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  • All iPhone Models So Far

    All iPhone Models So Far

    It has been a long journey for the Apple iconic iPhone since its first introduction in 2007. Unlike other smartphones in the world market, Apple only makes the iPhone line of smartphones.

    This has made it easier for people to know exactly which iPhone they want when they decide to get one.

    The same cannot be said about Apple’s main rival Samsung, which has models scattered over all available price points to the extent that, most people do not even know of some Samsung models until they are told.

    In this article, we will be taking a brief look at all the Apple iPhone models from the beginning of 2007 to the current generation phones.

    Most of you surely know the majority of the models in the lineup but only a few people know of the earlier models.

    So here we go.

    iPhone

    The model in the lineup of the iPhone was simply known as the ‘iPhone’. It was released in the year 2007 and came with storage capacities ranging from 4GB to 16 GB.

    It had the model number A1203, which was written at the back of the case. The first iPhone had a rounded-edge display.

    Specs

    • 3.6” rounded edge display
    • 4GB to 16GB storage space
    • 2MP camera

    iPhone 3G

    In 2008, the iPhone 3G made its debut with a plastic housing, lacking a highly glossy back imprint. Notably, the SIM tray was positioned on the side of the phone.

    Specs

    • 8GB to 16GB storage space
    • 3.5” screen
    • 2MP camera

    iPhone 3GS

    The 3GS came out in 2009 with a little bit more features than the previous one. It came in two colors, white and black. Its back was made of plastic.

    Specs

    • 3.5” display
    • 8GB to 16GB storage space
    • 3.15MP camera
    • 256MB of RAM
    • 1219mAh battery

    iPhone 4

    Released in 2010, the iPhone 4 was the first iPhone with a flat back with stainless steel around its edges. It also came in white and black. It also had the volume buttons with the +and – sign on it.

    Specs

    • 3.5” screen
    • 512MB of RAM
    • 8GB to 32GB storage space
    • 5MP camera
    • 1420mAh battery

    iPhone 4s

    The iPhone 4s was released in the following year 2011. It was also offered in white and black as the previous models. It had a front and was made of glass and also had stainless steel around the edges.

    Specs

    • 3.5” screen
    • 8GB to 64GB storage space
    • 512MB of RAM
    • 8MP camera
    • 1432mAh battery

    iPhone 5

    The following year saw the release of the iPhone 5. Again, this phone was also offered in white and black. It also had a front and back made of glass.

    Specs

    • 4” display
    • 8GB to 64GB storage space
    • 1GB of RAM
    • 8MP camera, 1.2MP inner camera
    • 1449mAh battery

    iPhone 5S

    the 5s was introduced in 2013 by Apple. This model had more color options than its predecessors.

    Buyers could choose from space gray, silver, and gold colors. It had a flat front made of glass while the back was anodized aluminum.

    The home button also had a touch ID capability. It also had a true-tone LED flash at the back.

    Specs

    • 4” screen
    • 8GB to 64GB of storage space
    • 1GB of RAM
    • 8MP rear camera, 1.2MP inner camera
    • 1560mAh battery

    iPhone SE

    the first generation iPhone SE was unveiled in 2016 with a host of good-looking color options. Buy now the choice of choosing either space gray, silver, gold, or rose gold.

    Specs

    • 4” screen
    • 16GB to 128GB of storage space
    • 2GB of RAM
    • 12MP camera with 1.2MP inner camera
    • 1624mAH battery

    iPhone 6

    The iPhone 6 was then released in the following year. Space gray, silver, and gold were the available color options.

    Specs

    • 4,7” screen
    • 1GB of RAM
    • 8GB to 128GB of storage
    • 8MP camera with 1.2MP inner camera
    • 1810mAh battery

    There was also the 6plus which had a 5.5” screen and 2915mAh battery as the only higher specs over the smaller 6.

    iPhone 6S

    the iPhone 6s was released in 2015 and came with the same color option as the iPhone SE.

    specs

    • 4.7” screen
    • 8GB to 128GB storage
    • 2GB of RAM
    • 12MP camera with 5MP inner camera
    • 1716mAh battery
    • There was also the 6s plus which had a bigger 5.5” screen and 2750mAh battery as its stronger points over the smaller 6s.

    iPhone 7

    The iPhone 7 was unveiled to the public in 2016. It came with different color options to choose from compared to the previous models.

    Buyers could choose from black, jet black, rose gold, gold, silver, and a special edition red. It had a glass front with curved edges and an anodized aluminum back.

    Its sleep/wake button could be found on the right side of the phone. It also had a touch ID.

    Specs

    • 4.7” screen
    • 32GB to 128GB storage space
    • 2GB of RAM
    • 12MP rear camera with 7MP front camera
    • 1960mAh battery
    • There was also the higher version iPhone 7 Plus which had a 5.5” screen with a 2900mAh battery.

    iPhone 8

    in 2018, the iPhone 8 was made available to Apple buyers. It also came with more color options with buyers having to choose between gold, silver, space gray, and a special edition red.

    It also had a curved glass front as well as the back with an anodized band around its frame. It also so had a solid-state home button.

    Specs

    • 4.7” screen
    • 64GB to 256GB storage
    • 2GB of RAM
    • 12MP rear camera and 7MP inner camera
    • 1821mAh battery
    • The higher version which is the iPhone 8 plus came with a 5.5” screen and a bigger 2691mAh battery.

    iPhone X

    The popular iPhone X was released in 2017 and came with only two color options, silver space gray. It had a glass back with stainless steel around the frame.

    Specs

    • 5.8” screen super retina display
    • 64GB to 256GB storage options
    • 3GB of RAM
    • Dual 12MP rear camera and 7MP front camera
    • 2716mAh battery

    iPhone XR

    Released two years after the iPhone X, the XR came in white, black, yellow, coral, and a special edition red. It also had an anodized band around its frame.

    Specs

    • 6.1” liquid retina display
    • 64GB to 256GB storage
    • 3GB of RAM
    • 12MP camera with 7MP inner camera
    • 2942mAh battery

    iPhone XS

    iPhone XS was released in 2018. It had color options of silver, space gray, and gold.

