We checked out the smartphones that you could buy for under #60,000 the last time. Some of you might have wanted more specs than what that list offered and we perfectly understand that.

If you also understand that you might have to add something light before you get that next line of spec you want, here are the best android phones under 70000 naira on the market right now.

1 Samsung Galaxy J3 Pro

Samsung does know how to turn up for the upper midrange market and that is what they have done with the Galaxy J3 Pro too. On this device, they made a 5-inch PLS capacitive touchscreen to house a quad-core Exynos 7570 processor that was paired to 2GB of RAM.

The internal storage is pegged at 16GB but can be taken as far as 128GB with the dedicated microSD card slot. The user is also given an 8MP snapper on the back and a 5MP selfie camera to handle still and motion image shooting.

While there are no additional sensors on board, the 2600mAh battery will be decent enough to last a mild user a while. Running Android 5.1 Lollipop out of the box, this dual-SIM unit comes with readiness for 4G networks

2 Infinix Note 4 Pro

The Infinix Note 4 Pro is seen by most as the only improvement over the Note 3/ Note 3 Pro devices from the previous year. Coming with a stylus pen (does not ship with the main phone though), this 5.7-inch smartphone has an FHD screen.

Beneath that is the octa-core processor that clocks as much as 1.3GHz on its good day. Finished with metal on the back, the unit also has a cutout for a 13MP sensor and its single LED flash. On the front is not only the 8MP sensor on top but a fingerprint sensor embedded into the home button.

Offering as much as 4500mAh in battery capacity, the Note 4 Pro comes 4G-ready, supports dual SIMs and runs on Android 7.1 (upgradable to Android 8 Oreo) out of the box. Lest we forget, it keeps an internal configuration of 3GB RAM on 32GB internal memory

3 Nokia 5

Nokia 5 is one of the midrange offerings from the Finnish company, but it looks more than just that. Complete with a premium build, the Nokia 5 features a 5.2-inch IPS LCD touchscreen, 13MP main camera with dual LED flash and an 8MP sensor on the front.

The front part of the unit also has a fingerprint sensor for added security. That completes the list of things that can be seen on the outside.

Diving in, we find that this unit is run by an octa core Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 processor that is married to 2GB of RAM for faster computing power. With the ability to reach as much as 1.4GHz in clock speed, the smartphone comes with 16GB internal storage space which can be bumped up to 128GB.

Running on Nougat 7.1.1 out of the box, you also get a non-removable 3000mAh battery to keep the lights on.

4 Motorola Moto G5

The Motorola Moto G5 starts out with a 5-inch screen at 1080p with full HD support. It then continues that nice run with the introduction of a Qualcomm Snapdragon 43 processor at the heart of affairs. This octa-core chipset which clocks 1.4GHz is further paired with 2GB of RAM and 16GB of expandable memory.

Moving on, the Moto G5 comes with a fingerprint reader for added security purposes, packing support for dual SIM too. The front glass is kept company by the 5MP wide-angle snapper.

On the back, we have a metal casing to complete the premium build. On the metal casing is a 13MP snapper and its LED flash. Rounding off with Android 7.0 Nougat, we have a 2800mAh battery keeping the smartphone alive.

5 Gionee A1 Lite

The beautiful Gionee A1 Lite comes with a full premium build, packing metal on the back with a 5.3 HD screen on the front. That is not the only thing on the front though as that is where we also get the massive 13MP snapper.

Since the selfie camera is that big, we expect the sensor on the back to be bigger. And we are right – 20MP, with its own LED flash. The design on the back is rounded off by antenna bands and a fingerprint reader.

Under the frame is an octa-core 1.3GHz processor that makes use of 3GB RAM for its smooth operations. The internal 32GB is given a microSD card slot by which it can be expanded to 256GB. Supporting 4G network out of the box, the Android 7.0 Nougat-run smartphone is powered by a 4000mAh battery.

6 Huawei GR3 (2017)

One of the devices that Huawei deems it fit to update with newer versions yearly is the GR3 line-up. What we see on the Huawei GR3 (2017) is an octa-core 1.5GHz MTK processor that has 2GB of RAM at its disposal.

Packing 16GB of internal memory, users will be able to push it as far as 128GB. All of these specs will be supported by the 5-inch HD screen.

Coming on to the surface, we have a 13MP camera on the back with its own LED flash and a 5MP shooter in front. Finally, the Android 5.1 Lollipop unit will make do with a 2200mAh battery.

Found one you like there? Or maybe you feel another device should have made our list of the best android phones under 70000 naira? Whatever it is, let’s hear your thoughts and opinions in the comments section.

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It’s not the second quarter yet and we have already seen quite a number of mid-range smartphones released or scheduled to release soon. Lenovo has decided to enter the race with its recently released Lenovo S5. Entering into the fierce competition with a bunch of other smartphones like Oppo F7, Xiaomi Redmi Note 5, Vivo V9 and so on. However, the Lenovo S5 happens to have a decent spec sheet too which we will be taking a look at to see how it fares against the competition.

Design and Display

If there is one thing apparent about the Lenovo S5, it  is that the smartphone follows in the recent style of building smartphones. There is the 18:9 aspect ratio, bezel-less display amongst other things. It also appears compact with much of the front space fitted with the display. Besides the smartphone as it dual camera arranged horizontally at the top left corner with the fingerprint toward the centre and Lenovo written at the bottom area.

Viewing on the display is quite impressive for a mid-range smartphone with high resolution and a not too large size. Taking on a 2160 X 1080 pixels display stretched out on a 5.7-inch screen your viewing will be nothing short of pleasant. Also, you’ve got a 2.5D curved glass with a pixel density of 424 ppi and a an ideal visibility in sunlight.

Battery and Camera

Battery capacity is not really the Lenovo S5’s forte but it carries just enough for daily use. Speaking of which you have 3, 000mAh non removable Li-Po battery. This is of average power, which means it may likely not go for a day on engaging the smartphone intensively. That aside, the smartphone charges through a USB Type-C port along with support for quick charge technology.

Coming to one of the most coveted features by most youths which is the camera. Taking a chapter from the recent camera features book, the smartphone has a dual rear camera made up of a 13MP RGB camera and another 13MP monochrome camera. On the flip side you also have a 16MP snapper for selfies.

Hardware and Software

When it comes to the hardware featured here, the Lenovo S5 goes for a chipset that is positioned squarely in the mid-range segment. Moving on, there is an Octa-core Qualcomm MSM8953 Snapdragon 625 SoC with cores clocking at 2.0GHz max. This goes alongside an Adreno 506 GPU with a frequency of 650MHz.

Also, there are three models available at the moment. One has a 4GB RAM and a 128GB internal storage space while another have the same RAM but with a 64GB storage space. The last one has a 3GB RAM and 32GB of built-in storage space, however, all the smartphone models storage can be expanded up to 256GB. On a final note, it runs Android 8.1 Oreo with ZUI skin from Lenovo on top.

Pricing and Availability

The smartphone has only been released in China where the 32GB model costs CNY 999, 64GB for CNY 1, 199 and the 128GB for CNY 1, 4999. This is equivalent to about 57, 215 naira, 68, 670 naira and 86, 000 naira respectively.

