Best Technology blogs in Africa

 

List Of Technology Blogs In Nigeria 2019

Tech blogs in Nigeria have been a beacon of light, in a country where entertainment thrives.  I have always been of the firm notion that Technology and not Agriculture is the future that will change Nigeria fortunes. It’s quite evident that the Proposed plan to make Lagos a tech city shows how the country is need of rapid tech development.

Without further ado; let me introduce you to the Elite tech sites and the top tech bloggers that run the show in the Nigeria.

TECH CABAL – The Best Tech Blog In Nigeria

Tech cabal is the most visited tech blog in Nigeria, probably the biggest in Africa. In a country where Entertainment dominates, I don’t know the secret of how this tech site has made it to the top 50 most visited site in Nigeria. It might be from the title Everyone is invited, the feat they have reached, has made many tech bloggers look up to it for unbiased reviews, start-up news and groundbreaking revolution in Africa.

This innovative blog is widely known for its keen news on exciting tech startup’s, gadgets and  across Africa. Welcoming you to arguably the biggest tech sphere, Osarumen and Tola will wouldn’t need to tell; You are all invited.

TECHPOINT

Techpoint tells the African Tech story using a touch of Africanism in a form you have never seen. You will be surprised how resources are left untapped in Africa which is ripe for the taking.

Techpoint aims to open your entrepreneur mind to vast opportunities and the daily news on how the fortune companies control the Technology space.

NAIJATECHGUIDE

Naijatechguide is a tech site primarily for phone reviews, comparisons, and specs. If you are tech fan searching for phones and gadgets; you must have stumbled upon this site when searching for phones on search engines.

The word out there is Naijatechguide is the first blog to earn millions from affiliate advertisement from konga and jumia.

SPECSPRICENIGERIA

Tired of reading crappy reviews?

Specsprice cuts the garbage to give you the purest form of detailed reports about tech gadgets, Smartphones and Simple Telcom hacks. It boasts of unbiased review, well if you think otherwise, you can check it out for yourself

OGBONGEBLOG

If you want to learn how to blog in Nigeria,  you can learn everything from one of the top tech bloggers known as Jide Ogunsanya.

This list would not be complete without obgonge blog. Many bloggers learned everything about blogging on jide’s blog, like shoutmeloud is to Indians, that’s how ogbonge is to Nigerians.

This tech site has offered more to Nigerian bloggers than any other site. Ogbonge’s blogs about Practical Guide on how to’s and technology related information which ranges from blogging tutorials, affiliate advertisement, and multiple options to monetize blogs. Without a doubt, the most valuable blog to bloggers  In Nigeria and overseas is ogbonge.

GEEK.NG

They say too much cooks spoil the broth, but Geek ng has defied this law, with multiple author post, Nigerian bloggers have grown to love them. I personally too like them.

This blog mainly focuses on phone reviews,  phone comparisons, tech news and other related topics about tech. Their youtube channel is worth a spectacle to watch unboxing videos and detailed reviews.

MISSTECHY.COM

”What a man can do a woman can surely do it better.”

I added the surely to show my crystal admiration for Tobi Ayeni. She has made tech blogging techy and fun to blog about, but don’t be deceived because this woman has worked her has ass out to reach where she is right now. While technology blogs in Nigeria lack Candid and techy reviews. Her crisp reviews about smartphones is breathtaking; you will find it worthwhile to stick around.

This blog is barely than a year old, but the rating of this site alone in a short span of time is just incredible. Misstechy’s blog is a worthy addition to the technology space.

MOBILITY ARENA

Mobility Arena is a site which represents the GSM arena for Nigerians. It has made smartphone reviews simplistic and easy to absorb. You will also find MobilityArena absuitable for all forms of tech update.

BESTMOBS

Best mobs is a site valuable not only to Nigerians only, but people abroad as well enjoy visit this site.

Best mobs showcase the best phones you need to buy. Their phone comparison authenticity is compared to that of gsm arena, phone arena and other authority blogs.

TECHREZ

Their fans call themselves techrezites.  They have enthusiastic followers on topics like gaming, phone reviews, unboxing phone videos and much more to make you stay longer than expected. Their startup news is also a great spot to read keenly.

Nosa founded Techrez in 2013, and since then, the blog has gone to excite tech fans.