    Specs

    • 5.8” screen
    • 64GB to 512GB storage
    • 3GB of RAM
    • Dual 12MP rear camera and 7MP inner camera
    • 2658mAh battery
    • There is also the bigger iPhone XS Max which had a bigger 6.5” display with 4GB RAM and a bigger 3174mAh battery.

    iPhone 11

    the iPhone 11 was introduced in 2019 with purple, green-yellow, black, white, and red colors.

    Specs

    • 6.1” screen
    • 64Gb to 256GB storage
    • 4GB RAM
    • 12MP camera with 12MP inner camera
    • 3110mAh battery

    iPhone 11 Pro

    This was also released alongside the iPhone 11 and came with silver, space gray, gold, and midnight green color options.

    Specs

    • 5.8” super retina display
    • 64GB to 512GB storage
    • 4GB RAM
    • Triple 12MP rear cameras with 12MP inner camera
    • 3046mAh battery
    • There is also the bigger 11 Pro Max which had a 6.5” screen and a 3969mAh battery.

    iPhone SE Second Generation

    the second-generation iPhone SE was released in 2020 with white and black color options.

    Specs

    • 4.7” screen
    • 64GB to 256GB storage
    • 3GB RAM
    • 12MP camera and 12MP inner camera
    • 1821mAh battery

    iPhone 12

    the iPhone 12 was also unveiled in 2020 with black, white, green, and blue color options.0

    Specs

    • 6.1” super retina XDR screen
    • 128GB to 512GB storage
    • 6GB RAM
    • 12MP camera and 12MP inner camera

    iPhone 12 Pro

    also released in 2020, the 12 Pro came in silver, graphite, gold, and pacific blue color options.

    Specs

    • 6.1” display
    • 128GB to 512GB storage
    • 6GB RAM
    • 12MP camera with 12MP inner camera

    iPhone 13

    The iPhone 13 is the standard model of the 13th generation of iPhones. It was released in September 2021 and features a 6.1-inch OLED display, a powerful A15 Bionic chip, a dual-lens rear camera system with 12-megapixel wide and ultrawide sensors, and a 12-megapixel TrueDepth front camera. The iPhone 13 also supports 5G connectivity, MagSafe wireless charging, and iOS 15.

    iPhone 13 Specs

    • 6.1-inch OLED display
    • A15 Bionic chip
    • Dual-lens rear camera system (12-megapixel wide and 12-megapixel ultrawide)
    • 12-megapixel front-facing TrueDepth camera
    • 5G connectivity
    • MagSafe wireless charging
    • iOS 15
    • Starting price: $799

    iPhone 13 mini

    The iPhone 13 mini is a smaller version of the iPhone 13, with a 5.4-inch OLED display. It shares all of the same features as the iPhone 13 but in a more compact form factor.

    iPhone 13 mini Specs

    • 5.4-inch OLED display
    • A15 Bionic chip
    • Dual-lens rear camera system (12-megapixel wide and 12-megapixel ultrawide)
    • 12-megapixel front-facing TrueDepth camera
    • 5G connectivity
    • MagSafe wireless charging
    • iOS 15
    • Starting price: $699

    iPhone 13 Pro

    The iPhone 13 Pro is the high-end model of the 13th generation of iPhones. It was released in September 2021 and features a 6.7-inch OLED display, a powerful A15 Bionic chip, a triple-lens rear camera system with 12-megapixel wide, ultrawide, and telephoto sensors, and a 12-megapixel TrueDepth front camera. The iPhone 13 Pro also supports 5G connectivity, MagSafe wireless charging, and iOS 15.

    iPhone 13 Pro Specs

    • 6.7-inch OLED display
    • A15 Bionic chip
    • Triple-lens rear camera system (12-megapixel wide, 12-megapixel ultrawide, and 12-megapixel telephoto)
    • 12-megapixel front-facing TrueDepth camera
    • 5G connectivity
    • MagSafe wireless charging
    • iOS 15
    • Starting price: $999

    iPhone 13 Pro Max

    The iPhone 13 Pro Max is the largest iPhone ever made, with a 6.7-inch OLED display. It shares all of the same features as the iPhone 13 Pro but with a larger display and a slightly larger battery.

    iPhone 13 Pro Max Specs

    • 6.7-inch OLED display
    • A15 Bionic chip
    • Triple-lens rear camera system (12-megapixel wide, 12-megapixel ultrawide, and 12-megapixel telephoto)
    • 12-megapixel front-facing TrueDepth camera
    • 5G connectivity
    • MagSafe wireless charging
    • iOS 15
    • Starting price: $1,099

    iPhone SE (3rd generation)

    The iPhone SE (3rd generation) is the latest version of Apple’s budget-friendly iPhone. It was released in March 2022 and features a 4.7-inch Retina display, an A15 Bionic chip, a 12-megapixel rear camera, and a 7-megapixel front camera.

    The iPhone SE (3rd generation) also supports 5G connectivity, Touch ID, and iOS 15.

    iPhone SE (3rd generation) Specs

    • 4.7-inch Retina display
    • A15 Bionic chip
    • Single-lens rear camera (12-megapixel wide)
    • 7-megapixel front-facing camera
    • 5G connectivity
    • No MagSafe wireless charging
    • iOS 15
    • Starting price: $429

    iPhone 14

    The iPhone 14 is the standard model of the 14th generation of iPhones. It was released in September 2022 and features a 6.1-inch OLED display, a powerful A16 Bionic chip, a dual-lens rear camera system with 12-megapixel wide and ultrawide sensors, and a 12-megapixel TrueDepth front camera. The iPhone 14 also supports 5G connectivity, MagSafe wireless charging, and iOS 16.

    iPhone 14 Specs

    • 6.1-inch OLED display
    • A16 Bionic chip
    • Dual-lens rear camera system (12-megapixel wide and 12-megapixel ultrawide)
    • 12-megapixel front-facing TrueDepth camera
    • 5G connectivity
    • MagSafe wireless charging
    • iOS 16
    • Starting price: $799

    iPhone 14 Plus

    The iPhone 14 Plus presents a larger variant of the iPhone 14, boasting a spacious 6.7-inch OLED display. While maintaining all the features of the iPhone 14, it offers them in a more compact and sizeable design.

    iPhone 14 Plus Specs

    • 6.7-inch OLED display
    • A16 Bionic chip
    • Dual-lens rear camera system (12-megapixel wide and 12-megapixel ultrawide)
    • 12-megapixel front-facing TrueDepth camera
    • 5G connectivity
    • MagSafe wireless charging
    • iOS 16
    • Starting price: $899

    iPhone 14 Pro

    The iPhone 14 Pro is the high-end model of the 14th generation of iPhones. It was released in September 2022 and features a 6.7-inch OLED display, a powerful A16 Bionic chip, a triple-lens rear camera system with 12-megapixel wide, ultrawide, and telephoto sensors, and a 12-megapixel TrueDepth front camera.

