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.
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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...
A follow up of last year's Moto Z2 Play is officially on the roster and is as you know it more of a mid-ranger unlike the Force model of the Z-series. The new Moto Z3 Play has a redefined outlook and some improvements here and there. However, there's a no drastic change in the build because of the need for it to still support the Moto Mods. Parts of the improvements to watch out for include a better camera, faster performance and an improved software.
Moto Z3 Play Key Specs and Features
6.01-inch, Super AMOLED capacitive touchscreen, 1080 x...
Lovers of Asus brand have been waiting for their own gaming smartphone to hit the market. And in the twinkle of an eye, the Asus ROG phone is up and running as Asus's premium smart gemer of the year. This smartphone is well equipped in every angle. This isn’t surprising as the Taiwanese smartphone OEM has to keep up with fellow giants in the market. It joins the likes of Xiaomi Black Shark and the Razer Phone in this new sector of the market. Get to know the full features of the smartphone as we press on.
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Topping the list in the budget Redmi 6 series, is the Xiaomi Redmi 6 Pro and guess what? It comes with the pricey notch! This gives you the opportunity to have an experience of a notched smartphone without having to part with too much. Although the specs here are modest, the smartphone looks quite elegant and up to date in terms of software. Handling the smartphone might give it away as it is made of plastic but it still impresses with a sleek design.
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This is a more budget version of the Xiaomi Redmi 6 and maybe the A added is supposed to stand for affordable I don't know. What I do know is that it is cheaper and offers less in terms of specs, however, the Xiaomi Redmi 6A looks almost as stunning as the other phone.
Some of the noticeable difference is the absence of a fingerprint sensor here but still maintains the same screen resolution though. The question here is if the cut in price still offers a good value for your money.
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Nokia 5.1 was an upgrade to Nokia 5. You might have seen the Nokia 2.1 and Nokia 3.1 but they are not the only ones getting the '.1' moniker. The upgrade to the former Nokia 5 comes in the same fashion and it is called the Nokia 5.1.
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Not minding the naming, the new smartphone has received a marked upgrade in terms of hardware, design, display, and camera too. However, it is still a budget offering with the spec sheet...
If you follow Xiaomi well, you would know that the Redmi series is for the budget spenders as it offers a handful of features which is great value for your money. The latest representative of that series is the Xiaomi Redmi 8 which was released alongside the XIaomi Redmi 6A the lesser variant. Packed with a sleek design as well as new features like face unlock is also available although not quite up to standard with those of the premium smartphones. To get more information on this smartphone, follow us as we check out what Xiaomi got wrapped up...
Last year’s TECNO Spark was truly an astounding phone, bagging itself 'the best camera smartphone that offers value for money.
But as we all know; the smartphone industry doesn’t sleep, and the stiff competition always keeps smartphone makers on their toes as they constantly strive to outdo each other. This obviously drove TECNO back to the drawing board and the result is something truly special- the Tecno Spark 2. You may be interested in the latest members of the Tecno Spark Series like:
Tecno Spark 5
Tecno Spark 5 Air
Tecno Spark 4
Tecno Spark 4 Air
Tecno Spark 3
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Just a little above the Samsung Galaxy J3 and more or less mid-range smartphone, the Samsung Galaxy J7 has a more improved spec sheet an offers more than what just meets the eye. Entering has one of the latest in the J-series, it maintains the traditional Samsung design with physical home button and the 16:9 build that is gradually being left out in recent times. In the real sense, there is nothing bad in 'a little glance into the past' build provided the internals are up to date with the competition.
Where to Buy Samsung Galaxy J7 (2018)
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Nokia 3.1 is a decent entry level offering from HMD. HMD Global is showing no sign of relenting in the Android smartphone ecosystem. The Finnish company has done well to release several smartphones suited to different classes of pocket size. One of the latest from the brand is the Nokia 3.1.
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This smartphone is an upgrade to the Nokia 3 released in the year 2017. One of the key improvements in the Nokia 3.1 is the inclusion of Android One,...
Nokia 2.1 is one of the most affordable LTE phones around. The smartphone is powered by the Android One & Android Go editions. It was an update to the 2017 released Nokia 2. Nokia 2.1 falls into the Android 8.1 Oreo (Go edition) category.
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For the most, we can tell you without a doubt that this device is a budget smartphone. Interestingly, it upholds decent features fit for its price tag.