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Introducing ZTE’s latest addition to the V-series which comes with a  nice design, crisp display, fairly powerful hardware to mention a few.  The new ZTE Nubia V18 is quite a nice offering with mid-range features and perfect for users that wants an all-round performing smartphone for a price that doesn’t break the bank. Let’s have a look at what the smartphone has to offer or if it is actually a good buy for you.

Design and Display

The ZTE Nubia V18 is a nice looking smartphone but not a spectacular one, however, it will perfectly into the sea of recently built smartphone having the “modern’ design. This ‘modern’ design include an 18:9 aspect ratio or something close and a much reduced bezels than older smartphones. It is also quite slim and built with metallic material which makes it all together sleek and with a solid build too.

On the display front, the smartphone is equipped with a nice high resolution LCD display panel that is sure to make viewing worth your while. This being said, the ZTE Nubia V18 has a 6.01-inch 2160 X 1080 pixels display which has just tiny bezels at the side.

Battery and Camera

Regarding battery keeping your smartphone on, you are provided with an ample 4, 000mAh capacity. This is quite a generous offer as a mid-range smartphone although not comparable to battery centered ones like the Energizer Power Max P16K Pro. There is a MicroUSB 2.0 port through with it charges and a quick change technology.

Pertaining to snapping pictures the smartphone doesn’t come with dual cameras like most smartphones you have now with just a single camera on both ends. In that regard, you have a 13MP rear camera and an 8MP front camera. This might not be as good as the Oppo F7 when it comes to taking selfies and all but it should take quite decent pictures.

Hardware and Software

In terms of hardware, the smartphone features quite the ideal chipset from Qualcomm. You’ve got a Qualcomm MSM8953 Snapdragon 625 CPU with eight cores clocking at 2.0GHz accompanied by an Adreno 506 GPU in charge of graphics.

In addition, you also have a 4GB internal memory which goes alongside a 64GB built-in storage space expandable to 128GB by sacrificing the second sim card for a memory card. It also runs on Android 7.1 with Nubia UI 5.1 on top.

Pricing and Availability

The smartphone is available for sale in various online stores and smartphone retail outlets for about 74, 500 which might add a little more depending on your location and the deal

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Wondering how you can track your sleep?  Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered.

Getting enough sleep is crucial when it comes to the wellbeing of a person. Not getting a good sleep can make one feel uncomfortable during the day.  Simmons used Beautyrest SmartMotion technologies that fine-tunes itself with everything from tracking your sleep to pressure relief positioning and gathers all the record unified with its very own smartphone app but today there are apps that can do the tracking.

The apps will let you know the time you have been restless, it will also record the frequency you have woken up which makes it a fantastic tool for day to day maintenance of your health.

However, it is worth noting that the best sleep tracking setup should be wearable and integrate a companion iOS app. The current sleep tracking apps are high-grade in that they can track your sleep as well as tracking other things like when you are snoring and record your heart rate too.

Let’s discover the best apps to help you track your sleep!

1.         Fitbit One

The Fitbit One is one of the best sleep-tracking apps. To use this app, you will just need to clip it to your pocket or somewhere close to you and it will do the tracking. It will record all the steps you take during the day and how restless or active you’ve been. The good thing about this app is that it will also provide you with incredible reports and feedback on what you have been doing during the day.

During the night, when you want to track your sleep, you need to slip the app into the included wristband and adjust it to sleep mode. The app will do some amazing sleep tracking of your movements during the night; it will record how often you have woken up as well as when you are turning in bed.

When you wake up in the morning, you need to turn it off and sync it with the Fitbit Web or app for you to get the report of the activities you’ve been in during the night, the number of times you woke up and the duration you have been active. You can but the Fitbit One at $100 but the apps are free.

2.         Sleep as Android

Sleep as Android as the name suggests, it was designed with support for Android devices only but it is a great app when it comes to sleep tracking.  When it was launched, it was mainly used for the purpose of waking you up at your best possible time of the morning but it has matured enough to something really special. This app will track your sleep cycle and it will generate graphs of your sleep habits during the night, however, the app goes an extra mile to alert you if you change to a sleeping pattern that is not good so that you can change to your normal and healthy sleeping habit.

The app has matured and it comes with support for Galaxy gear gadgets and can also be integrated with Google Fit as well as Samsung Health.  With this app, you will get some soothing binaural tones to make your sleep superb. The Sleep as Android will record all the sounds you make while you are sleeping such as when you are snoring when you talk and help you in the diagnosis of a health illness that you might not be aware of such as sleep apnea.

You don’t have to get to work late; this app will wake you up at your best time in the morning with some soothing music and sounds. Get this app for a 2-week free version and upgrade to a paid version after the two weeks are over.

3.         Sleep Tracker+ Mood Diary

Another incredible sleep tracking app that can do more than just tracking your sleep is the Sleep Tracker+ Mood Diary. This app is unique when it comes to versatility and using it is just but fun. The app tracks your sleep, food, calories, expenses, time, weight and more.  The good thing about this app is that it will store the data automatically to Google Drive and sync with iCloud.

4.         Sleepbot

Sleepbot for Android is an all-inclusive sleep tracker that will track your sleep habits and measure how well you sleep during the night.  Since it was launched, the app has incorporated some new and incredible features. The app will help you to track your sleep as well as help you to fall asleep. The good thing about Sleepbot is that it will track while in the background mode thus helping you to track your sleep even in the background. Another fantastic thing about this app is that it comes with some soothing music that helps you to get the best sleep easily.

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Every destination has a path and every path has a choice to make be it with your career or any life decision. Education degree let it be bachelors or masters is no longer the magic ticket to that will help you start your career. In today’s advancement business personnel’s will no longer look at the degree but rather value the added skills. So despite the higher degree, everyone needs to choose the scoop that will make them employable in the future.

So, let’s walk through the five courses that you can choose to escalate your career and add valuable skills that will definitely help you kick-start your career

# Artificial Intelligence

Artificial Intelligence is the word of the season. Every person is buzzed by Artificial Intelligence and its ideologies and assumptions. Well over the decade Artificial Intelligence will be the need of the hour. Every person will be interacting with software for every minor thing.

From the grocery list to the education choice, chat-bot will be at your service. Ask chat-bot about the share market or the top engineering colleges in India it will help you find it anywhere. So, taking a step toward Artificial Intelligence programme course will make you chat-bot ready.

# Digital Marketing

Well, today’s era is a digitalized era and if you are lacking behind in digitalization of the market then it’s unfortunate to inform you that even if you are studying in the GD Goenka University you will still not be future ready. Take a step towards the digitalization of market to learn about the SEO optimization, Google Ad words, and organic search to make you one of the optimized well-advertised candidates for the future.

# Automation Testing

Being an engineer in today’s world is like being a sheep in the herd. So to make sure to stand out even in the herd of sheep you can choose automation testing a fascinating software testing where you can research, design and operate various processes through automation. This is like a cherry on the top. This little step will make you a desirable Engineer for all business personnel.

