Turn Your Smartphone into a Recording Studio

With the variety of Android apps which you can find on the Google Play Store, there will most certainly be apps to help you with your daily chores, for work, and for having fun, while other apps are created for crazy purposes you couldn’t even imagine. Whatever your career is, there is an Android app that can come in handy for you.
If you want to be a great singer and you want to record your own music, there are lots of apps which can be very useful to you.

We all know FL Studio is undoubtedly the best app for this purpose, but if ur smartphone RAM is below 2gb, then I wouldn't advice you download it due to it's large size (600+mb).

However, there are a lot of other smaller apps can still serve the purpose but I'm not gonna bore u with the list...
The one I find very easy to use, with a simple interface is the app called J4T. It's a premium app which is just 1mb in size.
You can download it free here
You can download and Listen to my freestyle Session here

J4T Multitrack Recorder is a basic 4-track recorder. Great for recording your song ideas and demos.

Features:

✯ Track editing (cut/copy/paste)


✯ Effects (reverb, delay, fuzz, chorus, equalizer etc.)


✯ 4 tracks with individual volume-controls


✯ Export to wav or mp3 for desktop editing.


✯ Import music files (wav and mp3).


Others Include:
✯ Adjustable samplerate.
✯ Loop function
✯ Metronome
✯ Stereo panning
✯ Copy-function for quick duplication.
✯ Mix multiple tracks down to one to free up tracks

If you have issues using it, feel free to ask questions

POWER BANK CAPACITY - The secret marketing trick

You have an original real capacity 10,000 mAh power bank, and that should charge your 1500mah phone about 6 times, right? Well, here is where the confusion begins.
What the advertised capacity actually tells you.
The rated capacity is what is actually inside the powerbank, the physical battery.

Inside a 10,000 mAh power bank.

This powerbank has 4 3.7V 2,500mAh batteries, together that equals 10,000mAh and this is correct.
But USB is 5V!
Inside powerbanks are 3.7V batteries, but the USB standard is 5V. Between the battery and the USB socket is a conversion circuit and this changes the 3.7 V into USB friendly 5V. When converting into a higher voltage, you must also convert the mAh into the new voltage.

How to calculate theoretical USB output capacity

A simple equation can be used to convert the 3.7V into 5V.

ACTUAL 5V mAh = 3.7 X Advertised Capacity / 5

For a 10,000mAh powerbank – 3.7 X 10,000 / 5 = 7,400 mAh

So a 3.7V 10,000 mAh powerbank really only supplies 7,400 mAh at the 5V USB connection. So straight out of the box is a 23% reduction in the stated mAh. This is not the actual experienced level as there is also conversion loss.

What is conversion loss?

As you use your powerbank the circuit inside that converts 3.7V to 5V USB uses some energy and also creates heat. During this conversion, you lose some extra mAh. There is a wide range in conversion efficiency and most brands don’t state the losses, Xiaomi has prized themselves on their conversion efficiency chips which are up to 98% efficient, meaning you only loose 2% off your battery power in the conversion. Some others can consume as much as 10% during conversion.

Why don’t they just state the actual output?

They don’t need to as technically that is what’s inside the box and most people have no idea. By not giving the actual 5V output brands can reap these benefits;

>Manufactures can have a higher number of mAh for their powerbank and sound more powerful.
>It avoids the talk or testing of conversion loss and brands with low efficiency conversion chips can still market them in the same league as other efficient brands.

Some manufacturers will state in the manual or in small print on the device but most will not state anything other than the 3.7V mAh. As a general rule I would recommend taking 25% – 30% off the advertised capacity straight away and then you have a more realistic indication of performance.


This power bank actually states both capacities, you wouldn’t notice it though unless you are one of the people who actually read product labels. This one has 16,000 mAh but only has 10,200mAh at 5.1V.

It is a very gray area and not common knowledge but I hope this has shed a bit of light on how powerbanks are advertised and busted the classic assumption that dividing the rated capacity by your phone battery capacity is an accurate measurement of actual number of recharges, in reality, it is far from it.
You are now a powerbank expert and next time you are on the prowl for a new one have a look through our range.

How To Earn Free 10k From ALAT By WEMA Bank

In the history of Nigeria Banking, not a single Digital Bank has ever been created from the start. Banks only provide a Mobile Banking application, which tends to make transactions more faster. But the fact is Mobile Banking is different from Digital Banking. Mobile banking requires you going to your bank to get your ATM card and also get it activated, while your Virtual Card is being shipped to your door step and are activated by you and you alone which your pin can be set and controlled in Digital Banking. A very good example of Digital Banking is Payoneer .
How will you feel when I inform you now that we have the FIRST of its kind in Nigeria. I’ll hi like to Introduce to you, the first Digital Bank in Nigeria, which is ALAT by Wema Bank.

