Xiaomi Mi Pad 4 Plus Specifications and Price in India, China, US

Xiaomi has just released a new device called Xiaomi Mi Pad 4 Plus. The device came in two variants - 64GB and 128GB storage options, both having the same 4GB RAM size.

The Xiaomi Mi Pad 4 Plus spots a 10.1-inches screen display, built in glass and aluminum body, runs on Android 8.1 Oreo, powered by Snapdragon 660 chipset, coupled with a 8,620mAh battery capacity, as well as a fingerprint sensor.

This device doesn't support 2G and 3G networks. It only has both LTE and Wi-Fi-only variants.

Xiaomi Mi Pad 4 Plus Specifications and Price

Network

• 2G: No
• 3G: No
• 4G: LTE LTE band 1(2100) / 3(1800) / 5(850) / 7(2600) / 8(900) / 34(2000) / 38(2600) / 39(1900) / 40(2300) / 41(2500)
• SIM Type: Nano-SIM
• OS: Android 8.1 Oreo + MIUI 10

Design

• Dimensions: 245.6 x 149.1 x 8 mm
• Weight: 485 g
• Display: 10.1-inch, 1920 x 1200 pixels, 16:10 aspect ratio, IPS display
• Sensors: Fingerprint, Ambient light, Accelerometer, Proximity
• Build: Glass + Aluminium
• Colours: Gold. Black.

Hardware

• Processor Type: 64-bit Octa-core 2.2 GHz Kryo 260
• Processor Name: Qualcomm Snapdragon 660
• Graphics Processor: Adreno 512
• RAM: 4 GB
• Internal Storage: 64GB / 128GB
• External Storage: No

Cameras

• Rear: 13 megapixels, auto-focus, f/2.0 aperture, LED flash
• Video recording: 1080 @ 30fps
• Front-facing: 5 megapixels, f/2.0 aperture

Multimedia

• Music Support: MP3/WAV/eAAC+ player
• Audio:
• Loudspeaker: Stereo
• Video Support: MP4/MPEG4 player
• FM Radio: No

Connectivity

• Bluetooth: v5.0
• WiFi: Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, hotspot
• GPS: Yes
• USB: microUSB v2.0, Type-C 1.0 reversible connector

Miscellaneous

• Charging: 10W Charging
• Battery Type and Capacity: Non-Removable Lithium-Polymer 8,620mAh
• Announced: August 2018
• Availability: August 2018
• The 64GB version costs CNY 1,899 in China, and  cost Rs 18,000 in India, while $276 USD in United States.
• The 128GB variant goes for CNY 2,099, which is about $305 in USD.

MTN Officially Launched Data Calculator to Subscribers

MTN Nigeria has just launched their own Data Calculator service just when Glo launched theirs few days ago.

Data calculator seems to be the newest thing in town as millions of people now spend their time on the internet. With Data calculator, you can now run an estimate of data volume that can be used in a month.

MTN Data calculator is a free service that lets you calculate the amount of data you need in a month for surfing the web, streaming HD and non-HD videos, streaming music, downloads and many more online activities.

According to MTN, they estimated that Surfing the web for 1 minute equals to 1 MB, using social media for 1 minute and posting to social media equals to 4 MB, sending & receiving emails - 1 email (with no attachments) equals to 20 KB, while 1 email (with standard attachments) equals to 300 KB, streaming music for 1 minute equals to 2 MB, streaming non-HD video for 1 minute equals to 4 MB, streaming HD video for 1 minute equals to 15 MB.

Note: This data usage estimate is only a guide. Your usage may vary during actual circumstances.

How To Use MTN Data Calculator

1. Visit MTN Data Calculator page here
2. You will see several options of data usage medium including surfing the web, use social media, sending emails, streaming HD & non-HD videos, streaming music etc.
3. Now, to calculate the estimated data volume, slide the circle icon from left to right. You will see the minutes per day by the right and the estimated data for a month below.
4. Assuming you use social media for 30 minutes and surf the web for 30 minutes per day, MTN estimated that you need a data volume of 4.3GB for a month. 
5. You can drag the icon further to see more estimates. There are also more options as you scroll down. 

What's your say on this one?

ExpressVPN Firefox Extension Full Review

Mozilla Firefox is one of the most popular browsers globally, consistently ranking just after Google Chrome. Primarily, it is competitive enough in terms of speed and memory efficiency. But of course, the browser alone does not meet the varying needs of evolving users. Under the current climate of privacy breaches and security scares from even trusted social media companies and governments, a good browser VPN that secures all traffic through this doorway is indispensable.

