Apple

September 27, 2023

YTech | Here are The Tech Updates You Should know this week

It’s another Tech Tuesday with Ynaija and we bring you the latest tech updates within the last week. Meta Introduces New Features for WhatsApp Business Owners. Meta (Facebook’s social media platform) has disclosed plans to launch a company verification process on WhatsApp. Nikila Srinivasan, Meta’s Vice President of organization Messaging, stated at a virtual media... Read More

Apple, ChatGPT, Google, iphone, YTech

September 11, 2023

Telecommunications operators refuse to accept NCC’s latest requirements | The Tech 5

Zap, the cryptocurrency firm, announces launch into Nigeria’s market A cryptocurrency firm, Zap, has announced its entry into Nigeria’s fintech markets, announcing its product launch; Zap enables users to access the world of virtual finance seamlessly. Features on the platform include the trading of crypto into fiat currencies; it boasts of being the fastest crypto... Read More

Apple, China, flutterwave, iphone, NCC Nigeria, Nigeria telecommunications commission, Nigeria Telecommunitions Limited, Petro China, zap

Potential Hollywood Writers’ Strike Threatens Survival of Popular TV Shows

Your favorite TV shows may not make it if Hollywood writers go on strike tomorrow. The writers are suffering from reduced job opportunities and the loss of income due to the industry’s shift from traditional broadcast and cable programming to streaming services. This has resulted in lower wages and worse working conditions for series writers... Read More

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October 17, 2022

Apple fined around $20 million for selling iPhones without chargers in Brazil

A court in Brazil has fined Apple nearly $19 million for failing to sell iPhones with a charging socket unit, stating that the company must include chargers with its iPhones in Brazil. Apple has stated that it will appeal the ruling. The judge called the non-inclusion of chargers in phone purchases an “abusive practice” that... Read More

Apple, brazil, fine, iphone, phone chargers

November 9, 2021

Rivalry marketing is beneficial for brands and consumers alike

Brand rivalry remains an important component of a healthy economy hundreds of years after the father of modern economics, Adam Smith extolled the same to a world on the verge of an industrial revolution. He couldn’t have foreseen the delight that rivalry between what he termed ‘joint-stock companies’ (corporations) will become in an age of... Read More

Apple, rivalry, Samsung, Sterling

How we could all use our privilege better with Twitter’s +Alt Text feature

When the conversation on accessibility comes up – in corporate boardrooms or policy roundtables or in our TV and Radio talk shows, we speak of grand plans of wheelchair ramps and voice-assisted service provision. Things too big for a person to do on their own mostly. We ignore our everyday personal failing to foster inclusion,... Read More

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accessibility, Android, Apple, Blind, Disability, Google, inclusion, Vision Impairment

iOS 14

Everything you need to know about the iOS 14 software update

Tech giants, Apple officially announced on Monday, a new update on software for her products, iOS 14, with key features that offer new ways to discover and organise apps and will also allow users unlock their cars with their iPhones. Following the announcement, social media has reacted as some expressed excitement with the update. Widgets,... Read More

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November 3, 2018

Apple launches iPhone Xs in Nigeria, offers Glo 36GB bundled data with iPhone Xs and iPhone Xs Max

Apple, the world’s leading smartphone maker, on Friday, launched iPhone Xs and iPhone Xs Max in Nigeria at the Villa Medici, Victoria Island, Lagos. Popularly referred to as ‘The Big Screens,’ the iPhone Xs and Xs Max are Apple’s most recent products right after the iPhone X and iPhone 8 plus. It is a worthy upgrade... Read More

Apple, iPhone X, iPhone Xs, Redington

December 9, 2017

Denrele Edun, Abimbola Craig, Peace Hyde, others at the launch of iPhone X in Lagos (PHOTOS)

Denrele Edun, Abimbola Craig, Peace Hyde were some of Africa’s celebrities that attended the launch of the new iPhone X yesterday, December 8, 2017. Hosted by Frank Edoho, the event was organised by Redington Nigeria Limited, one of Apple’s value-added distributors, at the Wings Concrete Lounge in Victoria Island, Lagos. Other guests at the invite-only... Read More

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iOS 11

September 19, 2017

Apple releases new iOS 11 update for iPhone and iPad

Apple’s newest operating system iOS 11 is out today – exactly one week after the launch of the iPhone 8 and iPhone X – and is available for iPhone and iPad customers around the world. Apple had initially teased the launch at its Worldwide Developers Conference in June. The new update which Apple describes as... Read More

