List of Android phones with stylus pen

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Stylus is a pen-shape instrument  that is use to input information on device with touch screen interface, it was originally use on device like graphic tablets and PDAs. 

Unlike the regular pen, stylus have a plastic tip that allows user to draw more accurate lines, write note easily or make selection by tapping the screen. 

With the increase in popularity of touch screen device, phone manufacturer have find a way to add the stylus into smartphones , making it easy for more accurate navigation or help to keep stains off the screen from their fingers.

 

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The stylus can be use as a pointing device instead of mouse or track pad, and is mostly found in bigger screen smartphone like phablets or tablets

Android phone with stylus pen 

If you're looking to get a Android phone with stylus pen, in this post we are going to list down a number of phones that come with the pointing device. 

LG Stylus 2

LG  G Stylo

LG Stylo 2 V

LG G3 Stylus

LG G4

LG G5

Samsung Galaxy Note 3 Neo

Samsung Galaxy Note Edge

Samsung Galaxy Note 5

Samsung Galaxy Note 4

Infinix note 4 Pro 

Alcatel's OneTouch Hero 2

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Best YouTube downloader for android phone

YouTube is a video uploading site  that allows user to upload videos, music and share it  friends and family. 

However, users are not allowed to download these videos directly to their file manager, and as an Android phone  user, you must have been looking for a way to download a particular video on YouTube. 

There are many YouTube downloader apps on Google play store that permit users  to stream and download YouTube videos to their file manager, you might be finding it difficult to get the best app for the job,this post is going to list out the top 3 best YouTube downloader apps for android.

1. Tubemate

 

Tubemate  is a YouTube downloader app you can use to download videos and music on youtube. 

After installation, open the app and allow it to load, then click on the 3 dot at the top left hand corner of the app and select YouTube. 

Once you find any video you want to download, click on the green arrow button, it will load all the resolution available for the video, you can also extract it audio. 

It features includes video play back, library, share button and preference. 

2. Easy tube 

You can also download YouTube videos with Easy tube, it has one of the simplest method of downloading YouTube videos. 

The app automatically shows YouTube videos categories by default, you can search for any video you want with the search box. 

To download your preferred video, click on the download button and all available video and audio format  will show up. 

Select the one you want, and download will start automatically. 

3. Keepvid Android

 

The android  app helps to download videos at fast speed from YouTube and other site, you can download music and multiple videos even in HD resolution. 

Downloading your favourite YouTube videos is very easy with the help of the listed app, you don't only have to stream online anymore, you can now download and save  to your file manager.

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Google adds panic button in Android to fight malware

Google have introduced a new feature "panic button" on Android that allows you to force-close unresponsive app without rebooting the phone or touching the home button.

This is coming after a leading speculation discovered by Mishaal Rahman. 

 I'm sure you must have experience a situation where your phone comes to a stand still when opening an application or trying to access a particular folder and all effort to close the app or going  back to home screen takes a while. 

How the panic button in mobile  works 

The hidden features let users to avoid freezing  app or screen seizing malware  by pressing the back button four times repeatedly, the user will be taken to the home screen of the device. 

Thanks to XDA developer Mishaal Rahman, who went further to explain how the feature work, and according to him, there is a variable on Android nougat 7.1 known as "config_backPanicBehavior." that measures how quickly a user press the back button repeatedly, when the back button is press four times, the phone assume they are trying to get a way from a freezing app or seizing screen and take the user back to home screen. 

Limitations of panic button in Android  

However, users can't activate this feature themselves, as it must be done by the phone manufacturer,and It also won't help to unlock files when attack by ransomware where payment is demanded from user.  

 

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 If you're still on lollipop or marshmallow, you can upgrade to nougat 7.1 to start using the new feature, and hopefully it will be activated by your phone manufacturer. The panic button is already activated on Google pixel, Nexus 5x and Nexus 6x phone.

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Tecno l8 spec & price in Nigeria, Kenya, jumia

Tecno l8 price in Nigeria, buy tecno l8 phone online on jumia, Konga and yudala---where to buy tecno l8 phone online. 

Tecno l8 is another device added to the "L" series of tecno mobile phones, if you've been following the trend, you will noticed that the "L"  series always come with robust battery capacity, the tecno L8 phone is not left out as it boast a 5050mAh battery capacity to match other brands with big battery capacity, apart from this it runs on lollipop 5.1 operating system and a quad core processor for better performance.. 

Design and display 

Tecno l8 is made of plastic chasis, though the design is made to give it a metallic premium look, with a robust battery capacity,the device measures a body thickness of 8.85mm making it  look a bit  bulky.. 

