Programming Tutorials Coming Soon!

Hey guys, been a while since i was last seen here... i guess i have been tied up and it hasnt been easy...

Would have been back but it seems i have lost my touch... however i have decided to start giving out programming tutorials now as it is what i spend most of my time on these days.. we'll be doing more of Html, Css, Php, Mysql, Joomla, Android, wordpress and others as the situation may require.
I hope you guys have fun and learn as we go down the coding lane... Ciao

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HOW TO GET A FRIEND'S DP ON WHATSAPP EASILY ON ANDROID

Hey guys, today i bring you a cool tip that allows you to get the profile picture of any of your contacts on whatsapp easily wothout any need to ask them to share it with you.


Lets get started.

First open the dp on the contact's profile first. Make sure it loads completely and you can now see the image clearly. Take note of the person's mobile number shown in the profile as this is what the image would be stored as. Next navigate to your SD Card > Whatsapp folder > Profile Pictures.. Here you will see a couple of people's profile picture that you have viewed recently... Now, look for the mobile number of the contact's profile picture you wanna take...

Now just copy the image to another location on your phone and thats it. You now have the image

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Tecno - Wide Range Of Android Smartphones

Tecno's new found domination in the Nigerian market is one for observation and admiration... This Mobile company that were popularly known for their wide array of "Chinqo phones" as we call it have revolutionized the mobile market especially here in Nigeria with their awesome and highly cheap Mobile Android smartphones..

Starting from the N3 to the D3 and all the way to the N7, they have continuously continued to attract more customers to their sleek products... I personally, after using two Tecno android phones so far, am a big fan of their work... Quite Alright they make use of the popular and Open source mobile operating system - Android, their packaging so far has been sleek... Kudos to Tecno for making lives of many Nigerians more interesting at a very affordable rate.. Here are some of the android mobile phones released by Tecno... Enjoy

Tecno P3

Tecno D5

Tecno D3

Tecno Q1

Tecno N7 and N3

Tecno F7 Phantom A1

Tecno N9 Phantom PAD

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Tecno Releases Tecno N9 AKA Phantom Pad - Android Jelly Bean Tablet

Tecno Mobile is here again. After releasing Cheap Android Touch Screen and QWERTY Phones, They are Yet to Launch Their Tablet Android Device Captioned Tecno N9 AKA Phantom Tab with Many Exciting Features!!!


See Its Specifications and Features Below:

Body and Display:
The New Tecno N9 Phantom Pad has a Dimensions of 204 x 154 x 9.9 mm and a Resolution of 768 x 1024 XGA. it comes with Capacitive Touch Screen at a Size of 8.0 inches

Network and Connectivity Informations:
The Tecno N9 comes with single simcard slot. Its supports 2G Network (GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900), 3G Network (HSDPA 900 / 2100) but doesnt support 4G Network..
Tecno N9 runs on 2G GPRS – up to 85.6 kbps; EDGE – up to 236.8 kbps
The Device also Runs on 3G Up to 7.2 mbps uplink; Up to 5.76 mbps downlink
It also Supports WIFI Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, WIFI hotspot
It has a Bluetooth Version of 3.0, It has GPS A-GPS, It doesnt have NFC and Finally, USB port with MicroUSB v2.0
Sensors: G-Sensor, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor

Memory/Storage and Operating System:
Tecno N9 Runs on Android v4.2.1 Jelly Bean OS.
It has a Band of GSM 900/ DCS 1800/WCDMA 2100.
Quad Core 1.2 Ghz Processor.
16 GB Internal Memory with MicroSD Slot to expand to 32GB
1GB RAM



Camera And MultiMedia:
Tecno N9 Comes With 5.0MP Primary Camera (Back) and 2.0MP Secondary Camera (Front) with LED Flash Light.
Audio Player: MP3 / WMA / MIDI / AMR / WAV/ AAC
Video Player: MP4 / 3GP / AVI (Others via 3rd party apps)

Battery:
Tecno N9 Has a Battery Capacity of 4500mAh, Up to 8hrs Talk Time and Up to 500hrs Standby Time.

