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Roughly 1000 Transactions Made with Apple Pay Were Logged Twice in Customer Accounts

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Roughly 1000 Transactions Made with Apple Pay Were Logged Twice in Customer Accounts

Roughly 1000 transactions were made with Apple. Some Bank of America customers have been double-charged for purchases made with Apple Pay, the payment system Apple launched on Monday.

Roughly 1,000 transactions made with Apple Pay were logged twice in customer accounts, said Tara Burke, a spokeswoman with Bank of America, which is one of the largest U.S. banks and was an Apple Pay launch partner.

“We apologize for the inconvenience and are correcting the problem,” said Burke.

The duplicate transactions should be removed by the end of Wednesday.

Apple Pay utilizes a secure chip inside Apple’s new iPhone 6 that enables the phone to emulate an NFC (near field communications) payment card. When the Apple Pay app is loaded with a customer’s credit or debit card, payments can be made at NFC terminals by bringing the phone close to the terminal.

Roughly 1000 Transactions. The system is being positioned as easier and more secure than current payment cards because the card number is not passed to the retailer’s terminal. Instead, a substitute number called a token is offered to the merchant, which sends it on to the card issuer for approval.

The token can only be used once, so if it’s stolen it should prove useless to cyberattackers. It’s tied to the actual card number deeper in the financial services network, further away from the retailer terminals that have been the target of so much hacking recently.

Apple Pay is compatible with existing NFC payment terminals, which can be found in around 200,000 shops and taxis across the U.S.

Originally posted on PC World

Android 5.0 Lollipop to hit the wild on November 3

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Android 5.0 Lollipop to hit the wild on November 3

Google is telling developers to step on it if they want their apps ready for a November 3 release of Android Lollipop.

It’s the first specific date we’ve heard, which means the newest flavor of Android will start hitting the street in less than two weeks. The Nexus 9 preorders start shipping on that same date as well. Though as is often the case with preorders, they may show up on some people’s doorsteps early.

Google wants developers to finish tinkering and get their apps ready to go in the Play Store.

With Lollipop so close, Google is gently nagging programmers in the Google Play Developer Console (pictured) to grab the latest release of Android and get cracking. They can already upload apps and schedule them for release when Lollipop goes live.

This isn’t a guarantee that your device will get Lollipop on November 3, but at least we know when the rollout will start. Expect Nexus devices to get it first, with others manufacturers planning to follow suit. Manufacturers like HTC have promised some phones (like the One M8 and M7) will get an update within 90 days of the official release—this would be the date to start the clock. Software updates often have to be tested by carriers before they’re released, too.

Why this matters: It’s one thing to get Android 5.0 Lollipop out the door, it’s quite another to get the rest of the ecosystem ready. Lollipop is a significant rewrite of how Android looks and performs, so it will be rather funky if third-party apps look like they don’t belong.

Google is nudging developers to update their apps so the transition to Lollipop is a smooth one, which won’t happen if all of a sudden Android owners can’t get their favorite apps to work properly.

Job Vacancy: Head of Operations for Ericsson, Lagos, Nigeria

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Job Vacancy: Head of Operations for Ericsson, Lagos, Nigeria

Job Vacancy: Multinational telecommunications company Ericsson is short of a head of operations in its Nigeria branch. The company is reported to require a qualified applicant to fill the void.

Ericsson Nigeria is currently looking for a Bachelor/Master Degree holder to fill the vacant spot in the operation office.

The Job Vacancy application is open to applicants with at least 10-12 years of experience in handling customer Networks in bigger projects or similar operations. See below for Job details and requirements.

Job Vacancy description

Ericsson Overview
Ericsson is a world-leading provider of telecommunications equipment & services to mobile & fixed network operators. Over 1,000 networks in more than 180 countries use Ericsson equipment, & more than 40 percent of the world’s mobile traffic passes through Ericsson networks. Using innovation to empower people, business & society, we are working towards the Networked Society, in which everything that can benefit from a connection will have one. At Ericsson, we apply our innovation to market-based solutions that empower people & society to help shape a more sustainable world.

We are truly a global company, working across borders in 175 countries, offering a diverse, performance-driven culture & an innovative & engaging environment where employees enhance their potential every day. Our employees live our vision, core values & guiding principles. They share a passion to win & a high responsiveness to customer needs that in turn makes us a desirable partner to our clients. To ensure professional growth, Ericsson offers a stimulating work experience, continuous learning & growth opportunities that allow you to acquire the knowledge & skills necessary to reach your career goals.

Purpose of the role

The purpose of the Operations Head of Managed Services is to deliver the same responsibilities as MSCOO but at MS Operations Level
The Head of Operations will be responsible for:

  • Full responsibility for Managed Services Organization in the unit within the CU
  • Meeting the contracted KPI’s in the designated geographical circle/area
  • CU level organisation consisting of Field Operations a, LNOC and GSC governance
  • Customer Satisfaction in the designated geographical circle/area
  • 1st Level of escalation for customer complaints and major network incidents
  • Regular customer meetings and regional performance review
  • Capacity management for the designated geographical circle/areas, including receipt/sign-off of the capacity forecast, preparation of network change plans, project plans, rollout and material forecasts etc.
  • Analyze structural problems in the networks, set improvement plans and follow up
  • Management of budget, corrective actions and follow ups
  • Implementation of the Network Change Plans
  • Own ,conduct and follow up 3PP governance and management

Education & Expertise

  • Bachelor of engineering / Masters degree
  • Professional/Technical Competence
  • Demonstrated Ability to Deliver P&L Results Successfully in a Major Services Division
  • Ability to Drive Business Development – Up-scoping, Upselling, Contract / Business Retention
  • Contract Execution
  • Senior Leadership Capability (qualified leadership experience of leading bigger organizations)
  • Multi-Cultural Awareness
  • International Mobility willingness to relocate globally

Skill and Experience

  • At least 10-12 years of experience in handling customer Network in bigger projects or similar operations, with a Combination of:
  • Technical & Operational Management
  • Financial & Business Management
  • Customer Relationship & Business Development
  • Leadership & Change Management

To apply for the job role, click here and fill the form in the resulting page. See Ericsson company profile.  

Primary country and city: Nigeria (NG) || Lagos || Lagos || Consulting&SysInt IT; ProdMgt; R&D SalesStratMkt&ComMgt ServEng; SharedServ; Stud&YP Supply&Log

First Apple Pay ad features George Brett making an Apple Pay purchase.

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First Apple Pay ad features George Brett making an Apple Pay purchase.

Apple’s new payment system is live, and Apple Pay purchase have already garnered more attention than most mobile payment efforts to date. It also have a new ad, which aired yesterday during the opening game of the 2014 World Series, from payment partner MasterCard.

MasterCard’s ad accompanies its new rollout of contactless payments at food and beverage purchase points in MLB ballparks across the U.S. The program supports a range of NFC-powered mobile payment options, but MasterCard is pushing the Apple Pay angle specifically, touting the fact that it brings Apple Pay to pro sports facilities for the first time, at ballparks in both Kansas City and San Francisco.