# Software developer

Well, being a software developer means that you are the creator of technology and to do so you are required to continuously upgrade and acquire new trends in technology. Be it phyton or the java you should be able to encrypt every code. Every university and institute provide value-added software courses be it online or offline. Make sure to code your time before the technology decodes your career. Boost and upgrade with every new software in the market

# Big DATA

When the world is getting digital with every passing moment, Big data is the next big step to escalate in the digital world. In today’s world, a person has to fulfil more than one role, and data is everyone’s basic necessity to work. So with evolving data structure the data analytics is increasing be it real-time processing or the hand hoop and Map Reduce interfaces, these upgrading in the big data is the necessity. The field of data is changing with every second of the time, it’s not static. So there’s no point in being static rather it’s time to dynamic in your choices and update with time with every second

These are the basic five scoops of career advancement courses. There is always a choice to make, be smart to make the relevant career choices. Adding the courses will definitely increase the rate of employability and will not only kick-start career will help you boost to the maximum of velocity without any friction.

Choose wisely, education will always help you step up.

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Late last year, the Infinix Zero 5 and Infinix Zero 5 Pro were launched with a lot of fanfare. These two smartphones replaced the duo of Infinix Zero 4 and Zero 4 Plus as the latest flagship from Infinix. We got a Sandstone Black unit from Gearbest and will be sharing our Infinix Zero 5 unboxing photos here. You can buy the smartphone for around $259.99 at Gearbest.

The Infinix Zero 5 is promising more performance than its predecessor with a new processor and 6GB RAM, which is 100% more than the Zero 4. The smartphone offers a bigger display compared to the Zero4, but same size with the Zero4 Plus.

You also get more battery backup with a 4350 mAh battery, which is more than the 3200 mAh provided for the Zero4 and 4000 mAh provided for the Zero4 Plus.

The Infinix Zero 5 Unboxing

The Infinix Zero 5 comes in a compact box. It is a dual-colour box with a red base and a dark gray cover. Of course, the box is wrapped in polyethene, which is easy to get off.

The Zero 5 is clearly written on the top of the box in red print.

If you flip to the bottom of the box, you will see some of the key features of the smartphone.

Here are some of the best specs of the Infinix Zero 5:

• Android 7.0 (Nougat)
• 5.98-inch IPS Display, 1080 x 1920 pixels (368ppi), 500 nits
• 2.6GHz Octa-core MediaTek Helio P25 MT6757CD CPU with 6GB RAM
• 64GB Storage with support for memory card up to 128GB
• 12MP + 13MP Dual Rear Camera and 16MP Front Camera
• Optical Image Stabilisation
• 4G LTE Data
• Fingerprint Sensor (Rear)
• USB Type C (first for Infinix)
• 4350 mAh Battery with Fast Charging

Just pull out the the cover to open the box. You will now catch the first glimpse of the smartphone.

Let’s set the phone aside for now and look at the rest of the items in the box.

You can now see the customer card and a package that houses the user manual.

You can also see the SIM ejector Pin attached to the package.

A screen wipe is also provided in the package.

You can see the transparent phone case, through-which you can clearly see three boxes housing some accessories.

Let us look at the phone cover more closely.

The let us take a closer look at the three white boxes that houses more of the accessories.

The biggest box contains the fast charge adapter with Xcharge support.

A closer look at the charger shows that it is rated 2A at 5V to 9V and 1.5A at 9V to 12V.

The second box houses USB Type C adapter cable and a USB Type C adapter that will enable you connect microUSB to your Infinix Zero 5.

By connecting the USB Type C adapter, you will now be able to connect a normal microUSB cable to the phone.

The final box hosts the earbud. The bud looks pretty good quality.

So, after the Infinix Zero 5 unboxing, here is everything we found inside the box:

1. Sandstone Black Infinix Zero 5 unit
2. USB Type C cable
3. USB Charger / Adapter
4. Earbud
5. USB Type C Adapter
6. Transparent Phone Case
7. Screen Wipe
8. SIM Ejector Pin
9. User Manual
10. Customer Card

Now let us take a closer look at the phone. We start with the front, where you can see the 5.98-inch IPS display and the 16MP camera. The bezel is visible, but sort of blends with the screen, especially when the screen is off creating an illusion of an infinity display.

The top side of the phone is free

This means all the ports (speaker grille, USB Type C port, mouthpiece, and 3.5 mm headphone jack) moves to the bottom side.

On the right side of the Infinix Zero 5 has the SIM tray for two micro-SIM cards. You will also find the power button and volume rocker here.

On the left side, you will see the microSD card tray that supports up to 128GB microSD card.

This means you get a dedicated tray for the dual-SIM and another dedicated tray for the microSD card.

Now, let us take a look at the back of the phone where you see the dual-camera with optical zoom clearly advertised. You can also sight the fingerprint sensor and dual LED flash.

Now checkout some more Infinix Zero 5 unboxing photos

That’s a wrap on the Infinix Zero 5 unboxing, we will be releasing our Infinix Zero 5 review after using the smartphone for a couple of weeks. See you then.

Related Topics

• Infinix Zero 4 Plus
• Infinix Zero 4
• Best 4G Phones
• Infinix Phones
• Cheap Android Phones
• Best Android Phones
• Compare Prices of Mobile Phones

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It is quite a common occurrence for smartphones to be modelled after an iPhone and it is certainly becoming one with the iPhone X. With smartphones from major smartphone makers like the Asus Zenfone 5 and the Oppo F7 already having the feature. The new Vivo V9 is another smartphone with a notch and certainly one that carries it quite well. Although unlike the Apple flagship, this is only a mid-range smartphone. However, it packs a number of features will we be taking a look at as we go on.

Design and Display

There is no denying that the Vivo V9 looks nice even especially with the notch on the display which is however smaller than that of the iPhone X. It also manages to fit all the necessary sensors, camera, earpiece and even adds a notification indicator. The smartphone is made of plastic with a thick glossy finish. This might give a kind of metallic premium feel but it does attract smudges at the end of the day.

On the display front, the smartphone comes with quite an offering and the notch too. Also, the smartphone has a 19:9 aspect ratio with an impressive colour reproduction. Boasting of a 2280 X 1080 pixels display and 6.3-inch behemoth size. This quite a good display with a pixel density of 400 ppi and a nice impressive viewing angle.

Battery and Camera

When it comes to battery life, the smartphone come equipped with an ample capacity even for a mid-range category. The Vivo V9 comes with a 3, 260mAh battery capacity which has fast charge capability. On minimal usage you should be able to squeeze a day in, while intensive usage might just last till the evening.

Snapping pictures is quite enjoyable for a mid-range status and suitable for your various social media upload. It flaunts a dual rear camera which is gradually becoming the norm even down to some low budget smartphones. The smartphone sports a 16MP + 5MP rear camera combination and a 24MP front camera. Like some of its competitors, you’ve got AI beatification feature integrated to give you a better picture.

Hardware and Software

The smartphone continues the good run on the inside too with a capable mid-range SoC from Qualcomm. Taking charge of operations, you have an Octa-core Qualcomm MSM8953 Snapdragon 626 CPU with an Adreno 506 GPU for gaming and other graphics related issues.

In segue, the Vivo V9 impresses with a 4GB internal memory paired with a 64GB built-in storage extendable to 256GB using a memory card. In addition, the smartphone ships with Android 8.1 Oreo with Funtouch OS 4.0 UI incorporated.

Pricing and Availability

The Vivo V9 is available for pre-order on Vivo’s online store and other stores too for about 130, 000 naira depending on your location and the deal.

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Vivo has been quite a busy bee with a number of smartphones already from the Chinese OEM this year. Remember the Vivo X20? Well this is the successor of the smartphone. The Vivo X21 was launched alongside the Vivo X21 UD, another variant that differs by only the position of the fingerprint sensor. The new smartphone also comes with a notch like the recently released Vivo V9 both of which was inspired by the iPhone X same as the UD variant.

