WhatsApp changes privacy terms.

WhatsApp changes privacy terms: what does it mean for users?

If you are WhatsApp users by now you must have heard about the privacy changes that this world's biggest messaging app is making. On the face of it, it seems like a small change and will probably not affect bulk of your data and usage details that WhatsApp has. But there are some key bots of information that the company will now share with Facebook, which owns WhatsApp.

The reaction to this privacy change has been varied. Different people have reacted in a different, although the people seeing it as a not-so-nice move from WhatsApp are in majority. Now, before you worry -- or not worry -- about the privacy change, let's us explain what is happening and what are the implications, in six simple points:

1. First, understand that WhatsApp is changing its privacy policy. The new privacy policy will allow it to "coordinate" Facebook as well as share the phone number of the users with the parent site. Now, sharing the number is clear. It means your WhatsApp number will be shared with facebook and if you have an account with Facebook this number will be used to connect your two accounts -- the Facebook account and the WhatsApp account. This will allow Facebook to "offer better friend suggestions and show you more relevant ads if you have an account with them".
2. The "coordinate" part is not so clear. There can be a number of ways in which WhatsApp "coordinates" with Facebook. For now we can only guess what this co-ordination means but chances are that Facebook will probably have some insight into how you use WhatsApp and the company will then use this "insight" to offer you ads in Facebook timeline that might be relevant to you.
3. The currently privacy change is only for some sort of data sharing between Facebook and WhatsApp. You still won't see banner advertisements on WhatsApp, similar to what you may see on other messaging app. Even if you see ads in WhatsApp in future, they will be native apps, something similar to the spam SMS, although given unpopular spam SMS are we have a feeling that WhatsApp won't go that route.
4. So, what does mean for you? Two things. In terms of user experience, nothing will change on WhatsApp. The service will continue to offer the seamless and simple messaging experience. There won't be any intrusive ads. Not, for now. But in the background, things are changing. As noted earlier, some of your WhatsApp data will go to Facebook, including your phone number, and that means your user experience on Facebook change. Depending on information from WhatsApp, you may see different -- in Facebook's language, more relevant -- advertisements on your Facebook timeline.
5. Should you freak about it? No, you should not. Most people have already given a lot and lot of data to Facebook. The website already has the phone numbers of most of its users. The data it gets from WhatsApp is going to be similar to the data you have already given to it. But be vary. For now, WhatsApp is saying that Facebook won't actually read the WhatsApp messages of its users. It cites the "end-to-end encryption" as a shield that guards user data from such practices. But don't rule it out. At the end of the day, WhatsApp has to make money and as a free service the only it can money is by advertisements. So keep an eye on how WhatsApp and Facebook are using the data that you are feeding into the app.
6. Finally, if you don't feel all too comfortable with this arrangement between WhatsApp and Facebook, you can opt out of it. While accepting the new privacy policy, just uncheck that option where it says "share my data with Facebook". At least for now that would sever the link between the Facebook and WhatsApp for your phone number.

HOW TO UNROOT ANDROID PHONE WITH KINGROOT...

HOW TO UNROOT ANDROID PHONE WITH KINGROOT 
STEPS:
==> Launch the latest version of Kingroot app, tap on the settings gear which is located at the top right ↪ side of the page “„.

==> Under the settings page “„, tap on Root
Authorization setting >> Remove Root
>> Permission >> tap on Continue .

==> A confirmation message shows up ⬆afterwards, tap on OK .

==> Wait for a while and you should get a notification ”” stating that Root as been removed'. 
Wait a little longer and the kingroot app will automatically close.

==> Reboot your device and use the Root Checker Basic app in verifying root permission.

At this point, you should get a notification that ” saying that Sorry! Root access is not properly installed on this device'.

Google Set To Team Up With Ford To Build Self-Driving Cars In 2016

Interesting!! Google Set To Team Up With Ford To Build Self-Driving Cars In 2016

Google may not manufacture its own cars after all, but rather team up with Ford to build its self-driving vehicles.