MasterCard says that the Apple Pay system works well in the ballpark setting basically because people want their franks fast. Apple Pay/MLB partnerships don’t end there, however – the company is also offering in-app purchase support for Apple Pay users for single-game tickets once those start going on sale in November, via the MLB.com At the Ballpark app.

The first ad features MBL Hall of Famer George Brett making an Apple Pay purchase. Remember, this is a MasterCard ad, not an Apple ad, meaning this is yet another sign that payments providers think Apple could be the company to make mobile payments really take off, and are investing resources and backing accordingly.

Vint Launches A Monthly Subscription Service Offering Unlimited On-Demand Fitness Training

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Vint Launches A Monthly Subscription Service Offering Unlimited On-Demand Fitness Training

Two months after bringing its fitness marketplace to San Francisco, Vint is introducing a new way for users to set up 1-on-1 or group workout sessions with trainers in the form of a $120 monthly subscription that lets you arrange as many meetups as you’d like.

The subscription service, known as Vint Unlimited, encompasses all of the workouts available on Vint today. That means you could go meet a trainer who specializes in pumping iron on Monday at a location that lets you hit all your major muscle groups and meet a CrossFit instructor in the park on Tuesday or Wednesday. Vint Unlimited won’t come online until November 1 (and that will only be in, though users who sign up now can get a week free to try it out.

On a phone call, Vint CEO Louise Eriksson told TechCrunch that the idea behind the new subscription is to eliminate the friction involved in fitness — committing to a contract at the gym, making time to go, and sticking with a routine. While I certainly believe that workout schedules and gym membership are daunting and a turn-off to many who would like to get in better shape, I’d say the biggest “friction” when it comes to fitness is shear human laziness. Vint isn’t going to convince many people who aren’t willing to get up and go for a walk or jog and maybe do some bodyweight exercises to commit to spending $120 per month to get training that still involves meeting someone and putting themselves through intense exercise.

But for those who already pay a monthly fee, Vint Unlimited seems like a pretty great deal. Doing the same routine every week kind of stinks—tthat’s why I tend to give up on my fitness plans every few months, at least. Being able to switch between tennis, boxing, and ballroom dancing (I am not brave enough to pick up pole dancing just yet) keeps things fresh. And with the new Recommendations feature, Vint lets you say what times are best for your workout on a given week and the kinds of routines you’d be willing to try and then suggests a couple of trainers you might like — or, you can use the new Social Feed to take up the same routines as your friends using the app. There’s bound to be some overlap anyway, given the fact that there are only 60 or so trainers in San Francisco at the moment, so you might as well work out with friends when you find someone you all like.

Job Vacancy: Project Director FMC Technologies, Ikoyi, Nigeria

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Job Vacancy: Project Director FMC Technologies, Ikoyi, Nigeria

FMC Technologies a leading global provider of technology solutions for the energy industry, it is currently looking to fill the vacant position of a project Director in its Nigeria branch in Ikoyi Lagos Nigeria.

FCM Technologies is the World’s Most Admired Oil and Gas Equipment, Service Company in 2012, the Company has approximately 16,800 employees and operates 30 production facilities in 16 countries. FMC Technologies designs, manufactures and services technologically sophisticated systems and products such as subsea production and processing systems, surface wellhead systems, high pressure fluid control equipment, measurement solutions, and marine loading systems for the oil and gas industry.

The application is open for qualified applicant within the country. see job detail below:

FMC Technologies Job Job Description

Department
We currently have an opening for a Project Director in our Shell Portfolio Department.

Responsibilities

  • The project director is responsible for managing/directing all aspects of a major subsea project (typically > $500MM).
  • The project director must be well versed in all applicable product lines, all applicable FMC regional offices and must be experienced managing large teams including but not limited to Project Managers and Systems Engineers.
  • In addition to project execution experiences the project director must have proven experiences/skills in strategic planning and customer development.
  • The project director is the project’s primary point of contact (both internal and external), he/she is responsible for hiring/managing resources and overseeing finances to ensure that the project progresses on time and on budget.
  • This project is located in Nigeria and project team will be located in Lagos Nigeria.

Main Tasks

  • Serves as the single point of contact for the customer after the sale as assigned.
  • Builds and maintains relationship with customer and other suppliers associated with the Project.
  • Participates in the quotation process and standardized product solutions.
  • Leads planning of project strategies including contracting, risk management, project controls, and project execution.
  • Leads effort in developing Project Execution Plan. Procures executed customer Variation Order (VO) agreement.
  • Manages and negotiates VO’s and other changes to the contract within their scope of work.
  • Conducts scheduled VO reviews and updates VO summary log.
  • Develops and maintains Master Issue’s list and Lessons Learned database.
  • Conduct Previous Projects’ Lessons Learned Review.
  • Ensures that project risks are identified and managed throughout the entire life cycle of the project.
  • Develop and maintain Risk Response Plan and Register.
  • Develop and implement Project Closeout plan.
  • Develop final equipment disposition and storage plan. Execute Customer Acceptance Notification.
  • Develop and implement Commercial Performance plan.
  • Conduct periodic financial reviews.
  • Ensures that a document control procedure is in place and is followed.
  • Establishes and maintains a documented quality system as a means of ensuring that all elements of the Project conform to contract requirements, specific certificate standards and regulatory requirements.
  • provides project management related information such as schedules and budgets.
  • Provides the technical overview and implements the technical system interface within their scope of the project.
  • Establish a realistic project schedule and monitors compliance with the defined project objectives and project management processes to ensure the timely completion of project milestones and final delivery.
  • Develop Project Milestone Schedule with schedule compression strategy.
  • Serves as the single point of contact with management for the Project and coordinates communication between the various functional areas and other FMCTI product areas involved in the project.
  • Ensures that the project status and progress is effectively communicated to the FMCTI Project Team and to the customer. Develops and communicates the project budget.
  • Approves all project related expenditures as authorized and manages costs to meet budget commitments.
  • Ensures that adequate resources are applied to the project.
  • Leads Stage Gate Process and ensure processes are implemented in all phases of project execution. Identifies and manages strategic risks, interfacing with the Gate Readiness Review Committee (GRRC) and the Decision Review Board (DRB).
  • Develops integrated project team charter and lead team building, alignment, and communication processes. Crafts Project Team Staffing Plan and writes Organizational Interface Plan.
  • Define team member responsibilities and tracks and monitors individual performance, quality of output and the impact of output on project delivery and profitability.
  • Responsible for developing resources and ensuring adequate and effective succession planning across the project organization Identifies additional business opportunities and works with the proposal team to communicate customer requirements and to drive customer specifications toward

FMC Technologies Skills And Requirements

  • BS Degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Procurement, Operations or related field. MBA or equivalent business experience.
  • Must have Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification or comparable experience. 20+ Spends 25% of time in a field environment or in a subcontractors shop and may be exposed to possible hazards including high noise, heavy machinery and inclement weather. Travels 5 – 25% of time and typically include international travel..