Other Features:
Alert types: Vibration, MP3 ringtones
Loudspeaker: Yes
Audio port: 3.5mm jack
Messaging: SMS, MMS, Email, Push Mail, IM
Browser: Android Browser, HTML5 & Flash Compatible
Java: Yes Via MIDP Emulator
Others: Calculator, Alarm, Memo, World Clock, Calendar, Gmail, Facebook, Voice Recording, Google Maps and Lots More.

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The New Tecno F7 - Phantom A1

The new Tecno Phantom is a delight to behold... For a couple of months now since i first started out with Tecno Android phones... my first was Tecno D3... I had been looking for a much more awesome one to upgrade too.... today i have decided... The Tecno F7 a.k.a Tecno Phantom A1 is pretty much all i need...

This phone is superb and wonderful in use. In fact after using it for 5 mins you would hiss at Tecno N7. HD Games like Asphalt 6, FIFA 2012, Modern Combat 4: zero hour etc run smoothly.

It's thinner than Tecno N7 and with a better finish than its predecessor. Available in both Black and white, this smartphone is easily cherished.

Its an awesome android device with specifications as follows:
SPECIFICATIONS:
Announced May 2013 expected release June 2013
*. Dimensions: 143.5 x 70.8 x 9.1mm
*. Weight: will be updated shortly
*. Screen size: 5.0 inches
*. Screen resolution: 720 x 1280 pixels
*. Pixel density: 294ppi
*. Screen type: IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen capable of displaying up to256K colors
*. Display prone to accidental scratches (missing mineral glass layer)
*. Ambient light, proximity & gravity sensors
*. Automatic display rotation
*. Built-in GPS with Google Maps support (other navigational apps supported via download)
*. Multitouch gestures such as pinch to zoom & panning supported
*. Android v4.1.1 Jelly Bean OS
*. 1Ghz dual-core Snapdragon S4 processor
*. MediaTek MT6577H chipset
*. 1GB RAM
*. PowerVR SGX531 graphics processing unit
*. 4GB internal memory (about 2.5GB user available)
*. External memory slot (up to 32GB memory cards supported)
*. Free 8GB microSD card provided in the box
*. SMS/MMS/Email/Push Email & IM messaging (with predictive text input)
*. Microsoft Exchange/IMAP/POP3 & SMTP email support
*. Word, Excel & PowerPoint document viewer (editing supported via premium upgrade)
*. Downloadable Adobe PDF and kindle ebook readers
*. GPRS/EDGE/ 3G / Wi-Fi internet connectivity
*. Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n with internet sharing via mobile hotspot
*. Up to 236.8kbps download speeds on EDGE networks
*. Up to 21Mbps download, 5.76Mbps upload speeds on 3G networks
*. Preloaded WebKit & Opera Mini web browsers with excellent HTML support (no Adobe Flash)
*. 8MP , 3264 x 2448 pixels fixed focus camera with white balance, scene selection, digital zoom & LED flash
*. Up to 720p, 720 x 1280 pixels video recording at 30fps
*. 1.2MP webcam optimized for video calls
*. microUSB v2.0 with USB charging & mass storage
*. 3.5mm audio jack
*. Bluetooth v3.0 with Advanced audio Distribution Profile (A2DP)
*. Stereo FM radio
*. MP3/AAC/WAV/FLAC media player with customizable playlists, album art & background playback
*. 3GP/3GPP/MP4/WMV/RealVideo/YouTube video player supporting HD video up to 720p
*. 2100mAh Li-Ion battery
*. Up to 16 days 16 hours stand-by time
*. Up to 6 hours talk time

