TECNO Mobile launches new Camon 11 Pro, 24MP clear selfie phone with AI technology

Global premier mobile phone brand TECNO Mobile announces new smartphones CAMON 11 and CAMON 11 PRO for bright and clear selfies with high quality. The novelties will join the popular CAMON series, which already includes CAMON X and CAMON CM models, and will delight all fans of the self-portrait genre.

TECNO CAMON 11 devices are created for young people who follow the latest technological trends. Artificial intelligence (AI) algorithms built into the smartphones are capable of doing a lot of things that previously seemed to be impossible and take the next CAMON representatives to a new level of mobile gadgets. The event was graced by A-list celebrity friends of TECNO mobile, top dealers of TECNO smartphones, representatives of blue-chip media houses and government officials.

According to Luke Pam, Brand Manager TECNO Nigeria, ‘The revolutionary AI technology embedded in the CAMON 11 PRO and CAMON 11’s camera will elevate the smartphone selfie experience. Selfie-lovers will enjoy the high-end 24 or 16-megapixel front camera, which has advanced and intelligent features based on artificial intelligence. AI-technology smartly allows you to create high-quality self-portraits with natural skin colour by optimizing the image, thereby achieving brighter colours and sharp contours.’ AI Technology Captures More Beauty of You
New AI technology advances include more accurate facial recognition capability. CAMON 11 and CAMON 11 PRO cameras are able to improve self-portraits with the help of AI Beauty by recognizing up to 240points on the face of the subject, delivering better beautification effects no matter the gender or age, and enabling self-learning capabilities based on user preferences, plus other added fun features. It also supports Face Unlock option and is equipped with its own powerful AI adjustable front LED flashlights, which allows to get beautiful and realistic photos with a certain flash level customized for you.

Taking selfies has never been better, thanks to the advanced 16 MP front camera for the CAMON 11 and 24 MP for the CAMON 11 PRO. These front cameras have the widest dynamic range due to the AI feature in HDR mode, guaranteeing perfect shots in any light. In low light conditions, the camera takes several pictures at once, combining them into one clear shot, which guarantees accurate detail processing and eliminates the problem of image blur. AI is also able to automatically recognize scenes and adapt to shooting conditions, as well as select the optimal parameters for a wide variety of shooting modes from sports to portrait.
The dual camera is designed for impressive shots to gain popularity in social networks. Night shooting mode is also based on AI-technology and provides high detail photos, even in conditions of limited lighting. 6GBRAM + 64GB ROM
Set the pace with the new CAMON 11 PRO, powered by a ground-breaking 6GB RAM and 2.0 GHz Octa-Core processor, taking your “speed” to the next level. Feel free to watch your favourite videos, download content, play games, and with the help of machine learning technology, CAMON 11 and CAMON 11 PRO are able to accelerate the game and put the phone into anti-disturb mode for users, which will bring a more immersive gaming experience.
More Fun with Animoji



Animoji combines human expressions with 3D virtual expressions through Augmented Reality (AR) technologies and creates dynamic cartoon images in keyboard, which is embedded in the typewriting and allows for usage in all major instant messengers and social networks – Facebook Messenger, Twitter, Google+, Hangouts, WhatsApp, Telegram, Skype, etc. Animated emoji reads facial movements and recreates them, making chatting with friends so much more fun! Put Your Favorite Apps at Your Fingertips
The HiOS software is intelligent enough to recognize your favourite apps and have them open in just 0.3s through your different fingerprints. One can set up “Google + Facebook + YouTube” to open using your forefinger print or access “Instagram + Google Map + Snapchat“ via your mid-finger print, all at your personalized convenience.
Call Recording by Fingerprint

Conversations embody our relationships, fuel career growth, offer evidence for justice, and more. From helping us keep alive the memory of loved ones, to keeping records of legal discussions, conducting interviews or even making customer service calls, the CAMON 11 or CAMON 11 PRO makes recording calls a breeze. By just a simple tap of the fingerprint scanner, the call will be recorded immediately. Camon 11 Dubai & Seychelles Tour
To make its entrance into the Nigerian Market more memorable, the TECNO Camon 11 will be taking Nigerians on an all expense trip to Dubai and Seychelles to experience the wonders of these countries and the camera quality of the Camon 11. To participate in the TECNO Camon 11 #24MPAIClearSelfie Challenge.
1. Take a selfie that can qualify you to model 24 MP Clear Selfie Camon 11 Pro
2. Post on your social media with #24MPAIClearSelfie and #Camon11DubaiSeychellesTour.
Every week, 4 pictures will qualify as finalists and at the end of the campaign 2 winners will emerge Online. Visit http://bit.ly/24MPAIClearSelfie for more details.
The new TECNO Camon 11 and 11 Pro are available in three colours- Aqua Blue and Midnight Black and can be purchased from any smartphone store nationwide.