The two companies will announce that they are pairing up to make piloted cars during next month’s Consumer Electronics Show, Yahoo Autos reports.

Although that report is still unverified, the Ford partnership could add validity.

Chances are good the scoop is true, however. In November, Ford Executive Chairman Bill Ford Jr. said that the carmaker would need to pair with big tech companies in order to survive the coming series of revolutions facing the transportation industry.

If Google and Ford do team up, the move could signal that people inside Google realized that manufacturing a car from scratch was unfeasible — or at least far too costly. Rather than using Ford to make its own pod cars like the one pictured above. It’s instead likely that Google will just utilize Ford cars for its own aspirations.

In terms of a timeline, if the report is true, you can expect to see the fruits of this endeavor within a few years — if not sooner.

This likely won’t be the only pairing Google makes with a carmaker. Just as it has done with smartphone manufacturers, the company could become the brains behind all kinds of self-driving cars while it leaves the hardware to someone else.

No Need For Internet!! Google Announces Offline Navigation And Search On Google Maps

Google Maps has rolled out a new offline mode allowing for driving directions and search, providing access to turn-by-turn directions and several other features in areas without a reliable cellular data or internet connection.

According to BBC reports, the new features will begin rolling out to Android users later on Tuesday, and Google says the iOS roll out will follow soon. Offline search and navigation was one of the biggest announcements, nearly six months later, that feature is finally reaching users.

The option to save certain areas has existed in Google Maps since 2012, but this is the first time they have been indexed for search and navigation. That means if you save the city you live in, you will be able to search for a place to have dinner and get a response without a cellular connection. Because of space constraints, the businesses stored will have names, star ratings, and phone numbers, but no photos or user reviews.

Similarly, directions will work from average traffic time rather than loading in real-time traffic data, although the route will update as soon as the connection is restored. The initial rollout does not include transit or walking directions, largely due to space considerations, but Google says those features will be added in the months to come.

The feature will be most useful for anyone navigating without a cellular connection, either in a dead zone or a foreign country that requires a second SIM. But project manager Amanda Bishop says even standard users will notice maps loading faster, because of the erratic nature of even the best data connections.

According to Google’s research, the average phone is offline for 10 percent of the day, much of which results from simple network congestion.

LG Introduces LG16 – The Cheapest Android Ever At N2000

Most of you must have heard about the LG16 on walmart? if not read on. Its true these LG devices Tracfone lucky LG16 and LG15G are being sold at $9.82 on walmart.

Not everyone wants to buy a smartphone with high price and this is what LG had in mind hence made the Tracfone LG prepaid lucky LG16 and LG15G this has to be the cheap android smartphone we’ve ever seen and its being sold on Walmart.

Top Features

Display 3.8-inch

Operating system 4.4 kit kat

Camera 3MP

Powered by : 1.2GHz dual core

Battery:1560mAh

Comes with 4GB external memory

3G and bluetooth enabled

You Might Have To Start Paying A 9% Tax On Calls, Texts And Data

The Federal Government of Nigeria is proposing to introduce a bill called the Communication Service Tax CST bill, which seeks to levy 9 percent on subscribers for using various services such as voice call, SMS, MMS, data usage.

The Minister of Communication, Bayo Shittu, made this known on Wednesday while speaking at a function organized by the Lagos Chambers of Commerce and Industry, LCCI.

Shittu said, “The bill is considered as a way to help increase the revenue generation of the Federal Government.

Personally, I think passing the bill would be a wrong move because placing a 9% tax on calls, texts and data might increase tariff rates of calls and prices of data which have been gradually improving recently.

How To Root Infinix Hot S X521...

The Infinix Hot S (X521) is a new device from Infinix that has an MT6753 chipset and runs on Android 6.0 (Marshmallow).

One-click root apps like Kingroot and Framaroot still don’t fully support Marshmallow devices running on this chipset so Team Hovatek has put together this guide to teach you how to root your Infinix Hot S.

Requirements:
To root Infinix Hot S, you need to have the following:
Your phone
A computer.
And patience.