ExpressVPN has one of the best Firefox extensions that targets these pain points. While it’s not the cheapest option on the market, it does come with a host of benefits that makes it one of the leading brands in terms of customer satisfaction and subscription volume.

No Logs

How do we know what happens behind the veil of these mysterious internet companies? Can we trust our VPN service provider to keep our data and traffic confidential? ExpressVPN is public about their no-log policy, meaning that they do not log users’ activities or traffic. Also, rest assured that none of the users' IP addresses are captured. The only thing ExpressVPN logs is the connections made and the server used by customers for the sake of app optimization.

Strong Security

Don’t risk your personal information online. When using VPN services, invest the time to learn how exactly you are protected. This also helps you compare the comprehensiveness and sophistication of different services. A great deal of satisfied users including myself are thoroughly impressed by the combination of the following leak proof means:

1. 256-bit AES (Advanced encryption standard). ExpressVPN uses AES-256, a standard adopted also by the U.S. government to protect confidential and sensitive information. 
2. Killswitch to stop traffic when outside of the encryption tunnel. With the killswitch on, traffic only flows when it’s transferred within the encryption tunnel. 
3. DNS leak protection. ExpressVPN prevents DNS information leaks with the use of its leak test tool. Only ExpressVPN’s server IPs are revealed in the DNS requests. 

Best Content Streaming (US Netflix, Hulu)

Not only do users expect to be shielded from prying eyes with the use of a VPN, they also look to it for geo-unblocking services. ExpressVPN certainly leads this round of the race as smooth content streaming is one of their strengths.

1. Streaming is blazing fast. Speeds could go up to 25,000 kbps depending on the quality of the video you are streaming.
2. No throttling. Prevents ISPs from slowing your stream with bandwidth throttling. When your traffic is encrypted in the tunnel, third-parties will have no clue what you’re doing.
3. Geo-Locked Contents Get Unlocked. Some contents are geo-restricted. ExpressVPN has a total of 148 VPN server locations in 94 countries, so you can connect to a server of choice and access content from all around the world. 

Conclusion

They say ‘what you pay is what you get.’ Branded as a premium VPN, ExpressVPN offers incredibly reliable services for a range of devices for just a slightly higher-than-averge price. It is compatible with routers, Windows, MacOS, iOS, Android, and even Linux, an operating system that VPN app developers rarely cover.

With an ExpressVPN subscription, you’ll also get the browser extension for free. ExpressVPN is now offering 49% off an annual subscription, so this might be a good time to invest in your online security and privacy.

About Guest Author

Felicia Williams is an accomplished cybersecurity expert with years of experience under her belt at TechWarn.com, a website featuring the latest tech news from around the world. Now a dedicated digital safety advocate, Felicia writes articles warning tech users of the dangers in the digital world and empowering users to take control of their digital lives. Read her latest review on ExpressVPN’s Firefox Extension.

How To Get Free 1GB Data From MTN NG

MTN NG is currently giving her subscribers 1GB free data to browse their favorite sites and as well chat on WhatsApp all for free.

Seems MTN NG is in the season of rewards, as they are still giving out 100MB free data when you download and install MTN MyApp application. It's quite interesting as other networks are also in the season of rewards.

Glo is still giving out double data bonus called Oga SIM to subscribers, and also 9mobile 4.5GB data for just N500.

How To Get Free 1GB Data From MTN NG

MTN is sending an official SMS to users, confirming their free 1GB data.

Congratulations! You have FREE 1GB data to chat on WhatsApp and browse your favorite websites. Bonus is valid for 7 days.

If you received this type of text message from MTNFreeData, then you are lucky. But if on the offchance you didn't receive such, then dial this code *559*4# to check your data bonus to confirm if you have been given or not.

Bonus is valid for 7 days, and data can be used on any internet enabled device.

Kindly leave a comment below if you were given or not.

Jio Phone 2 Specifications, Features and Price in India

Reliance has just released a new feature phone called Jio Phone 2. This is coming after the launch of Jio Phone last year.

The new Jio Phone 2 would be available in India starting from the 15th of August, 2018 and priced at Rs 2999. The phone has a 2.4-inches display, 4G LTE + VoLTE, NFC, hardware keyboard, 4 navigation keys.

Jio Phone 2 runs on Kai OS, features VoWIFI support, so you can make phone calls if you are connected to JIOFI even when there is no SIM card in the phone. The phone came with some pre-installed apps like Whatsapp, Facebook, and YouTube, among others.