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Frequent sitting and operating a computer and meeting with customers.

This job description is a general description of essential job functions. It is not intended as an employment contract, nor is it intended to describe all duties someone in this position may perform. All employees of FMC are expected to perform tasks as assigned by supervisory personnel, regardless of job title or routine job duties.

  • years’ experience as a Project Manager or comparable experience.
  • Must demonstrate expert understanding of Project Management fundamentals, techniques and standards as defined by Project Management Institute (PMI).
  • Expert product knowledge of all product lines.
  • Expert understanding of engineering, procurement, manufacturing and testing processes.
  • Expert understanding of installation and commissioning processes.
  • Expert leadership ability within a matrix team environment and contributes significantly to team performance.
  • Understands division’s businesses, competing products and technologies and profit impact of decisions.
  • Expert understanding of commercial terms and conditions and the risks/opportunities of each as applicable to contract management and business execution.
  • Expert negotiation, planning, interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Demonstrates effectiveness in project negotiations, multi- site/cultural interfaces and commercial management of contracts, supplier quality systems and development and implementation of project management strategies.
  • PC skills with proficiency in word processing, spreadsheet, project scheduling, project financial systems MRP system and presentation software.
  • Proven ability to affectively increase profitability and delivery of large scale projects by both commercial management, advocating value engineering, strategic procurement, risk mitigation and cash management skills.
  • Demonstrates expert ability in the area of stakeholder management. Demonstrates expert understanding of Stage Gate Process and Subsea Project Management Local Work Instructions.

TRAINING REQUIREMENTS:

Houston Operating Procedures, Quality Training, START Safety Program, Advanced PC training.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Spends 75% of time in a temperature-controlled environment (office, airport, airplane).

To apply for this position, click here.

Job Vacancy: Business Development Manager Ultrasound Nigeria

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Job Vacancy: Business Development Manager Ultrasound Nigeria

Health care agency Philips Africa is looking to fill the vacant position of a Business Development manager in its Nigeria branch in Lagos.Philips Africa is unique medical solutions designed to optimize the quality and flow of patient information and clinical decision making.Philips Africa is headquartered in Johannesburg, South Africa and it has presence in seven other African countries, in the cities of Accra, Algiers, Casablanca, Cairo, Lagos, Nairobi and Tunis. Philips Africa is definitely one of the growth drivers for Philips. Their Nigerian office located in Lagos has set sight on a new busness development manager for the local branch.

The application is open for qualified applicant within the country. see job detail below:

Job description

Why choose Philips?: 
With a growing presence in cardiology, oncology, and women’s health, Philips Healthcare operates in the key areas of Imagining Systems, Patient Care & Clinical Informatics, Home Healthcare and Customer Services. Within these areas it offers unique business propositions that deliver value throughout the cycle of care – from disease prevention and screening to diagnosis, treatment, therapy monitoring and disease management. Irrespective of whether the care cycle takes the patient from doctor’s office to hospital or hospital to home or simply from one medical department to another, Philips Healthcare’s unique medical solutions are designed to optimize the quality and flow of patient information and clinical decision making.

About Philips Africa:
Philips Africa comprises all 54 countries of Africa, from the Cape to Cairo, and from the Atlantic to the Indian Ocean. Philips Africa is headquartered in Johannesburg, South Africa and it has presence in seven other African countries, in the cities of Accra, Algiers, Casablanca, Cairo, Lagos, Nairobi and Tunis. Philips Africa is one of the growth drivers for Philips.

Job Title:
Business Development Manager Ultrasound (US) Nigeria
Reports to: Business Manager Ultrasound for region Africa

Aim of the job:
Responsible for leading the country to realize the business objectives of US (equipment and services) and drive the total country ‘upstream’ business creation and ‘downstream’ business execution. The Business Development Manager is a member of the District Management Team.

Key Areas of Responsibility:

Business Management
Accountable for maximizing order intake, sales (incl. Point-Of-Sale Services Contracts) and price realization within the country for US
Support Annual Operating Planning process
Performance measurement with US counterparts of the channel partners, including selection, development and goal setting. Ensure overall high level of engagement.
Drive business development in the country with a 1 till 2 year horizon in general and 3 months planning horizon in specific (e.g. RoFo, funnel management, status, corrective action plan)
Own the forecast process including funnel maintenance within the country and business; secure funnel management tool is up to date, systematically analyzing win & loss deals, expectations, customer satisfaction (NPS), market, competition and trends
Responsible for creation and execution of corrective action plans
Responsible for country product mix (QxP)
Consolidate information about market trends, competitor’s sales practices and potential projects.Downstream Marketing

  • Build/Execute marketing plan US, translating the marketing strategy into tangible deliverables for the Country Sales force, focusing on the country implementation
  • Optimize market share actively managing the portfolio to take account of changing environments
  • Conduct win / loss analyses to examine reasons for success / failure
  • Drive growth by identification of business opportunities and allocate resources and business tools accordingly
  • Identify new business, channel opportunities and customer needs in the country(s) to ensure growth
  • Support new products launches

Upstream Marketing

  • Monitor country market prices, provides input on competitive price developments and product price positioning based on win / loss analyses. Escalate positioning / pricing issues to cluster
  • Provide feedback on product requirements, competition (e.g. portfolio, sales tools, tactics) and required programs to cluster
  • Provide sales tools requirements to cluster
  • Provide outlook on market size, growth and share
  • Customer Relations
  • Manage business relationships with Key Decision Makers, strategic US accounts and Key Opinion Leaders, in addition to customers representing the different market segments

Quality and Regulatory

Take all necessary actions, including the deployment of team objectives, to ensure full compliance with all Business and Q&R policies and procedures

Authorities
Authority to make decisions on all sales and service sales activities in the assigned country as directed by Business Manager for the region and District Manager in line with the regional strategy and authorization matrix.
Key measures

  • Order intake, price realization and sales versus AOP
  • Customer Satisfaction (NPS)
  • Forecast accuracy and CRM funnel management information
  • Socket retention rate & Installed base development
  • Clean orders (Order Data Sheet)

Education & Experience
Degree level education or equivalent.
Knowledge of Ultrasound is a preference
Experience in sales and / or marketing in a B2C/B2B environment
Knowledge of channel structures
Understanding of local Healthcare market is highly preferred
Fluent in English both verbal as written.   To apply for this position, click here.

new LG Internet TV Will Let You Surf The Internet & Watch Movies Simultaneously

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new LG Internet TV Will Let You Surf The Internet & Watch Movies Simultaneously

LG Electronics recently launched an internet television tagged WebOS Smart+TV. The TV has the unique ability to connect users with the wealth of knowledge available on the internet. Yet it grants access to the full potential of the smart TV.

The first time the user turns on the webOS-enabled LG Smart TV, an animated character named BeanBird appears onscreen to help get connected and walk the use through the setup process.

All the viewer has to do is shake the Magic Remote or press the OK button to receive further advice from the winged virtual facilitator. webOS can instantly recognize when and what kind of external device has been plugged into the TV and brings up a pop-up menu listing all relevant options for the user to choosefrom.