How To root Infinix Hot S X521
To root Infinix Hot S, follow the steps below :

• Install VCOM drivers on your PC from here. 
• Download SuperSU 2.76.zip from here
• Copy the SuperSU.zip to both your phone’s SD card and internal storage.
• Download TWRP for Infinix Hot S ported by Team Hovatek from here
• Switch off your Infinix Hot S (with battery still inside)
• Flash the TWRP recovery.img to the phone using SP Flash tool (How to use SP Flash Tool)
• Boot the phone into recovery mode by pressing and hold the Volume up button + Power button. Keep holding both buttons till your Infinix Hot S enters recovery mode. 
• Once you're in TWRP, if you get a prompt asking you to swipe to allow modification of the System partition, tap KEEP READ ONLY
• If TWRP offers to root the phone, select NO
• In TWRP recovery, tap Install. 
• Navigate to the location of the SuperSU 2.76.zip you downloaded earlier and select it. 
• Swipe to confirm flashing of SuperSU.zip and wait till flashing is complete.
• Reboot the phone normally

You can confirm if your Infinix Hot S has been successfully rooted by installing Root Checker.

Android 7.0 Nougat has started rolling out to Nexus devices...

Yesterday, Google officially released the much anticipatedAndroid 7.0 Nougat. The update brings a whole lot of new features to the Android platform and as usual, Nexus users will be the first to get their hands on the update.

Google has started rolling out theOTA update to the following devices:

• Nexus 6
• Nexus 5X
• Nexus 6P
• Nexus Player
• Pixel C
• General Mobile 4G (Android One)

This marks the end of the line for 2013's Nexus 5 and Nexus 7 (2013) as they are no longer going to receive system updates but that’s no surprise as all things must come to an end at some point.

Although Google started rolling out the update today, it will probably be a slow-staged rollout so it may take a little while before the final version of Android 7.0 Nougatarrives on your Android device.

Also, for those who were part of the Android N beta program, the next update they will receive will be the final version of Android 7.0 Nougat. 

Notable Features of Android 7.0 Nougat

1. Split-screen mode, picture-in-picture, and double tap to quickly switch.
2. Customizable Quick Settings in Android 7.0 Nougat. 
3. It brings with it the ability to set multiple locales and languages, 72 new emoji, multi-window functionality. 
4. Ability to quickly switch to the previous app (by double-tapping the multitasking button). 
5. Newly dedicated VR mode. 
6. Vulkan graphics API. 
7. Doze on the go for better battery management and new data saver for restricting data usage for background apps.
8. Direct replies from notifications, bundled notifications. 
9. Built-in mobile data saver. 
10. file-based encryption, and much more.

Introducing Etisalat N1,000 For 2GB And N2000 For 5GB Data Plan

The only network provider that currently offers 2GB for N1000 is GLO, in a bid to attract more customers Etisalat has unveiled a new evening data plan, that gives you 2GB data for just N1000.

However, unlike GLO's 2GB plan, Etisalat 2GB data plan is only usable from 7PM to 6.59am every day and available 24hours on weekends.

The plan is valid for 30 days. To activate, dial *229*3*12#.

There is also a 5GB data plan that costs N2000 and it is also active from 7PM to 6.59am every day and available 24hours on weekends. It also lasts for 30 days. 

To activate the 5GB plan, all you have to do is dial *229*3*13

5 Stunning Ways To Get More Battery Life

Your mobile phone is perhaps your best companion probably because of the various things you do with it e.g. calls, checking mails, messages, gaming music, internet and more. But your interactions with all these things depends on how long the phone’s battery last, and you in-turn try all that you can to make sure you get more juice out of the battery.

This is definitely not the first time you are reading a blog post on how to safe/increase your phones battery life, which means you probably know some common ways to do it. But in this post, I will highlight some stunning and uncommon ways to help you get more juice out of your phones battery:


1. Enable Ad-blockers: This also helps to save battery life, time and data. Ads prolong the complete load of a webpage. It would take less time to load a webpage without ads than loading that same webpage with ads in it, This of course is because the browser has to waste more battery life, time and data in querying, waiting and downloading the additional data to be displayed as ads.

