Tech: Samsung Galaxy J1 2016 Specifications, Features & Price

Technology

*.GSM: GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900

*.3G: HSDPA 900 /1900/ 2100

*.4G: LTE

*.SIM Type: Nano-SIM

*.OS: Android 5.1.1 Lollipop Design

*.Dimensions: 164.2 x 79.6 x 8.2 mm

*.Weight: 187 g

*.Display: 4.5-inch, 480 x 800 pixels (367 PPI), AMOLED touchscreen

*.Sensors:Accelerometer, Proximity and Compass

Hardware

*.Processor Type: Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A53

*.Processor Name: Exynos 3475 SoC

*.Graphics Processor:

*.RAM: 1 GB

*.Internal Storage: 8 GB

*.External Storage: Yes, microSD

Camera *.Rear: 5 MP, 2592 x 1944 pixels, autofocus, LED flash

*.Video recording: Yes

*.Front-facing: 2 MP Multimedia

*.Music Support: AAC, AMR, MP2, MP3, M4A, MKA,

*.Loudspeaker: Yes *.Video Support: MP4/MPEG4/H.263/H.264 player

*.FM Radio:Yes

Connectivity

*.Bluetooth: v4.1

*.WiFi: Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot

*.GPS: Yes

*.USB: microUSB v2.0 Miscellaneous

*.Battery: 2050 mAh

*.Launch Date: January 2016

*.Availability: January 2015

*.Launch Price: $135

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Tech: Facebook for Windows 10 Mobile gets new design and other improvements

The Facebook app for Windows users has been updated with a new design and functionality for Windows 10 Mobile.

The improvements that the update brings include:

1. Redesigned for Windows 10

2.Profile post editing

3.Cover photo management

4.Profile picture management

5.Threaded comments

6.Share content to external sources

7.News Feed improvements

8.Interactive notification improvements

9.Contact sync improvements

10.Improvements to Continuum experience

11.Stability improvements and bug fixes

The update version number is 10.2.1. If you use a smartphone running Windows 10 Mobile or Windows 10 Mobile Preview, you can grab the Facebook app update in the Windows Store.

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Photos: The gold-pl ated Nokia 230 is all shades of bling

The Nokia 230 is a lowly feature phone. It is a well designed one and already looks the stated part. But add a dash of gold plating to this cutie and you’ve got a back-to-back hit in your hands. Feed your eyes on the bling, people: see more picture

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Photos: Bayelsa gov, Seriake Dickson, receives Certificate of Return

Incumbent governor of Bayelsa state, Seriake Dickson, who was declared winner of the Bayelsa state governorship election over the weekend, received his certificate of return from the state INEC officer today January 14th. Continue to see more photos from the ceremony after the cut...

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Cynthia Morgan shares sexy bedroom pic

The Reggae/Ragga singer showed off a little of her body in a sultry new photo on her Instagram Page. Wonder who the person at the back is. Spot him? We see Cynthia...

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Harry Potter star Alan Rickman dies of cancer

British actor Alan Rickman, well known for his role in the movie series, Harry Potter, died today January 16th after secretly battling cancer for years. He was 69 years old. His family said he died at home surrounded by family and friends. May his soul rest in peace, amen. More photos after the cut..

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FG files 7-count charge on Olisa Metuh

The Federal government through the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has filed a seven-count charge against the National Publicity Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Olisa Metuh. Metuh who was arrested on January 5th, has been in EFCC detention for collecting N400 million from the office of former National Security Adviser, Sambo Dasuki. The charge, which was filed before a Federal High Court in Abuja today, has, however not been assigned to any judge.

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