password NOW Better safe than sorry Yahoo confirmed on Thursday that its network was hacked in 2014. The hackers swiped personal information associated with at least half billion Yahoo accounts. That is a whole lot. It is even being said that this just might be the biggest data hack in history. There is an ongoing investigation and Yahoo claims the security breach was...
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