The new Launcher, a left-to-right scrollable menu that runs along the lower portion of the screen is one of the most distinctive features of webOS.

The Launcher makes it possible to switch between broadcast TV, smart TV content and media stored on external devices without having to return to the Home screen. It allows the viewer to simultaneously watch a show, play a game or browse the internet while searching or downloading other content.

Live Menu, which can be opened while viewing the TV, keeps the search, recommendation and channel options within easy reach. LG’s webOS also offers access to the LG Store’s comprehensive collection of apps.

The LG Store lets users browse the most-viewed and most-downloaded items available from across the Smart TV platform, including broadcast TV programs and the latest games.

The logically organized categories, which include 3D content, games and movies, employ thumbnail images for fast and convenient selection of content.

Originally posted on Vanguard

Breaking News: Google+ Website Down For 10 Minutes

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Breaking News: Google+ Website Down For 10 Minutes

Google’s social networking platform Google+ went down today at 8:45 am GMT + 1.

Visiting Google+ plus.google.com will land you in a page that reads:

500. That’s an error.
There was an error. Please try again later. That’s all we know.

 The site came back up 10 minutes later. We were unable to reach Google to know the cause of the error page on Wednesday.

Job Vacancy: Public Relations Manager for Huawei Technologies

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Job Vacancy: Public Relations Manager for Huawei Technologies

Leading global ICT solutions provider Huawei is currently looking to fill the vacant position of a PR manager in its Nigerian branch in Lagos.

Huawei Technologies Co. Ltd. is a Chinese multinational networking and telecommunications equipment and services company headquartered in Shenzhen, Guangdong. Their Nigerian office located in Lagos has set sight on a new PR manager for the local branch.

The application is open for qualified applicant within the country. See job requirement below:

Job description

Executing the PR plans and programs of the corporate marketing unit, as agreed and set out by management making optimum use of the PR agency.
Planning and directing all PR efforts, leveraging internal and external events, initiatives and activities including Media activities
Ensuring targeted and effective dissemination of relevant press releases and activities of the Huawei Nigeria

Ensuring high and basic level visibility for all Media activities and initiatives
Management of PR element of all events & exhibitions in order to ensure recognition of a broader audience and to generate publicity (Press interviews, media visits)
Ensuring zero or minimal negative media mentions for Huawei Nigeria
Supervision and editing of the writing of media releases and press materials
Deployment of PR support for all initiatives emanating from relevant business units

Resource
Implementing the work programs and plans of the Corporate Communications unit in line with agreed upon policies and processes
Management of inter-functional relations to ensure synergy across the various divisions within the Brands and Communication department and with other departments

Sponsorship
Creative interpretation of all marketing and sponsorship briefs
Leveraging sponsored propertied and events to ensure sponsorship objectives are achieved

Media
Maintaining strong professional and interpersonal relationships with key ICT, Brands, Sports, Entertainment and other journalists with a view to maintaining a core loyalty group of journalists. Identifying and leveraging new technologies, as well as creatively adapting traditional communication mediums to continually improve and enhance company public image.
Interfacing with mid and top level media managers and editors with a view to maintaining excellent top level leverageable relationships.

Desired Skills and Experience

Technical Skills

  • Degree educated with previous PR and communications experience of 3-5yrs in a professional services environment
  • Excellent writing and editing skills
  • Demonstrable experience of advising and influencing senior stakeholders
  • PC literate with a good working knowledge of MS Office 2010
  • Good working knowledge of Nigeria Media

Personal skills / attributes

  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
  • Trustworthy with sensitive and confidential information
  • Able to quickly establish good working relationships and promote best practice across all offices and at all levels
  • Highly motivated, flexible, enthusiastic, innovative and creative with required determination to achieve results.
  • A successful team player, can demonstrate initiative and the ability to be proactive, whilst also being able to follow instructions and support the PR & Communications Director as appropriate
  • Highly organised in order to successfully manage and prioritise a varied and demanding workload
  • Excellent attention to detail with a methodical approach to work and a strong focus on accuracy, with an understanding of the need for documentation and well-defined procedures
  • Polite and confident in manner and ability to exercise tact and diplomacy in an organisational setting
  • Shows resilience to overcome obstacles to deliver what is required
  • Carries out all responsibilities in a way which supports the Company’s values and promotes its equal opportunities and diversity principles
  • Ability to be an ambassador for Huawei, being professional in outlook and attitude

Application is via LinkedIn. Click here to apply.

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OnePlus $299 Smartphone Will be on Sale for One Hour on October 27

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OnePlus $299 Smartphone Will be on Sale for One Hour on October 27

If you’ve been in the market for OnePlus One, the hugely impressive $299 Android smartphone that is available by invite only — thus far — then your luck is in. The startup has announced that it will make its first smartphone available to all members of the public, but for a one hour window only.

The impressive device will be available to buy for an hour on October 27, starting from 15:00 GMT — that’s 08:00 PST, or 11:00 EST. The company is allowing would-be customers to pre-order their phone from today, so there’s no need to stand still until then. Those who pre-order now but manage to grab an invite before October 27 can skip the queue and order their device right away, so there’s no danger of being stuck waiting.

OnePlus says the new public sale window will not replace its invitation system altogether, but — having suffered delays in the past — this step is evidence of greater confidence in its ability to reach larger numbers of people with its devices.

The company has been preparing itself for its sale hour, and it revealed that it sent out 50,000 invites during the first half of this month. “This was our way of testing our servers to make sure we are well-prepared for dealing with a large volume of orders,” OnePlus said.

That’s a hugely important point given the issues that other smartphone upstarts have run into from selling large numbers of devices over a short space of time online. Demand for Xiaomi’s devices crashed Flipkart’s website in India back in July, although the Chinese company has generally experienced few issues with its web-only sales model.

Either way, OnePlus’s one hour window is a far better move than its last major strategy, in which it caused controversy for a sexist contest to sell The One.

Getting Started With Apple Pay? See How it Works

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Getting Started With Apple Pay? See How it Works
Apple Pay is now available for anyone to use, provided they’ve got all the prerequisites, both for physical stores and for online transactions.

But you can’t just walk up to your local brick-and-mortar store and wave your iPhone and walk out with whatever you want – that would be theft. Instead, you’ll need the following to be in place to have a happy Apple Pay experience.

  1. Hardware: iPhone 6 or 6 Plus for retail; iPad Air 2 or mini 3, or iPhone 6 or 6 Plus for in-app transactions
  2. Software: iOS 8.1 (which just because available earlier today)
  3. Touch ID set up on your device with at least one stored fingerprint
  4. A credit or debit card from one of Apple’s launch payment partners
  5. An iCloud account

After you’ve got all that in place, you can opt to either use the cards you’ve already got on file in iTunes to pay, or add a new one. Adding a new one is as easy as snapping a pic of your plastic, and then manually entering the security code around back. You can also manually enter all the information, if you’d rather not use the camera. If the card is compatible, it will verify and make it available for purchases. If it isn’t, call your bank and ask them to get with the program.

