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Author: Antony Maina

AVOXI Network Partner Program Set To Be Unveiled Internationally

Success is a step by step process which requires patience. AVOXI, after a fruitful takeoff of the Network Partner Program in South Africa, has made the decision to unveil the programme globally.

Telecommunications can be thought of as the world’s prevalent machine, looped together by multifarious networks, mobiles, telephones and Internet-linked computers. This worldwide system touches practically all of us. It consents us to not only express ourselves through speech, but also share beliefs and transact business deals with absolutely anyone, irrespective of where they may be located in the world. AVOXI is a prime candidate in the industry with network action centers and headquarters in the US, UK, Jamaica., Costa Rica and South Africa

Eldest Vice President of Channel Global Programs, Felicity Menge, has voiced her enthusiasm about spear heading AVOXI’s new exertions: in her statement, she said she is anticipating growing their clientele trades by offering them a proficient Level 1 package that is non-negotiable on consumer sustenance and consistent services. She further added her praise for their channel associates and the improvementthat they have witnessed in South Africa, and that AVOXI is looking forward to expanding its trades to the rest of the world.

AVOXI propositions three prime viable models: managers sell AVOXI patented services in exchange for continuing commission overheads while the resellers and suppliers sell the group under their own trademark while setting their own rates.

AVOXI’s debut products which include toll-free services for over 130 republics, Native numbers for 5,000 cities in 60 countries globally and a fully practical Cloud PBX are the services that network partners sell.

In accordance to Menge’s explanation, the specifics of their AVOXI channel partner programme: the partners have proprietorship of their own customers as well as their very own white-labelled ACSA policy to manage their consumers, not to mention the capacity to work in diverse languages and with diverse currencies.

That is not all, AVOXI channel partners also have unlimited access to inordinate solutions as the concern has done the rigid work in ascertaining and laying out the finest hardware and groundwork nearby so channel partners do not have to. This guarantees that AVOXI can deliver them with the supreme, dependable and modest suites in the market.

July 1, 2014
BOE to Start Mass Production of RGBW Ultra HD TV panels in 2014

BOE, the panel maker based in China may possibly start mass production of affordable RGBW Ultra HD TV panels by the second half of 2014. These reports are in accordance with the industry rumors.

LG Display was previously projected to be the chief fabricator of the technology in 2014 as part of LG’s plan to compete alongside Taiwan manufacturers in the low-cost Ultra HD TV panel subdivision. Conversely, as BOE continues to increase its merchandise, the establishment is now seemingly eyeing the low cost HD TV technology, with an intention to go into mass manufacture sometime within the subsequent half of the year.

However, there have been mixed thoughts from market surveyors on the production of the low-cost HD TV panels. This is due to different frequencies used as likened to high-end pieces. Regardless of this, Ultra HD TV panel consignments are projected to reach 13-15 million entities in 2014, with Innolux estimated to vessel over and above half.

Innolux has strategies in place to ship an assortment of Ultra HD TV panels in 2014 oscillating in magnitudes from 40-, 42-, 50-, 58-, 65-, 75-, and 85-inch, as well as 50-, 58- and 65-inch.

In the intervening time, Digitimes Research freshly reported that Korea-based manufacturers will most probably alternate the frequency of the panels to 60Hz and adjust the RGBW sub-pixel preparations as to lessen the costs.

June 24, 2014
Sony Xperia Z2 US Release Date set for mid-August

@evleaks in his post further revealed that the release date for the Sony Xperia Z2 in the US is projected to be in the mid-part of the subsequent quarter. This would mean that, the Xperia Z2 also codenamed “Sony Sirius Viv” is most likely to be availed in the market by mid-august. The new Sony’s flagship is rumored to be coming to Verizon.

According to @evleaks, the cause of the delay owes to the fact that the very specific variant that is said to support LTE- advanced is mandated to go through testing and certification.

The Japanese technological colossal has not yet given an official date of release for the launch of Sony Xperia Z2 in the US, which is set to arrive through the Big Red brand.

Back in April, Sony had a revealed the availability of the unlocked version of the Xperia Z2 in the US through its online market stores this summer. However, according to Android Authority, the much anticipated phone is not accessible- at least not yet.

