When it comes to phone the first thing we look for is security. Security is the first concern people have and everyone wants to keep their data and information protected. Apple has ensured to keep security in mind before designing any software update. Apple looks into this matter deeply especially providing physical security. Since Apple iPhones are pretty expensive and have a higher chance of getting stolen. In this regard, iPhone users need to be careful when saving their information. There are certain measures that should be taken by the iPhone users:
Set a passwordThe first step to secure your phone is to set a password. You don’t want anyone to guess your password and unlock your phone. This is a convenient method to protect your phone from theft. Users can set a password according to their preference, they can either set a 4 number password or alphanumeric password that will make passcode strong to unlock. It’s better to set a long password to gain higher security.
Set Touch IdWith touch ID you can not only set a password but even biometric identification. You can scan your finger print to unlock your phone. The Touch ID is more secure than any password that can be predicted. By enabling Touch ID your fingerprint can be secured and no one can hack your touch id. You can enable this from Touch ID & Passcode and add different fingerprints.
Enable two-step verificationIf someone is really concerned with the privacy, it’s highly recommended to implement two-step verification for Apple and iCloud. Two-step verification ensures to identify your ID before logging into iMessage, iCloud and FaceTime. To do this, you will have to get yourself registered on other devices and you’ll get the 4 digit verification code through SMS or Find my Phone and your device will verify whenever you log in iCloud or App Store to download an app or making a purchase.
Turn off Find My PhoneFind My Phone is a backup option when your phone gets lost or stolen. This allows you to see where you device is and uses phone built in GPS system to locate the address on the map so that you can track your phone and report complain to the nearest Police station. This feature is activated to track your lost device and if a user is unable to locate his phone he can erase the data.
Don’t jailbreak your phoneMany people consider jailbreaking their phone as it allows you to customize the phone as per your requirement without facing any restriction. But this isn’t a safe option, it’s advisable for users who prefer security to keep their phone secure they shouldn’t opt for jail breaking their phone. In order to maintain utmost security, you need to dismiss the idea to jailbreak your iPhone.
Download a VPNA Virtual Private Network is an essential tool that provides high security to the users. This tool is necessary for iPhone users who use public Wi-Fi and the unknown ones. Installing VPN is highly recommended for people who do a lot of traveling and have to use public data. In order to secure their information, they can install this and save their private information details from leaking and hacking as they can easily seize the data. VPN acts as a security and doesn’t let hackers hack your information.
Apps are present in the App Store, you can download Hotspot shield app. This will hide your IP address and protect your WIFI connection without letting hackers come in between. You can start using this app as a trial version for a week and pay a little sum of money to use it in the future.
These are the six effectual tips that will help you protect your phone and secure your iPhone details in a great manner. If in any way your phone gets misplaced or lost you can implement these tips and protect your hope. We hope you find these steps useful. Cheers!
Author BioSusan Daigle is a staff writer at iPhone app Development Company in California. When she’s not writing she can be found reading books and taking selfies.
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If you also read the last post which detailed the golden rules of content marketing, you would agree that the brands that were cited as examples could not have been better picked.
However, this is now about you. You will want to make the most of your content marketing so that your business does not get left out in this fast-paced century we are in. How about we look at those content marketing industry trends that aim to shape the year 2018?
1 Trans-creation, not Trans-lation
Big brands have headquarters in the very big countries and branches everywhere else. The headquarters is where all the fun happens, leaving the branches worldwide to play catch-up.
That used to be the norm with content marketing in these big businesses too, but the norm is changing. Simply put, what works in Europe would not necessarily work in Africa.
We will use the instance above as a case study. When a material is created for the European market, it is not translated anymore. Marketers now know that this doesn’t make sense. Rather, they take the content that has been used in that part and create content for the local market based on the reasoning that informed the first.
Take the reasoning and run with it, not translate the content.
2 In influencers, we trust
The clamour for influencers is now on the rise. No, I am not saying that advertisement has lost its taste. What I am saying is that influencers are now a slightly effective way to target the local market/ specific demographic.
What is now most intriguing is the kind of influencers marketers have now tended towards.