Apple Cuts Production Orders For Three New iPhone Models

(FILES) In this file photo taken on September 14, 2016, the Apple logo/AFP

Apple Inc has cut production orders in recent weeks for all three iPhone models launched in September, the Wall Street Journal reported on Monday, citing sources.

A lower-than-expected demand for the new iPhones and Apple’s decision to offer more models have made it difficult to anticipate the number of components and handsets the company needs, according to the WSJ report here.

A lower-than-expected demand for the new iPhones and Apple’s decision to offer more models have made it difficult to anticipate the number of components and handsets the company needs, according to the WSJ report here.

Apple shocked investors a few weeks ago with a sales forecast for the Christmas quarter below Wall Street expectations, prompting certain suppliers to issue warnings that pointed to weakness in new iPhone sales.

Screen maker Japan Display Inc (6740.T) cut its full-year outlook citing weaker smartphone demand, while British chipmaker IQE Plc (IQE.L) said it expects a material reduction in its financial performance in the current year.

Lumentum Holdings Inc (LITE.O), AMS AG (AMS.S), companies which supply Apple with the software needed for its FaceID technology, also lowered their forecasts.

Another supplier Analog Devices Inc (ADI.O) is expected to report fourth-quarter results before markets open on Tuesday.

Apple shares were down 3.7 per cent at $186.38 on Monday, while Lumentum, Skyworks Solutions Inc (SWKS.O) and Qorvo Inc (QRVO.O) were down between 2.7 to 6 per cent.

Forecasts have been particularly problematic for iPhone XR with Apple cutting its production plan by up to a third of the nearly 70 million units some suppliers had been asked to produce between September and February, WSJ reported.

As recently as last week, Apple informed several suppliers that it had lowered its production plan again for iPhone XR, the Journal said.

The company started selling its latest generation of phones, the iPhone XS and XS Max, in September and the XR model in October.

Analysts at Cowen & Co expect a modest hit from iPhone production cuts on memory chipmakers like Western Digital Corp (WDC.O) and Micron Technology Inc (MU.O).

The brokerage forecast a 10 cent headwind to Micron and 15 cent headwind to Western Digital in the fourth quarter of 2018 and the first quarter of 2019 on lower iPhone builds.

Micron’s shares were down 3.4 per cent while Western Digital was down 1.7 per cent.

Apple did not respond to a request for comment.

Reuters.

How to prevent constipation

Man suffering from constipation
The best way to stay regular is to exercise, eat a healthy, fiber-rich diet, and drink plenty of water. But if you have trouble going, certain foods can help. It’s not the only factor, but fiber -which adds to the size and water content of your stool- is key. Women should shoot for 21 to 25 grams a day, and men, 30 to 38.
Pears
This sweet fruit is packed with vitamins and antioxidants, and it has a lot of fiber and water, which can help with constipation. One pear has only about 60 calories.
Popcorn
It’s not just perfect movie food – it can be a healthy snack any time, as long as you don’t bury it in salt and butter. But you may not know it’s loaded with fiber.
Watermelon
It does not have a lot of fiber, but it is 92 per cent water, and that can encourage a bowel movement. It is also chock full of nutrients, with antioxidants that help protect your cells, as well as vitamins A, B, and C, and lycopene, which help shield you from UV rays.
Oatmeal
Have this for breakfast and you’ll be less hungry – and less likely to snack – during the day. It’s a good source of fiber, and the oats absorb lots of water, too, which helps with digestion. Bonus: It also may help lower LDL, or “bad cholesterol,” and gives you complex carbs, protein, calcium, and iron.
Almonds
You can put them on salads and desserts, eat them with yogurt and cheese, or grind them to make a tasty pie filling or pastry dough.
Potato Salad
Cooled potatoes have fiber and a lot of something called “resistant starch.” This “resists” digestion, and some of it ends up in your large intestine, where it helps good bacteria grow.
Lentils
These can make for a great side dish (try them with sausage), and they’re good in salads, too. They can even be hearty enough to have as a main course, thanks to a healthy amount of protein.

emerging technologies of 2018

Rohr: Draw as good as a win

Rohr: Draw as good as a win

Super Eagles coach,  Gernot Rohr said yesterday’s Africa Cup of Nations qualifier 1-1 draw against South Africa was as good as a win considering the difficult situation in which the game was played.

