I have this problem of having to carry several phones about. Most likely, I am in good company on this! I carry multiple phones around for two distinct reasons: 1. To take advantage of goodies offered by different providers. For example, Etisalat Nigeria currently offers 15 MegaBytes of internet data free weekly once you load…

Nokia has announced plans to form a "broad strategic partnership" with Microsoft. The deal would see Nokia use the Windows phone operating system for its smartphones, the company said. Microsoft's Bing will power Nokia's search services, while Nokia Maps would be a core part of Microsoft's mapping services. Earlier this week Nokia chief executive Stephen…

Mozilla has released Firefox 4 beta for Android and Maemo devices, and the web browser is fast on the new Linux platforms. This release is the fastest performing Firefox 4 Beta for mobile yet. You will notice faster start-up, page load times and responsiveness to panning and zooming. The Firefox Mobile Add-ons Gallery also offers…

Recently, MTN Nigeria introduced a package that allows you unlimited talk-time to a special number. All for a token of N250 per month. While a lot of people may be overjoyed at this offer, there is the need to be cautious in taking advantage of this ‘wonderful’ offer. This short write up was prompted by…

The impending Mobile number portability in the Nigerian GSM sector has been welcomed with applause and expectations. This is with the assumption that the industry would become very much competitive, barring any form of cartel formation, that is, if it is not in existence already. Number portability basically means that, say, using a "0809" number…

Though not officially announced yet, the Nokia N9 is being rumoured as Nokia's contribution to the Tablet Market. GSM ARENA describes the device as "Packing a 4.5" screen the Nokia MeeGo half-tablet-half-phone will be supporting 3G with HSDPA, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth. A microUSB port isn't mentioned but it's now mandatory for all devices sold in…

An Offer of True Value Dear Esteemed Customer, You are one of our identified high value customers, and it therefore pleases me to personally inform you of the most recent value offering from MTN Nigeria. It is an offer of true value! It means instant connections to your loved ones and call rates that are…

Let me give a warning up-front. If, like nature, you love to  waste, this article is NOT for you. Nature abhors Vacuum, i detest waste! This is a follow-up to my article of October 26, 2010 titled “Save some money browsing on PC”. The primary thrust of that article was to point out the possibility…

For folks old enough to remember, there was this popular “soonest recover” musician who sang, “Grammar, grammar, grammar no be MONEY Grammar, grammar, grammar no be PROGRESS Grammar, grammar, grammar no be my LANGUAGE". He was trying to belittle the importance of quintessential and accurate use of grammar when communicating. I would not subscribe to…

It is generally agreed that Apple's Ipad is the flagship tablet in the market today. But good thing the product is being revamped and repackaged as the iPad 2, a lot of tablets have played catch-up and probably would have edged it out of the top spot. The Motorola Xoom was featured on this site…

Android 3.0 Honeycomb – The Android OS for tablets is here! Details are however still sketchy about the latest iteration of the android OS. However it has been confirmed that it would only be available on Tablets and not phones. Already, Motorola has unveiled its Tablet christened "XOOM". Expectedly, it is being powered by Android…

There is a ritual I perform every saturday and I am very religious about it. Last saturday was no different and by 7.30am (GMT+1), the stage was already set. I tuned the TV to BBC, just in time to see Spencer Kelly give his intro on my favourite TV programme, CLICK. In his usual comic…