Blackberry

September 28, 2016

BlackBerry stops phone manufacture, switches to software development

Tech company, Blackberry has quit the manufacturing of phones and now moved to software development. The company in a statement by its CEO, John Chen, said it would outsource hardware production to its partners. The decision was due to its low second quarter earnings of $352 million. “We are focusing on software development, including security and... Read More

Blackberry, phone manufacture, software development

January 23, 2015

It’s true – Samsung actually wants to buy BlackBerry

by Muyiwa Matuluko Last week, we reported Samsung’s alleged plans to acquire BlackBerry in a deal worth $7.5 billion. Apparently, this was good news – following the news, BlackBerry’s stock rose by as much as 30% to close at $12.60, their highest level since 2012. Stocks however came crashing back to 18% when BlackBerry responded with... Read More

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January 22, 2015

Cry babies: BlackBerry CEO wants to force developers to build more apps for the platform

by Muyiwa Matuluko Desperate times call for desperate measures. That has to be BlackBerry CEO, John Chen’s new mantra for 2015. You know how most developers (indie and corporate alike) tend to build more apps for Android and iOS, blatantly ignoring BlackBerry and Windows Phone? Well John Chen has decided to take a bold step towards righting... Read More

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January 22, 2015

WhatsApp officially comes to PC – here’s how to use it

by Muyiwa Matuluko Following the detailed rumours, WhatsApp has finally announced a featured everyone has been waiting for. That’s right, you can now access WhatsApp from your PC. This feature is available only for Android, Blackberry Nokia s60 and Windows Phone users (No iOS for now). Geeks had already found workarounds to using WhatsApp on... Read More

Android, Blackberry, iOS, nokia s60, WhatsApp, WhatsApp Web

January 21, 2015

Opinion: Welcome to the era of the flippant uninformed generation

by Adedayo Ademuwagun Owhe is having a chat about the forthcoming elections with his 18 year old sister who’s in her final year in the university, and at some point, he asks for her opinion on Vice-president, Namadi Sambo. But the teenager doesn’t even know who in the world Namadi Sambo is. She retorted: “Who is Namadi... Read More

Blackberry, Internet, Namadi Sambo, Television, young generation

January 15, 2015

So true, so false: Samsung is planning to buy BlackBerry for $7.5 billion

by Muyiwa Matuluko Reuters reported yesterday that smartphone giant Samsung recently approached BlackBerry for a takeover bid worth $7.5 billion. The primary aim of the deal is to get full access to BlackBerry’s valuable patent portfolio. According to sources, executives from the two companies met privately last week to discuss a potential transaction where Samsung... Read More

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December 23, 2014

Resilience in motion – BlackBerry’s tough journey back to profitability

by Oluwapelumi Oyetimein Just less than a year ago, pundits predicted the end of Blackberry and some even went as far as listing it one of the companies that may soon cease to exist and were faced with a takeover by Fairfax Holdings. Fast forward to a year later, Blackberry has changed most of their management... Read More

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December 17, 2014

Meet The Blackberry Classic – The Retro Blackberry Bold Touch

by Muyiwa Matuluko Blackberry today announced the Blackberry Classic, a shiny new Blackberry 10 device which bears striking physical resemblance with “old school” Blackberry 7 devices – especially the Blackberry Bold Touch 9900. In this age of humongous, all-touchscreen devices, one would think a company such as Blackberry would focus on winning back users it has... Read More

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August 11, 2014

NYSC has launched an app for corpers (LOOK, DETAILS)

by Kolapo Olapoju The management of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has launched an app for youth corps members. According to Director General of the scheme, Brigadier General Johnson Olawumi who spoke at the launch in Abuja on 6 August. “The application will enable them to communicate and also access online content of the... Read More

App, Blackberry, Brigadier General Johnson Olawumi, corpers, Director General of the scheme, Google, Mobile phones, National Youth Service Corps, nysc

The wait is over: Windows Phone users, BBM is here

by Emmanuel Chidiogo The wait for Blackberry Messenger on Windows Phone is over, as Blackberry has released its once upon a time exclusive app for Windows platform. The App which is now available in the Windows Phone store, but only exclusive to those who had signed-up for the beta version will be made availabe... Read More

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Proudly African social network: It’s time to power your chat with MXIT… now in Nigeria

by Akintomiwa Agbaje Joining Mxit, the free and proudly African social network, will allow you to chat to your friends on more than 8000 different devices, including feature phones, Android phones, iPhones, tablets and BlackBerry. This means that you can stay connected regardless of which device you or your friends use. You can use the... Read More

CLICK: It’s time to power your chat with Mxit… now in Nigeria

by Akintomiwa Agbaje Download Mxit, get connected, and share the things that matter most to you with millions of people in Nigeria and around the world. Mxit is a free proudly African mobile social network providing users with unrivalled access to free chat zones and rooms, games and amazing content apps. From sports and... Read More

Man jailed 2 years for stealing a BlackBerry and beating up owner

by ‘Jola Sotubo A man in Oyo has been sentenced to spend the next 2 years in prison after he was found guilty of stealing a phone. 27-year-old Wasiu Moshood was convicted of theft after he stole the BlackBerry during the opening of a new Shoprite branch in Ibadan, the state capital. Moshood was said to... Read More

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December 13, 2013

Instant makeover: This is how to transform your iPhone into a BlackBerry in seconds (LOOK)

by Oke Efagene US TV presenter, Ryan Seacrest, is being backed by a company to help bridge the gap between users of touchscreen phones and phones with QWERTY keyboards like the Blackberry, by creating a physical keyboard that slides onto touchscreen phones. However, this new invention comes at a price. The Typo Keyboard which costs... Read More

