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As
the CES device mania dies down, we’ve taken a thorough look through all
the latest handsets unveiled at the show, cross-referenced them against
the rumoured handsets due for release this year, and put together our
list of the top 10 smartphones you should be saving your cash or
upgrade for.
So don’t rush off to put in your BYOD request or visit your mobile operator just yet, it might be that the perfect phone for you is coming out in the next few months.
10. Huawei Ascend Mate 2
The
Huawei Ascend Mate 2 was one of the first smartphones to debut at this
year’s CES, and it certainly managed to get people talking.
With a 6.1in HD display, the Ascend Mate 2 will be one of the largest devices to hit the smartphone market this year. Powering this gigantic screen is a quad-core 1.6GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 processor, and the phone arrives running Google’s Android 4.3 Jelly Bean software, skinned with Huawei’s own custom user interface.
Keen to make an impression, the Huawei Ascend Mate 2 also packs a mammoth 4,050mAh battery, which the firm claims is also capable of charging other devices. It also has 4G LTE support and a 13MP rear-facing camera, paired with a 5MP camera on the front.
A release date for the Huawei Ascend Mate 2 is still to be announced.
9. Sony Xperia Z1 Compact
Sony
unwrapped the Xperia Z1 Compact – a miniature version of its flagship
Xperia Z1 smartphone – at CES. What really gives this compressed device
an edge to compete in the 2014 mobile market with the likes of the
iPhone, is that it retains the high-end specifications of its older
brother, but for a more affordable SIM-free price of £450.
Powered by a 2.2GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 processor with 2GB of RAM, this is rare for a smartphone of this size. Boasting the same 20.7MP sensor as its flagship sibling, it is also completely waterproof and loaded with a decent application line-up, including Sony's Walkman and PlayStation companion apps – a bonus for any PS4 fanatics.
So don’t rush off to put in your BYOD request or visit your mobile operator just yet, it might be that the perfect phone for you is coming out in the next few months.
10. Huawei Ascend Mate 2
The
Huawei Ascend Mate 2 was one of the first smartphones to debut at this
year’s CES, and it certainly managed to get people talking.With a 6.1in HD display, the Ascend Mate 2 will be one of the largest devices to hit the smartphone market this year. Powering this gigantic screen is a quad-core 1.6GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 processor, and the phone arrives running Google’s Android 4.3 Jelly Bean software, skinned with Huawei’s own custom user interface.
Keen to make an impression, the Huawei Ascend Mate 2 also packs a mammoth 4,050mAh battery, which the firm claims is also capable of charging other devices. It also has 4G LTE support and a 13MP rear-facing camera, paired with a 5MP camera on the front.
A release date for the Huawei Ascend Mate 2 is still to be announced.
9. Sony Xperia Z1 Compact
Sony
unwrapped the Xperia Z1 Compact – a miniature version of its flagship
Xperia Z1 smartphone – at CES. What really gives this compressed device
an edge to compete in the 2014 mobile market with the likes of the
iPhone, is that it retains the high-end specifications of its older
brother, but for a more affordable SIM-free price of £450.Powered by a 2.2GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 processor with 2GB of RAM, this is rare for a smartphone of this size. Boasting the same 20.7MP sensor as its flagship sibling, it is also completely waterproof and loaded with a decent application line-up, including Sony's Walkman and PlayStation companion apps – a bonus for any PS4 fanatics.
8. LG G Flex
The LG G Flex
was a noble attempt from the South Korean firm to do something a little
different. Under the G Flex's banana-shaped exterior lies a powerful
smartphone running a slightly out-of-date 4.2.2 Jelly Bean version of
Android. It's backed up by a quad-core Qualcomm processor and boasts a
delightfully high-resolution display on a frightfully large 6.1in
screen.
It's the exterior that's the talking point: the slight curve is more comfortable to hold against your face when making phone calls, and LG's cutting-edge bendable components mean you can genuinely flex the phone, as its name suggests. Of course, there's no real reason to bend the phone, but we suppose it gives the device better rugged credentials, as should its "self-healing" plastic cover.