If you’re using a card already on file, you’ll just need to enter the security code found on the back to authorize its use, and then agree to the Apple Pay terms of service. Once that’s complete, you’re ready to roll.

Apple Pay in stores should be available at participating launch retailers, which include Aéropostale, American Eagle Outfitters, Babies”R”Us, BJ’s Wholesale Club, Bloomingdale’s, Champs Sports, Chevron and Texaco retail stores including ExtraMile, Disney Store, Duane Reade, Footaction, Foot Locker, House of Hoops by Foot Locker, Kids Foot Locker, Lady Foot Locker, Macy’s, McDonald’s, Nike, Office Depot, Panera Bread, Petco, RadioShack, RUN by Foot Locker, SIX:02, Sports Authority, SUBWAY, Toys”R”Us, Unleashed by Petco, Walgreens, Wegmans and Whole Foods Market.

Online, apps are already rolling out that also support Apple Pay, so check your updates column, or stay tuned to the “Featured” page, where Apple will be surfacing many of them. You can authenticate the purchases using your fingerprint, so long as you’ve registered it with Touch ID, or using your passcode if that doesn’t work for some reason. Apple Pay is secure thanks to the system it uses to store and transmit payment information, which doesn’t actually share any credit card details over NFC with the merchant, and it works with your existing cards, including rewards programs, etc.

We’ll have a first-hand account of how Apple Pay works in the real world shortly, but early reports from Twitter seem to indicate things are working smoothly with the newly launched

Originally posted on TechCrunch

Top 10 Job Openings This Week From Mashable

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Top 10 Job Openings This Week From Mashable
Are you looking for a new Job or a chance to port to a greener pasture? EwtNet is keeping tabs on various tech companies looking to fill their vacant positions.

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If you have been reading EwtNet lately, you will notice a lot of changes in our website layout, especially the new Jobs column at the right sidebar. This is to primarily help you find new job opening in major tech firms.

We are also keeping eyes on various social media for newly posted job opening by tech companies. Here will be looking at the top ten job ads posted on Mashable this week.

Position: Manager, Marketing Analytics
Company: Invaluable
Location: Boston, Massachusetts

Invaluable is looking to add a key player to a growing, data-driven marketing team that will help answer complex analytical questions to help shape the marketing acquisition strategy and customer data landscape. The Manager, Marketing Analytics will be instrumental in solving complex marketing business issues using statistical analysis and reporting data across multiple segments and acquisition channels. This position will serve as a pivotal contributor connecting insights from data to other parts of the business.

Position: Product Manager
Company: Radius
Location: San Francisco, California

Radius is a fast-growing, venture-backed startup in the heart of San Francisco. We’re developing breakthrough technologies that make it easier for all companies – large and small, established and pioneering – to understand and do business with each other. Your job, as a product manager, is to help our team identify the right problems, ask the right questions, and arrive at the right solutions.

Position: Payments Risk Manager
Company: Zoosk Inc.
Location: San Francisco, California

Zoosk is seeking an experienced payments professional to manage chargeback and refund management and response for our online payments. This role will report to the CFO/COO and is highly cross-functional and will need to develop and manage effective working relationships with external payment providers, as well as Product Management, Engineering, and User Operations.

Position: Marketing Director
Company: Honest Buildings
Location: New York, New York

Honest Buildings is looking for a self-starter with a strong background in B2B digital marketing to help grow our business. In this role, you will be the business owner – the lead on marketing – responsible for generating qualified leads to drive new business, build awareness, and analyze performance.

Position: Associate, Email Marketing
Company: Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts, Inc.
Location: New York, New York

Lincoln Center’s Marketing team is looking for an enthusiastic and self-motivated E-mail Marketing Associate. You will make an immediate impact on our marketing efforts by supporting the loyalty marketing team in the planning, production, execution, and reporting of our e-mail marketing campaigns for all performance series, types of memberships, educational programs, and brands at Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts.

Position: Director of Marketing Optimization
Company: Innate
Location: Washington, D.C.

Established interactive marketing agency is seeking a Director of Marketing Optimization. This position is responsible for implementing growth strategies and achieving revenue targets for a large portfolio of strategic partners in a major multinational brand. This position will maximize revenue through a number of strategic digital initiatives, including analysis reporting, online optimization, digital marketing, website and sales analytics, and content management. The ideal candidate is a highly skilled problem solver and expert communicator who can both dive in to data at a granular level and be able to discuss them with clients in a clear and understandable manner. The Director operates with considerable independence while managing a growing team of analysts and content specialists.

Position: Publicist
Company: WebDAM, a Shutterstock company
Location: San Mateo, California

WebDAM, a Shutterstock company, is seeking a results-driven and self motivated professional to join our talented Marketing team. By building and maintaining strong media relationships, this individual will be a key player in ensuring that our brand reach continues to grow. We are looking for a candidate who will be instrumental in the development and execution of successful media and public relations strategy.

Position: Online Media Strategist
Company: Tenthwave Digital
Location: New York, New York

Tenthwave (www.tenthwave.com) is looking for an Online Media Strategist to help support and expand our growing online media team in New York City. The ideal candidate is driven by a passion for technology, search marketing (SEO/SEM), and media buying on social media platforms like Facebook and Twitter. He/she should enjoy working in a creative environment and interacting with team members across various job functions. Candidate must display a high degree of self-motivation with 2-3 years first-hand experience at an interactive agency or in managing the online presence of a large brand.

Company: Univision Communications Inc.
Position: Social Media Analyst
Location: New York, New York

The Enterprise Social Media team is responsible for accelerating social media efforts across Univisions media properties including Broadcast TV, Cable TV, Interactive (Online, Mobile), Local Television, Radio, and emerging digital platforms. The team is tasked with expanding Univisions social media capabilities and leading the strategy and integration of social in all enterprise priority properties, including daily/weekly news, entertainment, and sports programming, tent-pole award shows, major news events, and other corporate initiatives.

Position: SEO Specialist
Company: ThomasNet
Location: New York, New York

Join the award winning ThomasNet® Results Powered Marketing (RPM) team! The RPM services team is seeking a results driven and energetic SEO expert to join us. In this fast-paced agency-style role, you will serve as an SEO Analyst and organic traffic generation expert for manufacturing businesses both large and small. Through our partnership with Hubspot®, tracking with Google Analytics and Raven Tools, and your analytical skills, you can achieve all the goals set before you.

Check out more career opportunities on the EwtNet Job Section.

Handy Tips to Watch the Partial Solar Eclipse on Thursday

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Handy Tips to Watch the Partial Solar Eclipse on Thursday

Millions of people across North America could have a chance to observe a partial solar eclipse next week, weather permitting.

Although the Oct. 23 partial solar eclipse may not be as spectacular as a total eclipse, it is still a beautiful and interesting event to witness. The sight of the moon gradually moving across the face of the sun fills most people with awe.