    The iPhone 14 Pro also supports 5G connectivity, MagSafe wireless charging, and iOS 16.

    iPhone 14 Pro Specs

    • 6.7-inch OLED display
    • A16 Bionic chip
    • Triple-lens rear camera system (12-megapixel wide, 12-megapixel ultrawide, and 12-megapixel telephoto)
    • 12-megapixel front-facing TrueDepth camera
    • 5G connectivity
    • MagSafe wireless charging
    • iOS 16
    • Starting price: $1,099

    iPhone 14 Pro Max

    The iPhone 14 Pro Max is the largest iPhone ever made, with a 6.7-inch OLED display. It shares all of the same features as the iPhone 14 Pro but with a larger display and a slightly larger battery.

    There was also the bigger 12 Pro Max which had a 6.7” screen with the rest of its features being similar to the 12 Pro.

    So here are all the iPhone models released by Apple so since 2007. We hope this article is insightful.

    iPhone 14 Pro Max Specs

    • 6.7-inch OLED display
    • A16 Bionic chip
    • Triple-lens rear camera system (12-megapixel wide, 12-megapixel ultrawide, and 12-megapixel telephoto)
    • 12-megapixel front-facing TrueDepth camera
    • 5G connectivity
    • MagSafe wireless charging
    • iOS 16
    • Starting price: $1,199

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  • How To Buy WAEC Scratch Card With Mobile Money

    How To Buy WAEC Scratch Card With Mobile Money

    Whenever students complete their senior secondary school, they have to wait a while before getting their results.

    However, some students can check their results on the internet before they get it physically.

    Before you can check the results on the internet, you will first need to purchase a scratch card that will enable you to do that.

    Most internet cafes in the country would even handle the whole process for you. All you will have to do is to pay for the scratch card and provide the relevant information like your index number and name. you may have to pay GHS 18 or 20 for the scratch card.

    You should also be careful because there are scammers who may try to sell you a fake card that will not work when you try to use it later.

    You can also purchase a scratch card with mobile money. We are going to show you how you can go about this method.

    You will need to send the fee for the card to the number, 0550107980

    You then send the name on the mobile money account that you used for sending the money to the same number on WhatsApp.

    You have to send only the name and then you wait patiently. You should not add anything else to the name and you should not try to call the number that you have sent the name to on WhatsApp. Calling the number just ends up piling pressure on the system.

    You will then receive a serial and PIN that will enable you to check your WAEC results as soon as the payment has been confirmed.

    It could take maybe 5 minutes for you to get the card after you have made the payment. However, there is a possibility of delays on some occasions as a result of pressure that has piled up on the system.

    How To Check Your Wassce Results Online

    To do this, you will need to have a stable internet connection on a computer or a good smartphone.

    We advise that you do not use opera mini for this operation. Just follow the instructions below on how to check your results online without the use of a scratch card.

    1. Use a good internet browser and then visit Ghana.waecdirect.org
    2. Enter your index number on the screen that appears
    3. You will also have to enter the year you took the waec exam
    4. Enter the category of the exam that you wrote, Eg, WASSCE or BECE
    5. You will then enter your 10 digit secret pin
    6. You will then have to submit your personal information in the next step and wait for the results that will be shown
    7. You will then have to confirm the selections that you have made.
    8. Your results will then appear on the next screen that comes
    9. Also, if you already possess a scratch card and would like to use that instead of the pin method. Here is how to go about it.
    10. Visit the waec online portal which is http://ghana.waecdirect.orgInput your index number
    11. Choose the examination type that you sat for
    12. Select the year in which you took the examination
    13. Input the number on the serial card which can be found on the reverse side of the card
    14. Enter your identification number which is a 12 digit one
    15. Confirm the index number you gave as well as the examination year
    16. Click on the ‘submit’ and then wait for it to load up

    You can also visit the waec head office in Accra in case you will need some physical help from them.

    Behind the Ridge Hospital

    P.O. Box 917, Accra

    +233 302 208201-9

    info@waecgh.org

    so you now know the various ways through which you can check your results on the internet as well as through the use of mobile money. So next time you need to check the results. You can go with them.

  • Vodafone Midnight Data Packages And How To Access Them

    Vodafone Midnight Data Packages And How To Access Them

    There are a lot of people who like to browse during the night simply because they cannot sleep.

    Some people also stay up late to browse at night so they can download other videos that cannot be downloaded with the day bundles.

    Aside from this, browsing at night is also very fast because a lot of people will be asleep and not using the internet, thereby freeing up the network for you to enjoy.

    This makes it much easier to download your movies and videos and do any other thing that you have to do.

    We all know the only downside to this is that you will not be able to sleep, so if you have to go to work in the morning, then we advise you to drink some coffee before leaving the house after your midnight internet adventure.

    If you are a user of the Vodafone Ghana network, then we certainly have some good news for you in case you did not know that Vodafone Ghana has one of the best midnight data packages out there among the other telecommunications networks.

    In today’s article, we will be looking at the midnight internet bundles offered by Vodafone Ghana.

    The midnight data bundle offered by Vodafone is known as the Vodafone Night King bundle. Users who purchase these bundles will have only 5 hours to use the whole thing before it expired at 4 am after they start using it from midnight.

    Vodafone Night Data Bundle Types And Prices

    There are two kinds of Vodafone Night King data bundle and they are Night King 1 and Night King 2.

    • The Vodafone Night King 1 costs GHS 2.15 for 2GB of data.
    • The Vodafone Night King 2 costs 5.40 and you will be given 7.5GB of data.