Design and Display

The Vivo X21 is quite a stunner with almost an all screen surface except for the notch and the slim bezel In the way at the bottom. It also appears to be slim and also light weight of about 156g and a thickness of 7.4mm. On the rear side, you have the camera arranged vertically with the flash at the bottom. There is also a fingerprint sensor positioned strategically at the middle towards the upper part of the smartphone.

Display-wise, it can only get better with a nice AMOLED screen coupled with an almost bezel-less display with a high-resolution. It doesn’t end there as you also have a sizeable display real estate fitted to the front of the smartphone. That being said, the smartphone comes with a 6.23-inch 2280 X 1080 pixels display which means you have an 19:9 aspect ratio.

Battery and Camera

Like most mid-range smartphones out there, the Vivo X21 does not have a mammoth battery. What it features is a battery capacity that will deliver a day or close to a day of on-time depending on usage. There is a 3, 200mAh batteey which also supports fast charge through its USB Type-C port.

Smartphone camera has seen a whole lot of AI integration lately especially in high-end to mid-range smartphones the Vivo X21 inclusive. The rear houses a two cameras comprising of a 12MP primary sensor and a 5MP secondary camera. Up front, there is a 12MP camera with dual pixel according to Vivo and an AI which detects age, gender, skin tone to mention a few in order to give you a better picture.

Hardware and Software

The Vivo X21 ships with a rather mid-range chipset although a decently powerful one and not a seldom common occurrence from Vivo so far. Anyway, the smartphone is powered by a Qualcomm SDM660 Snapdragon 660 processor with four cores running at 1.8GHz and the remaining four at 2.2GHz. Also, the smartphone has an Adreno 512 GPU for graphics munching.

Still on the hardware, the Vivo X21 has a generous 6GB internal memory with two storage variants available. There is a 64GB built-in storage and a 128GB storage variant too both of which is expandable to 256GB using a memory card. It runs on Funtouch OS 4.0  based on Android 8.1 Oreo from the factory.

Pricing and Availability

The Vivo X21 is currently available in China but you could still get yours from various online stores for about 166, 000 naira and 183, 000 naira for the 64GB and 128GB respectively.

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We were all impressed when Vivo released its first in screen display on the Vivo X20 Plus UD. To continue the trend, it has just released another smartphone with the under the screen fingerprint sensor feature and it is tagged the Vivo X21 UD. The new smartphone was unveiled recently alongside the Vivo X21 which unlike this smartphone has its fingerprint sensor at the back. Both smartphones are more less the same with the only difference being the under display fingerprint sensor.

Design and Display

It is sort of difficult to differentiate between the Vivo X21 and X21 UD besides the fingerprint sensor at the rear panel of the former. The smartphone has the same camera placement and also the notch too positioned at the top. You can get the smartphone in three available colours, there is ruby, white and black colour variants.

You get a more or less bezel-less display on the Vivo X21 UD and the same crisp resolution thanks to the display type and high pixel resolution. There is also an equally large display on the smartphone extending up to 6.28-inch and with a resolution of 2280 X 1080 pixels. Using the under display fingerprint sensor from Synaptics, you can unclock your phone by placing your finger on the screen.

Battery and Camera

When it comes to battery capacity, things are still pretty much the same which is the case when it comes to most of the features between the Vivo X21 and X21 UD. There is a 3, 200mAh Li-ion battery supplying current on the smartphone and has a MicroUSB port through which it can quick charge.

As for taking pictures, the Vivo X21 comes with a dual rear camera on the back having the same set of camera. That being a Dual 12MP + 5MP rear camera and a 12MP camera up front. This cones with the same AI enhancement from Vivo as it is featured on the Vivo X21 alongside the AI stickers too.

Hardware and Software

Left for the mid-range SoC, the Vivo X21 UD could have easily qualified for a high-end smartphone. However, the smartphone comes with an eight core Qualcomm SDM660 Snapdragon 660 chipset and an Adreno 512 GPU for handling graphics.

The streak continues with a 6GB RAM, although, unlike the Vivo X21 you only have one model with an internal storage of 128GB. You could also expand the storage space to 256GB with a MicroSD card. It runs the latest Android 8.1 Oreo with the Funtouch OS 4 skin on it.

Pricing and Availability

You can the Vivo X21 UD from a number of online stores for about 207, 000 naira. However availability is mostly in China.

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VPN and Tor are tools that work with a combination of proxies and integrate encryption to ensure your online privacy is enhanced by shielding your identity.  Consumer VPNs are great tools when it comes to bypassing censorship, watching Netflix and anonymizing users from being tracked by either their ISPs or anyone online.

What is Tor and a VPN?

Tor and VPNs have some common similarities when it comes to online privacy but Tor is good for matters of anonymity while a VPN is great when it comes to ensuring user’s online privacy. A VPN hides the real IP address of a user and assigns you with a new IP address thus making it difficult for spies and also ISP to monitor your online activities.

Tor or also known as The Onion Router is a private network that comprises numerous volunteer-operated servers.  Tor works by rerouting users through a set of virtual tunnels just like it is with a VPN but it relies on the frequent data tunneling which ensures that users are safe while browsing the internet. The good thing about Tor is that it makes your browsing untraceable by bypassing the traffic surveillance that is usually available on normal web usage.

It is worth noting that a VPN is helpful especially when accessing the Deep Web and Darknet Marketers as there are risks associated with those dark web sites that can only be minimized by a VPN.

Recommended VPN services

Today, many internet users are wondering how to find the best VPN for Tor and that’s why we have decided to make things simple to you by listing some of the suitable VPNs for Tor as below.

Read with me!

1. TorVPN

If you value your identity especially while online then TorVPN is for you. This VPN will shield your online activities by hiding you from conventional traffic analysis. TorVPN as a company operates numerous servers in US, Europe, and Hong Kong. The good thing about this VPN is that it offers unlimited speed on all its servers. It also ensures your data is shielded to prevent hackers from hacking or cracking it.

2. NordVPN

NordVPN is based in Panama and comes with high comprehensible features. This VPN helps to reroute device’s traffic through a VPN through a Tor network. Another comprehensible feature is the double data encryption which offers solid protection. The good thing about these features is that when the connection is interrupted, the kill switch disconnects all devices from accessing the safeguarded web. The Nord Company offers a zero logs policy and a 256-bit AES encryption. You can pay for your VPN services using Bitcoin. Apps are available for every major hardware and operating system.

3. ExpressVPN

ExpressVPN is the most commonly used today and lately, launched a .onion version of its site for online users who want to create accounts in incognito mode. The reason why this VPN is loved by many online users is that it offers a great level of performance and it’s also the fastest tool in the market. Another good thing about ExpressVPN is that offers its users split tunneling.

This VPN service provider also boasts a zero log policy and accepts bitcoin. The no-log policy helps users to create a completely anonymous account on ExpressVPN network that is untraceable. This VPN offer supports Netflix spoofing. Although the ExpressVPN is sold at a higher price than the other VPNs, it works well and without any outstanding flaws.

