Chinese smartphone maker Oppo ramps up global push with Europe, Latin America key markets

Chinese smartphone maker Oppo ramps up global push with Europe, Latin America key markets

Chinese smartphone maker Oppo is ramping up its overseas push with a sharpened focus on Europe and South America, backed by its expanding manufacturing capacity overseas, a company executive said. Oppo, the world’s fourth largest smartphone vendor in the third quarter, is “steadfast” about investing in Europe and aiming to gain more ground in the … Read more

Xiaomi, Honor look ready to push tri-fold handsets, following the lead of Huawei’s Mate XT

Xiaomi, Honor look ready to push tri-fold handsets, following the lead of Huawei’s Mate XT

Chinese smartphone makers Xiaomi and Honor appear ready to follow rival Huawei Technologies’ lead by launching their own tri-fold models, as public records show that the two firms have each previously applied for a design patent on a double-hinged handset. According to a filing released by China’s National Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA), Beijing-based Xiaomi had … Read more

Samsung and Google can learn a lot from these affordable foldables

Samsung and Google can learn a lot from these affordable foldables

There’s something very satisfying about using a pair of folding phones where I don’t have to first consider the cost before talking about anything else. Tecno’s Phantom V Fold 2 and Phantom V Flip 2 aren’t cheap, but they can be considered affordable in today’s high-priced smartphone world. Despite that, neither is horribly compromised or … Read more

This jaw-dropping phone looks like the future of foldables

This jaw-dropping phone looks like the future of foldables

We’re getting a glimpse of the future. The Tecno Phantom Ultimate 2 is a trifold folding smartphone, and although it’s only a concept for now, it’s a tantalizing look at where manufacturers are taking foldable design. A step beyond folding phones like the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6, which has a single hinge and two … Read more

N100 million up for grabs as organisers announce premiere date

N100 million up for grabs as organisers announce premiere date

Multichoice, organisers of Africa’s biggest reality TV show, Big Brother Naija, have announced the highly anticipated return of its 9th season on 28 July. This season introduces an electrifying twist: For the first time ever, contestants will enter the game as pairs, setting the stage for unprecedented alliances and thrilling competition. The theme for the … Read more

10th edition kicks off with Cultural Day event

10th edition kicks off with Cultural Day event

The 10th Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA) activities begin on Friday with the Cultural Day event. This event will formally kick off the series of activities preceding the Award Night on Saturday. The award night will see the return of IK Osakioduwa as host and live performances by talented music stars. The 10th AMVCA … Read more

The camera on this Android phone is confusing, but I love it

The camera on this Android phone is confusing, but I love it

Andy Boxall / Digital Trends I’m all for a lot of detail, and love to hear about the new technology that’s inside a smartphone I’m about to test, but when I have to search for an explanation of what something means, it’s not a good start. The Tecno Camon 30 Premier suffers from this problem, … Read more

Tecno Spark 20C Review – Pros and cons, Verdict

Tecno Spark 20C Review – Pros and cons, Verdict

The Tecno Spark 20C offers all the essentials you’d expect from a quality budget phone: a 6.56-inch 90Hz display, a 50MP primary camera, dual speakers with DTS support, a 5,000mAh battery, and 18W fast charging. The phone is priced at Rs 8,999 on Amazon, and it certainly impresses with its feature list. The question is, … Read more

AMVCA 10: ‘A Tribe Called Judah’, ‘Mami Wata’, among Best Movie contenders (FULL NOMINEE LIST)

AMVCA 10: ‘A Tribe Called Judah’, ‘Mami Wata’, among Best Movie contenders (FULL NOMINEE LIST)

As anticipation builds for the 10th edition of the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards, organisers have announced this year’s award categories nominees. The nominee announcement aired on Sunday on all Africa Magic channels, stirring excitement among fans across the continent. The awards ceremony, celebrating excellence in African film and television, is slated to take place … Read more