Gernot Rohr

He also added that his team got their tactics right hence they were able to keep the South Africans at bay.

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“South Africa is a very good team. We knew it will be a difficult game it was very hot, we arrived yesterday (Friday) morning without sleeping in the night and second half was very difficult,” Rohr said after the game. We started the match well. We struck the first goal and our tactics was okay they had to come against our defensive block and it was difficult for South Africa.

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“We tried to score the second goal because we play to win all the time. Today we didn’t win, we did not want to take any risk because we knew a draw is just like a victory.”

Source:

https://www.vanguardngr.com/2018/11/rohr-draw-as-good-as-a-win/

Key Leader Of Group That Abducted Leah Sharibu Killed – Military

The Nigerian Military says it has killed one of the leaders of the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) – the Boko Haram factional group believed to have abducted Leah Sharibu.

A statement from the Nigerian Army (NA) on Saturday revealed that the ISWAP media chief, Ahmad Sale, was neutralised in an operation by own troops in conjunction with personnel of the Nigerian Air Force.

“Reports available reveal that one Sale Ahmad Sale a. k. a. Baban Hassan, the leader of Al-Barnawi media group, a faction of Boko Haram was killed by a joint operation conducted by the Nigerian Army and Nigerian Air Force,” it said.

The Army added, “The killing of the media leader is indicative of efforts by the NA to eliminate key members of the sect.

“It is worthy to note that the sect is directly affiliated to the Islamic State and has carried out several attacks against own troops and innocent civilians in the past.”

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The Army stressed that the death of the group’s media leader has shown that the leadership of the terrorist group was being targeted successfully by the military.

It assured Nigerians that other key members of the group would soon be apprehended or killed, thus decimating the terrorists and their activities in the country.

The Army disclosed further that it has identified the new leader of another terrorist group – Jama’atu Nus’ratul-Islami Wal-Muslimina, Abul-Fadl Iyad Gali.

“The group is a new terrorist group which Ansaru is affiliated to. In the same vein, the identification of the leader of Jama’atu Nus’ratul-Islami Wal-Muslimina group would enable the NA to target the group effectively using advanced technologies in its arsenal,” it said.

According to the Army, the existence of the group portends grave danger to the nation’s security.

– Leah’s Struggle –

The Boko Haram factional group had abducted Leah and over 100 students from the Government Girls Secondary School, Dapchi, Yobe State in February this year.

Following efforts by the Federal Government for the girls to regain their freedom, the insurgents brought back the girls to the community in March after spending four weeks in captivity.

Leah Sharibu (file)

They, however, kept Leah back in captivity reportedly for refusing to renounce her faith.

She was the only Christian among the girls.

On August 27, online news platform TheCable published an audio clip in which Leah who has been in captivity for nine months now called on President Muhammadu Buhari to help her regain freedom.

In the clip, the 15-year-old who spoke in Hausa had also sought help for her family.

She said, “I am Leah Sharibu, the girl that was abducted in GGSS Dapchi. I am calling on the government, particularly, the President to pity me and get me out of this serious situation.

“I also plead to the members of the public to help my mother, my father, my younger brother and relatives. Kindly help me out of my predicament. I am calling on the government and people of goodwill to intervene to get me out of my current situation. I am begging you to treat me with compassion. Thank you.”

Leah’s stay in the terrorists’ captivity has continued to generate a widespread criticism, although the government said it was making efforts to ensure her safe return.

One of the latest came from the leadership of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) which asked President Buhari to order the security agencies to secure Leah’s release and other innocent Nigerians still held by the insurgents.

Source:

https://www.channelstv.com/2018/11/17/breaking-military-kills-key-leader-of-group-that-abducted-leah-sharibu/

Pogba sparks transfer rumour after partying with Messi

Lionel Messi and Paul Pogba might not be involved for France and Argentina during the international break but they did have time for a deep conversation while having dinner in Dubai.

Not available for their respective nations during the two-week break in their domestic campaigns, both have travelled to the United Arab Emirates for a short holiday.

Pogba missed Manchester United’s last game at Manchester City due to a thigh problem, while Messi has only played once for Barcelona since breaking his arm in mid-October .

The pair bumped into each other while at Salt Bae’s Turkish steak house and engaged in a lengthy discussion regarding a number of topics.

Reportedly, among them was Chelsea midfielder N’Golo Kante, who Pogba claimed marked Messi out of their World Cup round of 16 clash in the summer.