SPECIAL FEATURES
Slim & elegant rectangular design with slightly rounded corners
*. 5.0 inch IPS touchscreen with haptic feedback and a thin bezel
*. Dual SIM functionality with dual stand-by (both SIMs can be used simultaneously for calls)
*. 8MP fixed focus camera with LED flash, digital zoom, white balance, scene selection & HD video recording
*. 1.2MP webcam optimized for self-portrait photos & video calls (Skype, WeChat, Viber & Tango compatible)
*. GPRS/EDGE/3G or Wi-Fi internet connectivity (with mobile hotspot)
*. Up to 21Mbps download speeds on 3G networks
*. Desktop-like web experience via the preloaded WebKit browser (Chrome & Firefox supported via download)
*. Even faster and cheaper browsing through the preinstalled Opera Mini browser
*. Built-in GPS with Google Maps offering turn by turn navigation
*. Microsoft Office Word, Excel & PowerPoint document viewer (editing supported via premium upgrade)
*. Downloadable Adobe PDF & kindle ebook reader
*. Android Jelly Bean operating system
*. Unrestricted access to over 500,000 apps in the Android market
*. Deep integration with social networking apps; Facebook, Instagram,WeChat, Twitter, LinkedIn, WhatsApp, Viber among others
*. Essential Google apps; Maps, Search, Calendar, Gmail, YouTube, Picasa, Talk& Google+
*. Customizable widgets, themes, wallpapers & ringtones
*. Dual-core Snapdragon S4 processor
*. 1GB RAM
*. PowerVR graphics processor (provides an overall improvement in menu transition, browsing speeds & HD mediaplayback)
*. A decent performer with graphics intensive apps & mild gaming (compatible with Asphalt 6, Subway Surfers, Temple Run, Resident Evil, GTA Vice City among others)
*. 4GB internal memory (upgradeable to 32GB via microSD cards, free 8GB card provided in the box)
*. 3.5mm audio jack
*. Bluetooth v3.0 with Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP)
*. Tecno flash share which allows users toshare files of any size faster through wirelessly connected devices
*. Stereo FM radio & music player
*. HD video player supporting media up to720p
*. Device available in black or white colors
*. 12 + 1 months warranty from Tecno

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How To Download YouTube Videos on Your Android Smartphones

Everywhere, both on our computers and mobile phones, tablets, or any other electrical device, we always want to be able to download YouTube videos. Check out how to download YouTube videos to your pc here http://www.kydevolution.com/2012/05/how-to-download-from-youtube-using.html or here http://www.kydevolution.com/2013/01/how-to-download-videos-from-youtube.html

Now, to download YouTube videos, we would be making use of an application called TubeMate, which presents to us the privilege of downloading these videos... TubeMate allows you to choose between watching a YouTube video or downloading it.

Click Here to Download TubeMate

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Tecno P3 Full Phone Specifications

The Tecno P3, another recent release from Tecno, is yet another android phone that has similarities in terms of look and shape with the Tecno N3.
The Tecno P3 is regarded by many as the modification of N3, more or less as an upgrade..   With the new release of Tecno P3, Many people think its a modification of Tecno N3 because it has almost every feature N3 has With some other features it doesnt have. I havent had a first hand experience of the Tecno P3 but here are the specifications. Today, we will be having a full comparison between both devices to see if really P3 is a modification of Tecno N3.



Body::

Tecno P3 Has a Dimension of 115.8 x 62x 11.7 mm whereas Tecno N3 Has a Dimention of 115 x 62x 11.7 mm
Both devices comes in 3 Colors; White, Black and Yellow.


Display::


Both Devices Has a Size of 3.5 inch.
Tecno P3's Display Material : TFT whereas Tecno N3 Was Built with LCD.
Tecno P3 Type : CTP
Both Devices Has a Resolution of 320*480


Memory And OS:

Tecno P3 Has an Internal memory of 512MB whereas N3 has an internal memory of 64MB.
Tecno P3 has a RAM of 512MB whereas N3 has a RAM of 64MB/512MB
Both Devices has a Card slot space for Micro SD and can occupy external memory of about 32GB.
Tecno P3 runs an Operating system of Android 2.3.5 while Tecno N3 runs an Operating system of Android 2.3.6 Gingerbread.