Instead of going to those with millions and millions of followers, marketers would rather go for those with thousands or a few hundreds. If you think about it, there is beauty behind the brains that informed that decision. Let me show you how:
Influencers with not-too-much volume of followers will accept not-so-much in terms of compensation Since they have been able to build and keep such a fair follower base, it is sure most of them will be specific to a certain demographic Following the point above, you can substitute that for targeted ads, and you already know who it is going to get to.
Genius, not?
3 Even More Content
Because, what is content marketing without content? Just marketing, and we are not dealing with that here.
If you have been doing some writing before now, take a minute to look at all the stuff you’ve done. Look at how the ones with more words compare against those with lesser words. If you are like most marketers, you will see that the longer content got more impressions.
That is to say, the audience is now matured past the 500-word limit. They want more, and more should you give them.
4 Transparency
The average internet user is ‘fed’ with hundreds of ads daily. Speaking from a consumer’s point of view, that can be mentally draining. Afterall, all I want to do is enjoy some time on the internet. Why do I have to deal with a barrage of ads that might not even apply to me?
This thinking is why many users will skip a section of the internet when they notice it is about to promote branded content.
Brands, however, are not looking to remove the branding. They are working towards making their campaign strategies more transparent instead. That way, the customer can see them coming, knows when to see them coming and is tipped on what to expect. How better to connect with the audience on a personal level?
As the year starts to take shape, there is no doubt that digital marketing has come to stay. It thus takes only the best businesses – those who want to grow, and grow exponentially – to take these content marketing industry trends and turn them into gold.
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The 2018 edition of the popular reality TV show, Big Brother Naija, started on January 28. You can watch Big Brother Naija live on DSTV channel 198 or GOTV channel 29 via your decoder. But what if you want to watch while on the move? Here we provide a guide on how to watch Big Brother Nigeria online using a laptop or desktop or on a smartphone using a mobile app.
DSTV has an app called DSTV Now. With the DSTV Now app, which is available for iOS and Android devices (including Android TV), you can stream and watch Big Brother Naija live on your mobile phone and tablet. You can also visit the DSTV Now website to stream Big Brother Naija live on your Windows laptop and Desktop as well as your Macbook and Mac computers.
How to Watch Big Brother Naija Online Visit now.dstv.com on a browser on your computer. You will need to have a compatible browser installed See below Login with your DSTV Connect ID. The first time you login to the DSTV Now website, you will be required to create DSTV Connect ID. You will need your smart card number to create the ID Click on the Live TV menu. This shows a list of TV channels available for streaming Scroll down to Big Brother Naija 2: Live Broadcast Click on the BBNaija tile to begin streaming the show Browser support for DSTV Now Chrome version 53 or higher Firefox version 47 or higher Internet Explorer 11 or higher on Windows 8.1 or higher Microsoft Edge on Windows 10 or higher Safari 9 or higher on Mac OS X 10.11 or higher Opera 43 or higher on Windows 10 or higher How to Watch Big Brother Naija on Mobile Devices Open the DSTV Now App on your Android or iOS device. You can download the App at the PlayStore or Apple Store. To download DSTV Now for Android Click Here and to Download DSTV Now for iOS Click Here Login with your DSTV Connect ID. The first time you login to the DSTV Now App, you will be required to create DSTV Connect ID. You will need your smart card number to create the ID Tap on the DSTV Now Menu icon Tap on the Live TV menu. This shows a list of TV channels available for streaming Scroll down to Big Brother Naija 2: Live Broadcast Tap on the BBNaija item to begin streaming the showNote that to watch Big Brother Naija online or on mobile via DSTV Now, you will need to be a valid subscriber to DSTV. You also need a data plan (preferably an unlimited data plan) and a reasonably fast internet connection (preferably 3G, 4G LTE, Wi-Fi, or 5G).
Previously, DSTV Now was restricted to DSTV Premium, DSTV Compact Plus, and DSTV Compact subscribers, but we here that DSTV Access and DSTV Family subscribers can now enjoy the service, though it is not clear whether this update is available to subscribers in all countries.
So, if you are on a lower DSTV subscription and you can access Big Brother Naija through this method, please let us know so that we can update this article.
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DSTV Now is a service from Multichoice that enables you watch your favourite shows online via a browser on your desktop or laptop or with a mobile app on your smartphone or tablet. It a successor of DSTV Mobile, which used the DVB-H technology to broadcast select TV shows to compatible mobile phones. DSTV Now enables you stream live shows, watch and rewatch your favourite movies, and even catch-up on episodes you may have missed.