ANDROIDNIGERIA

Android Nigeria is a tech site solely for android phone reviews, how to’s and the latest games on Android. They have now placed themselves as the best niche site with a monopoly for Android Phones.

OSCARMINI

Do not judge a blog by its name.

Oscarmini is not a movie site, although judging by the name, one would confuse it for a film site. This blog massively narrows down to the tech niche.

Oscar mini’s practical guide can get them Oscar on topics like Blogger and WordPress. Oscar mini gives an in-depth coverage of the future trends in technology. The website rates as one of the best-detailed reviews for mobiles and tablets, in fact, everything about the technical knows how’s of blogging can be found on Oscar’s space.

Note; hitherto, the rating of tech blogs in Nigeria might have changed because of increased rankings , which changes as daily visitors increases or decreases. So please don’t totally rely on these ratings because much had happened from when I wrote this to now. Rest assured, the blogs listed are the best tech blogs in the country.

Great 5 Anti-theft Apps for iOS (iPhone and iPad)

mSPY:

mSPY is an “unrivaled” all-in-one anti-theft solution for mobile. mSPY can be used to track and monitor your iPhone/iPad and any other iPhones, as long as you have the phone’s required iCloud information. mSPY works perfectly on both jailbreak and non-jailbreak iPhone — although the developers says that you will need to jailbreak your iPhone to get the most out of all of the advanced features of the app.
mSPY also supports Android devices and also considered as one of the best Android anti-theft apps out there. You will need to pay a monthly (or yearly) fee to use mSPY’s tracking and phone monitoring services as it isn’t free.

2. PREY

Prey is another good phone monitor and tracker for iPhone and a better ‘Find my iPhone” alternative. The Prey AntiTheft app is free to download on from the App store and you can track up to 3 devices from a single account.
In th case of a stolen device, Prey doesn’t just send you GPS coordinates of your iPhone, it also remotely rakes picture of the person in possession of your device using the front and back camera and sends to your email.

3. Lookout

Lookout is another recognized and effective phone tracking app for iPhones and iPads. Some standout features of the Lookout app include automatically generated emails which are triggered when your SIM card is removed  from your device or your phone is put in Airplane Mode.
Interestingly, the Lookout app doesn’t just support phones running iOS only, it also support iOS accessories like the Apple Watch. The app is available on the App store and is free to use, though there is a premium version with extra anti-theft features.

Technology:Iphone 11 pro Max Spec

iPhone 11 Pro Max Key Specs and Features

• 6.5 inch Super Retina XDR OLED Display, 1242 x 2688 pixels (458 ppi), 19.5:9 aspect ratio, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 800 nits
• iOS 13
• Apple A13 Bionic (7 nm+)
• 64GB / 256GB / 512GB Built-in Storage
• 12MP + 12MP + 12MP Triple Rear Camera
• Dual Selfie Cameras – 12MP + 3D ToF sensor
• Colours – Space Gray, Silver, Gold, Midnight Green
• 3500 mAh Non-removable Li-ion Battery
• Water and Dust Resistant (IP68)
• Qi Wireless Charging
• Fast Charging (USB Power Delivery 2.0)

Hardware, Software and Other Features

Apple is not so big on hardware since they make their chips themselves. Following the development timeline, we have the A13 Bionic chip on the iPhone 11 Pro Max, manufactured with a 7nm+ process.
That is expected to compete against the likes of the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 and Snapdragon 855+ chipset, so you should expect all the power and performance efficiency possible from this one.
Storage options for the iPhone 11 Pro Max are the same as the 11 Pro with 64GB, 256GB and 512GB options on the table. Like the other phones released this year from Apple, the iPhone Pro Max version will carry 4GB of RAM too.
Since Apple devices are known to have better RAM management than most other units, this will not be a problem at all.
We are a little disappointed to see that the same 3190 mAh battery has been slapped on this device. Remember that this has a bigger screen to the iPhone 11 Pro, which means more energy will be consumed.
If the dark mode on iOS 13, chipset, and Apple’s ability to tune its devices are to be factored in, you expect good battery life on the iPhone 11 Pro Max.
Speaking of the battery, there is Qi wireless charging technology to take advantage of, as well as 18W fast charging. To put that in context, the phone will reach 50% in just 30 minutes of charging.

Camera

If you had taken a look at the iPhone 11 Pro before, there is not much difference between the camera arrangement it brings and that of the iPhone 11 Pro Max.