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The dual SIM device features a 5.5 IPS LCD HD display with a screen resolution of 1280 720p and  screen sharpness measured at 267PPI for better viewing angles. 

Camera and hardware  

The tecno l8 sport a 8-megapixel rear shooter with LED flash and auto focus to capture good quality images, the front camera also come with a 2-megapixel camera for selfie and video calling. 

The device is equipped with a mediaTek quad core processor with a clock speed running at 1.3Ghz, the CPU is supported with 1GB RAM for improve performance. 

Software and storage

Tecno l8 is preloaded with Android lollipop 5.1 operating system, which is laced with the company Hios user interface, the inbuilt storage capacity is capped at 16GB, but can be extendable up to 64GB via micro SD card.

Other features

The smartphone connectivity options includes Bluetooth 4.1, WiFi: Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, mobile Hotspot, GPS, 3.5mm headphone jack and 3G network, unfortunately it does not support 4G network. 

Being the selling point of the much talk about device, the tecno L8 phone crams a massive 5050mAh Li-ion battery with fast charge technology. 

Tecno l8 price and availability

Tecno l8 is available in Nigeria, Kenya and Ghana, you can order for it online on jumia, konga, yudala or check for it at any phone retail outlet in your locality. 

Price of tecno l8 range between #45,000-#48,000 depending on your location. 

Tecno l8 full specification

GSM: GSM 850/900/1800/1900
3G: HSPDA 900/1900/2100

SIM type: Dual SIM(Micro-SIM)

OS: Android 5.1(Lollipop) With Tecno HiOS

Display: 5.5 inches IPS LCD touchscreen
Resolution: 720×1280 pixels
Pixel density: 267PPI

Dimensions: 77.5mmx154mmx8.85mm

Speed: 1.3GHz quadcore processor
Name: MediaTek
RAM: 1GB
Internal storage space: 16GB

MicroSD card slot: Yes, up to 64GB

Back: 8MP, LED flash, Autofocus

Video recording: 1080p@30fps

Front: 2MP

Music Support: AAC,AMR,MP2,MP3,M4A,MKA
Loudspeaker: Yes.

Video Support: MP4/MPEG4/H.263/H.264 player

FM radio

Bluetooth v4.0
WiFi: Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, hotspot
GPS

MicroUSB v2.0

5050mAh Li-ion battery 

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Updated:List of Android phones with remote control (IR blaster)

Updated

An infrared blaster which is also called IR blaster is a device that accept input from your remote and communicate or blast via infrared to any device that is infrared enabled. 

We  are all familiar with the TV, Air-conditioned, radio and DVD remotes that enables us to do whatever we want with the device without touching it directly. 

Recently some smartphone comes embedded with this features, since users are always with their phones, the thought of looking for your remotes where you keep it or operating more than three remotes have reduce or eliminated through the introduction of this features. 

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In this article  I'm going to talk about the smartphones that comes with the infrared features. 

List of Android  phones with Infrared  blaster 

Oppo Mirror 3

Oppo Mirror 5

ZTE Grand X Max+

ZTE Nubia Z9

Xiaomi Redmi Note 2

Xiaomi Redmi Note 3

Xiaomi Redmi Pro

Xiaomi Mi Max

Xiaomi Redmi 3S

Xiaomi Redmi 3S Prime

Xiaomi Mi 4

Xiaomi Mi 4c

Xiaomi Mi 5
Xiaomi redmi note 4x

Xiaomi redmi 4

Xiaomi redmi 4A

Xiaomi redmi 3A

Gionee Marathon M5

Gionee Marathon M6

Huawei Honor 6

Huawei Honor 7

Huawei Honor V8

Huawei Honor 8

Huawei P9 Plus

Huawei Honor 6 Plus

Samsung Galaxy S4

Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini

Samsung Galaxy Mega

Samsung Galaxy Note 3 Neo

Samsung Galaxy Note 4

Samsung Galaxy S5

Samsung Galaxy S6

Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge

Samsung Galaxy S6 Active 

HTC One M7

HTC One Max

HTC One M8

HTC One M9

HTC One M9+

HTC One Me

LeEco Le 1s

LeEco Le Max

LeEco Le Max

LeEco Le 2

LeEco Le 2 Pro

Infrared blaster is one of the amazing features in a smartphone,you don't really need to buy a new smartphone if it didn't come with IR blaster, you can get a device called dongle, all you have to do is get the device and plug it in your headphone  3.5mm jack port to give it the infrared functionality, and if you really want to upgrade your phone to something better and also comes with the IR blaster features, you can choose from the above listed devices. 

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