Scam texts have quietly become one of the most common threats on your phone. They arrive disguised as a missed delivery, an unpaid toll, or a "your account has been locked" alert, all engineered to catch you off guard. And they're not rare: as of late 2023, Americans were receiving an average of 19.2 billion spam texts per month, nearly three times the volume of 2021, and SMS scams now make up roughly 35% of all phishing attempts worldwide.
If you want to know how to stop scam texts for good, from the free settings already on your phone to the tool that blocks smishing automatically, this guide covers every method for both iPhone and Android.
How to stop scam texts:...
It was a Tuesday morning, and my phone was winning.
Seven unread WhatsApp messages, four of which were my mother forwarding prayer points. A calendar reminder for a meeting I had completely forgotten. Three bank alerts I was too afraid to open. An Uber driver calling to tell me he was 'right in front' while Google Maps showed him three streets away. And somewhere underneath all of that, an actual work task I needed to handle before 10am.
I don't think I am uniquely disorganised. I think this is just what it looks like to have a smartphone in 2025: the device that was supposed to simplify your life has quietly become a second job. You manage it. You tend to...
The AliExpress 15th Anniversary Sale 2025 is coming around and creating a shopping frenzy. Global technology brand Blackview today announced that most hot products would be on promotion and offer massive discounts of up to 50% off kicking off on March 28th PT. Here the followings are the best picks from the shopping list that you can't miss.
Shopping Guide:
OSCAL S60 Pro
Blackview BV8800
Blackview BV6600 Pro
Blackview BV6600
Blackview A95
Blackview A100
Blackview Tab 11
Night Vision Rugged Phone
OSCAL S60 Pro: $219.99 $109.99 50% off
Blackview rugged phones are introducing trendsetting, leading technologies to improve competitiveness. Night vision is...
The Blackview software team introduced DokeOS 2.1 to the world when the Blackview A100 made its premier in about the middle of 2021. Millions of active users applauded the perfect integration of the revamped OS and Android 11.0.
That’s why such an ideal combination is again seen in the latest S60 Pro, a rugged smartphone manufactured by OSCAL, Blackview’s brother brand. But this time comes a little differently, said the chief engineer from the Blackview software team.
It is said that interesting tweaks have been made to the DokeOS 2.1, so OSCAL S60 Pro will witness further OS refinement based on...
Want to know what a person is up to? Reading their text messages and knowing who they are messaging are good ways to find out. Phone tracking apps can help you read the text messages of your kids or loved ones (wife, husband, boyfriend, girlfriend). They will enable you read someone's text messages without them knowing.
Most of these apps will not only enable you read someone's text messages anonymously, you also be able to read their messages on other social media and messaging apps including viewing the photos and videos they share. You can also track their location
As technology...
Are you an audiophile and want a convenient way to listen to music on the move? True Wireless Stereo (TWS) Earbuds are now great options for listening to music on the move. In this article we share some of the best TWS wireless earbuds to buy in 2024.
True Wireless Stereos have become one of the most sought-after tech gadgets/smartphone accessories in today’s world. Few years ago, oraimo became the first brand to introduce True Wireless Stereos locally in Nigeria.
Today, we can trace the voracious craving and high adoption of the product to that year when oraimo pushed herself beyond...
Like the Batmobile (the fictional car driven by the fictional character Batman) and every other amazing object that’s known to be convertible, the oraimo FreePods 3 are super cool. I guess you might be wondering how convertible earbuds are even a thing. But time has proven that oraimo loves to offer the unthinkable.
They offered durability at a point when we were plagued with counterfeits and didn’t think we could be served with anything better. And now, they’re offering a new convertible feature that is set to take the already pleasing listening experience on their FreePods to a whole new...
In today’s world, Earbuds have become way more than high quality listening accessories meant for music alone, they’ve become lifestyle gadgets that play important roles in every aspect of our lives. AirPods form an input in our fashion; we sometimes wear them to complement our outfit and make a fashion statement without necessarily using them to listen to music whilst on the go. And why wouldn’t we?
Honestly, they look really cool in all the shades in which they come. In many cases, they’re also a major part of our gym, work, yoga, and relaxation kit. The importance of this...
Mobile apps keep changing and evolving every single day. It is so hard to keep up with customer demands since they are ever-increasing. However, app developers from around the world constantly improve used technology. According to Tech Surprise, the following mobile app technologies are going to be quite huge in 2020. This is why you should be aware of them.
Beacon Technology
Beacon technology keeps evolving and is nowadays used by healthcare industries, hotels and museums. Proximity marketing takes full advantage of it right now. In time, the regular mobile user will get used to everything offered.
The beacons are practically wireless...
We can't deny oraimo is blazing the trail, setting the marker as the best smart tech and mobile accessories giant in Nigeria, the brand is constantly and consistently driven to provide its consumers with the freedom to explore creativity through state-of-the-art product design/functionality; thereby ensuring a smart lifestyle among consumers.
So, you can see why it’s hardly any surprise at the buzz and excitement surrounding their latest tech innovation.
The new oraimo FreePods 3 is no doubt an upgrade and smart choice over every other competition/competitor out there. Now let's talk about this thing of beauty.
Earbuds Like No Other
The new oraimo...
Amazon Fire HD 10 tablet has a 10.1in LCD touchscreen with 16:10 aspect ratio and 1920 x 1200 resolution. It also comes with a 2-megapixel webcam above the screen and 5MP rear camera, 3GB of RAM, 64GB of internal storage expandable with microSD card up to 1TB in capacity and dual integrated speakers with support for Dolby Atmos sound system.