    How To Activate The Vodafone Night King Packages

    Since there are two types of data bundles here, activation will be done separately for each of them.

    To activate the Vodafone Night King 1, you will need to dial in the USSD code *700*71#.

    However, if you prefer the Vodafone Night King 2 so that you can browse and download more, you will need to dial in the USSD code *700*72#.

    After the transaction has been successful, you will receive a notification of that effect on your device.

    You can purchase the Vodafone Night King data bundles at any time of the day. However, they can only be used at midnightfrom12 am to 4 am.

    Once the time hits 4 am, whichever bundle left unused will be exhausted by Vodafone or until the next midnight.

    You can continue whatever you were doing once with your Vodafone Night King bundle as long as you have enough normal data balance left on your account.

    If you do not have a balance too, Vodafone will deduct you a fee of 12.5p. If not, you will have to wait till the next before you can purchase more and continue with what you were doing earlier on.

    How To Unsubscribe From The Vodafone Night King Data Package

    You may have somehow subscribed to the auto-renewing of the Vodafone Night King either by accident or you did so because you are always online at midnight to either download or do something else.

    However, you have now finished with what you were doing and wish to unsubscribe from the auto-renewal.

    You can certainly do that. All you have to do is to dial 9090 and listen and follow the voice prompt as it guides you to unsubscribe.

    So in case you are someone who likes to just browse a lot at midnight or you download a lot of movies at night or you have some other business that you take care of at night, the Vodafone Ghana Night King data bundle package is worth giving a try.

    Not only will you get enough data to download all the movies that you want, but they will also download at a faster rate.

    Vodafone Ghana is known to have a fast internet connection, so imagine when all that speed is left at your disposal as the majority of internet users go to sleep during the night. We are sure that you will certainly love that.    

    You can also check out Vodafone call packages and MTN call packages.

  • Some Of The Most Expensive Smartphones In The World

    Some Of The Most Expensive Smartphones In The World

    This article is going to take you through the most expensive smartphones in the world. There is a trend that started in the late ’90s whereby some artifacts were made ridiculously expensive.

    These artifacts still [performed their basic functions like their ‘normal’ counterparts. However, they were studded with diamonds and rubies just so their values would go up.

    For example, watches seemed to have lost their relevance when mobile phones began to arrive with a clock on them.

    People did not see the need to wear a watch again as they could get the time on their phones. (The majority of people wear watches for the sake of it, not because it tells them the time.

    Some of these watches do not even work). However, the watchmaking industry could not afford to run out of business so they started adding diamonds and precious stones to the watches to attract wealthy people who would want to buy something that most people cannot afford.

    That trend now seems to have siphoned into the phone industry. We will be looking at some of the most expensive phones in the world in this article.

    These phones are not factory expensive, they are aftermarket expensive. And almost all of them in their normal states can be afforded by most people.

    Now here are the most expensive smartphones in the world.   

    Falcon Supernova iPhone 6 Pink Diamond

    This iPhone 6 is the most expensive phone in the world. The whole body of the phone is covered in 24-carat gold and has a huge pink diamond at the back of it.

    It is owned by Nita Ambani, the wife of Indian billionaire, Mukesh Ambani and this phone is among the most expensive smartphones in the world.

    Cost Of Falcon Supernova iPhone 6 Pink Diamond – $48.5 million

    Stuart Hughes iPhone 3s Elite Gold

    This iPhone 4s is the 2nd most expensive phone in the world. It was designed by Stuart Hughes and is encrusted with a total of 500 diamonds which amounts to 100 carats.

    The logo at the back is made of pure 24-carat gold and the home button is made up of an 8.6-carat diamond.

    Cost Of Stuart Hughes iPhone 3s Elite Gold – $9.4 million

    Stuart Hughes iPhone 4 Diamond Rose

    The third-place Is once again owned by another iPhone. This time, an iPhone 4. It is made of solid rose gold and has about 500 diamonds which adds up to 100-carats with the logo covered in diamonds.

    Cost – $8 million

    Goldstriker iPhone 3GS Supreme

    This was designed by Stuart Hughes. It is made up of 271 grams of 22-carat gold. The front is also made up of 136 diamonds and the rear logo has 53 diamonds.

    Cost Of Diamond Crypto Smartphone – $3.2 million

    iPhone 3G Kings Button

    This iPhone 3G was made by Peter Aloisson and is made up of 18-carat yellow, white, and rose gold. There is a white gold strip that is decorated with 138 cut diamonds. The hoe button has a 6.6-carat diamond.

    Cost Of Phone 3G kings button – $2.5 million

    Diamond Crypto Smartphone

    Another phone was designed by Peter Aloisson, and made by JSC Ancort. The body of the phone is made up of solid platinum and has a logo made of rose gold.

    The navigation keys of the phone also feature rose gold and 28 cut diamonds. It also has a total of 50 diamonds the wood on its sides is hand-polished Macassar ebony.

    Cost – $1.3 million

    Goldvish LE Million

    This was made by Goldvish and it even appeared in the Guinness book of records as being the most expensive and exclusive mobile phone. It is made of 18-carat white gold and plated with gold. It also has 120 graded diamonds.

    Cost Of Goldvish LE Million – $1 million

    Gresso Luxor Las Vegas Jackpot

    This phone was designed by Gresso, a renowned accessory designer. The phone has a black panel that is made of wood that has been extracted from a 200-year-old African tree.

    It has black diamonds and more than180 grams of gold. The keypad and keys are adorned with sapphire. Gresso made only three of these phones with each having a unique number.

    These phones are certainly expensive. But they are probably not more expensive than some things that have been sold at auctions over the years.

    Just know that this kind of extravaganza will keep happening because people will keep making tons of money that needs to be spent.  We hope you received a little ‘shock’ from reading this article.       

    Cost Of Gresso Luxor Las Vegas Jackpot iPhone – $1,000,000  

    Conclusion

    Each and every day there are new phones coming into the market but do you know there are some phones which are the most expensive phones in the world? in this article, we covered the most expensive phones in the world and also talked about what makes them so much expensive.