Unlike DSTV Mobile that required the DVB-H technology, which meant only a few devices could support it, DSTV Now just requires internet access and a browser. This means that any device that supports fast 3G internet can support the service. In addition unlike DSTV Mobile, the DSTV Now service does not require any additional subscription. Once you are subscribed to a qualified subscription plan you can start enjoying the service without any additional payment.
What you need to Access DSTV Now A valid Subscription to DSTV Premium, DSTV Compact Plus, or DSTV Compact An Internet enabled PC, Mac, Android Phone, iPhone, iPad, or any Smartphone or Tablet A supported Browser or DSTV Now App for Android or iOS. To download DSTV Now for Android Click Here and to Download DSTV Now for iOS Click Here A DSTV Connect ID (easy to register, requires your smart card number) An Internet Connection (Broadband connection like Wi-Fi, 3G, 4G LTE, 5G) A Data Plan (Preferably an unlimited Data plan) Browser support for DSTV NowIn case you a are planning streaming TV shows using a browser. Here are browsers currently supporting DSTV Now
Chrome version 53 or higher Firefox version 47 or higher Internet Explorer 11 or higher on Windows 8.1 or higher Microsoft Edge on Windows 10 or higher Safari 9 or higher on Mac OS X 10.11 or higher Opera 43 or higher on Windows 10 or higherWith DSTV Now you can watch TV shows and live TV on up to four devices, though only two can be active simultaneously at a time. Now that you know what you need to access the service, let us now show you how.
How to Watch Live TV, Sports, Movies on DSTV Now Visit now.dstv.com on your browser or open the DSTV Now App on your Android or iOS devices. You can download the App at the PlayStore or Apple Store Login with your DSTV Connect ID. You will be required to create a DSTV Connect ID the first time you login Search for the TV show you want to watch. You go to the Live TV section to see programmes airing now on DSTV. Catch Up enables you watch episodes of your favorite shows that you may have missed. You can also visit the TV Guide to see upcoming shows and set reminders on shows you may want to watch When you see a TV show you want to watch, click or tap on it to get to the details page where you can either stream or download the show Features of DSTV NowNow lets look at some of the value added services on the service.
Watch Live TVThe DSTV Now service enables you stream live TV on your computer or mobile devices. On the live TV section of the app, you will find all the channels that are available live with the current show airing. You will also see an indicator of how far long the program has gone. Clicking on the channel will open the screen where you will then watch the live TV show.
The channels are also tagged to categories, which makes it easy to filter channels by category. Categories available include Sports, General Entertainment, News & Commerce, Music, Documentary, Children, Lifestyle & Culture, and Religion.
With live TV, you nolonger have to worry about programme interruptions during power failure or bad weather as you can continue your viewing on your mobile phone or laptop. You can now watch live TV programs including Big Brother Naija while on the move just like in the days of DSTV Mobile. You can also watch Live football matches and more.
Catch upMissed any episode of your favourite show or you just want to rewatch a recently aired TV show? The Catch up section is for you. The Catch up feature of DSTV Now keeps a catalog of popular programmes on DSTV. It is a Video on Demand service that enables you watch episodes of your favourite TV shows that aired for the first time over the last 7 to 28 days.
You can either stream the episode or download it so that you can watch offline later. However, downloads are only available on the Mobile App. When you are using a browser, you are restricted to streaming only. Shows are usually available on Catch up within 24 hours of their first broadcast on DSTV.
Lots of Entertainment for Kids with Kids lockAside the children shows on Live TV and Catch up, DSTV Now provides a special kids section with lots of shows for children. The beauty of the kids section is that you can setup a PIN so that once you navigate to the kids section and handover the phone to your children they will not be able to navigate to other features of DSTV Now until they enter the same PIN you setup. With this, your kids are protected from potentially inappropriate content.
Full TV GuideDSTV Now comes with an 8-day worth of TV programming Guide. On the TV Guide, you can watch a programme live if it is currently airing live. You can also set a reminder if the programme is upcoming. If you have an Explorer decoder, you can also instruct your Explorer decoder to record an upcoming TV show via the App.
The TV Guide also provides information about each TV show like the season, episode, duration, rating, and a brief description. You will also see when the particular episode will air again on the channel.