On the front, all the three iPhone 11 devices have a single 12 megapixels shooter with an accompanying ToF 3D camera to make the dual setup.
The cameras on the back are not different on the two iPhone 11 Pro units either, you get three 12 megapixels snappers. The main camera offers a wide angle lens with phase detection autofocus (PDAF) and Optical image stabilisation (OIS).
The second camera offers a telephoto lens with PDAF, OIS, and 2x Optical zoom, while the third camera offers an ultrawide angle lens.
The back cameras have a quad-LED flash with dual-tone to boost their low light operations, and we will soon see how great they are for the dedicated task.

iPhone 11 Pro Max Price and Availability

iPhone 11 Pro price in Nigeria starts at 510,000 Naira. Apple pegged the smartphone at at $1099,  $1249, $1449 for the 64GB, 256GB, and 512GB models respectively.
Released at the Apple event, Apple has since allowed pre-orders of the units, but no sales have been made yet. However, fans don’t have to wait too long since the first set of sales will start rolling in by September 20.
If you do pre-order now, that will be when your unit gets on the road to you.
Speaking of pre-orders, here are the official prices for all units:

• iPhone 11 Pro Max (64GB) – $1099
• iPhone 11 Pro Max (256GB) – $1249
• iPhone 11 Pro Max (512GB) – $1449

Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max Specs

Here are a few specs of the Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max:

General Features

Samsung Galaxy M10s Spec

When the new Galaxy M10 was announced, many would have gotten the phone if only it has a fingerprint scanner. Seems the South Korea company is aware of that hence the Samsung Galaxy M10s. The Galaxy M10s is a sibling to the Galaxy M10 smartphone that was announced some months back. The smartphone has been upgraded with a fingerprint scanner which is one of the top-selling points.

Where to Buy Samsung Galaxy M10s

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Samsung Galaxy M10s Key Specs & Features

• 6.4 inch Super AMOLED Display, 720 x 1560 pixels, (268 ppi)
• Android 9.0 Pie
• Exynos 7884B
• 3GB RAM and 32GB storage expandable via micro SDcard
• 13 MP + 5 MP Rear Camera and 8 MP Front camera
• Fingerprint scanner (Rear Mounted)
• 4G LTE network
• 4000 mAh Non removable Li-ion Battery.

  Hardware And Software

  Rocking the phone is Exynos 7884B which is built by Samsung with an octa-core processor that clocked at 1.6 GHz. The Samsung Galaxy M10s has Mali-G71 MP2 GPU for graphics related issues and it’s powered by Android 9.0 Pie operating system out of the box.
  On the memory, it has an internal storage of 32GB that is coupled with 3GB RAM for a smooth performance. You can still expand the memory up to 1 TB using a micro SD card.
  
  

  Camera

  On the camera department, the Samsung Galaxy M10s is blessed with a combo rear camera of 13 megapixels primary with f/1.9, 27mm, 1/3.1″, 1.12µm, PDAF and an additional 5 megapixels ultrawide sensor that has f/2.2, 12mm.
  The camera features LED flash, panorama, HDR and it can shoot 1080p@30fps video resolution. For selfies, you will get a front camera of 8 MP that has HDR and 1080p@30fps video quality.
  
  

  Battery and Network

  Fueling the Samsung Galaxy M10s is a non-removable battery capacity of 4000 mAh with fast charging technology. The juicer has Type-C 1.0 reversible connector for charging and file transfer.
  It has 4G LTE Network with other regulars such as WiFi, WiFi Direct, Bluetooth, FM radio, A-GPS for location tracking and many more.
  

  Samsung Galaxy M10S Price And Availability

  Samsung Galaxy M10S will sell for around 44,000 Naira in Nigeria. In Ghana, it will cost 650 GHS, while in Kenya, the Galaxy M10S will sell for 12,500 KES.
  The Handset is now available and it’s shipped in Stone Blue and Piano Black. The  It will come in different models numbers such as SM-M107F, SM-M107G, SM-M107Y, and SM-M107M. The model you will get will depend on your country and location.
  