Nokia 2.1 Key Specs and Features
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When Huawei Honor smartphones are mentioned, you just know you have a mid-range smartphone that offers much value for money. One of the latest value-for-money phones from the coffers of Huawei is the Huawei Honor 9i. The smartphone joins the series of phones that have taken much inspiration from the iPhone X design. Leaving design apart, this smartphone is intact with its impressive features. Let’s get to know more about this Huawei Honor 9i.
Huawei Honor 9i Key Specs and Features
5.84-inch, IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen, 1080 x 2280 pixels (432 ppi)
Android 8.0 Oreo OS (EMUI 8.0)
Octa-core 2.36GHz...
Another Huawei phone to grace the Honor series is the Huawei Honor Play. Before I proceed, I’ll like to remind us that the Honor brand is primed for smartphones meant for the middle class but with features reminiscent of the flagship. With this brief analogy, you have the description of this Huawei Honor Play. The smartphone is wowing in its specifications. Talk about the battery, processor, camera and what have you, the device is a goal! Stay with me as we unwrap this new baby.
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Beefing up their budget smartphone roster, Samsung comes up with the Samsung Galaxy J3 (2018) which is a rebranding of last year's J3 model. Keep in mind, that it is only a budget smartphone and carries only midget specs which is about what you get at this price tag. Although it is relatively cheap for a smartphone carrying the Samsung family name, you could still get better value for your money from other competitions.
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Samsung Galaxy J3 (2018) Key Specs and Features
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The least of the flagships unveiled by Xiaomi is the Xiaomi Mii 8 SE, a compact version of the Xiaomi Mi 8. With a smaller build and at a cheaper price in case you are not a fan of big sized smartphones. In terms of specs, the Xiaomi Mi 8 SE is also relatively shy of specs with the new Qualcomm Snapdragon chipset. There's also a close quality of build to the original flagship with a glass material and a notch too.
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Remember the Spark edition introduced by Tecno? Well, there is a follow up in form of the Tecno Spark 2. Noticeable improvements have been made to this smartphone with a premium aspect ratio, bigger size and improved overall design.
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Besides the various improvements on the outside, considerable changes have been made on the inside too among which includes a better camera, hardware and software optimized for a better performance.
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Losing a smartphone either to theft, mishandling, or any other mishap can be a really horrible experience. Normally, the next step to take after the occurrence of a smartphone loss is to try to recover the device, before replacement comes to mind — i.e when recovery fails.
The actions below are some of the best things we think you should do swiftly as soon as you discover your device has gone missing.
1. Track or Locate the Device
The first advised step is to determine where you device is. This will help tell if your phone was stolen or mislaid, or you...
Sometimes in March this year, the Samsung phone brand released the long anticipated Samsung S9 and S9+ worldwide without excluding Nigeria.
The release has gotten voluminous footfalls at Samsung phone outlets and other gadget stores with curious Samsung fans excited to check the features of the smartphone.
For those that are yet to meet the S9 in person, below is all you need to know about the new phone that makes it worth the buzz and hype it has created.
Meet the Galaxy S9 and S9+
At a first glance of the Samsung Galaxy S9 and S9+, one might probably say it looks...
To the Xiaomi Mi 8 flagship comes a more premium edition refferred to as the Explorer. Synonymous to the Porsche design of the Huawei Mate RS, the Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer Edition has a better hardware and a unique transparent rear finish. Another highlight is the underscreen fingerprint scanner, the first of its kind because of its pressure sensitive nature. Although the underscreen fingerprint scanner was first featured on the Vivo X20 Plus UD which is always on unlike in this smartphone where it is only activated by pressure.
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Joining the league'of flagships for this year is the new Xiaomi Mi 8 which is the successor to last year's Xiaomi Mi 6. Skipping 7 in the series, is Xiaomi way of commemorating their 8th year in the technology world. Also, the smartphone ships with the latest hardware as well as the now common notched display. Other versions of the smartphone include the Xiaomi Mi 8 SE and Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer Edition with the SE mimicking iPhone SE option.
Where to Buy Xiaomi Mi 8
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Among the smartphones recently released the Lenovo A5 is directed to the entry-level smartphone market. Boasting of a voluptuous battery which is sure to gives it an upper hand in terms longer time of usage and a more ideal option when it comes to travel phone. In other parts of the spec sheet, you are greeted with modest features but still manages to keep in touch with the latest design patterns.
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Lenovo A5 Key Specs and Features
5.45-inch, IPS LCD capacitive...
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...