Cast to TV or Big ScreenDSTV Now supports Screen mirroring technologies like Apple AirPlay and Google Chromecast. With screen mirroring, you can cast the current screen on your mobile App to a bigger screen like your laptop, desktop, or TV.
With Airplay you can mirror your iPhone or iPad screen to your Apple TV or Mac computer, while Google Chromecast is more versatile supporting both Android and iOS devices. Note that Wi-Fi is required and both devices need to be connected to the same Wi-Fi hotspot.
How to Save Data on DSTV NowUsing DSTV Now involves streaming or downloading of videos. This means huge data is involved. In addition, some channels on DSTV come in HD quality, which means you might need to break a bank if you choose to watch in HD. For example, watching videos in HD can consume up to 2GB for just an hour of viewing, which might just be insane for most budgets in Nigeria and Africa. This is why it is recommended you use DSTV Now only when you are subscribing to a unlimited data plan or a data plan with huge cap.
However, DSTV Now offers a switch in settings that enables you reduce the quality or resolution of the video in order to save data consumption. In fact, you can reduce data consumption by up to 10 folds by switching to the lowest quality. According to DSTV’s own data, you consume approximately 210MB per hour of viewing if you switch to the Low Video Quality setting.
While 210MB per hour is still huge for some budgets, it is a significant savings from HD quality. So, to avoid spending too much on data, it is a good idea to lower the video quality in settings.
To Save Data on DSTV Now with lower video quality Go to the DSTV Now Menu Tap on Settings Tap on Maximum Video Quality Set the required video quality. Options: Highest, High, Medium, Low
DSTV Now also has an option for restricting viewing only on Wi-Fi networks. This is on by default. If you want to watch TV shows using your mobile data, you must go into settings and toggle on the Use Mobile Data option.
In addition, there is also an option that timeout live streaming after a certain period. The default is 2 hours, but you can set for as little as 5 minutes or as high as 4 hours. This feature ensures you do not get lost in streaming. It could also be helpful if you sleep off while streaming a TV show. If you choose, you can disable this feature entirely.
To access this option, just go to the Live Streaming Timeout setting and choose the timeout duration you prefer. All these features will help you conserve data.
Which Devices can you use to Watch DSTV NowYou can watch DSTV Now on the following devices including Cheap Android Phones:
Android Phones running Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean) or higher Android Tablets running Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean) or higher Windows PCs via a Web Browser Android TV devices running Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean) or higher Macbook or Mac Computer via a Web browser iPads running iOS 9 or higher iPhones running iOS 9 or higher iPod Touch running iOS 9 or higher Countries with DSTV NowYou can access DSTV Now in the following countries:
Nigeria Kenya Ghana Namibia South Africa Angola Botswana Democratic Republic of Congo Ethiopia Malawi Mauritius Mozambique Swaziland Tanzania Uganda Zambia Zimbabwe Benin Burkina Faso Burundi Cameroon Cape Verde Central African Republic Chad Comoros Congo Djibouti Equatorial Guinea Eritrea Gabon Gambia Guinea Guinea Bissau Ivory Coast Liberia Madagascar Mali Mauritania Mayotte Niger Reunion Rwanda Sao Tome and Principle Senegal Seychelles Sierra Leone Somalia St Helena Island Sudan Togo Tunisia ZanzibarNote that these are the same countries where DSTV Pay TV satellite services are available. You will not be able to watch DSTV Now if you travel outside any of these countries.
How to Watch Big Brother Naija (#BBNaija) free Online and on Mobile Visit now.dstv.com on your browser or open the DSTV Now App on your Android or iOS devices. Login with your DSTV Connect ID Click or Tap on Live TV on the DSTV Now Menu Scroll down to Big Brother Naija 2: Live Broadcast Tap or Click on the BBNaija item to begin streaming the showThat’s a wrap on this comprehensive overview of the DSTV Now service. Hope we got everything covered. If we missed something or you have anything to add, we would love to hear from you.
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The Gionee Steel 3 was among the iteration of almost bezel-less smartphones released in the fall of last year. Despite being a budget smartphone, it doesn’t look the part as it looks very much like a more premium smartphone. It also features a fairly large battery and a list of other features. Does the Gionee Steel 3 qualify as a good buy? Let’s have a look.