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September 18, 2017

“Terrorist People of Biafra”, Operation Python Dancers, the $999 iPhone X | These are last week’s winners and losers

The nature of the events that took centre stage in Nigeria last week and the fact that we may have a new terrorist group on our hands has every citizen worried, not only for the country’s security but its unity too. Beyond the political snafu, we had a number of disruptors in entertainment, pop culture... Read More

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Apple, basketball, Buhari, D'Tigers, iPhone X, IPOB, MBGN, Miss Kebbi, Nigerian Army, Obasanjo, Patience Jonathan, senate, Winners and losers

Apple iPhone 8

September 13, 2017

Photos: Highlights from Apple’s iPhone 8 and iPhone X launch

Apple launched its latest flagship smartphones, iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus, and iPhone X, in a highly publicised keynote event on Tuesday. The event was held at Apple Park’s Steve Jobs Theater Apple CEO Tim Cook kicks off Apple’s September 2017 event Apple introduces iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus, the new generation of... Read More

Thinking Through

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iphone 8

September 12, 2017

iPhone 8, iPhone 8 plus, and iPhone X have arrived. Here’s everything you need to know about them

Apple has officially launched the long-anticipated iPhone 8 at its annual event which took place in its new ‘spaceship campus’ Tuesday. So far, here’s what we know: iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus https://www.instagram.com/p/BY88zeBB5fM/?taken-by=ynaija Apple launched the iPhone 8 along with the bigger pair, iPhone 8 Plus. The iPhone 8 looks just like the iPhone... Read More

Thinking Through

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September 12, 2017

Apple launches 10th anniversary iPhone X

Apple Tuesday, introduced the iPhone X, iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus along with the Watch Series 3 and a big upgrade to the Apple TV – this comes ten years after the first iPhone was launched. The launch event is taking place at the Steve Jobs Theater at the new Apple Park “Spaceship. campus” — widely... Read More

Apple, iPhone 8, iPhone X

iPhone 8

September 12, 2017

iPhone 8 is coming today. Here’s everything you need to know before the launch

The wait is finally coming to an end. After months of rumours and speculation, Apple has scheduled the launch its new iPhone 8 – along with other products – for 10 a.m. Eastern Time today, which is 3pm, Nigerian time. The launch date fits their usual annual autumn launch of major new products. All major... Read More

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August 17, 2017

“I disagree with the president” | Apple CEO, Tim Cook criticises Trump’s Charlottesville response

Apple CEO Tim Cook has come out to criticise U.S. president, Donald Trump’s response to the violence that occurred Saturday in Charlottesville, Va. Cook expressed his dissatisfaction in an email to employees, saying Trump was wrong to blame both sides for the violence “I disagree with the president and others who believe that there is a moral... Read More

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President Putin signs new law to stop Russians from accessing prohibited websites

Following Apple’s recent announcement that it had removed virtual private networking apps from its China App store on orders from the government, President Putin has banned VPN services in Russia too. According to Reuters, President Vladimir Putin signed on Sunday, a law that prohibits any technology that provides access to websites banned in Russia, including VPN’s.... Read More

Apple, ban, Internet, Russia, technology, VPN

Guess who Dwayne Johnson featured in his new movie?

American movie star and producer, Dwayne Johnson, is not pranking us this time. He just revealed who he is featuring in his latest movie. He wrote on Facebook: ROCK + Apple = ? FUN. ?? Our movie debuts TOMORROW: #DominateYourDay I partnered with #Apple to make the BIGGEST, COOLEST, CRAZIEST, DOPEST, MOST OVER THE TOP, FUNNEST (is that even a word?)... Read More

American movies, Apple, Dwayne Johnson, Hollywood movies, Siri

Have you updated your Apple devices yet?