4. BolehVPN

BolehVPN is a popularly used in Asia and supports Tor over VPN on certain OpenVPN TCP servers. The reason why it is a popular VPN is Asia is because it’s headquartered in Malaysia.  Malaysia is a country that hasn’t enshrined laws that give permissions for data to be taken from private servers by third-party. Although BolehVPN has servers situated in 11 states, it offers users with unlimited internet speeds while browsing. You can pay for this VPN service via MolPay, PayPal, and direct deposits. Unlike the other types of VPN discussed above, this service doesn’t accept Bitcoin or any other type of crypto-currency. However, its compatibility with Tor is great and the encryption standard is good.

Conclusion

When taking into account all features that come with the above VPN services, the ExpressVPN is the best VPN for Tor. However, the other VPN services are also incredible.

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Gone are the days when Facebook was considered to be the only source of profit. Now, there are several other social media platforms that are becoming a good source of profit. Almost all businesses and companies are now going digital and all of them have websites or some sort of social media presence because let’s face it, there is a big amount of the world’s population that are currently using social media. Many people are still trying to figure out the answer to the question of which social media site is currently the most successful one? Well, no one can answer this question with accuracy right now because the profit generation and users are changing and increasing every single day for all the social media platforms. However, there is some really good news we came across recently on Twitter. Twitter has now become a profitable site for the first time ever and there are several reasons behind it.

If you are someone who is thinking to invest a little marketing effort on Twitter then you are in the right place, reading the right article. Today we are going to answer the common question that why and how exactly is Twitter now a profitable site. So, folks take notes of what we are about to tell you because this article can actually be very beneficial to you.

1. Advertisement

You can say that the backbone of Twitter is the advertisement and that backbone is getting stronger and stronger from which all the profit is coming. Thursday evening, Twitter released a report that actually indicated that Twitter has now started earning money for the very first time as a public company and the reason behind it is obviously some really strong advertisement. Twitter is considered to be the most useful app when it comes to connecting advertisers to the people they want to sell their things too. The report also showed some amazing profit statistics that stated that Twitter is making more than what the analysts expected. The expectations were of $686 million but Twitter has a return to growth investment of almost $732 million and that is a big win for the social media platform.

2. Increase In Users

Twitter users are now increasing at a rapid pace and the major reason behind it is that Twitter is a hub for celebrities and major personalities. Moreover, it is a great source to get informed about the latest trends and breaking news too. So, you can say that this is a major attraction for users and this is why a big amount of the population is shifting to this platform. Now, more Twitter followers mean more advertising revenue and hence more profit. Also, it is pretty easy now to gain Twitter followers which is why more and more marketers and business owners are shifting to this social media site.

3. Easy Interaction

Another major reason why Twitter is profitable now is that it is easier to interact with customers and other people here. You get to show your presence here by participating in competitions, following trends and even by using hashtags. Yes, you read it right, hashtags are also sort of a backbone of Twitter and over the past few years, people have found the use of hashtags to be very beneficial for good communication and interaction. Now the connection here of profit with good interaction is that the better and more you communicate with people here, the more profit is generated.

These are a few major reasons why Twitter has now become a profitable platform. So, if you are planning to invest some effort on a good social media site then we suggest you begin with Twitter and you will see the results for yourself.

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I’ve often heard people ask if accounting software are necessary for small businesses. It is almost like these people leave the important parts of business and consider them things done by the very big brands. The truth is, without proper accounting, I don’t see how you are going to become a big brand at all.

Your accounting data should always be the first point of call when making important financial decisions. By important, I mean ALL. That is where you get an insight into where your money is going, how productive your expenses are and what you can cut back on.

In fact, having a good account could be the difference between your getting an angel investor to dole out some cash or not at all.

If all these interests you, then you are ready to find out what our picks of the best accounting software for your small business this year are.

1. Sage One Accounting

Sage One has already made a name for itself in the accounting and accounting software department, going on to serve no less than 3 million different businesses worldwide. With such an impressive portfolio, you should know that they are doing something right.

With the Sage One Accounting platform, you can perform so much more tasks than organising basic accounting ledgers. You can go on to take advantage of the payroll feature, use the invoicing section and even get numerous training materials to get you started.

With the different packages starting from about ₦5500 a month, you get to try out the platform for free for a one-month period after which we are sure you would have been glued already.

If you want just the invoicing feature, the Sage One invoicing will cost you ₦2,900 per month. You can also subscribe for the Sage One Payroll, which comes with payroll features for just ₦600 per month.

Probably the best thing about the platform is its availability across multiple platforms. Since you can use it on either of Windows, Apple (Mac and iOS) or Android devices, you can stay connected to your figures anywhere you are in the world. Learn More

2. QuickBooks

Where QuickBooks excels the most is in the way it keeps track of all the money coming in and going out of your business. That way, you can determine what luxurious spending you should cut and what channels to pump more money in.

Even better is the way QuickBooks generates needed analytics for you based on data you import into the system. Just get your vouchers and invoices, load them onto the platform and you get dynamic reports in a matter of minutes

3. SAP

We would not have had an honest review of the best accounting software for your small business if we did not mention SAP. Short for System, Application and Products, this accounting software has gone on to establish itself as the fourth largest in the world.

The beauty of SAP is that it can be thoroughly customised – with codes and social departmental designations – to fit a specific company. It is even better in the sense that it allows you account for not only money but physical goods too.

Keeping inventory, raising product orders and reservations and managing/ manipulating stock are just some areas where SAP finds application in the industrial sphere. For a well-rounded accounting software, this delivers everytime

4. NetSuite

With an incredible interface and greater tools to match, NetSuite is the accounting software to go for when you have a rapidly advancing small business. The application has all it takes to handle the complexities involved with the day-to-day running of a business, the growth that comes with that and handling report generation for future decisions.

One of the things consumers of this software love the most is the way it provides them with real-time visibility of what is happening across the organisation, helping to make faster decisions on the spot.

5. Intacct

For those that love cloud-based solutions, here is one that will make your day. Asides promising to keep your cash inflows and outflows intact, Intacct also offers a slew of other features that lie deep within the system – contract management, fund and project accounting, inventory management, financial reporting and consolidation, and so much more.

It works based on the internet to ensure everyone in the organisation gets updated in real time as things are happening in other sections and keeps all of your information backed up on a secure, dedicated cloud server.

Talk about great accounting, security of your funds and protection of your valuable money date, and you have Intacct.

Wrap Up

Again, don’t wait till the business is very big before you start accounting. If your business can survive the small scale without proper accounting, you are setting it up for a great failure in the medium and large-scale markets.

If you haven’t started yet, there is good news for you – the best time to start is now.

If you would be taking one of these small business accounting software, lets know which one of them catches your fancy the most.

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Today’s defense vehicles are feats of modern engineering. They are the most capable off-road vehicles, able to operate in the harshest environments and most challenging conditions. Some, like the modern battle tank, host some serious firepower, while others are purpose-built for tactical requirements.

To celebrate the might and power of these state-of-the-art feats of engineering, we’ve rounded up the five most impressive land-based defense vehicles currently roaming the planet.

1. Abrams M1A2

In mechanized combat, the role of the tip of the spear goes to the main battle tank. A heavily fortified mobile fortress, the main battle tank has seen its role change from a light but cumbersome armored vehicle to a physically imposing yet mobile force of nature delivering devastating firepower.

