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...
The Tecno Camon 11 Pro (briefly called the Camon C11 Pro) is the better and upgraded variant of the recently launched Camon 11 duo. The Camon 11 Pro shares a lot of similarities with the Camon 11 but it also comes with a number of improvements in the aspect of chipset, storage configurations, and camera setup... all of which makes it the better and more expensive model of the Camon 11 duo.
Where to Buy Tecno Camon 11 Pro
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Tecno Camon 11 Pro Key Specs
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TECNO Mobile as a leading smartphone with products spread across Africa, the Middle East and Southeast Asia has unveiled a new product to its Camon line of smartphones. The device, dubbed the Tecno Camon 11 (called Tecno Camon C11 briefly) now has upgrades in the Tecno Camon 12, Tecno Camon 12 Pro, and Camon 12 Air.
Where to Buy Tecno Camon 11
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Other members of the Camon Series include the Tecno Camon X and likewise join other prominent members of the series like the Camon X...
For years, the world of commerce has been changing. From the development of supermarkets and similarly sized stores to those who make all of their purchases online, the smartphone has changed how we buy all of our products forever. Today, thanks to the information provided by signal-boosters.co.uk, we know that 2 billion people are now using mobile devices to stay connected to the internet.
However, in the next five years, this is suspected to grow by 25% year-in, year-out. By 2021, people expect it to make up over half – 54% - of the total eCommerce sales across the board....
Affordability is the reason some smartphones are centred around and same goes for the Panasonic P85 NXT. The entry-level smartphone offers just ground-level specs and will suffice for basic day to day tasks. It is also quite portable with a small screen and sports an age-long design that brings back the dwindling capacitive buttons below the screen. If there is one thing you will get to enjoy profoundly, that will be the large battery inside the phone.
Panasonic P85 NXT Key Specs and Features
5.0-inch, IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen, 1280 x 720 pixels
Android 7.1.2 Nougat
Quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 210...
Panasonic continues its impressive run with the release of the Panasonic Eluga Z1 Pro, a mid-range smartphone that carries the popular notch. It also features one of MediaTek's latest chipset with potential. You've got a nice sleek design and impressive build owing to the durability of the metallic design used. Other features you'd get to enjoy include a good camera, large battery and a fair display.
Panasonic Eluga Z1 Pro Key Specs and Features
6.19-inch, IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen, 1500 x 720 pixels
Android 8.1 Oreo
Octa-core MediaTek Helio P22 CPU with 4GB RAM
64GB built-in storage space, up to 128GB...
The video blogging or vlogging wave has become a major component of the digital era. There are many people capturing memorable moments in their lives through videos and sharing it on social media every day. These videos are fun and exciting because they can be watched time and time again.
A lot of phone brands these days have smartphones with amazing camera capabilities that rival DSLR cameras. If you’re looking for unique camera ability or a particular camera strong point, this list is for you. Here are the best smartphones for vlogging, 2018/2019.
Huawei P20
While the Huawei p20 might not have...
Another budget smartphone is here and it comes with just about the set of features that you'll need at a low price. The Panasonic Eluga Ray 530 is that phone you can get without having a dent in your pocket like the premium smartphones will do. In all, the smartphone offers the basic specs that are quite good for beginner users. Also, you will be aware of the fact that the smartphone is a budget one from the first view despite the nice look.
Panasonic Eluga Ray 530 key Specs and Features
5.7-inch, IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen, 1440 x 720 pixels
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One for the lower budget segment of the smartphone market and packing a big battery from Panasonic. The Panasonic Eluga Ray 600 also packs its in-house A. I. Airbo Hub for a more coordinated in-house experience. Suitable for the average user who is not too minded on camera or other specs and obviously at a budget. On the outside, the smartphone looks good for a budget smartphone, no notch just a regular nice design.
Panasonic Eluga Ray 600 Key Specs and Features
5.99-inch, IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen, 1440 x 720 pixels
Android 8.1 Oreo
Octa-core MediaTek MT6737H processor and 3GB RAM
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Panasonic is an electronics company that is quite popular, although, not really in the smartphone scene I guess. They've been doing consumer electronics for a while now, its venture into the smartphone scene have not quite been successful as can be. The Panasonic Eluga X1 Pro is one of its latest effort to take some space in the stifling mid-range market. Packed with a blend of some interesting features you can bank on a decent performance.
Panasonic Eluga X1 Pro Key Specs and Features
6.18-inch, IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen, 1080 x 2280 pixels (402 ppi)
Android 8.1 Oreo
Octa-core MediaTek...
Here comes another budget smartphone but this time, it comes with a bit more than the average entry-level device. Carrying a much interesting spec sheet, the KenXinDa Y20 (KXY Y20) is better in comparison to other Chinese smartphone products out there. However, it is still lacking when it comes to being a stylish albeit no iota of aesthetic reconnaissance on their end. The smartphone very well blends in a sea of smartphones out there and if you want something that doesn't stand out and at a budget here you go.