  • Popular Phones Mostly Used in Ghana

    Popular Phones Mostly Used in Ghana

    This article will walk you through all the latest phones in Ghana and their prices so you know the next phone to go for when you decide to get yourself a new smartphone.

    In today’s world, the use of smartphones has become a huge necessity. However, the majority of people do not just need a phone.

    They need a smartphone that can access the internet and work fast, and that is what they go to the various phone shops to purchase.

    Most people have even become addicted to their smartphones to the extent that they are seen using them almost every minute of the day.

    There are a lot of smartphone brands that have become very popular in Ghana at the moment.

    Wherever you go, it is not surprising to see people using mobile phones made by these brands.

    Most of these are budget smartphones that most people can purchase, while others are expensive high-end smartphones that cost a plot of land (i know you know we are talking about android and iPhones).
    In this article, we have compiled some of the most popular smartphone brands in Ghana. So let’s get to it.

    Samsung

    You can no way live in Ghana and boldly say that you have not seen anyone with a Samsung smartphone. Then it is either you are still an infant, or you are not actually in Ghana.

    Samsung is one of the most popular smartphone brands in Ghana, and if you are looking for the brand that always brings the latest phones in Ghana, then Samsung is one brand that is known to be feeding its users around the world with the latest phones.

    Every corner of the country has people who own a Samsung gadget.

    Due to Samsung phones having an extensive array of smartphones on the market, it has made it possible for people of all financial strengths to get their hands on a smartphone.

    Don’t even try to count the number of Samsung smartphone models on the market at the moment.

    You might end up with a headache because there are many Samsung Galaxy phones that you will even find challenging to choose from.

    There are Samsung smartphones that you can have for as little as GHS 300. However, if you think you made enough money from the recent gig you did and need something you can flex with, Samsung can gladly sell you a phone that costs more than GHS 2000.

    Apple

    Together with Samsung, Apple is also one of the most popular smartphone brands in Ghana and the whole world.

    Most people who see themselves as having made it in life mostly go for an iPhone when they feel the need to buy a brand new phone.

    iPhones are also probably the most expensive smartphones in Ghana because the phone boasts of having the best camera and being the best phone to use if you value your privacy.

    GHS 500 will possibly get you an iPhone 5, while you will need more than GHS 5000 if you want the latest phones such as the Apple iPhone 11 and iPhone 12.

    There has been a never-ending debate between iPhone and Android on which one is the best phone to use, we have an article ending that debate, you can check it out.

    Infinix

    Infinix has made its way into the industry since its arrival and is now regarded as one of the best affordable phones to have when you are on a budget.

    Aside from this, Infinix phones are considered one of the best smartphones that come with a good battery and can be used for days without charging compared to the other smartphones.

    Infinix is owned by the company that sued to hold Tecno, which sort of makes them mobile siblings.

    However, that does not stop them from having real competition in the Ghanaian market. Anyone with a budget of GHS 500 can get a decent Infinix smartphone.

    One of my favorite Infinix series is the Note series, you can read about their new Note 8 phone here.

    Tecno

    Tecno follows Infinix in terms of popularity in the Ghanaian mobile industry. The android mobile smartphone brand has grown decently since its inception in the Ghanaian market.

    This is because they have one of the most affordable smartphones in Ghana, and this helps contribute to their popularity as almost anyone can purchase a smartphone from them.

    Although it may not have the best features found on Samsung phones and Apple, it is still one of the best smartphones out there that you can get if you are on a budget.

    Tecno just released a new smartphone which is the Spark 7, and we have an article covering everything you need to know about the Tecno Spark 7.

    Itel

    Certainly not one of the most popular at the moment, but they are certainly getting there. Itel is mainly known for its budget smartphones. With as low as GHS 300, you can get a brand new Itel smartphone.

    Don’t expect to get all the features you will find on a Samsung or Apple for that price. But you will undoubtedly get the basics, which matters in the long run.

    Huawei

    Huawei has become relatively popular in Ghana and can be ranked alongside Tecno in terms of popularity. However, Huawei phones seem to be a bit above Tecno in regards to their overall performance.

    Their phones are also a bit more expensive than Tecno smartphones. Huawei also has a massive presence in the global market, unlike Tecno.

    In Ghana, they have made a mark as a fair number of people use Huawei mobile smartphones.

    Nokia

    Nokia has been in Ghana for decades now, and they are still one of the most famous smartphone makers in the country. As a result, Nokia can be likened to a legend in Ghana in the mobile industry.
    It is safe to say that most people are well aware and have seen the smartphone brands mentioned in this article. The names mentioned above are the most popular smartphone brands in Ghana.

    There are undoubtedly other brands in the market that were not discussed here because they are not that popular. These are brands whose presence can be felt almost anywhere, especially in phone shops.

    Conclusion

    There are plenty of smartphones making their way on the market, we even see more Chinese brands like Poco Xiaomi and many more bringing in new phones with extraordinary features.

    We hope soon, we will be writing about them just like how we have been talking about Samsung, iPhone, and Infinix phones.

    In this article, we went through the latest phones in ghana, their prices, and why you should get each one of them if you are looking for the following phone to use.

    We hope you guys enjoyed today’s article. Please keep visiting this site for more technological enlightenment.

  • Cheapest Android Phones In Ghana (GHS 700 Or Below)

    Cheapest Android Phones In Ghana (GHS 700 Or Below)

    A lot of people think that you always need a ton of money before you can get your hands on a good smartphone.

    However, we do not think that should be the case, especially if you are interested in Android smartphones.

    We have taken the time to look through some of the best smartphones out there that can be had for a GHS 700 or less. GHS 700 is enough money to get you a phone that has some good specs and can probably flex. So without wasting much time, let us get on the way.

    Infinix Smart 3

    Whenever you are looking at some smartphones in the mid-price range, you will always find an Infinix smartphone among them.

    With a nice-looking 5.5” HD screen and 13MP + 2MP dual camera, this is certainly a mobile that deserves your attention.

    It even comes with a fingerprint scanner that can be found on the back of the phone. There is also an 8MP front camera that can be used to take some quality selfie photos for your Instagram followers to drool over.

    This phone has a 3020mAh battery which means that you will certainly not be looking for your charger frequently.