The best views of the eclipse will be in the north, in Alaska and the Canadian arctic, but everyone in North America should see some of it, except in the extreme northeast of the continent. In eastern North America, the eclipse will only be visible near or at sunset, so a low western horizon is essential. Venus is very close to the eclipsed sun, but you will probably need to block the sun from view to spot it.

In some ways, a partial eclipse is the most dangerous to observe. People naturally want to look at it, and this defeats our normal reflex to look away from the sun.

Warning: Never look directly at the sun through binoculars, a telescope or with your unaided eye. Serious eye damage and even blindness can result. Scientists and experienced skywatchers use special filters and glasses to safely observe the sun.

The safest way to view a solar eclipse is by using a pinhole in a piece of cardboard to project the sun. This is particularly effective with an eclipse near sunset, like this one. Punch a hole a couple of millimeters in diameter in the middle of a piece of cardboard, and tape it against a west-facing window. This will project a perfect image of the eclipsed sun on a wall opposite.

Do not use binoculars or telescopes to view the sun unless you have a properly designed solar filter, such as the full aperture solar filters available for all telescopes at any store selling astronomical gear. Do not improvise with home-brew solutions, as permanent eye damage is likely to occur.

This article originally published at Space.com here

Spotify Launches New Subscription Plan, Starting At $14.99 Per Month For Two Members

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Spotify Launches New Subscription Plan, Starting At $14.99 Per Month For Two Members

A much requested feature — and playing catch-up with competitors, such as Rdio — Spotify is introducing a family plan to reduce the cost of several family members subscribing to the music streaming service.

The ‘Spotify Family’ plan lets users buy premium subscriptions for up to four additional family members at 50 per cent off, or $4.99 for each additional account. So, for example, a family of five would pay $29.99 through the new family plan rather than the $50.

Like stand-alone Spotify Premium accounts, under the family plan each member can create and manage their own descrete playlists/music library and get personalized song recommendations. In addition, all of the other Premium features apply, such as the ability to cache playlists for offline listening, multi-device/mobile support, and ad-free listening.

“This is one of the most asked for features from our audience,” says Ken Parks, Chief Content Officer at Spotify, in a statement. “With today’s announcement we’re making it easier than ever for the whole family to experience Spotify Premium on their phones, at home and on the go.”

However, while the move and reduced pricing will be welcomed by families who are already hooked on Spotify or want to add additional household accounts, it also speaks to one of the challenges facing the company. As Josh Constine notes, the big problem for Spotify is that its on-demand streaming competitors aren’t in the music business. Apple uses music software to sell iPhones and MacBooks. Google Music is designed to lock people into its ad-filled ecosystem. Amazon bundles music in for “free” with a $99 a year Prime subscription that gets you to buy more physical goods.

In other words, all three of Spotify’s deep-pocketed competitors could drive down the price of music streaming further because they make money elsewhere. If music streaming services weren’t already a commodity, it’s not inconceivable to imagine on-demand streaming becoming something we eventually expect to come for free with a phone or mobile OS, regardless of any attempts to differentiate via a better user experience or broader music catalogue.

Posted via TechCrunch

New Generation of Mac Mini’s RAM cannot be upgraded

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New Generation of Mac Mini’s RAM cannot be upgraded
After encouraging customers to upgrade their Mac Mini RAM in 2012, Apple has decided it’s time customers lives with what they are offered.

Apple excited its users when they announced their newest Mac Mini some few weeks ago. However, Brian Stucki, who runs a Mac Mini hosting farm in Las Vegas has taken to twitter to announced that the new Mac Mini’s RAM is soldered to the board.

He also notes that the latest generation Mac Mini now has tamper proof screws, making things that are user serviceable that much more difficult to get to:

Confirmed: RAM in the new Mac mini is not user accessible. Hard drive can be replaced/upgraded, though not keeping warranty.
— Brian Stucki (@brianstucki) October 17, 2014

If people didn’t like to hear the confirmation of soldered RAM, wait until they see the foot of the Mac mini with tamper-proof screws.
— Brian Stucki (@brianstucki) October 18, 2014

An Apple support page found here seems to confirm the soldered-on RAM:

The memory for Mac mini (Late 2014) computers isn’t user accessible and is integrated into the main logic board. You can configure your computer’s memory at the time of purchase.

This is completely a contrast to the same page for the 2012 Mac Mini, which tells you exactly what sort of RAM to buy.

You can Now Pre-order your iPad Air 2 And Mini 3 Online, Starting from Today

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You can Now Pre-order your iPad Air 2 And Mini 3 Online, Starting from Today

Apple revealed new iPad models on Thursday, and they all go on sale starting today via Apple’s online store. Today is just the beginning of pre-sales, with iPads officially shipping to pre-order customers and arriving in stores sometime “late next week,” according to Apple.

Pricing for the new iPad mini, which is essentially the same as the existing model with Touch ID added and a new gold color option, starts at $399, while the iPad Air 2, with its full external and internal overhaul, begins at $499. Configuration options include 16, 64 and 128GB options, with both Wi-Fi only and LTE-capable models of each.

Delivery time for the new iPads is listed as October 23, which partly helps explain why the date wasn’t set in stone on stage. Apple seems to want to get these out the door as soon as possible, instead of staging a defined, singular street date, so they could be shipping them in batches as soon as they come off the line.

Our own initial impressions of the new iPads found that the iPad Air 2 is a marked upgrade even from last year’s version, but as for the iPad mini 3, unless you have a burning desire for Touch ID or you’re upgrading from a first-gen Mini, it might be worth holding off on a purchase.

Android 5.0 Lollipop Review: Yet another OS Android Developers will Love

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Android 5.0 Lollipop Review: Yet another OS Android Developers will Love
Yes, you heard right! Google has decided to put an end to the speculations of a new Android OS and officially pulled the curtain on its new OS version Android 5.0 Lollipop. 

Two days ago, the company announced the release of a new Android version 5.0 Lollipop on their official blog – An OS designed to “work on all your devices and to be customized for you the way you see fit.”

Android 5.0 Lollipop featured image. Credit to Google official blogspot
Android 5.0 Lollipop featured image. Credit to Google official blogspot

Android has a face only an engineer could love. At least, that’s the reputation it has earned over the past few years. Google’s mobile OS is a hotbed of mobile innovation and new technologies, but its interface doesn’t have the friendly consumer-centric design of iOS or Windows Phone. With Android 5.0 Lollipop, Google aims to overhaul this shortcoming, while baking-in a handful of nifty new features.


Google stated that “Lollipop is designed to be flexible, to work on all your devices and to be customized for you the way you see fit.” That may be true to some extent but the plastic surgery is incomplete. While iOS7 is easily identifiable by its flat bright colors and lightweight fonts, and Windows Phone carries on with Live Tiles, the Lollipop interface has no single recongnizable trait. Yes, it’s flatter and brighter, but what isn’t these days? Worse, the redesign seems pushed out the door too early. Scratch beneath the surface, and you’ll find built-in apps and menus that haven’t been udpated to the new look. There’s a lot to like in Google’s name-branded OS release, but this sweet treat isn’t quite ready to be unwrapped.