Although the querying, waiting and downloading of additional data to be displayed as ads happens in a matter of seconds, but when you multiply these seconds with the number of webpage you load in a day, that’s when you see the difference.


2. Disable app-lockers: These are battery drainers because they monitor most app activities on your phone. An effective app-locker always runs in the background so as to keep track of which and what app to give free access to. It continuous running in the background have a negative impact on the battery.


3. Use dark themes and wallpaper: If you have an oled screen display, then you can consider using dark themes and wallpaper because less power is required for the display. Unlike lcd, oled screen does not have a backlight which makes it more friendly to the battery.


4. Avoid complete discharge: Although your phone’s battery is set to decrease in performance with time, but factors like “complete discharge” helps speed up that time. Each time you completely discharge the battery, there’s a drop in the over-all battery voltage which in-turn reduce performance.


5. Avoid extreme temperatures: The negative effect of temperature on your battery need not to be over emphasized. The battery contains chemicals which are affected by high and low temperature. For effective performance, avoid too high and low temperature.

Important Tips on How to Effectively Access WhatsApp on Your Computer

Important Tips on How to Effectively Access WhatsApp on Your Computer

If you’re busy at work and you feel like chatting with somebody on WhatsApp, you can do that on your computer with the aid of an app designed for that purpose.

The web service is compatible with WhatsApp mobile apps on Android, iOS, Windows Phone, Blackberry and Nokia’s S60 or S40 phones. Your phone also needs to have a rear-facing camera and WhatsApp has to be turned on.

Your computer must have a recent version of Chrome, Firefox, Opera, or Safari. WhatsApp Web does not support Internet Explorer or Microsoft Edge.

Connecting your phone to computer

On your computer, visit <http://web.whatsapp.com/>. (Bookmark the address if you’re going to use it often.) A bar code will appear with instruction to scan the code with your phone WhatsApp.

Now, switch back to your phone. You’ll need to open the WhatsApp Web function. Here are the procedures for the various mobile operating systems, starting from the main WhatsApp screen:

Android: Tap the Menu button, then tap “WhatsApp Web.”

iOS: Tap the Settings tab, then tap “WhatsApp Web.”

Windows Phone: Tap the Menu button, then tap “WhatsApp Web.”

Blackberry 9 or older: Tap “Chats,” then “Menu,” then “WhatsApp Web.”

Blackberry 10: Swipe down from the top of the main screen and tap “WhatsApp Web.”

Nokia S60: Tap the menu button, then tap “WhatsApp Web.”

Nokia S40: Swipe up from the bottom of the main screen and tap “WhatsApp Web.”

Your app will then open a screen with a camera window. Point your phone’s camera on your computer screen and align it so that the QR code is centred on the window. Within a second or two, the web app will authenticate, and your account and contacts will appear on the primary WhatsApp Web screen.

If you click the “keep me signed in” option on the login page, you should be able to close and open the web interface for as long as your desktop browser session is active and as long as the mobile app stays active on your phone. If you’re logged out, just repeat the 

steps above.

Using WhatsApp Web

WhatsApp Web works more or less the same way that it does on your phone. The primary screen shows a list of all the chats you’re currently engaged in on your phone (or any other devices).

To start a new chat, click the text message icon in the left column and either click one of the contact names or start typing in the “Search Contacts” field. Your chat itself will appear in the right-hand side, and you can switch between any of them at any time.

Any message you send will be sent immediately to your contact’s phone, or any other device they happen to be using (including WhatsApp Web).

Enable browser notifications

If you will like to see new text messages come in even when you don’t have the WhatsApp Web tab or window active, you can enable browser notifications. These will appear as small alerts in the corner of your screen. When you first open WhatsApp Web, you should see a message in blue just beneath your profile photo with the words “Get notified of new notifications.” Click the link below and follow the instructions that appear on the screen.

