MAKERphone 2.0 is a fully functional 4G mobile phone that arrives as a box of parts. You assemble it yourself in about two hours, with no soldering and no prior experience needed; insert a nano-SIM, and it makes real voice calls and sends real SMS on live cellular networks. Then you program it, starting by describing ideas in plain English and progressing to MicroPython and Arduino C++.
It is made by CircuitMess, a Croatian educational electronics company, and launched on Kickstarter on 10 September 2026 with a 30-day campaign closing on 10 October. Early pledge tiers start around $129, and the kit is expected to retail near $169, with backer deliveries estimated for Q3 2027.
This is the sequel to the...
Infinix Nigeria today officially unveils the GT 50 Pro, the gaming powerhouse at the center of the expanding hardware ecosystem known as the New GT Ecosystem. More than an incremental update, the GT 50 Pro marks a strategic evolution by aligning three core dimensions: Physical Refinement, Thermal Sovereignty, and Intelligent Optimization. This approach reduces the friction between hardware and real-world performance, helping dedicated gamers showcase their skill by overcoming the smartphone form factor's inherent limitations.
Showcasing both its physical and visual sophistication, the GT 50 Pro introduces the HydroFlow Liquid Cooling Architecture, a specialized thermal engine carefully designed to solve the persistent pain point of overheating.
With powerful heat dissipation and active circulation for stability, the GT 50 Pro serves as...
Huawei is definitely not leaving any stone unturned in its quest to dominate the high-end smartphone scene. Pioneering novel features on smartphones is a good way to prove your stance in the very competitive market. The Huawei Honor View 20 brings to the table a relatively new punch hole camera and a massive 48MP main camera. In addition to that, it also comes with latest Huawei native chipset and some distinctively appealing aesthetics.
Where to Buy Huawei Honor View 20
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Huawei Honor View 20 Key...
Here is another entry-level smartphone from Huawei which is of course in their Y-series a popular category under which this type of smartphone is released. The Huawei Y5 Lite (2018) has the ever simple build that is known to come with these smartphones. Yet again, it misses the fingerprint scanner as a means of authentication and has the usual plastic body that low budget smartphone is known for. The specs are minimal so as to reduce the price tag on the smartphone.
Where to Buy Huawei Y5 Lite (2018)
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If you own an iPhone, you know how beautiful and sleek it looks without a cover, but you also know how dangerous it can be to flaunt your very expensive phone without any protection.
The sleekness of the design means that your iPhone is very slippery and even one small dent or scratch will make you burst into tears.
There are lots of options available for a good iPhone cover in the market. Phone covers are also subject to fashion trends and design keeps changing to match the ongoing style.
An iPhone wallet case is both functional and stylish. The SHIELDON Case...
The Huawei Y7 Pro (2019) is the more premium variant of the Huawei Y7 (2019) offering upgraded software and an improved selfie camera. Here is he follow up on the budget Y-series from Huawei and like its predecessors, it shows a simple spec sheet.
Where to Buy Huawei Y7 Pro (2019)
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The Huawei Y7 Pro (2019) shows a clean design with impressive aesthetics too. The smartphone imbibes the new Huawei dewdrop fad which is being featured in its recent releases.
Also, you won't be getting a...
The word 'Play usually appears in what seems to be budget smartphones and that is exactly what we see here as another of such from Huawei is released. The new Huawei Honor Play 8A comes with humble specs and a nice design. You won't even find a fingerprint scanner on the smartphone but it does have face unlock on it and you know how that goes. If you are a fan of the water drop notch then that gives this smartphone a mark because it has one. Let's get into the nitty-gritty here already. Shall we?
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Redmi was later last year announced to be a separate brand which makes the Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 to be the first in the Note series to carry the new banner. The new smartphone very much looks like the bigger version of the Xiaomi Mi Play. In terms of specs, the smartphone fits perfectly in the mid-range category and has a 48MP rear camera as the highlight. Like the ones before it, the Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 is priced in a way that gives it quite a good value for your money.
Where to Buy Xiaomi Redmi Note 7
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Xiaomi is finally adopting the water drop notch in their smartphones as seen on the Xiaomi Mi Play. The smartphone comes in as one of the low-level mid-range smartphones. You will get some nice range of features on the smartphone which includes a nice display, average camera and decent design. It does not exactly qualify as a performer in terms of hardware. However, it qualifies as a decent smartphone maybe a second smartphone or a choice for those on a budget.
Where to Buy Xiaomi Mi Play
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The Internet is full of dangers, especially for children. By now, from an early age, children start surfing the Internet looking for games and videos of their favorite cartoon characters. If you want to ensure that your children do not come accidentally open up websites that display adult content then you need to enable this default setting on iOS devices that blocks the opening of these portals.
Here's our guide on how to block porn on iPhone? You have just given an Apple smartphone to your child and ask yourself if there is a hard way to block sites...
Do you know the number one cause of credit card frauds? Pesky unknown calls from foreign countries by callers who are trying to steal your data.
Everyone hates it when some random person calls us and tries to scam their way into you divulging our personal information but, what options do we have to safeguard ourselves?
In this article, we will be taking a look at exactly that. Today we will learn how to get rid of pesky unknown callers who may have been calling and harassing you.
According to various reports, 2017 alone cost the residents of the United States...
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 the some of the similarities they share.
Huawei Y9 (2019) vs Tecno Camon 11 Pro
Design and...
Budget smartphones have really been a tight category this year with a bunch decent devices from a number of OEMs. The ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M2) is the follow up on the ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M1) from earlier this year. However, things have only gotten better on the smartphone with more attractive features. There is the cut out notch, dual camera and a seemingly 3D glass build. You've also got the large battery on the smartphone keeping things running.