Agent Mino Raiola made no secret of his desire to move his client away from Old Trafford after he was criticised by manager Jose Mourinho.

Defender Gerard Pique said he would welcome the arrival of the 25-year-old if he did indeed complete a move to the La Liga champions.

“We would be happy to have him here,” Pique said in August.

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“I know little about what he is going through in Manchester and the relationship that exists [between Mourinho and Pogba].

“Pogba is a very good player, but a Manchester United player right now and we’ll see if something happens in the future.”

Source:

https://www.vanguardngr.com/2018/11/pogba-sparks-transfer-rumour-after-partying-with-messi/

Apple Introduces iOS 11, HomePod Speakers

Apple on Monday introduced the HomePod speaker to compete with Amazon.com’s Alexa assistant and Echo devices for users who prefer voice-operated systems for shopping, planning and other tasks.

 
Apple will begin shipping the HomePod to the United States, Britain and Australia in December.
Apple introduced iOS 11, the next version of the software that powers the iPhone and iPad, and rolled out new tools for developers to create augmented reality applications for the devices.
And taking direct aim at services like those provided by PayPal Holdings, Apple also debuted peer-to-peer payments for Apple Pay in which users will be able to send money through the Messages app on iPhones.
That money can immediately be used in retail stores that take Apple Pay or can be moved to a bank account.

Akeredolu Signs N170.8bn Budget, Promises To Improve Capital Expenditure

Governor Akeredolu made the resolution in Akure while signing the 2017 Appropriation Bill into law at the Governor’s Office in Akure. The budget totals N170.85 billion.

He said the huge deficit in various sectors needed to be tackled, hence the administration tried to reduce the embarrassing imbalance between recurrent and capital expenditure.

“This bill has a provision of N170, 846, 580 billion broken into debt service (principal) N8.127 billion, statutory transfers N8.374 billion, recurrent expenditure N95.159 billion, and capital expenditure N59.187 billion.

“These fiscal estimates have been scrutinised meticulously to capture the aspirations of this administration on real development.

“It is important to state that the government has initiated special intervention strategies on agriculture, job creation, infrastructure, education, technology and rural development.

Akeredolu, however, expressed determination to improve fiscal circumstances substantially through revenue generation.

He said, “This administration is not unmindful of the dire challenges faced by it, with regards to Budget implementation, mainly due to the paucity of funds.

“We are, however, determined to improve our fiscal circumstances substantially, through revenue generation. We shall devise means of plugging loopholes exploited by unscrupulous elements to deny the State of deserved revenue.

“We shall expand our tax base aggressively. This administration requires the cooperation of all concerned in ensuring that all revenues accruable to the State are realised with minimal stress,” he said.

The Governor thanked members of the House of Assembly for promptly scrutinising and passing the 2017 Appropriation Bill.

Earlier, the Speaker of the State House of Assembly, David Oleyelogun, appreciated members of the House for their cooperation and commitment towards making the budget a reality.

The Speaker noted that the Governor sent the appropriation of N169, 720, 580 000.00 to the House.

“After justice was done to the appropriation bill, some additions and subtractions were made in certain areas, after which the difference of N1,126,000,000 occurred to take care of tertiary institutions in the state”, he stated.

Federer Cruises To Victory After Comeback

Top seed Roger Federer resumed his comeback on the grass with a 6-3 6-1 demolition of Japan’s Yuichi Sugita in the Halle Open first round on Tuesday (June 20), with the Swiss looking sharper than in last week’s shock loss in Stuttgart.

The 18-time grand slam winner won the Australian Open as well as Miami and Indian Wells before skipping the entire clay court season to prepare for an assault on an eighth Wimbledon title and the U.S. hardcourt season.
The 35-year-old’s first match last week at the Stuttgart Open was a flop when he suffered a shock loss to German veteran Tommy Haas who was ranked 302 at the time, despite leading for a set and a half.
But Federer, an eight-time winner on Halle grass, was in complete control against world number 66 Sugita — a lucky loser who replaced injured Lu Yen-Hsun — on Tuesday.
The world number five required a little longer after he wasted three match points at 5-0 before breaking Sugita again to clinch the match after 52 minutes.

Osinbajo Urges Northern Traditional Rulers To Counsel Misguided Youths

The Acting President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo, has called on traditional rulers to advise misguided youths in their domains against divisive actions.

