With more children having access to smartphones, the online safety of kids is now a growing concern for parents. Popular apps like WhatsApp, Snapchat, Instagram, and games without parental safeguards may expose kids to cyberbullying, online predators, and even physical harm. This is why more parents are turning to parental control apps for help. We have been using the AirDroid Parental Control App for about a month and will share our experience in this review article.
Parental control apps let you monitor your child's phone, approve which apps and games are allowed, schedule screen time limits, and pause usage when it’s time for homework or sleep.
AirDroid Parental Control comes with all the essential features to keep your child safe online...
Imagine you have partnered with a mobile app development company and poured time, vitamin M, and a lot of energy into building a mobile app that could transform your business. But a couple of months pass into the project, and with unmatched deadlines, communication breakdowns, and the outcome looks nothing like what you dreamed of. Sound familiar?
Don’t worry! You’re not the sole victim. The scenario is now too common, and it almost boils down to one root issue: an ineffective or poorly structured mobile app development team.
According to the statistics, the US mobile app market is projected to exceed $613 billion in revenue in 2025. That’s the reason behind the US being a tech hub across the globe; also,...
So, I’m roaming websites to find some innovative apps and services offered in Nigeria and I came across this service: Yuzah (www.yuzah.com), a diesel delivery service. At first I thought it was just too slick for it to be a product created here but found out it was developed specifically by a former Goldman Sachs tech guy and a Silicon Valley 3-time start-up entrepreneur for the Nigerian market.
The app is best described as Uber-for-diesel-delivery and works very much the same way:
Download the app from the Google PlayStore (only Android currently, and you need GPS and data or wifi)...
Forward Nigeria, a body focused on showcasing the President’s achievements and engaging Nigerians is now delivering rich media experiences through its ground breaking App.
The App uses cutting edge augmented reality which literally makes Forward Nigeria posters come to life before users’ eyes.
All you need to do is download the App from the links below and whenever you see a Forward Nigeria poster, launch the App, select augmented reality and point your phone at the poster.
Where to Download the Forward Nigeria AppThe Forward Nigeria app is available for Android, iOS, and BlackBerry. Here are the download links:
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Want to know what the government is doing for you? The amazing Forward Nigeria mobile app is now available for download. This new mobile app is the first of its kind in Nigeria and has a number of exciting features.Receive development, policy, and project updates via push notifications, watch videos, upload content, and take part in interactive surveys and a host of other things all with the Forward Nigeria app which deploys cutting edge technology and has exciting features.
Forward Nigeria App FeaturesSome of the Features of this app include:
News Feed: Stay abreast of happenings about the Government and its...
BlackBerry Messenger, BBM, is now available for Windows Phone based smartphones. You can now download the BBM app at the Windows Phone store for free for your Nokia Lumia phones and other smartphones running on the Windows Phone platform.Where to Buy Lumia PhonesJumia.com.ngfrom ₦18,200.00 Buy Now
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Supported Devices & DownloadsBBM supports all Windows phone smartphones running on Windows Phone 8 and above. This means that smartphones running Windows Phone 7, 7.5, or 7.8 like the Lumia 900 and so on will not be supported. Based on this the supported devices include Lumia 520, 525, 530, 620, 625,...
BlackBerry has now released its popular BlackBerry Messenger app (BBM) for the Windows Phone. This means that owners of Nokia Lumia phones can now download the BBM at the Windows Phone store and connect with their friends and colleagues already on the popular messaging app.Where to Buy Lumia PhonesJumia.com.ngfrom ₦18,200.00 Buy Now
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BBM for Windows Phone is still on Beta but will offer most of the essential BBM features like BBM chats, BBM groups, BBM Feeds, and Find friends. You can also pin a BBM chat or a group chat to the Start Screen for easy access.
While...