Network and Connectivity:


Both Devices Supports 3G, 2G.
Both Devices Has a 2 Sim card slot
P3 Supports WLAN and WIFI while N3 doesnt.
P3 Doesnt support GPS Navigation while N3 Does.
Both devices has Bluetooth, USB Port and EarPhones.
Both Devices supports GPRS and EDGE


EntertainMent:


Both Devices Doesnt Support Flash, Ebook reader and Ganmes.
P3 doesnt support Java while N3 Does
Both Devices Has FM Radio.
P3 Supports Voice recording while N3 doesnt


Camera:


Both Devices have a Primary Camera of 3MP.
P3 has a Secondary Camera of 0.3MP while N3 doesnt.
P3 Has a FlashLight while N3 doesnt.
Both Devices has an Image size of 2048*1536.
Both Devices support Video Recording.



Battery:


Tecno P3 has a capacity of BL-4E(1400mAh), Talk time : Up to 3.5hrs and Standby time : Up to 150hrs. While N3 has a Capacity of Li-Ion 1400mAh, Talk time : Up to 7hrs and Standby time : Up to 200hrs.


Basic Tools:


Tecno P3 Comes with Torch, Calculator, World clock, Alarm, Memo, Calendar while N3 Doesnt come with any.


Other Features:


Tecno P3 Sensors: Accelerometer, Proximity, Compass
Tecno N3 Sensors: Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass

Tecno P3 Messaging: SMS, MMS, Email, Push Mail, IM
Tecno N3 Messaging: SMS(threaded view), MMS, Email, Push Mail

Both Devices Has HTML Browser.

General Features

2G Network	GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G Network	HSDPA 900 / 2100
4G Network	No
SIM	Dual mini SIM
Status	Available April 2013
	Body
Dimensions	115.8 x 62 x 11.7 mm
Keyboard	Touchscreen
Colors	White, Black, Yellow
Cover	Removable, replaceable plastic
	Display
Type	TFT capacitive touchscreen with 256,000 colors
Size	320 x 480 pixels, 3.5 inches, 165 pixels per inch (PPI)
	Memory And OS
Card slot	MicroSD, up to 32 GB
Internal	512 MB
OS	Android 2.3.5 Gingerbread
Processors	800 MHz dual-core CPU
RAM	512 MB
	Audio
Alert types	Vibration, MP3 ringtones
Loudspeaker	Yes
Audio port	3.5mm jack
	Connectivity
2G	GPRS – up to 85.6 kbps; EDGE – up to 236.8 kbps
3G	Up to 7.2 mbps uplink; Up to 5.76 mbps downlink
4G	No
WIFI	Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, WIFI hotspot
Bluetooth	Version 3.0
GPS	A-GPS
NFC	No
USB	MicroUSB v2.0
	Camera
Primary	3 MP, up to 2048×1536 pixel pictures camera with LED flash
Video	VGA
Secondary	0.3 MP
	Battery
Capacity	1400 mAh Li-Ion battery
Stand-by	Up to 300 hours
Talk time	Up to 17 hours
Music play	Up to 6 hours
	Other Features
Sensors	Accelerometer, Proximity, Compass
Messaging	SMS, MMS, Email, Push Mail, IM
Browser	HTML
Java	No
	- SNS integration - MP4/MPEG4/H.263/H.264 player MP3/WAV/eAAC+/AC3/FLAC player - Document viewer - FM radio - Image viewer - Voice memo/dial/command - Predictive text input - Google Search, Whatsapp, 2go, Gmail, YouTube, Calendar, Google Talk
	Price
Price level	About 97 USD

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Awesome New 2go App for Android

 Hello guys, Its been a while. This has been due to examinations and every other thing trying to keep me away from the web. But today i bring to us, this new and awesome 2go Chat Application for android. Unlike other 2go apps for android that you might have come across, this one is explicitly designed with an awesome User interface that makes the chatting experience much more fun.

Here are a couple of pictures from the app

To download this app to your android device, click here

Enjoy!!!!

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VLC For Android

There arises the need to play Flash video files(.flv) on your android device. Video Lan player popularly known as VLC is a highly recommended Flash video player for your android device.

VLC media player is a free and open source cross-platform multimedia player that plays most multimedia files as well as discs, devices, and network streaming protocols.
This is a BETA version of the port of VLC media player to the Android™ platform. It is intended for power users and hackers.