According to the reports on Christian Post, the Sony Xperia Z2 specifications include a 3 GB RAM with a 2.3 GHz quad core snapdragon 801 procesor and Adreno 330 GPU. For display, this top smartphone is fortified with an LED Live Color 5.2 inch full HD display with a 1920 X 1080p screen resolution. Other specifications of this handset include a 4K audiovisual capture, 3200 mAh battery, digital clamor annulling technology, a dust and water proof body, Sony features assimilated in an Android 4.4 KitKat and a 4G LTE sustenance.

Check back with us for further information on the Sony Xperia Z2.

June 23, 2014
3D Amazon smartphone to be released this Wednesday?

It is the tradition in the tech industry for companies to hype new releases on YouTube. According to one such YouTube video, Amazon is set to release an unidentified device this Wednesday, June 18^th.

According to 2013 reports from the Wall Street Journal, Amazon will be releasing a smartphone that has the capability to display 3D images. The user will not have to wear the special glasses characteristic of 3D displays.

The report quoted anonymous sources familiar with the product who stated that the smartphone display will use retina-tracking technology. This will give users images that seem to float on the screen, just like a hologram. You will be able to view the images from all angles in three-dimensions.

In the video, you see people looking in awe at the product that is outside its frame. One person is heard saying, “It moved with me!”

The release of the teaser led to speculations that the tech giant is set to release a smartphone that will allow it to compete with other tech giants like Google and Apple. These tech giants have been competing in many fronts and it is not surprising that Amazon will want a piece of the lucrative smartphone industry.

According to May 2014 reports by BGR, the new Amazon smartphone is expected to respond to the movements of the user such that it changes the info displayed when tilted from one side to the next.

Amazon has not acknowledged the launch, but neither have they denied it.

June 16, 2014
LG Launching Laser-Focus Enabled G3 Smartphone

LG has announced the launch its new laser-focus enabled 3G smartphone during the global launch event held in London. This laser-auto-focus technology enables the camera an Android-powered device to focus even in dimly lit areas and to also quickly capture moving objects. LG3’s laser auto focus feature enables the device to focus in 0.276 of a second.

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June 10, 2014
New enterprise solutions in iOS 8

Not more than 48 hours ago, Apple announced the introduction of the much awaited iOS 8, which comes with a number of improvements. Interesting to note is the Enterprise that is build on the new IT model that has significantly improved the way users are informed on how their devices are managed, configured and restricted.

Stronger Security

Even more interesting to note is the fact that iOS 8 comes with an upgraded and even more powerful Enterprise-grade security. Apple has expanded data protection to more apps and upgraded their mail encryption technology, too.

In addition to third-party apps and mail protection, iOS 8 now also offers passcode protection to other apps like Contacts, Reminders, Notes, Calendar, and Messages.

Users can also opt to use the S/MIME feature to encrypt and sign individual messages. This in turn ensures greater mail messages security.

New Productivity and Time Saving Features

With iOS 8, users can create and save automatic email replies that help save time. They can also manage busy inboxes by flagging messages, marking them as unread or read for better organization. Users can also designate certain mails as VIP so that they are sent directly to the VIP box for priority purposes. It is also possible to set the mailbox to mark external addresses in red for security purposes.

Using the calendar, users can also view meeting availability of their colleagues and friends. The calendar is able to show our friends availability and when setting a meeting, we can therefore put it in a time that is most convenient to everyone.

iOS 8 also gives us the power to push PDF, iBooks, and ePub documents to user devices using MDM (mobile device management) tools. We can also remove the materials remotely when you no longer need them.

Finally, with iOS 8 we can wirelessly connect our iPad, iPhone, or iPod Touch to Apple TV (peer-to-peer connection), without having to first connect to the organization’s network. This then means that we can share or present our work even when offline.

June 4, 2014
Apple introduces iCloud Drive

At the WWDC 2014 Apple has introduced iCloud Drive that will be available this fall with the newly announced iOS 8 and OS X 10.10 Yosemite.

What does iCloud Drive bring to the table?

There are a lot of features and benefits that comes with the drive, but one that is really dominant is the freedom. With iCloud Drive you can access, edit, and safely store your data across all your devices. You can also edit one of your documents and the changes reflect on all other devices, including iOS devices, Mac and Windows.

iCloud Drive brings with it a next generation level of cooperation and collaboration between apps, enhancing the ability to work, edit, and access the same file across multiple apps and devices.