It's also worth knowing that if you have the old Jio Phone, you can swap it for this new one in India.

Jio Phone 2 Specifications and Price

Network

• 2G: GSM, GPRS, EDGE 900 / 1800 MHz
• 3G: UMTS, WCDMA, HSDPA 850 / 900 / 2100 MHz
• 4G: LTE + VoLTE 3(1800) / 5(850) / 40(2300)
• SIM Type: Dual-SIM LTE
• OS: KaiOS

Design

• Dimensions: mm
• Weight: g
• Display: 2.4-inch,
• Sensors:
• Build: Plastic
• Colours: Black.

Hardware

• Processor Type: Dual-core
• Processor Name:
• Graphics Processor:
• RAM: 512 MB
• Internal Storage: 4 GB
• External Storage: microSD, up to 128 GB

Cameras

• Rear: 2 megapixels
• Video recording: Yes
• Front-facing: VGA

Multimedia

• Music Support: MP3/WAV/eAAC+ player
• Audio:
• Loudspeaker: Mono
• Video Support: MP4/MPEG4 player
• FM Radio: Yes

Connectivity

• Bluetooth: v4.1
• WiFi: Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
• GPS: Yes
• USB: microUSB v2.0

Miscellaneous

• Charging: Regular
• Battery Type and Capacity: Non-Removable Lithium-Polymer 2000mAh
• Announced: July 2018
• Availability: August 2018
• Price: Rs 2999.

Umidigi Z2 Pro Specifications, Features and Price

Umidigi has just launched a new device called UMIDIGI Z2 Pro, which is an upgrade to Umidigi Z2 that was launched few months ago.

The Umidigi Z2 Pro features a big 6.2-inches notched 19:9 aspect ratio FullView display, 4G LTE enabled, fingerprint sensor mounted at the back as well as Face unlock for device security.

The phone came running on pure Android 8.1 Oreo straight from the box, which is powered by Mediatek MTK6763 chipset, coupled with a 6GB of RAM, 128GB internal storage, and a non-removable 3550mAh battery with Qi wireless charging.

UMIDIGI Z2 Pro Specifications and Price

Network

• 2G: GSM, GPRS, EDGE 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 MHz; CDMA1X BC0,BC1
• 3G: UMTS, WCDMA, HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 MHz; EVDO BC0,BC1; TD-SCDMA 34 /39
• 4G: Dual VoLTE LTE bands 1 /2 /3 /4 /5 /7 /8 /12 /13 /17 /18 /19 /20 /25 /26 /28A /28B / 34 /38 /39 /40 /41
• SIM Type: Single and Dual Nano-SIM options
• OS: Stock Android 8.1

Design

• Dimensions: 153.4 x 74.4 x 8.3 mm
• Weight: 165 g
• Display: 6.2-inch Full HD+, 1080 x 2246 pixels, 19:9 ratio, IPS LCD display
• Sensors: Fingerprint, Face ID, Accelerometer, Gravity, Light, Proximity
• Build: 7000-series Aluminium + Glass
• Colours: Twilight, Carbon fiber, Ceramic

Hardware

• Processor Type: 64-bit Octa-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A73
• Processor Name: Mediatek MTK6763 (Helio P60)
• Graphics Processor: ARM Mali G72 MP3 800MHz
• RAM: 6GB
• Internal Storage: 128GB
• External Storage: microSD, up to 256GB

Cameras

• Rear: Dual 16 megapixels + 8 megapixels, auto-focus, Dual LED flash
• Video recording: 4k video @ 30fps
• Front-facing: Dual 16 megapixels + 8 megapixels Sony IMX371, AI

Multimedia

• Music Support: MP3/WAV/eAAC+ player
• Audio:
• Loudspeaker: Stereo
• Video Support: MP4/MPEG4/H.263/H.264 player
• FM Radio: Yes

Connectivity

• Bluetooth: v4.2
• WiFi: Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
• GPS: Yes
• USB: microUSB v2.0, USB Type-C, USB-OTG

Miscellaneous

• Charging: 18W Fast Battery Charge + 15W Qi wireless charging
• Battery Type and Capacity: Non-removable Li-Ion 3550 mAh
• Announced: August 2018
• Availability: August 2018
• Price: $299.99 / $359.99 for ceramic version.

Get 4.5GB Data for Just N500 on 9Mobile MoreCliq Tariff

9mobile has just announced another offer for new subscribers who join the MoreCliq tariff plan. This is coming after Glo announced their Glo Oga SIM double data bonus.