Features
––––––––––
VLC for Android™ plays most local video and audio files, as well as network streams (including adaptive streaming), like the desktop version of VLC.
VLC for Android has a media library for audio and video files, and allows to browse folders directly.
VLC has support for multi-track audio and subtitles. It supports auto-rotation, aspect-ratio adjustments and gestures to control volume and brightness.
It also includes a widget for audio control, supports audio headsets control, cover art and a complete audio media library.

Click here to download at the Google Play store

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The New Tecno D5: Full Phone Specifications

Updated

 Hey guys, following the release of the Tecno D3 android smartphone.... another android phone has been released into the market... The Tecno D5.

This phone is what i could call  Triple B - bigger, badder and better- than the Tecno D5. It more or less serves as an upgraded version of the smartphone.

As the screen is much wider and bigger with a higher android operating system version... I sure would go for this over the Android Tecno D3..

On a personal view, i have only come across the white and black variations and i definitely prefer the white to the black.

Here are a couple snapshots of the phone

And here are the full phone specifications:

• Camera: 3.0 Mega pixels with flash, front camera
• Operating System: Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich
• Screen size: 4.0 Capacitive touch screen
• Dimension 126*65*10.4
• Processor: 1Ghz duo core
• Internal Storage: 512MB ROM expandable to 32Gb and free 8Gb memory card
• RAM: 512MB
• Connectivity: GPRS, EDGE (GSM 900/1200)
• WI-FI and BLUETOOTH 3.0 SUPORTED
• DUAL SIM: Yes
• Battery: BL-5Q 1800Mah
• Sensor: G-Sensor, Proximity Sensor

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Youwave Vs Bluestacks

Youwave and Bluestacks are the top android emulators out there... These emulators allow you to simulate and android environment on your pc. You get to run android apps like you were on your mobile. The Question thus arises... Which do you prefer? Youwave or Bluestacks??

Bluestacks is a free Android emulator while Youwave isn't free... You only get a trial period of a couple days before you get locked out.. so your only choice is to buy it or do like the black hats do.. crack it.

Bluestacks has a wonderful user Interface which beats that of Youwave bt Youwave gives you the real android feeling... Makes you experience the Android side of Life... These and many more are things that differentiate these apps... now up to you.. Which do you prefer and why?

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Xamarin Mono: Develop Android Apps Using C#

Good news for all C# programmers that have been interested in developing applications for the Android platform. The Xamarin Mono for Android allows you to write your code in c# and then convert it to Android, iOS and also Windows App at a go. Write all your code in C# using Visual studio or Xamarin studio whether you are developing for android, iOS or the Windows platform.. Xamarin allows cross-platform development. Easy to Install, Intellisense and awesome APIs make your programming much easier..

To find out more or get started... Click here

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Tether: Share Your Android Internet Connection With Your PC

Hello guys, everyone of us especially here in nigeria are interested in minimizing internet charges as much as possible...
Trying to reduce the cost of the Internet. We subscribe to various data plans on our Phones and also on our pc...

Here is a solution, with this solution, you only need to subscribe on your Android phone and share it with your computer
via usb.

To do this, subscribe on your android mobile phone and navigate to Settings > Wireless and network settings > Tethering and portable
hotspots.

Make sure your Android is connected to your pc and then check the USB tethering box. Thats all

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Q1: The New Tecno Android Phone

Here's another Android smartphone from Tecno... The Tecno Q1 which has a similar structure to the Blackberry Bold 5. This New release runs on Android 4.0.4, Touch Screen and also has Qwerty Keypads. The phone is a sight to behold but as much as i like it, As a gamer, i would have loved if the screen were a bit larger, replacing the dial up and End call buttons... Then the phone would have been closer to my heart. Tecno Q1 features a 1GHz dual-core processor with 512MB RAM, which will offer a decent performance considering the price. It is loaded with Ice Cream Sandwich, which is great considering that the older Gingerbread appears to be the standard for most Android phones in its price point.