How to Store

The storage process of any file/document is as easy as promised. To upload, you just have to drag your item/s to your drive on your Mac, PC or any iOS powered device. You can also start a new document on any of the iCloud-enabled apps and they will be stored on your drive.

With iCloud Drive, you can also open/start working on a document on one app and finish it on another. For instance, if you are creating a picture, you can start it on a sketching app and move it for painting on a paint app and so on.

June 4, 2014
Apple introduces Health app and HealthKit in iOS 8

Apple has finally released the much anticipated iOS 8. The new operating system is said to be the biggest release by Apple since the introduction of the App Store. The OS comes with tons of new features, apps, and tools that allow developers to “create more amazing apps.”

Among the new apps is Health app that comes with an easy-to-read dashboard and a HealthKit tool that allows all health apps to work together. The new app allows all your health information to be revealed by just a tap.

The app is able to gather information from various types of fitness devices and health apps. It then uses the gathered info to come up with a clear, current, and comprehensive overview – in one place.

With your consent, the app is able to get all your health information from other apps, providing you with a comprehensive report that goes a long way in the overall management of your health and fitness.

The Health app also allows individual apps to collect health info from other apps, of course with your permission. For instance, if you have Nike+ apps, using NikeFuel you will be able to collect other health data such as nutrition and sleep and this builds a custom user profile that can be used to improve performance in athletics.

With the app, users can also create an emergency card that shows all the important health information in case of an accident. Such info can include your allergies, blood type, special health conditions, and so on.

With all these functionalities, the new Health app might just mark the beginning of a health revolution.

June 3, 2014
Samsung Galaxy Note 4 will feature bendable display

Though Samsung is yet to announce the release date of Galaxy Note 4, the features of this device are already surfacing. Lee Younghee, the executive vice president of Samsung’s mobile business, revealed that one of the numerous “astounding” features of Galaxy Note 4 is a bendable display.

Song Jong-ho, the Seoul-based KDB Daewoo Securities’ analyst, has reported that bendable Note 4 is expected to be released before the end of the year. According to him, the new Note will be made available at an “affordable price.”

As Song reported to The Korea Herald, this bent smartphone is the initial step towards testing the market and finding out how it would react with the foldable smartphones expected to be released in the second half of 2015.

The Korea Times reported that it would be unveiled during the yearly IFA trade fair to be held in Berlin this September. The company’s foldable display technology was showcased during CES 2014.

The device is incorporated with a Super Amoled display of 5.5 inch and a 2560×1440 resolution giving it a 500+ of ppi. It is powered by Quad Core Snapdragon 805 processor that has 3GB LPDDR3 RAM clocking at 2.5GHz. It is also expected to have an ISOCELL technology rear camera of 16MP.

Among the other expected features are: a 4K video recording, an S-Pen stylus with an air command and updated gestures, a 2MP front cam incorporated with a 1080p video recording and a dust and water resistant feature.

Its hardware design is highly advanced with a 20 nm 4 GB DDR3 DRAM housing between 3,600 and 3,800 mAh battery. It may run on either Android 4.5 Lollypop or Android 4.4.3 OS.

May 30, 2014
VoIP provider netTALK launches new iOS and Android apps

VOIP-provider netTALK has announced the launch of its new netTalk app for iOS and Android. The innovative new service lets users make free App-to-App calls only using an email address.

All you require to do is to go to the contact list and call the email address of any person with whichever netTalk application including DUO II, DUO, and DUO Wi-Fi for free.

The Android and iOS also offers significantly discounted landlines and mobiles calls with 30% – 40% less on international calling to landlines and mobiles across the world. Payments are flexible as you can charge it to your cellular phone bill or pay through Google Wallet.

Once you have installed netTALK you are given free Canadian and US phone numbers with free unlimited incoming calls from family and friends. Both iOS and the Android apps are completely redesigned and optimized to operate on both android tablets and phones, and on iPads and iPhones.

They offer “clearer reception, more stability,” and new bonus features such as free international FM radio broadcasts. With the application, you will also be able to enjoy a conference call bridge with unrestricted participants for free.

May 26, 2014