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November 30, 2013

‘Airtel this is a BLEACH of contract’: Top 10 (painful) reactions to the Airtel BIS saga (TWEETS)

by Tutu Akinlabi Telecommunications company, Airtel has become a major subject of discussion on Nigerian social media. This is due to a message sent by the network to all its subscribers which reads: “Dear Customer, effective 3rd Dec 2013 AIRTEL BB Plans will cease to function on non BB devices or used as a modem... Read More

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November 23, 2013

Tunde Kara: I’m addicted to gadgets; what manner of witchery is this?

by Tunde Kara “Cell phones in particular, have become near biological appendages – everywhere you go!” I own a PlayBook, a Z10, an iPad and until very recently a Bold 3. My excuse for this exuberance? I work with a content based company 99.9% dependent on the internet. Just as my head begins to accept... Read More

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November 15, 2013

How armed robbers attacked me – Musician, Terry G

by Chi Ibe Remember a few weeks ago, the singer Terry G (Gabriel Amanyi) was said to have been shot by armed robbers? Grateful for life, he has now shared his story with Encomium. According to him, he wasn’t shot and none of the two people with him were injured, but the robbers made away... Read More

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October 15, 2013

#ToWhomItMayConcern: BlackBerry pleads for patience in open letter to customers (READ)

The future of BlackBerry is up in the air as the company continues to work with Farifax Financial and other groups that may be interested in buying all or at least parts of its business. In the meantime, BlackBerry will soon issue an open letter to customers and partners in an effort to reassure them that it will live on. No, not that open... Read More

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September 25, 2013

#InCaseYouMissedIt: BlackBerry agrees to be acquired for $4.7billion

Fairfax Financial Holdings has agreed to acquire BlackBerry in a deal worth $4.7 billion, both companies announced Monday.The Toronto-based financial holdings conglomerate has agreed to pay $9 per share for the beleaguered mobile company — a premium of about 9%. Shares of BlackBerry were trading at $8.23 per share before a freeze was initiated. It’s not a... Read More

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September 22, 2013

Mina Ogbanga: Where are all our technology geniuses? (Y! FrontPage)

by Mina Ogbanga “With many a youths involved in technology building,refurbishing,repairs and maintenance,how come we still deal with a seeming large number of technicians who,in saving your device, still turn you into a “guinea pig”?” It is another Sunday and I am here praising the wonders of technology as I stare at the TV following... Read More

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September 18, 2013

It’s finally HERE! BBM arrives for Android this Saturday, iOS on Sunday

The long-awaited cross-platform versions of BlackBerry’s BBM will be available this weekend, according to the company. Android users will get first crack at it on Saturday, September 21st, while iOS users will be able to download it the following day. The company is just hitting its target of a summer launch, literally launching the apps with one... Read More

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September 18, 2013

Terrible: Caleb University student accused of raping 2 girls in Lagos

A 22-year-old undergraduate of Caleb University, Lagos, Ugochukwu Agudosi, has been arraigned before an Ikeja Magistrate Court, Lagos, for allegedly raping a lady in an uncompleted building in Ikeja metropolis. Agudosi, who is facing a four-count charge bordering on rape, preferred against him by the Police, was docked before Magistrate Sule Hamsat, Monday. Prosecutor, Inspector... Read More

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September 1, 2013

All gold everything: Tonto Dikeh shows off her fancy customised gadgets (LOOK)

by Adeola Balogun Tonto Dikeh is not just about the golden coloured hair, she’s about all gold everything. Take a look at her fancy gold gadgets below:

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September 1, 2013

SAD: Did this woman really commit suicide over an iPad? (PICTURED)

A 41-year-old woman, Mrs Catherine Sefunmi Urouna, has allegedly committed suicide by drinking some poisonous substance in protest of her husband’s refusal to buy her an iPad device. Her family of five was on Saturday morning thrown into mourning, even as the neighbours were shocked that a woman, who was happily married with children, could... Read More

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August 22, 2013

Busted: 2 students jailed for stealing smartphones in Abuja

by ‘Jola Sotubo Two students resident in Abuja have brought their educational journey to a screeching halt after being convicted of theft. The young men, Paul Emmanuel and Mustapha Abubakar, were on Wednesday convicted by an Abuja Magistrate Court seating at Life-Camp and sentenced to three months in prison for stealing an iPhone and BlackBerry... Read More

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Moving up: Whatsapp upgrade adds voice messages to chat app

Whatsapp is adding the ability to record and send voice messages to its smartphone chat software. The move will help it compete against Facebook Messenger, WeChat, Voxer and BBM which already offer the function. California-based Whatsapp has said 300 million people now use its app at least once a month. One analyst said the addition... Read More

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Opinion: Tribes and prejudices – My experience with an Igbo phone repairer

by David Olamide Craig So perhaps there is some truth in the prejudices you have heard. Perhaps Yoruba men are randy. Perhaps Ijebu men are stingy. Perhaps Efik girls are good in bed. Perhaps Fulani men love their cattle more than their wives. Perhaps Igbo men are shifty. Perhaps, Perhaps, Perhaps. We are all prejudiced.... Read More

Blackberry, computer village, Efik, flash, Fulani, hausa, igbo, shifty, Yoruba

Patience Akpan-Obong: The miracle of losing my phone and getting it back

by Patience Akpan-Obong Some 30 minutes after we left, we returned to the bank. I didn’t think the phone would still be there. I just wanted the satisfaction of knowing that I looked for it. Loss or theft of cell phones is common place in Nigeria. A whine about it elicits a major yawn. I... Read More

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