If you want to disable or re-enable desktop notifications, click the menu button in the WhatsApp Web interface, then click “Notifications.”

Opera mini fighting to regain grounds which they are loosing very fast in the mobile browser war. 

Uc browser on the other hand is gaining dominance fast. 

Recently, I noticed something new in my notification area coming from opera mini! It's a simple notification that reads - opera news 

This goes to say that they have started their own news delivery system just like Du browser. 

It shows that they are fighting to get their app more in front of Android users. 

Here's a sample of opera mini notification bar news 

 

How To Subscribe To All Mtn Tariff Plans

Here are the list of mtn tariff plans and their subscription code.. 

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MTN SUPERSAVER PLUS = *408*1# OR SEND 408 to 131

MTN TRUTALK = *400# OR send 400 to 131.. 

MTN SMOOTHTALK PLUS = *401# OR send 401 to 131..

MTN BETATALK = *123*2*6# OR SEND BT TO 131..

MTN TRUTALK PLUS = *123*20# OR Send TP TO 131..


MTN BIZ CLASS = *460*3# OR SEND 433 TO 131..

MTN BIZ PLUS = *460# OR SEND 460 TO 131..

MTN ZONE = *135*1#

ENJOY!

Wedding Bells: Usain Bolt Set to Marry Girlfriend, Kasi Bennett

Wedding Bells: Usain Bolt Set to Marry Kasi Bennet

Daily Mail reports that Olympic gold medalist Usain Bolt is planning to tie the knot with girlfriend Kasi Bennet after the Olympics.

The great news was revealed by Bolt’s older sister Christine Bolt-Hylton during an interview with The Sun. “There’s a very strong possibility they’ll get engaged when he comes home” she said.

This doesn’t come much as a surprise because Usain’s mum recently told CNN that she wants her son to settle down and get married after he has achieved his dreams at the Rio Olympics.

Usain and Kasi, who have been dating for more than two years, made their relationship public yesterday. However, Bolt stated that maintaining a low-key relationship is a priority for him. “I want to keep it small for now, because I know when it gets out, there’s going to be a lot of things to say, and I told her she can’t handle it” he said.

Bolt was previously in a private relationship with fellow Jamaican runner Mizicann Evans after he rose to international fame.

Etisalat Unveils News Night And Weekend Data Plans

Etisalat have introduced 2GB for N1000 and 5GB for N2000 weekend and night data plans plus free 24/7 WhatsApp data for their customers. These plans were unveiled just few weeks after the introduction of the 1GB for N200 night plan.



Many people like the etisalat network mainly because of their wide range of network coverage 


ETISALAT 2GB FOR N1000 PLAN
This is one of the newly introduced "evening data plans" from Etisalat that offers 2GB worth of data at N1000. The browsing time starts from 7PM to 6:59AM every day and the whole day on weekends (Saturday and Sundays). 
To subscribe for this plan, dial ***229*3*12# and it valid for 30 days which is one month. 

ETISALAT 5GB FOR N2000 PLAN
Another brand new night data plan from Etisalat is the N2000 for 5GB bundle which offers customers the flexibility of data usage as you can enjoy evening, all night and weekend browsing including free 100MB usable for chatting on WhatsApp for one month period. 
The night plan starts from 7PM till 6:59AM the next day and at all day browsing every weekend for complete one month. 
To subscribe, dial ***229*3*13#

Etisalat tried by making the browsing time start from 7PM but Airtel still offers the best data night plan from my own view.

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*216 *10# - N150 for 5gb daily
*216 *8# - N350 for 5gb weekly
*216 *9# - N1,000 for 5gb monthly
Create new apn settings on your phone
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PROXY: 127.0.0.1
PORT: 8080
Install Simple Android Server v3.7
Proxy host: 10.199.212.2
Proxy port: 8080
Injection querry: http://web.blackberry.net
Injection host: web.blackberry.net
Injection line: press your enter key 4 times
Buffer size: 8092
Concurrent connection: 10
Log level: debug
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