7. HTC One 2
The HTC One (pictured left)
was highly acclaimed when it first launched, with nifty features such
as its BlinkFeed news service and impressive camera technology. Sadly
for HTC and despite good reviews, it didn’t fly off the shelves and the
firm struggled in the face of Samsung's and Apple's dominance.
But the firm is set to unveil the confusingly named HTC One 2 in the coming months. We know this in part thanks to a High Court judge who as good as revealed the news during a court battle between HTC and Nokia. Leaks come from the most surprising places.
The device is likely to be shown off around February, possibly at the Mobile World Congress trade show, or later on in March at HTC's own event, when we’ll get to see what HTC has been planning for the flagship device.
6. Blackphone
Since
news of the PRISM spying campaign broke, privacy has been at the
forefront of many people's minds. The scandal has made people more
concerned than ever about what happens to their data.
So secure communications specialist Silent Circle teamed up with hardware engineers at Geeksphone to create a new snoop-busting Blackphone. Due to appear at this year's Mobile World Congress, little is known about the Blackphone past that it will run using a heavily customised, security-focused version of Android, codenamed PrivatOS.
Pretty Good Privacy (PGP) encryption protocol creator and Silent Circle president Phil Zimmermann has lent his support to the phone and promised it will let users securely send and receive data. Even with what little we know so far about the mysterious Blackphone, we can't help but get excited about it.
5. Sony Xperia Z2
If Sony's last flagship smartphone, the Xperia Z1 (pictured left),
is anything to go by, its successor – rumoured to be named the Xperia
Z2 – should have some impressive design and feature updates. According
to the rumours these include a super-slim form factor and a super high
resolution of 2560x1440. If true, this would make it higher quality
than any iPhone released so far.
Codenamed Sirius, the Xperia Z2 is expected to be announced at Mobile World Congress in February this year. So far, rumoured specs include the same 20.7MP camera sensor as seen on the Xperia Z1, a 3,700mAh battery to avoid the need for a daily charge, and a meaty Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 processor.
The LG G Flex
was a noble attempt from the South Korean firm to do something a little
different. Under the G Flex's banana-shaped exterior lies a powerful
smartphone running a slightly out-of-date 4.2.2 Jelly Bean version of
Android. It's backed up by a quad-core Qualcomm processor and boasts a
delightfully high-resolution display on a frightfully large 6.1in
screen.It's the exterior that's the talking point: the slight curve is more comfortable to hold against your face when making phone calls, and LG's cutting-edge bendable components mean you can genuinely flex the phone, as its name suggests. Of course, there's no real reason to bend the phone, but we suppose it gives the device better rugged credentials, as should its "self-healing" plastic cover.
7. HTC One 2
The HTC One (pictured left)
was highly acclaimed when it first launched, with nifty features such
as its BlinkFeed news service and impressive camera technology. Sadly
for HTC and despite good reviews, it didn’t fly off the shelves and the
firm struggled in the face of Samsung's and Apple's dominance.But the firm is set to unveil the confusingly named HTC One 2 in the coming months. We know this in part thanks to a High Court judge who as good as revealed the news during a court battle between HTC and Nokia. Leaks come from the most surprising places.
The device is likely to be shown off around February, possibly at the Mobile World Congress trade show, or later on in March at HTC's own event, when we’ll get to see what HTC has been planning for the flagship device.
6. Blackphone
Since
news of the PRISM spying campaign broke, privacy has been at the
forefront of many people's minds. The scandal has made people more
concerned than ever about what happens to their data.So secure communications specialist Silent Circle teamed up with hardware engineers at Geeksphone to create a new snoop-busting Blackphone. Due to appear at this year's Mobile World Congress, little is known about the Blackphone past that it will run using a heavily customised, security-focused version of Android, codenamed PrivatOS.
Pretty Good Privacy (PGP) encryption protocol creator and Silent Circle president Phil Zimmermann has lent his support to the phone and promised it will let users securely send and receive data. Even with what little we know so far about the mysterious Blackphone, we can't help but get excited about it.