9mobile took to their social media page to announce this new offer. You will enjoy more value when you join MoreCliq. Here's what you stand to get.

You'll get 4.5GB data for N500 only when you purchase the data within 30 days of joining. For those that ain't aware, Airtel is currently giving out free 4GB data when you buy, register and activate the new Airtel 4G LTE SIM on a 4G enabled phone.

How do I enjoy this offer? Here's how.

How To Subscribe To 9mobile 4.5GB for N500

1. Simply buy and register a new 9mobile SIM.
2. Dial 200 and select 2 to join MoreCliq.
3. Dial *229*10*16# to subscribe to 4.5GB which cost N500.
4. The data can be used at any time, but it's valid for just 5 days.
5. This offer is for new subscribers only.

What's your say on this one?

How To Get 100% Double Data Bonus On Glo Oga SIM

Glo has just introduced Glo Oga SIM that gives you double of the data you subscribe to. Glo Oga Sim doesn't require you to get a new sim. It's a new offer that rewards faithful subscribers that renews their subscription before expiring date.

In a nutshell, Glo Oga Sim is a new data bonus that gives subscribers double data bonus upon renewal of their current plan. This is how it works, if you subscribe for 7.2GB for N2500, you’ll be given double of the data, making it 14.4GB. Isn't this awesome?

For regular N1000 monthly data subscription that is supposed to give you 1.6GB for first subscription and 2GB of data for existing subscriber, upon renewal, you'll now get a whopping 3.5GB.

How To Activate Glo Oga Sim Offer

1. Get a Glo 4G sim, which is advisable, although not compulsory. You can get a new Glo 4G sim from any Glo office nearest to you or just upgrade your 3G sim to 4G.
2. Subscribe to any plan and renew the plan before it expires.
3. You can use the Glo 4G sim in any Unlocked Spectranet Mifi if your Phone isn't compatible with Glo 4G sim.

This is really interesting if you ask me. It's worth going for.

Download MTN MyApp And Get Free 100MB Data

Remember Etisalat free 200MB when you download or register on MyEtisalat app/website? MTN has followed suit. Currently, MTN is giving some subscribers 100MB free data to download MyMTN app. You can choose to download the app or browse and download other stuff online. I will quickly show you how to get yours now.

Unlike Etisalat, you can activate the free 100MB data via text message, and one more interesting thing is that, you can accumulate the data up to 1GB. Interesting right?

This data can be used on all apps without a VPN to power it, you can even use it on your PC too. This is not a cheat, but an official bonus from MTN Nigeria. It's very easy to activate.

How To Activate MTN MyApp Free 100MB Data

Sms MyApp to 131 on your MTN line and wait for about 20seconds, you will receive a confirmation message with your 100MB data. Sometimes, you won't even get a reply, but just check your balance, you should see your 100MB gazing at you.

To check your data balance, just dial *559*4#

Who's Eligible For This Data

I noticed that not all MTN lines were eligible for the data. Some people were receiving a Fail reply from MTN like the one below;

Y'ello, your subscription to Myapp has failed. Please retry by sending Myapp to 131.

Anyway, just try your luck and see if you will be given.

Where To Download MTN MyApp For Android and iOS

• For Android users, download MyMTN App Here 
• For IOS users, download MyMTN App Here

MTN MyApp Data Validity

The data is valid for just 3 days, so make use of it before it expires.

That's all friends. Were you eligible for the data? Let me know via the comment box below.

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Startimes Reacts to DStv Price Hike and Reduced Its Subscription Price

Startimes, the leading digital TV in Africa has reacted to the recent price hike in subscription by DSTV and thereby planned a reduction in subscription fee for its Classic bouquet.

Startimes Nigeria has officially announced the new price for its Classic bouquet from N2,600 to N1,900 to be effective come September 1, 2018. In addition, the bouquet will receive some new channels like Ebony Life TV, ST Nollywood Plus / Fox and ST Kids.

Startimes also declared one month free viewing for all its subscribers. Starting from August 1 - 30, 2018, you will get one month free access to all channels, rrespective of subscription status to ensure customers have access to its new channels, available on the classic bouquet.

Startimes took to their Twitter handle to react and announce the new price reduction for its Classic bouquet from N2,600 to N1,900, while adding Ebony Life TV, ST Nollywood Plus & Fox to the list of channels.

2. This price increment is highly insensitive to the current economic hardship most Nigerians who also happen to be pay-TV subscribers are faced with.#PayLessForMore

— StarTimes Nigeria (@StarTimes_Ng) August 6, 2018