    RAM is a decent 1GB with 16GB storage and you get a quad-core 2 GHz Cortex A53 processor to boot.

    A memory card slot is also available should you need more space for those selfies. It also supports dual SIM. The operating system is Android Nougat 9.

    Price Of Infinix Smart 3

    The price of Infinix Smart 3 ranges from GHS 550 to GHS 650 across all phone retail stores in Ghana. The price is determined by the place you are buying this phone from and how you want it delivered.

    Tecno WX3 P

    This smartphone comes with a 5” display and runs on Android 6.0. This phone also has 4G connectivity and comes with an 8MP camera for your photo needs.

    It has a RAM of 1GB with a storage size of 8 GB. This mobile has a quad-core 1.3GHz processor.

    A memory card slot is also included. However, power is supplied by a relatively smaller 2500mAh battery. You should keep your charger with you at all times should you opt for this phone.

    Price Of Tecno WX3 P

    The price of Tecno WX3 P ranges from GHS 500 to GHS 700 across all phone retail stores in Ghana. The price is determined by the place you are buying this phone from and how you want it delivered.

    Huawei Y3

    Huawei was never going to leave the budget smartphone market to the others to have all the fun. So it stormed the party with the Y3.

    It comes with a quad-core 1.3 GHz MTK processor. It also has a 5” display with an 8MP camera.

    The mobile has 1GB RAM and an ample 8GB for your storage needs. The battery is a non-removable 2200mAh and it runs on Android 6.0.

    Price Of Huwaei Y3

    The price of Huawei Y3 ranges from GHS 400 to GHS 500 across all phone retail stores in Ghana.

    The price is determined by the place you are buying this phone from and how you want it delivered.

    Itel S32

    Although Itel is mainly known for entry-level phones, the company has ventured into the midrange competition for some time now with the introduction of its S32 smartphone.

    This phone also comes with a 5.5” screen and a 1.3 GHz processor. With 1GB of RAM and 16GB of storage space, the phone also includes a memory card slot if you wish to add up to the small storage that was provided.

    The phone also comes with several amazing features such as a fingerprint scanner that can be found at the back of it and proximity and an accelerometer.

    It is powered by a 3000mAh battery and comes with an 8MP rear camera and an 8MP + 2MP front camera.

    Price Of Itel S32

    The price of Itel S32

    ranges from GHS 550 to GHS 650 across all phone retail stores in Ghana. The price is determined by the place you are buying this phone from and how you want it delivered.

    Price Of Itel S32

    The price of Itel S32 ranges from GHS 400 to GHS 500 across all phone retail stores in Ghana. The price is determined by the place you are buying this phone from and how you want it delivered.

    Samsung Galaxy Grand Prime

    This is one of the best mobiles in the midrange market Samsung. The 5” QHD display smartphone comes running Android 6.

    It comes with a 1.3 GHz processor and 1.5GB of RAM. Storage space is rated at 8GB and there is the availability of a micro SD card should you wish to upgrade the storage space.

    It has an 8MP camera with a 5MP front camera and is powered by a 2600mAh battery straight out of the box.

    Price Of Samsung Galaxy Grand Prime

    The price of Samsung Galaxy Grand ranges from GHS 500 to GHS 680 across all phone retail stores in Ghana. The price is determined by the place you are buying this phone from and how you want it delivered.

    When it comes to the midrange market, there are a lot of players around but if you want some of the best smartphones in that market then it is worth taking a look at the phones listed in this article. You might also want to check out our latest article covering all the Samsung Galaxy models and their prices in Ghana.

    Whichever one you end up choosing, I am sure that you will be happy to know that your money was wisely spent.              

  • How To Know If Someone Has Accessed Your Facebook Account

    How To Know If Someone Has Accessed Your Facebook Account

    Are you searching for how to know if someone is using your Facebook account? It cannot be very pleasing to find out all of a sudden that someone else has been able to gain access to your Facebook account without you knowing anything about it.

    Facebook is known to have a lot of information about its users.

    From the things Facebook users like to the things they hate, Mark Zuckerberg and his team of engineers know everything.

    They even probably see the person whom you have a crush on and even the school you attended.

    People who also have a strong desire to post almost everything they do on social media be it Facebook videos and posts also indirectly give more information to Facebook.

    Adverse Effects Of Unauthorized Access To Your Facebook Account

    When people gain access to your Facebook account without your knowledge, then it is clear that they have some malicious intentions that they are looking to achieve.
    Some of these are:

    Stealing Of Private Information

    For people who are always online on Facebook, there is always a good chance that you have some information on your Facebook account that you would not want to share with anyone. It could be your religion, political views, or even your beliefs.

    When these malicious people can access your account, they would be able to sell this information to whoever would want to buy it.

    Cyberbullying

    Cyberbullying is a real threat that exists, and it keeps getting bigger and bigger. Some social media apps have even been under heavy fire from school teachers due to the creator’s inability to protect the people who use their apps.

    Many people can sign up for Facebook once they are 12 years old, which means that there are a lot of young people on Facebook. This also means that Facebook is a perfect place for cyberbullying to occur.

    How To Detect If Someone Has Accessed Your Account

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    You can use a way to see if a Facebook account has been accessed or hacked by someone else.

    One way to verify this is using the same Facebook, but most people are not aware of its existence since Facebook itself does not talk about it. Here is how to use that method.

    • Log into your Facebook account and then click on the arrow located in the upper right corner of the title bar.
    • You will see settings there. Click on it
    • Go to ‘security and login.’ You can find this on the left-hand side It will then take you to a newly designed security page to get features that will help you prevent people from accessing your account. We will be focusing on the ‘Where you are logged in’ section for now. After clicking on it, you will see all of the devices permitted to access your account.
    • Click on ‘see more’ to be able to see the rest of them.
      You will see that there are some devices there that certainly do not belong there.

    Remove Unrecognised Device

    Once you see that a device looks suspicious, you will need to cancel its access to your account. To do that, you will need to:

    • Tap on the three vertical dots which are next to the device that you want to remove.
    • In the menu that pops up, select ‘Not you’ or ‘Log out.’
    • Once you click on ‘Not you,’ Facebook will block the device. You will then be shown some steps by Facebook on how to keep your account secure.