And few main battle tanks today are as combat-proven as the U.S Army’s Abrams M1A2. Incorporating the experience from developing the M1A1, the M1A2 is a worthy successor. The M1A2 delivers superior firepower thanks to its 120mm XM256 smoothbore cannon, two 7.62mm M240 machine guns, and a .50 cal M2 machine gun. Its armaments are supported by a highly defensible, heavy exterior and integrated computer systems offering high levels of protection and tactical awareness.

2. Willys MB

Few mechanized units are as iconic as the Willys MB, and fewer still have had such an enduring legacy. Indeed, its unprecedented versatility and utility earned praised from then-President Eisenhower, stating, “America could not have won World War II without it.”

The Willys-Overland MB or, as it’s better known, the Jeep, is said to have been considered for modernized warfare, replacing horses and motorcycles with a standardized mechanized fleet. It was a very effective land vehicle, featuring outstanding performance thanks to its 4×4 design and its ability to generate 60 horsepower at 4,000 rpm meant it commandeered various utility roles with improved efficiency and durability.

Post-war, the Jeep has translated well into the commercial automotive market, creating with it a subculture of fans and admirers alike.

3. MRAPs

The introduction of asymmetrical tactics and the prolific use of improvised explosive devices (IEDs) in combat theatre gave rise to the stalwart of any land-based mechanized fleet today; the mine-resistant, ambush-protected (MRAP) vehicle. There is anecdotal evidence of the MRAPs abilities on the modern battlefield. Many in fact, have been credited for saving countless of lives against the threat of asymmetrical warfare.

One such example is the JAIS range of vehicles. Featuring a 4×4 and 6×6 configuration, the JAIS provides exceptional protection, in part to its state-of-the-art “crew citadel” protection system, without sacrificing tactical mobility. Its modular design enables the JAIS to serve a variety of operational roles, from an infantry fighting vehicle to command and control, and even engineering and recovery.

4. Mercedes-Benz G-Class

If the American-made High Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle or HMMWV for short had an equivalent counterpart, it would be the Mercedes-Benz G-Class. Also known as the G-Wagon, G-Wagen, or Gelandwagen, the G-Class was first built as a military vehicle in the 1970s. Its original design featured various configurations, such as a short or long wheelbase, a selection of petrol and diesel engines, and two- or four-door finish.

The Mercedes-Benz G-Class was a favorite among many military forces, with 63 armies employing the G-Class as part of their light utility fleet. In fact, Mercedes-Benz has guaranteed continued production of the G-Class for NATO as a support vehicle until 2025. Aside from its various body configurations and superficial designs, the G-Class is known for its outstanding tactical mobility across all terrain conditions.

5. AJBAN LRSOV

When the special forces community requires a vehicle designed for a great crossover between mission requirements and operational capabilities, they turn to the AJBAN LRSOV, the UAE’s long-range reconnaissance vehicle. An open-top 4×4 light utility vehicle, the AJBAN LRSOV is highly modular and configurable to accommodate a full range of user-specific equipment.

The LRSOV is exceptionally transportable, able to be helicopter-inserted to perform high-speed responses in the remotest of sites. A fully protected tactical vehicle, the LRSOV comes equipped with a high-mounted heavy machine gun ring and gun mounts across all crew positions. The LRSOV can also be outfitted with ballistic and blast protection for added crew survivability.

Conclusion

The best military vehicles highlight some of the best military technology ever to traverse a combat theatre. Offering superior protection, firepower, and mobility, these five primary mobile platforms have been developed to meet the diverse requirements of today’s modern battlefield.

AUTHOR BIO

Miles Chambers

Senior International Business Development and Sales Manager, NIMR Automotive LLC

Miles Chambers joined NIMR Automotive in October 2016 as Senior International Business Development and Sales Manager. In this capacity, Miles oversees NIMR Automotive’s expansion to Global markets, particularly into Europe and Southeast Asia. In addition to his responsibilities at NIMR Automotive, Miles is the Chairman of the Azerbaijan-South Africa Chamber of Commerce.

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Yesterday, we started with some of the best accounting softwares for your small business. If you had seen that list too, you will agree that there is none on that list that is not worthy of using. That is where the confusion sets in.

So that you end up picking just the best option for your business – no matter the scale – I have compiled the things to consider when choosing the best accounting software for business purposes.

1 Cost

We would be kidding ourselves if this list started with something else.

Your business is run on expenses and incomes, the net of which gives you your profit. The right way to do business is to minimise your costs and maximise your profits (while not cutting corners with quality).

Depending on the scale of your business, or available budget, you will want to choose an accounting software that your pocket agrees with.

2 Ease of Use

The ease with which the software can be used should also be considered. This is especially important when such an accounting software will not be used by those that have prior knowledge of accounting.

For example, SAP is made for company-wide use by non-accounting professionals too. Others might be exclusive to just those with knowledge of keeping books.

3 Features

What are the basic things you will like your accounting software to do? Options like Sage One Accounting will handle your payrolls and invoice with traditional accounting tasks. When you get to SAP, you get blessed with features such as inventory management and order control.

Accounting softwares now do more than just record money going in and out of the business. Pick the features you like and select the one that best fits the criteria

4 Industry

Different industries have different styles of accounting. If the accounting software you had in mind was not made specifically for/ cannot be customised to suit your industry, best believe that it is not the best accounting software for business. At least, not in your case.

While generic softwares will be much easier to use, it will be more pleasing to use something modelled for your industry

5 Size of Business

Even if you are starting small, you should always learn to think big. Afterall, you don’t plan to remain small for years to come.

When applying that thought to your business decisions, apply it to the kind of accounting software you are getting too. If your software has the capacity of holding records in the biggest hundreds of thousands, what happens when the business starts raking in millions?

6 Support

We don’t consider it anywhere near the best accounting software for business if it does not come with support. Not ‘Reply to my mail after a month’ kind of support, but real-time support.

As is with any type of software, you/ the users are bound to run into snags at one point or the other. Depending on what software you are using, that can effectively slow down your operations. A slowdown of operations means you are losing money, and that is bad news. See?

That is why we advocate those accounting softwares with a strong support system to users

7 Compatibility

Windows is the popular operating system used in offices around the world, but it is not the only one.

Before you put money down on that software, have you checked to see if it is compatible with the operating system on the computer units you plan to use them on?

Conclusion

I will always maintain that there are a lot of great accounting softwares out there, so much that I cannot even begin to list them all. However, only a fraction of these would be great for your business and quite a handful will be the best you could ever go for.

Applying all that has been said here, which of our top picks would you rather go for?

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Are you in based in Nigeria and would love to be kept abreast of the latest news headlines today in the country, or you’re a Nigerian in the diaspora who wants to be in the know of latest happenings in Nigeria? Search no further as we give you the best Nigerian Newspaper mobile apps to download on your phone for breaking news in this post.

These 5 newspaper brands were carefully selected based on popularity, reliability and authenticity of news published.

Punch Mobile

The Punch mobile is the official mobile application of the Punch newspapers. Punch newspapers is widely known as one of the most authoritative and unbiased newspapers in Nigeria that covers breaking news, including politics, crime, metro as well as foreign news. The Punch mobile application features include; ability to share favorite news stories on your social accounts, switching to a preferred layout, that is, grid or list, article sorting and alerts option. You can download the Punch Mobile HERE.