Pixel per Inch (ppi) a.k.a pixel density is a measure of the quality of a display. PPI tells you how crisp a display would be every other variable being equal. We always calculate ppi when publishing specs of mobile phones and tablets on NaijaTechGuide, so it is not a surprise that we will have to build our very own ppi calculator to make our work easier for us. The good news is that you too can use our ppi calculator to calculate the ppi of your phone, laptop, or tablet.
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BlackBerry has confirmed that its popular messaging app, the BlackBerry Messenger (a.k.a BBM) will be coming to Microsoft's Windows Phone and Nokia Lumia Phones later this year. This was revealed in a blog post by BBM's Head of Product and Brand Marketing, Jeff Gadway, earlier today. According to the post Nokia's new forked version of Android, the Nokia X OS platform will also be getting BBM later this year.Where to Buy Lumia PhonesJumia.com.ngfrom ₦18,200.00 Buy Now
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With BBM already on the top two platforms i.e. Android and iOS, the next logical step was heading to Windows Phone....
Wikipedia can be accessed on any device via a browser. However, you can get an improved experience on the go by downloading Wikipedia app for the platform running on your mobile device. Download Wikipedia at the official store of your mobile platform.
Supported Devices
Wikipedia apps are available for Android, iPhone, Nokia Symbian, BlackBerry, and Windows Phone. However, note that not all mobile phones and devices running the listed platforms will supported. There is also a Wikipedia app for Windows 8.1.
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The best way to download the Wikipedia app is via the official store of the platform running...
Looking for materials for an assignment or essay or just want to know a little bit more about a subject? Wikipedia is a good place to start. Wikipedia is a free online encyclopedia with article contribution coming from thousands of volunteers. It is a large repository of knowledge with over 55 million articles in 309 languages.
Wikipedia is an online encyclopedia that allows anyone to add or edit articles. Contributors range from experts in the subject to people with a more geographically relevant angle to the subject. This gives a lot of articles on Wikipedia a broad and unbiased feel...
The new software update that should enable Nokia Asha 501 support WhatsApp is now available. It is possible you have already gotten some notification, but if you have not, Nokia has provided a guide for getting the update now and the Nokia Conversation blog.
Where to Buy Nokia Phones
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Here is the instruction on getting the new software update for Nokia Asha 501 'as is' on Nokia website:
Go to "settings" then "phone update".
Use mobile data to check for the update. Make sure you’re on Wi-Fi to make the process as fast and smooth as possible.
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Finally, WhatsApp, the popular messaging app and one of the most anticipated apps for the Nokia Asha Software Platform is now supported by the Nokia Asha 501. This is part of a new software update released this week by Nokia which also added swipe controls for camera, a more refined Fastlane, support for Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync and an API for Voice over IP which will open the door for services like Skype. Nimbuzz is already supported.
Where to Buy Nokia Phones
Jumia.com.ng from ₦15,500.00 Buy Now
WhatsApp is probably one of the most anticipated app for the Nokia Asha 501. Once you...
If you own a Tecno phone or planning to buy one and you consider BBM essential to your mobile experience, you could be wondering, which Tecno phones supports the popular BlackBerry Messenger (BBM). This article provides that list you have been waiting for.
Where to Buy Tecno Phones
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BBM is only available for Android phones, so low cost Tecno phones running Java will not support BBM. In addition only phones running Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich) and above can run the BBm Messenger. This eliminates Tecno's first generation Android phones like the Tecno N3, D3, and P3.
Tecno has...
BlackBerry Messenger, BBM is now available for Android phones and iPhones. Owners of Android phones and iPhones can now have a feel of what BlackBerry users have enjoyed for years. You can Download BBM for Android phones and iPhone free at their respective apps stores.
Where to Buy Smartphones
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Supported Devices and Downloads
BBM supports all Android phones running Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich) and above and all iPhones running iOS 6 and above.
You can download BBM for Android at the Google Play Store and BBM for iPhone at the Apple Apps Store.