    If you, however, click on ‘log out,’ Facebook will revoke access to that device.

    However, that device or person will be able to log back into your account if they still have access to your password.

    So we recommend that you choose ‘Not you.’
    You can start all over again by scrolling down to the bottom and clicking on ‘Log out all sessions’
    After blocking out the unauthorized person, you now need to keep your account safe.

    How To Keep Your Facebook Account Safe

    • Go to settings
    • Security and login
    • Login
    • Change password
    • Enter a new password because there could be a possibility that the person who was accessing your account knew your password.

    Conclusion

    As Facebook keeps on making the platform a better place for us all, hackers too are finding ways to gain access to people’s accounts for their illegal activities.

    With this, you can quickly know when someone has accessed your Facebook account and how to protect yourself from these Facebook hacks.

  • ‘No Boot Device Found’ On Windows 7,8,10 Error And What To Do

    ‘No Boot Device Found’ On Windows 7,8,10 Error And What To Do

    Sometimes, you may encounter a message on your computer that says, ‘no boot device found. Press any key to reboot’ this is not always a serious issue but it can be depending on what caused the error message to appear.

    However, there is no reason to get frightened when you see the error appear on your computer as long as you did not drop it from a considerable height while the computer was still on.

    This article is going to guide you on your problems such as fixing:

    • No boot device found on Windows 7
    • No boot device found on window 8
    • No boot device found on window 10

    We are also going to cover what no boot device found on Window 10, 8 or 7 means and also cover the causes and how to fix this no boot device found on Windows 7, windows 8 and Windows 10.

    Several things can cause your computer to display this error message. The bootable device that the computer is talking about is the storage hardware which is the hard disk in the computer, which contains all the relevant files and drivers that your computer needs to boot and load the operating system.

    What Does Boot Device Not Found Mean?

    When you see a boot device not found on your computer, it means the hard disk that contains the Windows installation can not be found during booting.

    There is something called BIOS, which is used by the computer to load the operating system and then execute the booting of the computer.

    Whenever you see the error message on your computer, it is the BIOS that is trying to tell you that it cannot locate the hardware containing the boot files so it cannot load the operating system. It can also mean that there is a problem with the boot files.

    Causes

    Just like every error that happens in a computer, there are several causes that make the BIOS display the booting error on the screen. Here are some of those causes.

    • Incorrect boot order
    • System partition not being set as active
    • Corrupted hard disk
    • Computer boot MBR sector damage
    • Damaged hard disk (which is serious)

    How To Fix ‘no boot device found error’

    There are also several ways through which you can solve this error when it comes to your computer. These solutions are:

    • Removal and reconnection of all hardware components
    • Checking the boot order of the computer
    • Resetting the primary partition as active
    • Check to see if the hard disk is not damaged

    Now let us look at the solutions in a bit more detail.

    Removal And Reconnection Of Hardware

    You will first have to put the computer off and then remove all the hardware devices that have been connected to it.

    Now reconnect all the hardware devices back properly. Doing this helps to see whether the BIOS was not able to detect the boot hardware due to a loose connection which caused it to display the error message.

    If this solution doesn’t work, well, just proceed to the next one below.

    Checking The Boot Order Of The Computer

    Another problem that could cause the BIOS to display the error message is an incorrect boot order.

    To correct this, you must make sure that the hard disk is the first place that the BIOS has to look for boot files when you turn the computer on. Follow the steps below to set the boot order.

    Restart the computer and then press the relevant key to enter the BIOS setup

    Navigate with the arrow keys on the keyboard and go to the boot tab. Now move the system hard disk to the top of the boot order list

    Resetting Primary Partition As Active

    The part of the partition which has the operating system installed is known as the primary partition. This partition always needs to be set as active for the system booting to be successful.

    So in case, it has been set to ‘inactive’ you will likely receive the error message on your computer. Follow the steps below to set it back to action in case it was set to inactive.

    Insert the Windows installation CD into the computer and then boot from it. You will then select the language and keyboard layout. After that, click on ‘repair computer’

    Users of the windows 8 and 10 installation disks should click on Troubleshoot and then on the command prompt. Those using Windows 7 installation CD will have to go to system recovery options and then select ‘Use recovery tools that can help’ and then click on next. Click on the command prompt in the next window that comes

    Now enter these commands one after another in the elevated command prompt and then press enter when you are done.

    1. Lik disk
    2. Select disk 0
    3. List partition
    4. Select partition 1
    5. Active

    Check To See If The Hard Disk Is Not Damaged

    If the hard disk has some errors, then the ‘no boot device found’ error will appear. You can check the status of the hard disk by using the command prompt again. Execute ‘chkdsk c: /f /x /r’ this will then check to see if there are any errors on the hard disk.

    However, it could also be that the hard disk has been damaged. This can happen if the computer was dropped from the high ground while it was working.

    It is easy for the hard disk to get damaged while it is working when the computer is dropped. This is because the hard disk would hit the spinning platters due to the impact of the drop.

    However, if the drop was not from high ground and there was some cushioning, then it could be that the hard disk has come loose.

    You will need to open the back where the hard disk is and check to see. It is advisable to let a technician do this for you. If the hard disk has come loose, then fit it back in and screw it tight. Then switch it on to see if it works.

     If it is not loose, gently remove it and shake the hard disk slightly for any rattling sound. If there is any, then it is likely destroyed and you will need a new one. If there is no sound, then insert it in again and switch the computer on to see if it works or not

    A damaged hard disk is one of the most serious problems you can encounter with your computer. It is always advisable to take good care of your computer. Never leave it in edgy places as it might drop.

    We hope this article was really helpful. Let us know if there is anything else you would like to know about.     

  • How To Purchase ECG Prepaid Online

    How To Purchase ECG Prepaid Online

    Is it not frustrating when your ECG prepaid gets finished and you realize that you will not be able to get any place to purchase more of the prepaid?

    This can be frustrating especially when your light goes off at midnight while you are watching that very nice movie.

    For someone who follows Emmarnitechs.com, that should not be the case with you. We have got you covered.

    In this article, we will be showing how to purchase your ECG prepaid with the use of mobile money.

    There are numerous ways through which you can purchase your ECG prepaid and postpaid using mobile money.