Tecno Q1 comes pre-loaded with Facebook, Whatsapp, GMail with over 600,000 apps available for download at the Google Play Store. With a 5Megapixels rear camera with flash and a front camera as well. Its currently in Nigeria and the price ranges from N15,000 to N18,000. Here are the specs::

Specifications

• Dual-SIM, Mini SIM
• Dimensions: 114.5 x 68 x 11.5 mm
• Storage: supports up to 32GB microSD card
• 2.6-inch Touch Display (480 x 320 pixels)
• QWERTY Keyboard
• 5MP Camera with Flash
• 0.3MP front-facing camera
• Android 4.0 OS (Ice Cream Sandwich)
• 1GHz Dual-Core Processor
• 512GB RAM
• Colours: black
• Wi-Fi
• Wi-Fi Hotspot
• Twitter, Facebook, Whatsapp
• GSM/EDGE 900/1800MHz
• WCDMA 2100MHz
• Digital Compass, Proximity Sensor
• Chat, EMail, & Social Networking
• GPS
• Music/Video Player
• Bluetooth 3.0
• USB 2.0
• FM Radio
• Voice Recording
• 1450mAH Battery Capacity
• 3.5 Hours Talktime (3G)
• 120 Hours Standby Time

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GTA III For Android

Android phones have been blessed with cool applications and games, some with awesome graphics and others with cool storyline. GTA III, as we all know the Grand theft Auto series, is a cool one to have... Its exciting and lots of fun..



The sprawling crime epic that changed open-world games forever.
Welcome to Liberty City. Where it all began.
Rockstar Games celebrates the 10th anniversary of one of the most influential games of all time. The critically acclaimed blockbuster Grand Theft Auto III comes to mobile devices, bringing to life the dark and seedy underworld of Liberty City. With a massive and diverse open world, a wild cast of acters from every walk of life and the freedom to explore at will, Grand Theft Auto III puts the dark, intriguing and ruthless world of crime at your fingertips.
With stellar voice acting, a darkly comic storyline, a stunning soundtrack and revolutionary open-world gameplay, Grand Theft Auto III is the game that defined the open world genre for a generation.
Features:
• Visually stunning d graphics, acter and vehicle models
• HD quality resolution
• Gameplay optimized for touch screen devices
• Custom controls for the mobile platform
• Countless hours of gameplay
• Gamepad Support for USB controllers
• Integrated with Immersion Haptic Vibration Feedback
• Tailor your visual experience with new video display settings
Languages Supported: English, French, Italian, German, Spanish and Japanese.
Grand Theft Auto III 10 Year Anniversary Edition is now available on:
• Android Phones: Galaxy Nexus, HTC Rezound, LG Optimus 2x, Motorola Atrix 4G, Motorola Droid X2, Motorola Droid Bionic, Motorola Photon 4G, Samsung Galaxy R, Samsung Galaxy S2, Sony Ericsson Xperia Play, T-Mobile G2x
• Android Tablets: Acer Iconia, Asus Eee Pad Transformer, Asus Eee Pad Transformer Prime, Dell Streak 7, LG Optimus Pad, Medion Lifetab, Motorola Xoom, Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 and 10.1, Sony Tablet S, Toshiba Thrive
For optimal performance, we recommend re-booting your device after downloading and closing other applications when playing Grand Theft Auto III: 10 Year Anniversary Edition.
Please ensure you have at least 1GB of free space before installing Grand Theft Auto III: 10 Year Anniversary Edition.

Click here to download Android Apk

Click here to download Data packet

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Android Tecno Series

Tecno, especially here in Nigeria has continued to surprise many with their awesome release of Android phones.... The Tecno N3, Tecno D3, Tecno N7 and many others.. These phones are not just simply Android smartphones, but also Dual Sim. I strongly recommend these phones to anyone who is interested in getting an Android Smartphone anywhere in the world. These phones actually meets the standard of Samsung, LG and other Android mobile making Company. Kudos to Tecno.. Check out the Tecno D3 Full Specifications Here. What do you guys think about these releases from Tecno?

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