New Cosmetic Look

Android 5.0 Lollipop has a new vibrant look, otherwise called Material Design. Google has finally ditched the traditional look of the Android soft keys at the bottom of the screen and has adopted something rather more stylish.

New Soft Keys. Image by Knowyourmobile
New Google Now Launcher. Image by Android

The “Home” symbol is now a circle, while the multitasking menu is a square. The back button is a reversed arrow that looks like it has been lifted from a 1980’s tape player or VCR unit. It’s quite a drastic change and does take some getting used to, especially if you’ve been using Android since day one.

The new OS is also bundled with a new launcher. A clean, simple, customizable home screen that comes with the power of Google Now: traffic alerts, weather, and much more, just a swipe away.

Extensive Battery Life Saver

Android L brings with it Project Volta, Google’s attempt at giving developers more visibility on what aspects of their apps are draining the most juice. While it’s early days here, the majority of the apps we tested had not been configured to make use of Volta, it’s a solid move by the Big G, as it gives you a more accurate indication of how long your phone is going to last and what apps are sucking up most power.
Another nice touch is that when you’re charging your phone, you’re told how long it will take for the battery to be fully topped up. While we’ve perhaps not spent enough time with Android Lollipop to get a complete picture, it did seem to give our Nexus 5 more stamina than KitKat.
Finally, we have Battery Saver mode. How this works is simple, although the service isn’t anything particularly new – plenty of OEMs already build similar features into their hardware. The idea here is to conserve battery life, so when your battery hits a certain percentage, you can set the Battery Saver mode to kick in and throttle the performance of the phone to ensure that juice lasts a little bit longer.

Newly Improved Notification & Lock Screen

This is perhaps the biggest area of change in Android Lollipop. Notifications have undergone a complete overhaul, and now look a lot like Google Now’s card-based system. Notifications are displayed directly on the lock screen, and tapping a card allows you to unlock the device and jump straight to that area. You can even expand cards to see more details, such as a list of emails, with the phone still in its locked state (If you don’t like the idea of people being able to snoop on your personal messages then you can enable a feature which locks away the detailed info).
Newly improved notification and lock screen. image by Knowyourmobile
It’s a very clever move by Google, and one that brings you even closer to the content you need on your handset. Even if you have a security lock in place, the fact that you can tap the notification you wish to see, unlock the phone and then leap straight into the relevant information makes the whole process seem a lot smoother. You can also swipe away and dismiss notifications without actually unlocking your device.
When the phone is unlocked, notifications can be displayed by sliding a finger down from the top of the screen. Rather than showing the data in a slide-down panel, as was the case in previous versions of Android, a series of cards flow over the top of your current view, which can be seen behind the cards at all times. This “flowing” cascade of cards is set to be one of Android L’s most striking visual changes. As before though, the slide-down notifications panel has two stages: your finger swipe shows notifications, while a second swipe pulls down the quick settings menu.
While Google is giving notifications a face-lift, it’s also making them less obtrusive. If your phone is unlocked and you’re involved in another activity, such as browsing emails or playing a game, the call details appear at the top of the display. You can accept or reject the call without having to pause what you’re currently doing. Another welcome addition is the Do Not Disturb function, which you can quickly enable to stop you being bugged by your phone.
However, Lock-screen widgets have been removed entirely, so if you’re a fan of browsing your emails without unlocking your phone, then you might be disappointed.

Lollipop is Pretty Good & Tasty

From its list of features, Lollipop sounds tasty, and Android 5.0 is certainly a step in the right direction. Its interface is bright and inviting and the newly added secondary features like “People” app and a new Dialer application should help make stock Android even more consumer friendly. You also have top-level access to Google+ and Google Now, so there’s no excuse not to take advantage of Google’s most hottest features.
A lot of popular phones will get upgraded to Lollipop in the next couple months, though Google has recently launched Nexus 6, Nexus 9 and Nexus Player, all powered by Lollipop. Hopefully by the time Lollipop makes its way to your device, Google will have tied up some the loose ends—adopting the new design in all of its core apps and consolidating the myriad of new settings. Or, it can continue to torture us like it did with Kitkat by making only incremental changes to the entire Android package with each release, spacing out core app updates by months.

How to Configure Wi-Fi Hotspot on Samsung, Xiaomi, Infinix Smartphones & Android Devices

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How to Configure Wi-Fi Hotspot on Samsung, Xiaomi, Infinix Smartphones & Android Devices

If you don’t have a home internet access, your best bet is to use your Android smartphone to distribute your cellular Internet connection to your other devices. Using our guidelines provided in video, picture gallery and text format you can learn how to configure Wi-Fi hotspot in an Android smartphone.

WiFi hotspot enables users with WiFi supported devices to tether internet connection across other devices. Although, there are few security concerns using Wi-Fi but with the right techniques and common-sense you can learn how to configure Wi-Fi hotspot and share internet from your Samsung, Tecno and Infinix smartphone to your PC or other mobile devices.

Further Reading: How to boost WIFI connections on Your Laptop

Why Android?

Browsers Usage in Nigeria
Top 9 Mobile Browsers in Nigeria (Jan – Oct 2014)

Smartphone usage statistics from Jan-Oct 2014 shows that Android OS is winning the smartphone war in Nigeria. Infinix, Tecno and Samsung smartphones are at the very top of the food chain in Android smartphone usage among Nigerians.

How to use and Configure Wi-Fi Hotspot in Samsung, Tecno & Infinix Smartphones

Since most internet users [in Nigeria] access the internet from the mobile data, it makes sense for Android users to get acquainted with the inbuilt portable hotspot facility that comes pre-installed in most Android devices.

Further Reading: 6 Premium Android phones or tablets you can purchase for  ₦9,999+ 

Formats

Be it on Huawei Y6 Prime 2019, Samsung Galaxy S10+, Infinix Zero 5 or any Android smartphone out there, these guide is ready to get you started with portable hotspot on your device.

Click on any of the formats listed above to access this tutorial in that format.

How to use and configure Wi-fi on Samsung, Teno, Infinix and other Android smart phone?

Configure Wi-fi hotspot on Samsung Smartphone
Configure Wi-Fi hotspot on Samsung Galaxy S8

Time needed: 2 minutes

Follow this step to step guide to learn how to configure Wi-Fi Hotspot on your Samsung, Tecno, Infinix and any other Android smartphone.

  1. Go to your Android phone’s settings

    From the Home screen, tap the Application screens icon > Find and tap Settings.

    On newer versions of Android, you can simply pull down Android control panel and click on the gear icon.

  2. Wireless & networks settings

    From your Settings screen, locate Wireless & Networks block and tap Tethering & Portable Hotspot. If you can’t find Tethering & portable hotspot on your settings home screen, tap More > Tethering and portable hotspot.