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So far, Whatsapp is yet to come to the Nokia Asha 501 despite making it to most of the other Nokia Asha phones. But with Whatsapp support on the upcoming Nokia Asha 500, Asha 502, and Asha 503, Nokia says it will be pushing an update soon that will enable WhatsApp support on the Nokia Asha 501.
Where to Buy Nokia Asha Phones
Jumia.com.ng from ₦15,500.00 Buy Now
In addition all new Nokia Asha 501 shipped from the factory will come with the new update. However, this does not mean that the Asha 501 you buy in the store today or tomorrow...
While the rest of the world are lining up to download the newly released BBM for Android and iPhone, Nigeria and Sub Sahara Africa have been put on-hold for 3 days. The only lucky bunch are owners of Samsung Galaxy phones, who can download BBM immediately at the Samsung Apps Store.
Where to Buy Galaxy Phones
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A note on the BlackBerry announcement of the availability of BBM indicated that customers in Africa will be getting the app in 3 days. The note reads "Samsung customers in Sub-Sahara Africa can download BBM today (October 21) from the Samsung Apps...
The BlackBerry Messenger, BBM, for Android and iPhone is now live. After the initial delay, BlackBerry has finally rolled out BBM to Android and iPhone users, making BBM a cross-platform messaging app and bringing it in direct competition with other messaging apps like WhatsApp.
Where to Buy an iPhone
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Apple's latest smartphones include the iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus, and iPhone X.
If you earlier signed-up to get updates at BBM.com, you can visit the site and enter the email you used for the signup to...
Can't have enough of Badoo on your computer? You can also Badoo on the go on your mobile phone at m.badoo.com or download Badoo native apps for your Android or iOS devices. Badoo is a dating focused social networking service for finding new friends, chatting, and finding a date.
Supported Devices
Badoo currently offers native apps for Android and iOS based devices. You can download Badoo on all Android phones running Android 2.1 and above. iPhones and iPads running iOS 5 and newer can install the iOS native app. To access Badoo on other mobile phones, just point your mobile browser...
Afrinolly is not a website you visit, but an app you download and install on your mobile phone, tablet, or Windows 8 PC. Once downloaded and installed, you can watch Nigeria, African and Indian Movies on the device as well as get latest gist about about movies, music and celebrities in Africa. Afrinolly is a free app.
Supported DevicesAfrinolly supports Android, BlackBerry, iOS, Windows Phone 8, and Windows 8 devices. Here are some specifics:
You can download Afrinolly on Android devices from Android 2.2 and newer. Afrinolly is also available for devices running iOS 5 and later including your iPhone, iPad,...
Afrinolly is a mobile app that enables you watch Nigeria and African movies on your mobile phone, tablet, or PC. Right now it is a great place to find the latest and the most interesting movies to watch. At Afrinolly, you can watch movie trailers of Nollywood movies and other African movies as well as Bollywood movies.
Afrinolly does not just offer movie trailers, you can also see reviews and ratings of the movies, helping you discover good and interesting movies to watch. You can also add your own ratings and reviews.
Beyond movie trailers, you can also watch music videos,...
You have probably heard about WhatsApp, the messaging app that enables you to chat and share with your friends for free on your mobile phone or smartphone. If you want to download it, just search for the WhatsApp Messenger app on the official store of your mobile platform. You can download WhatsApp and use it for free.
Supported Devices
The WhatsApp Messenger app supports Android, iPhone, Nokia S40, Symbian, BlackBerry, and Windows Phone. However, all phones running the listed platforms may not support WhatsApp. Here are some specific guidelines from WhatsApp.
You can download WhatsApp on the following Nokia S40 phones: Nokia...
With the sharp increase in brokerages and new companies offering investment apps, the options are numerous. Plus, choosing the best investment apps can be...
Nigerian Nollywood movies quality has grown from the typical traditional English, Yoruba, and Igbo movies you knew in the 90’s to top-class and quality...