    You could use the menu of the default MTN pay bills or you could do so by the use of a third-party app that can be downloaded onto your smartphone.

    Using Third-Party App To Purchase

    You can buy your ECG prepaid through some very useful third-party apps that can be downloaded from your Google play store.

    Most of these apps can be downloaded free of charge to use. We will be looking at three such apps that can be used to purchase prepaid from the ECG.

    These apps help their users to also avoid the long queues that people follow before they can their prepaid credits.

    Using E-Prepaid App

    The E-Prepaid app is a very convenient and fast way through which people can purchase electrical credit at any time for their prepaid meters.

    This app was created by a Ghanaian technology company known as Origin, in 2018. The company released the app intending to solve the many problems that people go through to purchase their ECG prepaid credits.

    The app is very simple to download from the play store and install on your smartphone. Once you have downloaded the app, follow the steps below on how to use it.

    How To Purchase Electricity Using The E-Prepaid App

    1. Enter the required details to sign up
    2. Enter the 8 or 9-digit number of your meter
    3. Enter the name registered to the smart meter
    4. Pay via MTN mobile money.
    5. Your meter will be topped up instantly no matter the time of the day

    Using ECG Power

    This is an app that was created by the Ghana electricity company. It was made to help people purchase their ECG repaid anywhere they may find themselves.

    Users of the app will also be able to check the rate of their consumption anytime they want by the use of a periodic chart.

    The downside of this app is that it only supports a few prepaid meters, Nuri, Holley, Alpha, MBH, and CLOU meters as well as all the postpaid meters out there.

    There is however a move to roll out an update of the app for the other meters that are not covered in this version. So users of such meters will have to wait patiently for the updates.

    Using Epower

    This is an app that is used to purchase postpaid and prepaid electricity credit in any part of the country.

    It can also be used to purchase water as well in any part of Ghana. To use this app, users will have to provide the meter ID or account number of their meter as well as the number of credits they are willing to purchase.

    There is a team of people that are on standby to help users in case something does not go right or in case u come across any problem with the app.

    This app is stress-free. Follow the steps below to purchase ECG prepaid credits with the app.

    How To Buy Electricity With Epower

    1. You will have to download the app from the play store
    2. Open the app and signup as a new user. You will provide details such as full name, and phone number, and then set up your password.
    3. You will then be taken to the app interface after completing the signup process where you will see the app menu.
    4. Select prepaid and then enter the ID of your meter, the amount you want to purchase, the meter owner, and the town or city in which the meter resides.
    5. After everything is done, your meter will be instantly topped up with the amount of credit you purchased.

    With these apps, you will be able to easily top up your meters when they run out of credit and continue to enjoy that movie you were viewing. We hope this article was really helpful and insightful.          

  • IOS vs Android: Differences, And Similarities Between The Most Popular Mobile Operating Systems

    IOS vs Android: Differences, And Similarities Between The Most Popular Mobile Operating Systems

    Since time immemorial, there has been a debate going on between Android and IOS mobile operating systems. In Ghana, this debate has reached a head, and the discussion seems to be about Samsung smartphones and Apple smartphones.

    You are not wealthy if you are not holding a Samsung or Apple, and you mainly were looked down upon by Apple users if you have anything other than Apple. To most of these Apple users, the mobile price makes them think that it is better than any other mobile in the world. We will get to the debate between Samsung and Apple later. For now, let us focus on the Android vs. IOS battle.

    Android and IOS are both mobile operating systems that are used on mobile devices. In this article, we will be looking at their similarities as well as their differences.

    IOS

    This is an operating system that was developed by Apple Inc to be used in mobile devices. The IOS is used strictly in devices that are made by Apple alone. In other words, Apple does not allow any other person to use the IOS operating system except their own.

    The IOS is used as the operating system in all Apple mobile products such as the iPhone, iPod, and iPad. The IOS has an architecture that is layered and contains intermediate layers between applications and hardware so that they don’t communicate with each other directly.

    The lower layers are responsible for the essential services, while the upper layers are responsible for the user interface.

    Android

    The Android operating system was created by Google to be used in mobile devices, and it is based on the Linux kernel. It was mainly designed for touchscreen devices such as smartphones and tablets.

    Unlike IOS, You can find Android on several mobile devices from different manufacturers. This means that the Android operating is not restricted to one mobile manufacturer like the IOS is.

    IOS vs Android Similarities

    Now let us take a look at the similarities between the two operating systems.
    The primary functions of the two operating systems are similar. They both have tasks like calling, web browsing, maps, video chat, voice commands, and messaging.

    • Both Android and IOS support tapping, pinch, and zoom. The latest edition of IOS also now has swiping, which is a function that has been on Android for some time now.
    • The operating systems have a status bar that keeps important things like time, app notifications, battery life, wifi, and others.
    • Both IOS and Android also support the 4G cellular network since that is needed before using a smartphone to browse the internet.
    • One of the things that are taken very seriously by both Android and IOS is that of privacy. Users can either permit or refuse an app with specific permissions. This helps to prevent the leakage of personal data from the smartphone.

    IOS vs Android Differences

    Now let us take a look at the differences between Android and IOS

    • Android is a more open operating system. While IOS is a closed one. In IOS, users do not get any app permissions and cannot customize their devices. However, all these can be done on Android.
    • Android is available for other mobile manufacturers such as Samsung, Infinix, LG, etc. This could cause some problems with the quality of the operating system in much cheaper mobile phones.
    • The IOS is controlled by Apple and used in only Apple products. Due to this, there is barely any quality problem with the operating system.
    • Applications used in IOS are downloaded from the Apple app store, while those used in Android are downloaded from the Google Play store.
    • The Apple IOS can be better integrated with other devices as compared to Google Android.
      In terms of voice assistants, the one used in IOS, known as Siri, is less powerful than the one found in Android.
    • Android performance may decline with time, while that of IOS is primarily consistent over time.

    Conclusion

    Shown above are some of the differences and similarities between Android and IOS. However, we encourage our users to try out each operating system if possible, and draw their own conclusions.

    Before you scroll down to read the next one, why don’t you take a look at the best mobile app to reduce video size quality without losing its quality.