    On some version of Android, you can hold the upper screen of your Infinix smartphone or Tecno smartphone and scroll down. Turn “On” hotspot from the menu. You will see a notification requesting you to touch to configure hotspot, just touch the notification.Wireless & networks settings

  3. Configure Wi-Fi Hotspot

    From the Tethering & portable hotspot screen, tap Wi-Fi hotspot and select Set up Wi-Fi hotspot. Here you can set your WIFI’s SSID and security.
    SSID Wi-Fi Hotspot Setting on Infinix Smartphones

The SSID or Network Name is the name of your Wi-Fi connection. Change the name to any name of your choice, the default name is usually “AndroidAp”

You can change the security option, to any of your choice, such as, “Open” which allows any WI-fi enabled device to connect to your smartphone without requesting for a password. While WPA PSK and WPA2 PSK allows you to put your preferred password.

Using Portable Wi-Fi hotspot on Android Smartphones

Once you’re done, subscribe to an Internet plan for your smartphone, turn on your mobile data and hotspot. If you are in Qatar, Vodafone offers some of the most flexible data plans in Qatar. Glo Ghana data and Glo Nigeria data are more prominent in Ghana and Nigeria respectively.

Turn on Wi-Fi Hotspot on Infinix Smartphones

Your WIFI hotspot is now functional and can be used on basically every Android device that support WiFi connection including, Honor 8X, Infinix Diamond, Tecno Camon 11 Pro, Xiaomi Redmi Go, Tecno phantom and on any PC that has a WiFi adapter.

Turn on your Infinix WLAN hotspot and your laptop WLAN and search for available networks and connect. That’s all you need to configure your WLAN Hotspot and start using your Infinix smartphone to power your laptops and smartphones WLAN, up to multiple devices simultaneously

Make sure you are applying this common-sense Wi-Fi tips to protect your devices against Wi-Fi ‘virus’ and other malicious attacks. After you’re done, all you have to do is turn off the hotspot.

Data plans for PC Users

If you going to use your mobile data on your PC be ready to re-adjust your monthly data budget. Luckily, network providers in Nigeria and Ghana has improved their data offers in recent years.

What are the best mobile data plans in Nigeria?

In the last few years, network providers in Nigeria have undertaken a revolution in upgrading their data plans. Glo has upgraded. MTN has upgraded. And Airtel was last to arrive at the party – all featuring data plans with a bandwidth of 12GB – 48GB at giveaway prices.

I’m in Ghana, are there affordable data plans?

Glo Mobile Ghana offers the most affordable data in Ghana. Indeed, the tech giant has launched various revolutionary data bundles, including Glo Unlimited Data 24/7 Pack, for instance, which gives you unlimited data and voice call for a whole month.

How do I subscribe to Vodafone Qatar internet package?

Here is a list of Vodafone Qatar internet pack activation and deactivation codes. We have selected all the offers in place and grouped them into daily, weekly and monthly plans.

This picture walk-through guides you on how you can set up Wi-Fi hotspot on your Android smartphone using infinix example.

Click on the images to expand and use the arrow keys to browse.

  • Settings Icon on Infinix Zero 4
    Tap and drag down the top area of your Android phone to open the Android control panel > tap on the gear icon.
  • More Settings on Infinix Smartphones
    From your Settings screen, locate Wireless & Networks block. This is where configure network services like Bluetooth, Wi-Fi and mobile data. Tap More to open more network settings.
  • Tethering & Portable Hotspot Settings on Infinix Smartphones
    From More in Wireless and Networks settings, tap Tethering & Portable Hotspot. This will open the Tethering & Portable hotspot setting screen.
  • Configure Wi-Fi Hotspot on Infinix Smartphones
    Tap Wi-Fi hotspot to open the hotspot management screen.
  • Setup Wi-Fi Hotspot on Infinix Smartphones
    Ta Set up Wi-Fi hotspot to configure your Wi-Fi hotspot network name and password.
  • SSID Wi-Fi Hotspot Setting on Infinix Smartphones
    Here you can set your WIFI’s SSID and security. The SSID or Network Name is the name of your Wi-Fi connection. Change the name to any name of your choice, the default name is usually “AndroidAp” You can change the security option, to any of your choice, such as, “Open” which allows any WI-fi enabled device to connect to your smartphone without requesting for a password. While WPA PSK and WPA2 PSK allows you to put your preferred password.
  • Turn on Wi-Fi Hotspot on Infinix Smartphones
    Once you’re done, get an Internet plan for your phone, turn on your mobile data and hotspot. Your WIFI hotspot is now functional and can be used for multiple devices. After you’re done, all you have to do is turn off the hotspot.

The same techniques will work on all Android devices. Using your mobile data on PC is obviously going to be more costly than Internet to the home bills, you may consider this data subscription plans to make an informed decision.

Video Guide on How to Use and Configure Wi-Fi Hotspot on Android Smartphones

The video demonstration is recorded on Infinix Zero 4 smartphone, but the same procedure is used to configure Wi-Fi hotspot on any Android device.

French Twitter Users can now ‘Tweet’ Money to One Another Free

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French Twitter Users can now ‘Tweet’ Money to One Another Free

French Twitter users will be able to send money to one another with a tweet from later this week—but the payment service isn’t run by Twitter.

S-Money, a subsidiary of France’s second largest banking group, BPCE, plans to extend its existing mobile payment service to French Twitter users with a payment card, regardless of who they bank with.

The service will be available this week, a BPCE spokesman said Monday, though he refused to discuss details ahead of a news conference scheduled on Tuesday.

However, in a statement about the service published early September, Jean-Yves Forel, CEO of Groupe BPCE said that this S-Money initiative can open up a whole new range of payment possibilities on social networks.

However, a Twitter spokeswoman was quick to emphasize on Monday that this is not an official partnership between Twitter and the banking group. There are currently no plans to launch the service in other countries, as at this time it’s solely a French initiative, she added.

Free payments via tweets

As to how the service would work exactly, details are still scarce. French Twitter users will be able to send money with a simple Tweet and free of charge, without having to enter the beneficiary’s bank details, S-Money said on its site.

S-Money already offers electronic wallet apps for Android and iOS devices. The apps allow users who have linked their bank accounts to the service to send money for free to friends and family who also signed up for the S-Money service.

With that service, users’ personal banking information is stored on a secure server and never on a phone. All transactions are encrypted and require the entry of a PIN. If a phone is stolen or lost, accounts can be blocked with a phone call.

S-Money’s Twitter service will be launched at a time banks are struggling to keep up with technology companies who increasingly tap into the online payments market.

Twitter trying to move into payments

Twitter itself started testing a “buy’ button for users in the U.S., offering them a way to buy products directly form their timelines. After tapping the button, users will get additional product details and be prompted to enter shipping and payment information. Once that’s entered and confirmed, order information is sent to the merchant for delivery.

Meanwhile, Facebook is also testing a service which lets U.S. users buy retail items directly from their feeds or from a company page. The social network is also reportedly gearing up to enable mobile payments within its Messenger app.

Whether the services will take off remains to be seen. One hurdle might be the reluctance of users to share their financial details with Facebook or Twitter out of privacy concerns. As people are already used to sharing their payment details with banks, the banking sector could have advantage as a social media payments provider.

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