Where to Buy Amazon Fire HD 10 (2021)
Amazon US – See Offers | Amazon UK – See Offers | Jumia Nigeria – See Offers
The 2021 Amazon Fire HD 10 runs Amazon’s Fire OS based on Android 9.0 platform and driven by a 2GHz octa core...
A few weeks back, TECNO launched the Tecno Camon 17 Pro smartphone, focusing on the selfie with a 48MP AI selfie camera and 90 Hz super-high refreshing rate at 6.8-inch FHD Screen. The brand showed sincerity in understanding their consumers’ needs, seeing as the pandemic era amplified people’s need for documenting personal memories.
It really is no surprise that the social phenomenon of selfies has gained momentum and has become central to how people express themselves and keep in touch with the world. Personally, I have taken more pictures, recorded more videos this past year than I have in years.
I...
Ah, Won ti gba mi (ah, i have been defrauded)
This is a common song most Lagosian sing when they try to get their phone fixed in Lagos. But as a phone engineer, what can I do.
My name is Oluwatosin Oginni. And this is my story.
I have been a Smartphone engineer for the past 5 years. Like most young agile Nigerians, I had the vision to make a difference in the phone industry. I had four core values in mind:
Integrity
Efficiency
Speed
Consistency.
But upon joining the workforce, I discovered things were not as it seemed.
Also read: How To Get...
My attention was drawn to the story of a lady that got arrested in Ibadan after she got her phone fixed by a phone engineer
What happened?
The police told her that she had used her sim card for fraudulent activities. After some investigation, she discovered that the time the activity was carried out was the same time and date she dropped her phone for repair.
After spending more than 24hours in jail, the police were finally able to apprehend the phone engineers who perpetrated the act and released her.
This story is sad but thank God they were able to apprehend the...
The SanDisk iXpand Mini is just like the Sandisk iXpand, but like the name suggests is a bit more compact. It features the same 2-in-1 design with a lightning connector for your iPhone and iPad on one end and a full sized USB Type A connector on the other end.
It is one of a number of a lineup of 2-in-1 flash drives offered by Western Digital owned SanDisk, which also includes options for android phones like the SanDisk Ultra Dual Drive m3.0 and SanDisk Ultra Dual Drive USB Type C.
Despite its simple and compact design the Sandisk iXpand Mini...
Bulk SMS is an effective way for brands to find new customers and engage existing ones. They are also great for announcements and public enlightenment campaigns. With almost everyone now owning a mobile phone, SMS has a wider reach than most marketing tools. In this article we look at how to send bulk SMS using NigeriaBulkSMS, one of the best tools for sending Bulk SMS in Nigeria.
Nigeria Bulk SMS is a leading bulk SMS service provider in Nigeria. With over 12 years of experience in the industry, the company is trusted by thousands of top brands in Nigeria and...
Making your choice for the best headphone has been something we have been doing throughout ages. In fact, it is by far one of the essential items we need to have in our pockets. Whether you are listening to music or attending a call, you always need a good pair of headphones. But, with the advancement of technology, the choices have become much broader.
Similarly, you could have a look at best bluetooth earphones or difference between wired/wireless headphones.
Irrespective of the device you are currently using, it all comes down to opting for either wired or wireless headphones. The sole...
As a Nigerian, you probably have heard a popular song by Fela Kuti. Water no get enemy.
Well, that might be true in most cases. Because without water, we would all be dead today. But some things are water enemies. One of these things is your smartphone. You can say that a smartphone's greatest enemy is water. Because once the water enters the phone, the phone goes off immediately.
No matter how good and expensive a smartphone is, it doesn’t know how to swim. With all the outdoor activities that go on in our daily lives, keeping your phone above...
There’s a constant thug of war between headphone and earphone users as to which is the best. It’s an unending debate and if anything, it ends with a relative resolve of “ it depends on your preference’’
So before if you are caught in the cross chairs but don’t necessarily know the difference between a headphone and earphone, I mean it’s all phone so what’s the big deal?
Well they are different. To begin with;
These words are used interchangeably but here’s the main difference.
Headphones – are designed to be worn on or around the users ears.
Earphones – also known as earbuds...
Storage is a big issue on iPhones and iPads. While most android phones and tablets come with expandable storage, Apple's smartphones and tablets leaves you with no way of augmenting your built-in storage, except you get a storage device like the SanDisk iXpand Flash Drive.
The iXpand Flash Drive is a great device for freeing up space on your iPhone and iPad. It will also automatically backup your videos and photos. It is similar to the more compact iXpand Mini.
The Flash Drive is very similar to the SanDisk Ultra Dual Drive m3.0 and the SanDisk Ultra Dual Drive USB Type...
It seems consumers can't get enough storage these days on their devices. With tons of content to download online and loads of memories to document (now in super high resolution 4K), the built-in storage on our smartphones and other devices are struggling to keep-up.
Often times it comes down to making a rigorous and sometimes draining judgement call on which files to delete just so you can free-up some space on your device.
However, with the SanDisk Ultra Dual Drive m3.0 you may never delete a file except you want to.
It offers super-fast file transfer with speeds of up to 150MB/s,...
Loyalty and trust in marriages today seem to have hit rock bottom. Cheating has become a common thing, and many marriages have broken up as a result. If you suspect that your wife is cheating on you, it is best not to confront her without proof. One way of getting proof is to track wife's phone and location and monitor her activities on her phone.
Thanks to technology, you don’t need to hire a secret agent to spy on your wife. With an app, you can track your wife’s phone to know what she does while using her phone. In...
The Samsung Galaxy A15 is an entry-level smartphone launched alongside the Galaxy A25 to bridge the market between mid-range devices and the recently launched...