Vanguard Newspaper Mobile App

The vanguard news mobile application, also known as Vanguard news app is the official online version of the Vanguard newspapers. In this an all in a mobile app, you will get the latest daily news which covers politics, general national news, fashion, lifestyle, human interest stories, business, energy, sports, entertainment and so much more. You can comment, share and re-post daily happenings on your various social media platforms. Vanguard news app gives you the news as it happens when it happens. Download the Vanguard News App HERE.

BusinessDay Mobile App

BusinessDay is a respectable newspaper in Nigeria which covers latest news, reports, case studies, companies research, infographics, market data, and analysis. With the lightweight business day mobile application, you get instant access to business and general news in Nigeria. You can download the BusinessDay mobile application for Android HERE.

The Guardian Mobile App

The Guardian newspaper version covers the latest news in Nigeria and other news around the world. The Guardian Nigeria mobile application brings to your fingertips the latest headlines, political news, opinions, business reports as well as international news. If you want to get latest Nigerian News, National News, Africa News, Asia News, Metro News, World News, Guardian, Life News, Love and Relationships, Guardian TV and Entertainment News, follow our review for download guide.

ThisDay Newspapers Mobile App

After it was founded in 1995, ThisDay newspapers pride itself as the most authoritative news media in Nigeria and cover stories from breaking news to politics, business, the arts, sports, community and the markets. The newspaper is dedicated to the pursuit of truth and reason. You can download ThisDay mobile application HERE and follow trending news in Nigeria and beyond.

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In the hyper developing, fast-paced business world of today, staying up-to-date is the ultimate challenge, when it comes to using the latest business technology. If you run a small or medium-sized enterprise, your IT department might feel like lagging behind when it comes to the latest tech, because most probably you won’t be able to afford state of the art IT facility.

That’s the reason why more and more businesses are partnering with larger, managed IT service providers to meet their tech needs. When you establish a strong, strategic partnership with IT Services Utah, your business will be benefited multifold, and we will explain how in this article.

Reliable and Effective IT Operations

A lot of companies, who partner with managed IT service providers choose to do so because they have overloaded IT staff, don’t have enough staff or their employees lack the skills and the knowledge required to handle entire business networks. Some businesses choose it if they want to streamline their IT operations considerably. A managed service is the absolute best way to ensure a reliable and efficient IT operation.

When it comes to managed services, including business IT support services, they are supposed to enhance and improve the existing capabilities of the in-house IT team. With a collaborative mindset, both the service provider and your existing internal IT department can resolve issues and problems a lot faster, resulting in less downtime for your business.

Proactive Approach to Maintenance

Business owners who have very little time to think about their IT infrastructure, internet and local network connection speeds and reliability, should partner with managed IT services. You will have one less thing to worry about. Your service provider’s job is to work round the clock to ensure that there are no vulnerabilities, potential threats and problems in your infrastructure.

This kind of proactive approach to IT systems maintenance will help make sure that issues are identified and dealt with before they’re even a concern for your business. They also provide business continuity solutions such as cloud computing, encrypted backups, and virtualization to help you stay a step ahead when it comes to data security.

Improved System Security and Law Compliance

When you take into consideration the fact that businesses nowadays rely a lot on multiple devices to get their operations running, the security risks that are involved along with the transmission and storage of data is enormous. This is one of the major reasons as to why businesses are changing their opinions on security and using managed IT services.

Managed IT service providers will inform business owners of the security risks they would be facing, and take the necessary steps needed in order to enhance the security across all IT systems and make sure that compliance practices are established properly. Managed IT services will help you to implement additional security policies and procedures with ease.

Conclusion:

I hope this article was useful for you to learn more about the importance of having a managed IT support team and how you can use it for the growth of your business. There are so many possibilities that are unlocked with the help of this. Make the most out of it. If you have any doubts with regards to this, let us know through the comments and we will be glad to help you out. If you have any suggestions regarding how we can improve the article, let us know them through the comments as well for us to improve.

Do you have any other reservations against getting your business a managed IT support team? Are you facing any problem with your existing IT support team? If you already have an IT support department, what is your experience with them? What do you think of their importance in business processes and workflows?  Let us know through the comments.

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Technological developments are so rapid that it can become very tough to keep up with them. Each day we witness new technologies offering better value and increased efficiency. However, there are certain technologies that may sound outdated but boast a lot of value. One certain technology is a fax machine. Faxing, for the younger generation, may be out of fashion but in reality, a majority of business organizations are still using it particularly in the healthcare, legal, and industrial sector. The amount of functionality a fax machine offers is matchless and reaps a lot of benefits for the organization.

Besides all the reasons for having a fax machine within the premises of your workplace, it is vital to opt for smart technology that can provide additional benefits to your business at a lower cost. Since the entire world is going towards virtualization, why not choose virtual fax numbers? Virtual fax numbers are the perfect substitute for an expensive and difficult to operate fax machines. If you are wondering why you should get a virtual fax number for your business, in this post we have compiled top 5 reasons that will help you find out.

Control Over Resources

With virtual fax numbers, you can save a lot of resources that will eventually lead to fewer costs and better profitability. There will be no heavy and gigantic machines occupying any space in your office and you will be able to utilize your space effectively. In addition, there will be no need to pay for dedicated phone lines for faxing because virtual fax numbers are operated through the internet.

No Location Limitations

Running a business requires immense travelling and you cannot rely on a fax machine that works at a certain place only. Through a virtual fax number, you get the flexibility required to move freely and explore new markets. You can easily access the important documents because all the faxes are emailed to your given email address. All you need is a running internet connection to stay connected. Furthermore, you can get the fax printed at any time.

Expedient Experience

Through a virtual fax number, you get the convenience to read the faxes at your will. There is no need to wait for minutes to send or receive the fax and you can easily do it through your smartphone or laptop. The best thing about this technology is that all the faxes are stored securely in your email box.

Enhanced Security

There are some business secrets which cannot be shared with the employees or other irrelevant persons and they should be secured at all costs. With conventional fax machines, it is not possible to do so. However, virtual fax numbers offer greater security and no unauthorized person can access them. You can keep your confidential information and conversations secure.

Record Keeping Made Easy

No other technology can allow you to maintain a complete record of documents than virtualization. Faxes received through virtual fax numbers are electronically stored on your email address and can be accessed at any time and place through the internet. You can also view your incoming and outgoing faxes on the dashboard that is provided by the service provider.

If these benefits don’t convince you to get a virtual fax number, we don’t know what will! Get this number and enjoy a truly convenient experience of running a business smoothly.

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Business is great. The money that even comes with such businesses is better. Where a headache might start coming in is at the point where you need to start tracking your money and what happens to it.

On that subject, we have already looked at the best accounting software for your business as well as how to make sure you choose the right one for your needs. Today, we are going to explore some of the best software for billing and invoicing.

If you’re ready to stop running after your clients and get paid on time with clear quotes, these are the softwares you will want to use

1 Sage One Accounting

Sage One is the accounting software that is used by no less than 3 million businesses worldwide. If they were not doing anything right, they would not have gotten where they are today.

Asides basic accounting features, Sage One also works for various billing and invoicing purposes. With an easy-to-use interface and almost unbeatable rates, it is easily the top pick on any list

2 Zoho Invoice

Zoho Invoice brings joy into the money subject, helping you to craft and send very beautiful invoices to your customers. With the way it operates, it shapes up as one of the best invoicing and billing softwares to serve the needs of small businesses, freelancers and start-ups.