5. Sony Xperia Z2
If Sony's last flagship smartphone, the Xperia Z1 (pictured left),
is anything to go by, its successor – rumoured to be named the Xperia
Z2 – should have some impressive design and feature updates. According
to the rumours these include a super-slim form factor and a super high
resolution of 2560x1440. If true, this would make it higher quality
than any iPhone released so far.Codenamed Sirius, the Xperia Z2 is expected to be announced at Mobile World Congress in February this year. So far, rumoured specs include the same 20.7MP camera sensor as seen on the Xperia Z1, a 3,700mAh battery to avoid the need for a daily charge, and a meaty Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 processor.
4. Nokia Normandy
On
the face of things, it seems extremely odd that the Finnish firm, which
was snapped up by Microsoft back in September, would start releasing
phones running an operating system directly competing with Microsoft's
Windows Phone 8.
The most recent alleged spy shots from often-accurate rumour monger Evleaks show an interface not entirely unlike the Windows Phone 8, with colourful, large tiles making its Android underbelly almost completely unrecognisable. The Normandy devices are apparently due this year, although quite what specifications they'll have and who they'll be marketed at remains to be seen.
3. Samsung Galaxy S5
The
Samsung Galaxy S5 is arguably the most anticipated smartphone of 2014,
purely because of the number of leaks and rumours surrounding it.
If these endless rumours are to be believed, the Galaxy S5 will be available in two versions: a high-end metal model and a cheaper, plastic alternative, with the firm seemingly taking tips from Apple’s iPhone 5S and iPhone 5C launch.
There’s also talk that the device will feature Samsung’s eight-core Exynos 6 chip, a 5in 2K resolution display, Google’s Android 4.4 KitKat operating system, a 20MP rear-facing camera with 4K video capabilities, and a two-day battery life. Some speculation has also suggested that, like the Samsung Galaxy Round, the Galaxy S5 could feature a flexible display.
2. Nexus 6
With the Nexus 5 only released in November, little is known about Google's next flagship smartphone, which is commonly referred to as the Nexus 6.
But given the success it has had with its last two LG-made Nexus devices, it's a safe bet it'll be cheap. Both the Nexus 4 and Nexus 5 offered buyers great value for money. With prices starting at a modest £300, the two flagship smartphones offered performance and specifications usually only seen on handsets that cost twice the price.
This tactic has proven a solid hit with buyers and helped both the Nexus 4 and Nexus 5 sell out on the official Google Play Store hours after being made available. Given the success of the two devices, we can't see Google straying too far from its established pattern for the Nexus 6, which is no bad thing.
1. iPhone 6
Apple
launched its iPhone 5S last September, and according to its own sales
stats the handset was another winner. The firm also unveiled the 5C, a
second lower-priced handset with a plastic casing, available in a range
of colours.
Apple managed to shift nine million iPhone 5S and 5C devices in the first three days of availability. But the firm still faced questions over its lack of innovation. By the time the iPhone 5S went on sale – basically a lighter and thinner version of the previous iPhone 5, but with a faster chip and fingerprint scanner – rival smartphone manufacturers had launched an array of competing handsets offering super-sized screens, bargain price points and fancy software features.
For that reason, we think the iPhone 6 – or 5SS, or whatever Apple ends up calling it – will be the handset to wait for this year. Rumours are that Apple will unveil a larger device with a 5.5in screen, which could help it compete with successful Android handsets such as the S4. While not much else is known about the next premium iPhone, based on Apple's normal release schedule, this handset is likely to feature a more major overhaul than seen between the iPhone 5 and 5S. Whether that's a phablet or mini version, or the addition of tech such as NFC or wireless charging, Apple will need to do something pretty drastic if it's going to overtake Samsung as the top mobile device vendor.