  Samsung Galaxy M10S Specs

  Here are a few specs of the Samsung Galaxy M10S:
  

  General Features

Microsoft’s folding phone and dual-screen laptops

 The Surface Pro X, the Surface Pro 7, the Surface Laptop 3 in 13.5-inch and 15-inch sizes, and the Surface Earbuds are new products of Microsoft announced on Wednesday that will be shipped this holiday season.
The two others, the Surface Neo computer, and the Surface Duo phone, are expected to be out next year. While Microsoft demonstrated them, we weren’t able to touch them or put them through their paces.
I had a chance to check out this year’s products. Here’s what you need to know:
 Surface laptop 3

Hear me out — I think this computer might be better than Apple’s latest MacBooks, and the main reason is the keyboard. It’s awesome and provides a much smoother typing surface than the MacBook Air (which I’m using right now). I also love that Microsoft ditched the soft fabric material on some models, instead of adding aluminum to the whole area around the keyboard. It looks sharp.
Plus, there’s an even larger trackpad, on par with a MacBook, more ports than Apple’s computers and a touchscreen. I love Apple devices, but this computer starts at $999 and it packs a punch. I prefer the 13.5-inch model to the 15-inch option because it’s more portable.
I’ll know more when I sit down for my final review, but I already think these offer better value than Apple’s current crop of laptops. Keep in mind, however, that Apple may launch a 16-inch MacBook Pro this fall, so Microsoft may not have the throne for long.
 Surface Pro X

 I wish this was the Surface Pro 7. I’m a big fan of the slimmer design and the screen that runs almost edge-to-edge. I love that it promises 13 hours of battery life and cellular connectivity. The pen that hides right in the keyboard fold is really convenient. But it’s thin for a reason: this runs on a new SQ1 ARM-based processor that Microsoft built with Qualcomm. That means it’s running Windows for ARM instead of a full-blown version of Windows that can run all of the apps you know and love.

Microsoft has struggled to get more traditional Windows apps to work on the ARM version of Windows, but the company appears confident that developers will fill the gap with apps that people need. Adobe has been one partner on this front. I’ll need to wait until my full review to see. At $999, I want this device to run all of my apps.
 Surface Pro 7

 There are three big updates here. The Surface Pro 7 can charge quickly (up to 90% in about an hour), it has a new USB-C port for attaching modern peripherals and it’s faster than last year’s model thanks to Intel’s 10th-generation chip. The design hasn’t changed much, but that’s OK. I still like the detachable keyboard, which is easy to navigate, and the really portable form factor. I just wish Microsoft would include the keyboard in its $799 starting price.

Surface Earbuds

 They also look silly, like I tried to stuff two bottle caps in my ears. At least it includes USB-C for charging, instead of micro USB like Amazon’s new buds. In general, though, these feel like they should cost $99, not $250. Maybe we’ll get a break before they ship ahead of the holidays.

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Tim Cook Apples CEO slams Trump’s immigration policy in Supreme Court filing

On the decision of President Trump to terminated DACA the Obama era program, which covers some immigrants without documentation from being deported was disagreed by Apple CEO Tim Cook.
″We are distressed at the prospect of ripping our DACA colleagues from the fabric of our company,” Cook and HR head Deidre O’Brien wrote in a friend-of-the-court brief. Apple said it employs 443 dreamers or people that DACA protects from deportation.
The Trump administration’s effort to terminate DACA is part of a broader effort to restrict immigration, whether it’s through family separation at the U.S.-Mexico border or the imposition of a travel ban from several majority Muslim countries to the U.S. DACA and other immigration topics remain a national focus and are likely to be core issues during the 2020 presidential campaign.
DACA deportations could cost the US economy over $400 billion, according to a 2017 study. Amazon, Facebook, Google, and Microsoft also oppose Trump’s policies.

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Huawei y9 vs Tecno Camon c11

On today’s table of smartphone, comparison are two ‘midrangers’ from two popular Chinese-based smartphone manufacturers, Huawei, and Tecno Mobile. The Huawei Y9 (2019) was recently launched by Huawei as the successor to the Huawei Y9 (2018) it released earlier this year.  The Camon 11 Pro, on the other hand, is the bigger variant of the newly released flagship duo from its camera-centric Camon series; it was released alongside the Camon 11.
Under the headers below, we will highlight the differences between both smartphones as well as some of the similarities they share.

Huawei Y9 (2019) vs Tecno Camon 11 Pro

Design and Build

Upon visual examination of both devices, the first thing to notice about both devices is their reflective polycarbonate body. The Huawei Y9 (2019), however, scores more aesthetic points as it is more beautifully designed than the Tecno Camon 11 Pro.