Where to Buy ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M2)
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ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M2)...
ASUS is good with desktop and laptop computers, so also are they with smartphones. ASUS Zenfone Max (M2) was designed by this manufacturer to continue its smartphone legacy. From the tiniest of material to the biggest of memory, the android phone is intriguing. Infusing components from Qualcomm, Lithium-Ion, Sony, etc. it all reveals that the OEM means business.
Where to Buy ASUS Zenfone Max (M2)
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ASUS Zenfone Max (M2) Key Specs and Features
6.26-inch, IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen, 1520 x 720 pixels (282 ppi)
Android 8.1 Oreo OS
Octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon...
If there’s one thing the OEM from the United States – BLU – is notable for, it’s the production of budget phones. The BLU Vivo XL4 is the latest smartphone from the manufacturer to continue that trend. And just like most budget smartphones, you have to part with a little sum of money to cop yours.
Where to Buy Blu Vivo XL4
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BLU Vivo XL4 Key Specs and Features
6.2-inch, IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen, 1520 x 720 pixels (282 ppi)
Android 8.1 Oreo OS
Octa-core MediaTek Helio P22 CPU with 4GB RAM
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In Lava’s long list of smartphones, there’s one that caught our attention recently. It’s the Lava Z91. Lava produced this phone with a focus on the budget sector. In fact, the smartphone packs interesting features that’s worthy of its price tag. These features will be discussed as we progress.
Lava Z91 Key Specs and Features
5.7-inch capacitive touchscreen, 720 x 1440 pixels
Android 7.1 Nougat
Quad-core MediaTek MT6739 CPU with 3GB RAM
32GB built-in storage space, memory card support
13MP rear camera and an 8MP front camera
4G LTE
Fingerprint scanner (rear)
3, 000mAh none removable Li-Po battery
Design and Display
Lava...
Let's take a look at the slightly better version of the Lava Z60s in the form of the Lava Z61 with an all-around revamp to make sure this smartphone looks and feels better than the former. Moreso, this smartphone still has an entry-level spec sheet but with some added upgrades. However, the most obvious motivation here is its affordability which makes it accessible to all and sundry. This coming from Lava, a company that specializes in this type of smartphones.
Lava Z61 Key Specs and Features
5,45-inch, IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen, 1440 x 720 pixels
Android 8.1 Oreo (Go-Edition)
Quad-core MediaTek...
Here comes another entry-level smartphone carrying the Go Edition OS and a solidly basic look. The specs therein are all basic which makes the Lava Z60s very affordable and an easy buy for most. Suitable for first-time smartphone users introducing the Android world to the user. Also, the smartphone goes ahead to feature off-screen capacitive touch buttons just below the display. Check out some of the features on the smartphone.
Lava Z60s Key Specs and Features
5.0-inch, IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen, 1280 x 720 pixels
Android 8.1 Oreo (Go Edition)
Quad-core MediaTek MT6739WW CPU with 1GB RAM
16GB built-in storage...
Lava is known for its budget smartphones and here comes another which offers some decent specs. This is just an average smartphone at a reasonably affordable price and also carries a design that will easily blend in with other smartphones. The Lava Z81 seems like a nice smartphone with lots of features at a budget. You've got a fingerprint scanner, 4G LTE, not too large display all packaged into a simple looking smartphone.
Lava Z81 Key Specs and Features
5.7-inch, IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen, 1440 x 720 pixels
Android 8.1 Oreo
Octa-core MediaTek A22 CPU with 2GB/3GB RAM
16GB/32GB built-in...
Renowned for making incredibly affordable smartphones, Doogee is one of the manufacturers of budget phones to ever come out of China. The OEM also boasts of an impressive collection of devices under a number of categories ranging from gaming smartphones to rugged and cheap budget devices. The Doogee X70 is one of the latest entrants into the company's "X-series" which comprises of budget smartphones.
The Doogee X70 sports trendy features that almost makes it hard to place it as a budget smartphone. Think of any in-vogue smartphone feature, the Doogee X70 comes with it: bezel-less design, 19;9 aspect ratio, facial recognition,...
As a big player in the Chinese and global smartphone scene, it's safe to say that no mediocre product ever carries the Huawei emblem. The newest piece of mobile tech from the brand isn't just like any other smartphone you have seen before (save for the Samsung Galaxy A8s); it has a HOLE in the screen. No, the screen isn't perforated or something, but to hand your smartphone's screen more real estate on the front, Huawei embedded the selfie camera in a punch-hole on the Nova 4.
Where to Buy Huawei Nova 4
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Umidigi F1 offers a brilliant design and great battery capacity. At a time when most smartphone manufacturers are rounding up product releases for the year 2018, popular Chinese OEM UMIDIGI made a die minute (read: last minute) move by adding yet another top-of-the-line device to its mid-range arsenal.
Where to Buy UmiDigi F1
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Although the UMIDIGI F1 was a subject to rumours, leaks and renders weeks before its launch, the official release of the device even makes it more exciting. This is due to the amount of...
The Samsung Galaxy A57 is the top-of-the-line in the latest iteration of Samsung's hugely successful A-series, and it arrives with a clear mission: to...
The itel Power 80 is the newest entry in itel's battery-first P-series, and it arrives with a clear mission: deliver marathon endurance without stretching...
Samsung Galaxy A17 5G is the latest iteration of Samsung’s budget-friendly A-series smartphones. It offers only slight upgrades to the Galaxy A16 5G, like...