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At first glance, the Gionee Steel 3 looks pretty much like an high-end smartphone. The smartphone is made from well polished metallic unibody and slim chassis. For a smartphone with a fairly large battery capacity the device doesn’t weigh much at about 170g. It also features an 18:9 aspect ratio with almost bezel-less display.
The Gionee Steel 3 besides the aspect ratio and almost bezel-less display, it has quite a low resolution. With a 5.7-inch 1440 X 720 display, the smartphone fits right into the low budget smartphone category. It also features a pixel density of 293 ppi.
Battery and CameraNot too many budget smartphone comes with decent large battery capacity like the Gionee Steel 3. It features a 4, 000mAh Li-Po battery which is non removable and a fast charge feature. This should do well for a little over a day of usage on normal usage.
On the picture taking front, there’s the same camera setup at both sides of the smartphone. In that vein, the Gionee Steel 3 has an 8MP rear camera and 8MP front camera with flash on both sides.
Hardware and SoftwareWith respect to the smartphone category, the Gionee has a decent SoC. This includes an Octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon clocking at 1.4GHz max as well as an Adreno 505 GPU. This is enough to give you a fairly smooth performance with respect to gaming, browsing and so on
Also, the Gionee Steel 3 offers 3GB of RAM and a 32GB built-in storage space expandable up to 256GB with the help of a memory card in the second sim slot. It runs on Amigos 5.0 OS based on Android 7.0 Nougat straight from the box.
Pricing and AvailabilityThe Gionee Steel 3 is available for sale in a number of online stores and smartphone outlets. It has the price tag ranging from 75, 000 naira to about 87, 000 based on your location and the deal.
Here are a few specs of the Gionee Steel 3:
General Features Platform: Amigos 5.0 (Android 7.0 Nougat) Processor: Octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 GPU: Adreno 505 Memory: 3GB Colours: Gold Dimension: 144.7 X 69.8 X 8.5 mm Weight: 170g SIM Type: Nano sim SIM Count: Dual sim Display Display: 5.7-inch, IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen, 1440 X 720 pixels Screen Protection: – Camera Rear Camera: 8GB camera, 1080p Video@30fps Rear Camera Features: – Front Camera: 8MP camera, 720p Video@30fps Storage Built-in Storage: 32GB Memory Card Support: Yes, up to 256GB Bundled Cloud Storage: – Network Support 2G GSM: Yes 2G CDMA 1X: Yes 3G WCDMA: Yes 3G CDMA EVDO: – 4G LTE: Yes, 4G Bands:TD-LTE 2300(band 40) FD-LTE 1800(band 3)3G Bands Internet & Connectivity GPRS: Yes EDGE: Yes 3G/WCDMA/HSPA: Yes HSPA+: Yes, 5.76/21Mbps CDMA EVDO: – 4G LTE: Yes WLAN: Yes, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n/ac, Dual Band Wi-Fi Hotspot: Yes Bluetooth: Yes, v4.2 with A2DP NFC: – Infrared Blaster: – USB Port: USB 2.0 Messaging SMS/MMS: Yes Instant Messaging: Yes Push Emails: Yes Email Protocol: – Entertainment Music Player: MP3/WAV/eAAC+ player Video Player: MP4/H.264 player FM Radio: Yes Loudspeaker: Yes 3.5mm Jack: Yes Navigation Navigation: Yes, A-GPS GPS, BeiDou Maps: Yes Sensors & Control Digital Compass: Yes Accelerometer: Yes Proximity Sensor: Yes Light Sensor: Yes Barometer: – SpO2: – Pedometer: – Heart Rate Monitor: – Gyroscope: – Fingerprint Scanner: – Iris Scanner: – Face Unlock: – Intelligent Digital Assistant: – Motion Sensing / Gesture Control: – Voice Control: – Other Features Video Streaming: Yes Active Noise Cancellation: – Wireless Charging: – Built-in Mobile Payment: – Water Resistant: – Dust Resistant: – Image Editor: Yes Video Editor: Yes Document Viewer: Yes Document Editor: Yes Battery Battery: 4, 000mAh Li-Po battery Talktime: – Standby Time: – Fast Charging: YesThe post Gionee Steel 3 Specs and Price appeared first on Nigeria Technology Guide.