ALAT is a digital banking service powered by Wema Bank Nigeria, it is 100% digital which allows you to do all your banking transactions without being physically present at a bank. Alat digital bank allows you to open a free, fully functional savings account using just your BVN and phone number in exactly 5mins. No paperwork required!
At its core, ALAT by Wema bank is selling simplicity, reliability, and convenience. ALAT digital banking help you put money away easily by automating your saving, make sure your bills are paid on time with its scheduled payment feature and deliver a free debit card (ALAT ATM Card) to your doorstep, you can activate, lock and unlock from your phone to use anywhere in Nigeria. You can get paid when you refer a friend to open and fund an account too. All from the comfort of your smartphone.

This is the kind of innovation we’ve been expecting since. Enough of going to banks and staying on the queue to get your ATM Card or making transactions, ALAT Is here for us. And thanks to the Wema bank for being the pioneer of this innovative in Nigeria.
The question asked most by people is: Can we trust ALAT?
Sometimes I once asked myself the same question, but I never got an answer for myself, so I had to do the needful. ALAT is confirmed to be owned by WEMA Bank Plc, which is a financial institution in Nigeria, a bank to be precise. And after so many researches, WEMA Bank as claimed to be the owner of ALAT, not just ALAT claiming to be owned by WEMA, But WEMA Bank Nigeria Plc claimed its ownership.
This is becoming so interesting. After my tour of my research, I found ALAT to be legit and trustworthy and also, it has a very responsive and caring customer care service, they are ready to listen to your complaints and also ready to get them solved as soon as possible. So why not try ALAT?

How To Register In Wema Bank Nigeria First Digital Banking System_ALAT And how to earn as well

1. Firstly of all, you have to download ALAT app by Wema, for now the app is available only on Android and iOS devices.
For Android users, download it from
Google Play Store Here
For iOS users, download it from App Store Here
2. After getting the ALAT application, then you need to sign up and fill in your details.
3. You need your Bank Verification Number (BVN) to open the ALAT bank account with your phone number.
4. Then move on by clicking next, where your full name would be uploaded already and you’ll be told to fill in your Date Of birth and also A REFERRAL CODE. Copy this S1NKAB and paste in the referral section.

5. You will have to upload your documents and that involves your ID card, written of your signature in white paper with a pen, taking a picture of yourself, and upload them.
6. Fund your account with as low as 500 Naira (through a bank transfer or by clicking on "fund account") for your account to be activated and functioning and that’s it, You Now have a fully functioning bank account that can send money, receive money, save money, buy airtime, buy Data, you can withdraw your money via ATM Machine using your ALAT debit card.

7. Refer anyone to open ALAT Wema bank account with your own referral code which you'll find when you click on "refer a friend" and you will earn up to 1000 Naira on each person. More also, for the first 10 people you referred, you will earn 5k and then will be given a bonus of 5k making it 10k.
Remember to fill your detail with referral code: S1NKAB

In your first login, if you have issues, simply click on "Forgot your Password?" and reset your password to the initial one through the Password Reset Notification sent to email and after that, your account will work fine.
More so, go to the profile section and fill in your details, ensuring that all the ticks are green so that your account does not become restricted. Check this section regularly to ensure they're all perfect.
You can also sign up via this URL with any browser: https://online.alat.ng/#/signup
But, to get your referral code, you must use Alat app via Android or iOS device.
Open a bank account in less than 10minutes and get your Virtual Card shipped to your doorstep in two business days. I hope you find this very interesting and easy?

Looking For Cheap 4G LTE & VoLTE Smartphone? Check out iTel Power Pro P41

Are you looking for a cheap 4G LTE smartphone? You don’t need to look further to the international market, come back home and iTel will cover you with their latest cheap 4G LTE device, 5000mAh monster battery and OTG / reverse charging support.

iTel Power Pro was launched in August 2017, a 5 inch smartphone, powered by 1.3GHz quad-core processor, 1GB of Ram, 8GB internal memory and can be expanded with upto 32GB microSD card.
For the camera, it comes with 5MP rear camera and 2MP selfie camera. The Itel Power Pro P41 runs Android 7.0 and is powered by a 5000mAh non removable battery.
The Itel PowerPro P41 is a single SIM. Connectivity options include Wi-Fi, GPS, Bluetooth, FM and 4G. And yes, this model supports OTG reverse charging.
Highlights of the spec
Display
Type: G+F, IPS
Size: 5 inches
Resolution: 480×854 pixels (FWVGA)
Pixels Per Inch (PPI): 196 ppi
Network
2G: Yes (DL only)
3G/WCDMA/HSPA: Yes (900/2100 MHz)
4G LTE: Yes (B3/5/40)
VoLTE support: Yes
Body
Dimenions: 145×72.6×9.7mm
Weight: –
SIM Type: 1-Micro & 1-Nano
Number of SIMs: 2 slots (Dual standby)
Colors: Graphite, Silver Grey, Champagne
PLatform
OS: Android 7.0
Chipset: N/A (most likely Mediatek)
Procesor (CPU): Quad core, 1.3GHz
GPU: Mali 400-MP2
Memory
RAM: 1 GB
Internal: 8 GB
Card slot: microSD upto 32GB
Camera
Primary / Back: 5.0MP (Samsung 3H7) Dual Flash support
Secondary / Front: 2.0MP (GC2365)
Features: Autofocus, LED flash
Sounds / Entertainment
Alert types: Vibration; MP3, WAV ringtones
Loudspeaker: Yes
3.5mm jack: Yes
Music Player: MP3/WAV/eAAC+/Flac/MIDI/WMA player
Video Player: Xvid/MP4/H.264/Xvid player
Noise cancellation: –
Comms
WLAN: Yes
Bluetooth: Yes
WiFi Tethering / Hotspot: Yes
NFC: –
GPS: Yes
Radio: FM radio, RDS, recording
USB: USB On-The-Go
Biometrics
Iris scanner: No
Fingerprint scanner: No
Voice recognition: –
Sensors
Proximity: Yes
Light: Yes
G: Yes
Pedometer: –
Compass: –
Fingerprint: No
Iris: No
Battery
Capacity: 5000mAh, Li-ion (Non removable)
Standby: 35 Days
Quick charge: Yes
Other Features
Messaging: SMS(threaded view), MMS, Email, Push Mail, IM
Browser: HTML5
Java: No
Maps: Yes, Google maps
OTG: Yes
Reverse Charging: Yes
It’s not yet available in Nigeria… but hopefully will be available soonest. And for the price, should be between N35,000 to N39000 .