The Huawei Y9 (2019) has a 3D curved glass on the front while the Camon 11 Pro glass covering is 2.5D curved.
In addition, both devices sport rectangular notches at the top of the display but the Huawei Y9’s notch is smaller –despite housing two selfie cameras– than the Camon C11 Pro’s notch with just a single selfie camera, front-facing LED flash, and call speaker.

Where to Buy Huawei Y9 (2019)

Jumia Nigeria – See Offers | Jumia Kenya – See Offers | Jumia Ghana – See Offers

Both devices have their dual camera set-up, LED flash and fingerprint sensor all in the same position on the rear. The paint job and available colors of the Huawei Y9 (2019) make it more interesting.

Where to Buy Tecno Camon 11 Pro

Jumia Nigeria – See Offers | Jumia Kenya – See Offers | Jumia Ghana – See Offers

The device comes in three different color options (Midnight Black, Sapphire Blue, and Aurora Purple) all of which have a reflective gradient pattern. The Tecno Camon 11 Pro, on the other hand, is available in only the “Nebula Black” color.

Due to the high battery capacity of the Huawei Y9 (2019), it is slightly heavier (173 grams) and bulkier than the Tecno Camon 11 Pro (155 grams).
However, the Huawei Y9 (2019) generally looks more visually appealing. Also, due to the 3D curved glass, it is more convenient to hold in the hands than the Camon C11 Pro.
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Free to Play Gaming Apps

Mobile gaming experiences a revolution due to the accessibility of advanced graphics processing units and 4G broadband coverage.
Free-to-play gaming applications became one of the most popular on-the-go entertainment. Let’s take a look at the most successful and qualitative franchises that were prepared by Freepps.top.

Fortnite Battle Royale

It wasn’t surprising when the review of the Fortnite app at Freepps.top became the most viewed page in several days after submission.

This title reached an unbelievable milestone of 200+ million of players and became the most played free-to-play project in the history of video games. Today, it’s available for PC, consoles, and mobile devices as well.
Originally, Fortnite was an uncomplicated PvE game in which you could build forts to protect yourself from zombies.



It didn’t manage to become popular, so Epic Games decided to add a Battle Royale multiplayer mode with tons of frequently updated weapons, skins, and other functional items.
The whole gameplay of the Battle Royale is completely similar to the PvE mode, but it requires much more concentration as you must protect yourself from other players.
Each multiplayer session is a kill-them-all battlefield that collides 100 players on a procedurally generated terrain. It means that there are no repetitive worlds and scenarios.

Clash of Clans

Andela sacks 400 junior engineers

Andela, an Africa-focused company that builds talented software engineers, has announced the disengagement of about 400 junior engineers and workers in Nigeria, Uganda and Kenya.

The company, in a statement on Tuesday, said the move aligned with the plan to restructure its talent pool in line with global market demand.

Specifically, Andela said those affected by the restructuring are about “250 junior engineers and staff from its Nigeria and Uganda hubs, with another 170 potentially impacted in Kenya.”

Infinix hot 8 spec and price

The Infinix Hot 8 is the latest iteration to the Hot Series and successor to the Infinix Hot 7 and Hot 7 Pro. Infinix is back with the latest installment in the Hot series, and we have the Hot 8 to show for that. It offering improved performance with more battery capacity.

Where to Buy Infinix Hot 8

Jumia Nigeria – See Offers | Jumia Kenya – See Offers

For one, we already know that the Hot series is where Infinix releases the devices that will serve as their low-level midrange units for the season, so we are not expecting too much from it. Even at that, though, how does this compare?

Let’s find out.

Infinix Hot 8 Key Specs and Features

Things to look out for before buying a laptop

1. Looking for Cheap Laptops: 

Don't be too conscious of cheap laptops.You need to be certain of the features of the laptop if it is something that will serve you well.The model we want to buy should matter other than the price alone.

2. Ignoring the Screen-Size

Screen-Size plays a vital role, mainly if you use your laptop for a more extended period or carry it around at different places. The ideal industry screen-size of a laptop is 15.6 inches.

Although laptops like Dell XPS comes with 13.3″ display, there are some Chromebooks which packs in displays of around 11-inches.

Display plays a significant role in the portability of the laptop. The bigger screen size provides a better viewing experience but increases the weigh and makes the laptop less portable.