 Professor Osinbajo made the call on Tuesday when he met with traditional rulers from the Northern states in continuation of his consultations with leaders of the North and South East.
The consultations follow the recent “quit notice” given to Igbos in the North by Arewa youths, in reaction to the continued agitation for secession by groups in the South East.
Professor Osinbajo, who noted that traditional rulers have a role to play in “countering the voices of divisiveness”, urged them not to relent in playing their unique roles.
“Let us continue to counsel the misguided elements among our youth, who think that ethnic confrontation is a game and that words can be thrown around carelessly without repercussion,” he said.
“Having said this, let me say that we are not deaf to the legitimate concerns and frustrations arising from around the country. Every part of Nigeria has its own grievances. But these have to be expressed graciously and managed with mutuality rather than with scorn and disdain.”

Stressing that Nigeria is stronger and better as one unified nation, the Acting President warned that the hate hate-filled and divisive rhetoric and agitations in parts of the country are “unjustifiable, unacceptable and often times illegal”.
He also stressed that such agitations were capable of rubbishing the sacrifices made by many Nigerians over the years to keep the country united.
“Nigeria has seen enough violence and bloodshed in its history, the price of our unity has already been paid in the blood and lives of hundreds of thousands of soldiers and civilians,” he said.
Professor Osinbajo assured the traditional rulers that the Federal Government is committed to keeping the country united, adding that rather than viewing the country’s diversity as a challenge, it should be a source of unity.
“We must never take our diversity for granted; the fullness of our strength actually lies in that diversity. And we must wield that diversity, not as a divisive tool, but instead as a binding agent,” he said.
Traditional rulers present at the meeting include the Sultan of Sokoto, Sa’ad Abubakar III, the Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II.
The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Mr Yakubu Dogara; and the National Security Adviser, Babagana Monguno, were also among those in attendance.
The ongoing consultations by the Acting President are expected to be concluded on Wednesday with a meeting with the 36 governors.

Armstrong-Era UCI Chief Verbruggen Dies At 75

The former president of the international cycling union (UCI), Hein Verbruggen, who was in charge during the reign of disgraced doping offender Lance Armstrong and spearheaded preparations for the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing, has died aged 75.

The Dutchman headed the UCI from 1991 to 2005 and long rejected claims he was too lenient with the American cyclist, who has since admitted to years of systematic doping and was stripped of his seven Tour de France titles and banned for life.
An independent commission in 2015 found the UCI management team under Verbruggen, a long-time former International Olympic Committee (IOC) member, showed leniency, especially towards Armstrong, in the fight against doping.
“The UCI is sad to hear about the passing of former President and IOC Member Hein Verbruggen. Our thoughts are with his family and friends,” the UCI said.
Verbruggen was also an IOC member from 1996 to 2008, before becoming an honorary member, and led the IOC’s coordination commission for the preparations of the Beijing Olympics.
“Hein Verbruggen was a fearless fighter for his sport. Thanks to his great engagement and his management skills, he greatly contributed to the success of… Beijing 2008 as Chair of the Coordination Commission. For this he will be always remembered,” IOC President Thomas Bach said.
Bach said flags at the IOC headquarters in Switzerland would be flown at half-staff.

Putin accuses BBC of supporting opposition leader Navalny

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday responded to a question from a BBC reporter on opposition leader Alexei Navalny by accusing the British broadcaster of supporting the Kremlin critic.
“When I heard you were from the BBC, I didn’t doubt for a moment you would ask precisely that question because it’s in a certain sense propaganda of the people whom you support,” Putin said answering a question about whether he sees Navalny as a political competitor following nationwide protests organised by the opposition leader.
Navalny has been sentenced to 30 days behind bars after being detained Monday on his way to a protest in Moscow against government corruption, where hundreds were arrested in the city centre.
“Any form of protest, including demonstrations, should remain in the framework of the law,” Putin said. “Those who violate the law must answer for these violations.”

“It’s one thing to organise protests, and another to use these protests as an instrument for provocations and exacerbating the situation for self-promotion,” Putin said, without mentioning Navalny by name in his customary manner.
“This is done not to improve the situation in the country, not to solve people’s problems, but to solve one’s own problems that have to do with self-publicity.”
Navalny has organised protests on March 26 and June 12 after airing a film alleging that Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev commands vast personal wealth through a network of foundations, which was viewed over 23 million times and re-ignited the opposition’s anti-corruption message.
The 41-year-old lawyer has announced his intention to stand for president against Putin in 2018, though Putin himself has dodged questions whether he will run for what would be his fourth historic term.
Putin was speaking to journalists after his annual marathon phone-in with Russian citizens, during which he said that judging by the public’s questions sent to the studio, government corruption is “not a priority.”