Google Ready to Buy off HTC

Only the strong can survive in this smartphone business… unfortunately, HTC is in a bad shape and about to give up just like the oldblackberry . This has been going on for a while now, following the undeniable failure of HTC 10 and according to the latest report, HTC experienced a 51.5% decline in revenue from the previous month and a 54.3% decline from last August, making it their worst month in the past 13 years.

Right now, HTC is financially handicap and rumor has it that Google is about to acquire HTC smartphone business with two options on the table: either becoming a strategic partner, or outright buying the entire smartphone unit.
When a business repeatedly experiences losses, then it’s a signal that its time to hang the boot for others to take over just like what Usain Bolt did.

New camera that sees through the human body

A new camera that can see through the human body has "immense potential" in medical procedures, say researchers.
It is designed to track endoscopes - an instrument put into the body to examine things like the digestive system or respiratory tract.
The camera can detect the illuminated tip of the endoscope tube through 20cm (8in) of tissue, according to early tests.
Until now, tracking the equipment has not been possible without X-rays or other expensive methods.
The new technology can detect individual photons.

Pic: University of Edinburgh

With current methods it can also be very difficult to find out exactly where the endoscope is because the light beams scatter or bounce off tissues and organs.
But the new camera can give a precise location because it can detect individual photons and measure the time it takes for light to pass through the body.
The camera can precisely track the endoscope's progress.

Pic: University of Edinburgh

The camera can also be used by the patient's bedside.
Professor Kev Dhaliwal, from the University of Edinburgh, said the technology has "immense potential" in the medical field.
"The ability to see a device's location is crucial for many applications in healthcare, as we move forwards with minimally invasive approaches to treating disease."
The University of Edinburgh has worked with city's Heriot-Watt University on the project, which is looking at developing new technologies for diagnosing and treating lung diseases.

Your smartphone case is killing you and your device. See how.

Phone cases are saviours, no doubts. I know the sentence in italics is relatable given the number of times your phone case have saved your smartphone’s screen from having that gruesome crack that every mobile phone user detest, making you want it the more.Or is it that time when your friends or a group of strangers gave beautiful complements about the aesthetic on your phone case? Yeah I know, complements like that are things we live for, and that is also another reason to own a stockpile of phone cases. This article even says a phone case could block radio waves from a smartphone from entering and damaging your body.Amazing, isn’t it?But would you believe me if I told you that your phone case could be slowly killing your device, its components and even you the smart phone owner?Yes. All the above advantages are true. But just like there are two sides to a coin, there’s also another side to smartphone cases that you don’t know. Let’s take a careful look at the other side smartphone cases to have a clearer picture, shall we?


1. Cases can damage your phone battery

When you fit your phone case onto your smartphone, it reduces the amount of air (or “fresh air” as it is commonly phrased) that your smartphone is exposed to, heats up your smartphone, heat up your battery, and subsequently shorten your battery life span.Let’s compare it to wearing a cloth. Imagine you wearing a T-shirt, the amount of air your naked body will be exposed to will reduce to some minimal. Now compare it to wearing a sweater or hoodie, your body warms up. Same thing applies to smartphones or any other phone.Should you need to use a phone case, ensure you opt for light or thin phone cases (just like the T-shirt example). Ensure your phone case is not made of/from big, thick or bulkymaterials that would generate the sweater-like kind of heat to your device and cause damage to your battery.

2. Some phone cases contain harmful chemical

HCQS.cc once reported the result of a CCTV study which revealed that certain mobile phone cases release poisoned chemicals which can result in diseases easily following usage or exposure to high temperature for an hour or more.

3. Phone cases affect network reception

Some smart phone cases have also been shown to hinder proper network reception when worn on the phone. This report was specific to the type of case that could block your network signal. Apparently, only cases with magnetic clips have such network hindering ability.So, does your mobile network give you a tough time connecting either during a call or internet session, you should try removing your phone case.There you have it, some reasons why you should ditch your phone case and have a fresh feel of you device. It’s worth it don’t you think?