On
the face of things, it seems extremely odd that the Finnish firm, which
was snapped up by Microsoft back in September, would start releasing
phones running an operating system directly competing with Microsoft's
Windows Phone 8.The most recent alleged spy shots from often-accurate rumour monger Evleaks show an interface not entirely unlike the Windows Phone 8, with colourful, large tiles making its Android underbelly almost completely unrecognisable. The Normandy devices are apparently due this year, although quite what specifications they'll have and who they'll be marketed at remains to be seen.
3. Samsung Galaxy S5
The
Samsung Galaxy S5 is arguably the most anticipated smartphone of 2014,
purely because of the number of leaks and rumours surrounding it.If these endless rumours are to be believed, the Galaxy S5 will be available in two versions: a high-end metal model and a cheaper, plastic alternative, with the firm seemingly taking tips from Apple’s iPhone 5S and iPhone 5C launch.
There’s also talk that the device will feature Samsung’s eight-core Exynos 6 chip, a 5in 2K resolution display, Google’s Android 4.4 KitKat operating system, a 20MP rear-facing camera with 4K video capabilities, and a two-day battery life. Some speculation has also suggested that, like the Samsung Galaxy Round, the Galaxy S5 could feature a flexible display.
With the Nexus 5 only released in November, little is known about Google's next flagship smartphone, which is commonly referred to as the Nexus 6.
But given the success it has had with its last two LG-made Nexus devices, it's a safe bet it'll be cheap. Both the Nexus 4 and Nexus 5 offered buyers great value for money. With prices starting at a modest £300, the two flagship smartphones offered performance and specifications usually only seen on handsets that cost twice the price.
This tactic has proven a solid hit with buyers and helped both the Nexus 4 and Nexus 5 sell out on the official Google Play Store hours after being made available. Given the success of the two devices, we can't see Google straying too far from its established pattern for the Nexus 6, which is no bad thing.
1. iPhone 6
Apple
launched its iPhone 5S last September, and according to its own sales
stats the handset was another winner. The firm also unveiled the 5C, a
second lower-priced handset with a plastic casing, available in a range
of colours.Apple managed to shift nine million iPhone 5S and 5C devices in the first three days of availability. But the firm still faced questions over its lack of innovation. By the time the iPhone 5S went on sale – basically a lighter and thinner version of the previous iPhone 5, but with a faster chip and fingerprint scanner – rival smartphone manufacturers had launched an array of competing handsets offering super-sized screens, bargain price points and fancy software features.
For that reason, we think the iPhone 6 – or 5SS, or whatever Apple ends up calling it – will be the handset to wait for this year. Rumours are that Apple will unveil a larger device with a 5.5in screen, which could help it compete with successful Android handsets such as the S4. While not much else is known about the next premium iPhone, based on Apple's normal release schedule, this handset is likely to feature a more major overhaul than seen between the iPhone 5 and 5S. Whether that's a phablet or mini version, or the addition of tech such as NFC or wireless charging, Apple will need to do something pretty drastic if it's going to overtake Samsung as the top mobile device vendor.
Top 20 Lucrative Business in Nigeria That Makes Millions of Naira
Posted by:wapdudes.blogspot.com
on Friday, August 16, 2013
Category:
General Business
Are you thinking of
Investing in Nigeria but don't know where to start from or which
business to invest your money into? Here are top 20 most lucrative
businesses in Nigeria you can invest your money and be sure of making
millions back in no time.
1. Poultry Farming - This business is making average Nigerians rich. It is so lucrative that even outsiders are coming in to invest in poultry farming the business in Nigeria. And why not, In a country of more than 150 million people, what would you expect? If you start with 1,000 birds and manage your poultry farm properly, when the turnover on investment begins to come, you will be making up to N30 million annually.
2. Cassava Production - People are beginning to turn their attention to this aspect of farming in Nigeria that have been neglected for years. Cassava derived foods are some of the most consumed in Nigeria. If you can invest in cultivating 50 - 100 Acre in a fertile area like Ondo State, your harvest will be great.
3. Import Used Cloth - Tokunbo market in Nigeria is very big and many people prefer to buy used items that are high quality than buy fakes.The cost of buying and importing used cloths is low compared to the prices in the market here in Nigeria, guarantying good turn over on investment.