American technology company, Apple has released a software update to iOS and macOS that you should not waste time to download. The security update patches a dangerous vulnerability in WiFi chips that allows hackers to “execute arbitrary code” — industry-speak for taking over your device. Through the WiFi chip, a hacker may be able to assume control of your device’s... Read More

Apple, iOS, ipad, iphone, iPod, macOS

Zuckerberg snubs White House invite to meet with President Trump and other tech CEOs

President Trump is asking the CEOs of the world’s largest tech companies for help in modernizing the American government system. Huge names like Many executives, like Apple, Google, and Amazon, are on board while Facebook did not even show up. Leaders in the tech space arrived at the White House, Monday, marking the beginning of... Read More

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January 29, 2017

We would not exist without immigrants, Apple, Google tell Trump

Top American companies have protested against the decision by President Donald Trump to ban entrance if Muslims from 7 countries fro 3 months. Tim Cook in a memo to staff said Apple will not exist without immigrants. “Apple would not exist without immigration, let alone thrive and innovate the way we do,” he said. Netflix... Read More

Apple, Donakd Trump, Google, immigrants, Muslim ban, netflix

October 14, 2016

Victor Asemota: Normal is boring, life deserves a premium

by Victor Asemota Normal is boring. The average mind strives for “normal”. They want things to “go back to normal” so life can continue. The thing is, their normal may have been created by people who are not “normal”. How did the bed you sleep on come about? That couch…the TV screen you watch? The... Read More

Apple, Business, entrepreneurship, Life Lessons, nigeria

September 10, 2016

150 years after, Apple kills off audio jacks for good

Apple’s latest fancy technology series, the iPhone 7 and 7+ were released on Wednesday to a never-before-seen public outrage for reasons more than one. Much to the excitement of the bosses at Apple, the new iPhone 7 is their chance to finally get rid of audio jacks. According to the company, the audio jacks had... Read More

Apple, consumer, earphones, iPhone 7, iPhones, nigeria, technology

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September 7, 2016

7 things to know about the new iPhone 7

We predicted the launch of Apple’s new iPhone and we were right as the unveiling is currently happening at the Apple event in San Francisco. We predicted 5 things to expect, but let’s see how much we got right. iPhone 7 In their usual fashion, the Apple company unveiled two phones at once. Predictably named the... Read More

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September 7, 2016

The YNaija Tracklist: Apple to unveil new iPhone 7 | Ahmad Salkida released | Fayose lies, says APC

From the papers this morning – a Tracklist Osinbajo: ‘Nigeria has been badly governed’ – YNaija 25,000 policemen, 550 patrol vehicles deployed for Edo guber – YNaija Shi’ites reveal what the army did to 50 of their daughters – YNaija APC to Fayose: You lied, Many of our members have been harassed – YNaija Kowa to... Read More

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APC, Apple, army, calabar, DSS, iphone, nigeria, salkida, telecom

August 30, 2016

EU orders Apple to pay €13bn in Irish back taxes

The European Union on Tuesday ordered Apple to pay a record 13 billion euros in back taxes in Ireland, saying deals allowing the U.S. tech giant to pay almost no tax were illegal. The EU said the Irish government was wrong in giving special benefits to certain companies. However, Apple and the Irish government immediately... Read More

€13 billion, Apple, EU Commission, European Union, ireland, Taxes, US Treasury

Opinion: The debate about Nigeria’s economic diversification

by Ayodele Adio The debate about the diversification of Nigeria’s economy seems to have elicited keen interest within and among the political class. There have been big talks about investing in agriculture because of its obvious potential and the exploitation of other mineral resources. It is however worthy to note the hypocrisy and sophistry employed... Read More

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December 16, 2015

Y! Scoop: D’banj goes into music business, speaks on his landmark deals with Apple, Slot (READ)

After a five-hour endless wait by journalists due to a ‘supposed’ lack of adequate communication between the communications team on ground and the artiste, D’banj finally arrived at the cinema hall of the Ikeja City Mall (ICM) to show a select crowd, a visual EP titled An Epic Journey, which he says, has been in the works for two years. D’banj took... Read More

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Apple launches TIDAL killer…with Drake

At today’s WWDC, Apple’s fun conference for announcing things, Apple announced the launch of their new streaming service – Apple Music. Now, industry insiders had expected this all along, what we didn’t expect was that they’d launch it with Drake. Yes, the same Drake that’s on all those songs with Jay Z Tears. RT @TheRockwell:... Read More

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Apple beats Google, becomes the world’s most valuable brand

The 2015 edition of the Brandz Top 100 by Millward Brand is out and your favorite laptop maker has edged out your favorite search engine. Apple’s value jumped 67% to $247 billion, while Google only increased 9% to $174 billion, according to the so-called BrandZ rankings, which factor in financial performance as well as consumer... Read More

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