That utility is further compounded in the fact that you can download the application for free and start sending out invoices right away

3 Sleek Bill

Sleek Bill is one of those software whose name has given away everything about it. Living up to reputation, it is simply sleek. No matter the kind of business you are running, you will be able to scale Sleek Bill accordingly.

For those that want so much more, you should know that Sleek Bill also brings support for tax management, creating multiple invoices and templates and offering stock management options to mention but a few

4 Fresh Books

Fresh Books promises that you don’t even need to learn accounting before you start enjoying its services. It is expected that this application should allow you track and send invoices. What you might not have expected is that it also allows you capture expenses in mere minutes and track time too.

If your business is transparent enough to allow different people access to the business books – even those who do not have any accounting experience – Fresh Books is the way to go

5 Tally ERP 9

An unconventional name, but that does not take anything away from what Tally ERP 9 offers. In fact, we find it one of the most versatile picks on the software market. Asides being very economical, Tally ERP 9 also allows you complete inventory and payroll tasks right from the comfort of the same software.

In all, you can download the free version of the software and try it for a limited time before you decide to commit financially to all that it has to offer

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Blockchains, the technology which sits underneath cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin are decentralized ledgers, held by a trustworthy source which tracks who owns what. Long after the Bitcoin hype has died down and the currency has settled at ‘normal’ levels, Blockchains are likely to remain and could underpin much of the high value transaction processing that currently only banks can perform.

Blockchains solve some of the most pressing issues associated with internet trades. Because they hold information securely on multiple computers in parallel they are hard to hack. Since they are decentralized, there are no middle men taking a cut simply for having the only machine that can conduct it. The system is far from perfect as it stands but it holds promise.

Blockchains also have facilities that current processing technology does not. The most useful of these are ‘smart contracts’.

Smart contracts can sit within Blockchains

Smart contracts are also known as ‘Self Executing Contracts.’ Blockchains are electronic in nature which offers the opportunity to build logic into them. Smart contracts are conditional terms which can be stored in many ledgers at once, as a series of rules and which will perform their task automatically.

Since, there can be multiple Blockchains, each storing different types and sorts of information, we might end up with a number of them, backed by institutions we trust (for example, the government) and combining to execute these smart contract agreements.

An example of how smart contracts might work in real life

Here’s an example of how a smart contract might work in this sort of environment.

Imagine buying your prepaid plan at the local supermarket. You explain what you want to the cashier. He or she takes your money, hits a few keys, confirms your identity with a driver’s license and provides you your prepaid pack.

Now, imagine the same transaction in a world with multiple Blockchains. Let’s assume the US Government has released a Blockchain, which it now uses to verify the identity of citizens. This USA Blockchain is backed by the administration so it is trust worthy and holds details of your social security, birth certificate, driver’s license and, if you’re married, a marriage certificate. For the purposes of this example, you want to buy a prepaid plan, so you’re filling in a form on the AT&T website, from your mobile phone.

The smart contract in the Blockchain behind the website simply waits, as computers will do, forever, until you provide 2 things.

• First, a payment of $20 (the sticker price of the prepaid plan you’re buying.) For this component of the transaction, you use a proportion of your Bitcoin balance which is held in the Blockchain to pay for that.
• Secondly you have to provide your ID for verification. The AT&T Blockchain contacts the government Blockchain which, since you’ve authorized it, confirms your ID for this purpose.

The process hasn’t changed. However, the variables involved are now provided once to a Blockchain, issued by a trusted source which stores them securely until you need it. The process no longer includes a cashier at a supermarket. The Blockchain itself conducts the transaction, issuing the prepaid SIM pack when the conditions required are met – here, when ID is provided and payment is made. The logic for the whole thing is built in to the Blockchain. You might also notice, there was no bank involved at all.

Why do we need Smart Contracts?

Smart contracts are clear, easy to build and manage, include no middlemen so they’re cheaper and are more efficient than the delays in payment processing which the banks now currently add. They’re not pie in the sky, either. Ripple, the world’s largest Blockchain can conduct smart contract agreements and is currently valued at $20 billion.

As we’ve said, however, Blockchains in their current form are not perfect. There is a cost in electricity to conduct transactions in Blockchain and it’s rising exponentially. Some estimates suggest that it costs around $150 USD in electricity (although the price of power varies around the world, 15c / KWh is a representative cost and it currently consumes 1000 KWh to transact over a blockchain. That means that, while the prepaid example demonstrates the concept, it’s far more likely that only significant transactions like the purchase of a house will use Blockchains and smart contracts.

Blockchains hold a great deal of interest for banks, governments and other bodies which issue important, identity related information which is used again and again. They and smart contracts are likely to be the building blocks of future financial infrastructure.

Author Bio:

Neil Aitken is the editor in chief for WhatPhone.com.au. He has worked on small business telephony solutions in the past and has written on the subject of telco trends, innovation and SIM Plans for Business Insider, The Sydney Morning Herald, Vodafone Australia and Savings Room, one of Australia’s leading blogs.

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Huawei just recently joined the league of notch smartphones with the release of Huawei P20 and P20 Pro smartphones. The Huawei P20 being the obvious cheaper variant with more comparatively modest specs. The smartphone features a nice hardware and an impressive design to go along with it. The new smartphone has some interesting features with slight upgrades compared to the Huawei P10, its predecessor.

Design and Display

The Huawei P20 qualifies as a good looking smartphone and has a solid build. Considering that recent high-end smartphones have a glass build which is what you have here. The smartphone is attractive because of this and shimmers when light shines on it. While this is good aesthetics, there are numerous available colour variants available which varies on how flashy it appears. It also comes with no audio jack which will certainly be missed by many.

In the display, it has fairly impressive Full HD panel installed on it. Although this us not has impressive like what you have on the more premium Huawei P20 Pro and instead of the OLED screen, the Huawei P20 has only an LCD screen. Rather, it has a resolution of 1080 X 2244 pixels and a pixel density 428 ppi.

Battery and Camera

In terms of battery power, the smartphone comes with just enough to give you ideal daily usage time. Taking power from a 3, 400mAh Li-Po battery, the smartphone should be able to go a day on slightly intensive usage. You could also charge through the USB Type-C port with the fast charge technology feature .

Going along with the recent tide of smartphones, the Huawei P20 has a dual rear camera. The rear side as a 12MP and 20MP camera with flash for more light. On the front side, there is a 24MP camera with AI integration common in premium smartphones lately. This helps in taking better pictures and also automatically tune settings to suite the type of picture to be captured.

Hardware and Software

Under the hood, the Huawei P20 as the combination of a fast SoC, ample memory and storage. While this is impressive enough, the other specs don’t really match up to it. Inside, the smartphones is powered by an Octa-core Hisilicon Kirin 970 processor alongside a Mali-G72 MP12 GPU for graphics.

There is more than enough storage space for an average user despite not supporting expansion with a memory card. Boasting of about 128GB of built-in storage and a 4GB internal memory, performance is sure to be smooth. It also boots the latest Android 8.1 Oreo from the box with EMUI skin on top.

Pricing and Availability

The Huawei P20 is only available in some specific online stores for about 300, 000 naira. Although your location might attract some added costs and also depends the deal in question.

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