KenXinDa Y20 (KXY Y20) Key Specs and Features
6.0-inch, IPS LCD...
KenXinDa got you covered when it comes to releasing smartphones at a small price and with fair amount of features.The KenXinDa W55 (KXD W55) is another recent addition on the list of the budget smartphones. It joins the several other Go-Edition android phones with improved interface making it much faster and responsive. Essentially, it meets the need of a basic smartphone user with affordability thrown into the equation making it an ideal option to consider.
KenXinDa W55 (KXD W55) Key Specs and Features
5.5-inch, IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen, 960 x 480 pixel
Android 8.1 Oreo (Go Edition)
Quad-core MediaTek MT6580 CPU with...
The Galaxy-S series arguably houses some of the best smartphones ever made by the South Korean giant. The Samsung Galaxy S9 is the latest member/entrant of the series and as we edge closer towards 2019, and given Samsung's tradition of releasing a new Galaxy S smartphone annually, it's almost time for the unveiling of the Samsung Galaxy S9 successor.
Where to Buy Samsung Galaxy S10
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Customarily, Samsung unveils a new Galaxy S flagship in the first quarter (Q1) of every year. It's barely 2 months to that period, meaning...
The Nokia 9 has been in the news for a lot of reasons lately: image leaks, speculations, renders, release date news etc. The device is expected to succeed the Nokia 8 which was released over a year ago. But as the rumours keep rising, so are the questions about the upcoming Nokia flagship.
What will the Nokia 9 look like? What will it be called? Nokia 9? Or will HMD Global give it an entirely new (and different) name? What will be the key features? When will it be launched? So many questions. Lucky for you, the headers and paragraphs...
If you don’t have enough money to buy a brand new phone you may be looking for alternative phone vendors. One of the places where you can get a phone that is in relatively good condition is on Facebook.
Facebook has largely been used for socializing but it is slowly becoming a platform where sellers meet buyers. Unlike other online selling platforms it isn’t very well regulated for trade, so it is up to you to do your homework if you choose to buy a phone on Facebook.
You should look for whether or not the vendor has sold any lemons...
I'm one of those folks who have lost data on my Android phone. Well, today I'm here to show you some causes of data loss and some proven ways to recover data. So, Be Humble!
Obviously, It hurts you when you lose precious data from your phone. The data can be of any type like photo, video, call history, messages or any other type.
There are some ways to recover data but before those ways let us first discuss some of the causes of data loss;
Causes of Data Loss on Android Phone:
Upgrade/Update:
Many times I've seen that some old android phones give...
KenXinDa is more like a budget smartphone focused OEM in a similar way as Wiko or some other small-scale Chinese smartphone maker. The KenXinDa T55 (KXD T55) does have its perks in the sense that it is really affordable for the low spenders. It also has a design consistent with those of an entry-level smartphone and so is the specs that you will find on the phone. The KenXinDa T55 could is a decent smartphone but nothing more than that as far as this it is concerned.
KenXinDa T55 (KXD T55) Key Specs and Features
5.5-inch, IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen, 480 x...
Riding on the back of a new chipset, Meizu introduces its new mid-range smartphone named Meizu Note 8. The smartphone is somewhat the same as the several others in that category offering just about that level of features for the average user. This is introduced with at a reasonable price which makes it an enticing offer and an affordable at that. As for the looks, the smartphone opts for a more traditional look ditching the notch whether the standard one or the liquid drop one.
Where to Buy Meizu Note 8
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Meizu Note 8 Key Specs and...
In an event in Italy, Oppo released two of their smartphones into the mid-range sector of the market. The Oppo RX17 Neo and Oppo RX17 Pro were launch both having an in-display fingerprint scanner and a water drop notch. However, the Oppo Neo version is the lower variant of the two smartphones dimming down on the processor, camera and some other features. Ideally, it will cost you a bit less money which makes sense for the more midrange specs on it.
Where to Buy Oppo Oppo RX17 Neo
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Oppo RX17 Neo...
Vivo ditches out a budget smartphone with the new budget SoC from Qualcomm, water drop notch and attractive design. The smartphone might not actually be the type for the spec minded user, however, it offers enough for an average smartphone. It mimics the design of some of Vivo's top-end smartphones although the screen gives it away because of its somewhat low resolution. In all, the smartphone offers a decent amount of features for everyday use.
Where to Buy Vivo Y93
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Vivo Y93 Key Specs and Features
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The way it is, new innovations is likely to cost more than your average smartphones because of the relatively new tech or in this case the revival of an old one. Following behind the relatively more expensive Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 and Huawei Honor Magic 2, the Lenovo Z5 Pro offers a slide up camera. as well as large screen space for much less. However, there is a catch, which is you have a less powerful hardware and specs in general. Nonetheless, it is still a nice mid-range smartphone with some juicy specs.
Where to Buy Lenovo Z5 Pro
Jumia Nigeria –...
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...