4. Sale of Furniture - Buying and selling of Locally make furniture is a goldmine. You don't need to be a carpenter to do this, just arrange for regular supply from reliable Carpenters while you display and sale in your showroom. It is a very big business in Nigeria as only few can afford the imported designers.
5. Snail Rearing - Snail farming is one of the choice Animal farming for many reasons. It is a low capital investment with high yield and the market is big. There are few people currently doing this - and most of them are doing it in a very low scale. If someone invest heavily in Snail farming, he is sure to make good money in Millions within a year.
6. Rice Farming - Rice remains the most consumed food staple in Nigeria and Billions of dollars goes into importation of this product yearly from China and Thailand because the local farmer are unable to meet up the demand due to poor funding and limited knowledge. Anyone who have a million dollar to invest should get in touch and partner with me with 100% return. $1,000,000 = $2,000,000 guaranteed
7. Making of Fruit Juice - Nigerians drink fruit juice more than any other people. That's why companies like La Carcella and Chivita who came into the country as nobody are today making billions of naira annually. This business in capital intensive but if you can afford it, it's well worth it.
8. Pure Water Production - You know how popular this is in Nigeria and how many that are dispensed daily. Though this business is capital intensive but well worth investing into, especially if you can manage it properly with professionalism.
9. Oil and Gas Business - We are blessed and cursed with huge deposit of oil in our land which presents some of the finest business opportunity for Nigerians and Foreigners over the years. Owning a Petrol Filling Station, Supplying of Diesel, and Distribution of Kerosene are some the areas you can invest easily and make good money for yourself.
10. Haulage Services - The cost of taking a truck from one place to the other in Nigeria is between N20,000 to N200,000 per trip. Due to poor rail transport system, most of the Nigerian goods are transported through the road, making haulage business in Nigeria a viable one.
11. Hotel Business -This is probably the coolest money making opportunity in Nigeria. Invest in small scale hotel of just 10 suites and watch as the money flows in. This has nothing to do with tourism boom of any kind; there is just something in Nigerians system that make this business very lucrative - Nigerians are jolly people!
12. Fast Food Eatery - Eatery business is another goldmine though poor management can kill it death! If you wish to go into this business, be sure to get everything right and don't forget it's a bit capital intensive and requires good management skills. But if you get everything right, free money is yours.
13. Importation of Tokunbo Spare Parts - If you are in USA, this business is good for you. Don't just keep importing exotic cars, gather tokunbo spare parts in containers and ship down here. There is huge market for it in Nigeria.
14. Investing in Property - Property appreciate everyday in Nigeria. Right now, Nigeria is one the countries in the world where landed property is most expensive. If you buy land now anywhere in Lagos, you are sure to make 100% profit within two years. You can buy and quickly resell and make profit. Or you buy keep and sell later.
15. Dry Cleaning - Professional dry cleaners at affordable prices are scarce in Nigeria. What we have are professional Dry Cleaners whose service fees are extremely high or mediocre dry cleaners who can never keep with time. Give them cloths today and meet it unwashed after one week. This business is a money maker if you balance it up.
16. Professional Car Wash - This business is good if you can set it up in a strategic location in a place like Lagos where there are good number of cars. You.
17. Sales of Building Materials - The rate at which new houses are springing up in Nigeria, you get to wonder why many people still complain of housing problem. Investing in building material is a good business and I can count some guys who are making millions almost daily in this business.
18.Transport Business - What we have in this sector are transport companies that are badly managed by local chiefs and touts. Invest in this business with good management and you will be wondering what hits you with bags of money.
19. Nursery and Primary School - School business has no rival among it's mate. My little kids school fees take away close to a million naira per term just to learn ABC!
20. Investing in Internet Companies - This is a new crop of powerful investment opportunity that is creating Billionaires around the world including Nigeria. It's simple! You don't have to be a Tech person, all you need is to look for creative online startups with good ideas and invest in. Within 1 to 2 years you will be counting your profits in dollars.
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