Back in February last year, WhatsApp announced that it will stop supporting versions of BlackBerry OS - including BlackBerry 10 - by the end of 2016. That, however didn't happen, and the date was pushed back to June 30, 2017. Now, the Facebook-owned service has confirmed that the support has been extended yet againWhatsApp for BlackBerry 10 (and BlackBerry OS7+) would be extended until the end of 2017, but with no official report or update coming out stating so, it made the news a tad bit sketchy. However, now a new update rolling out of WhatsAppp for BlackBerry 10 does confirm the news officially as the change log notes ' changed client end-of-life date to December 31, 2017 '. No doubt, this update will make those remaining on BlackBerry 10, BlackBerry OS7+ and using WhatsApp happy. Additionally, S40 users have also been given more time and have had their end date extended as well however, will stop working on Nokia S60 devices after June 30 2017. In any...

One of the biggest complaints I hear from Apple iPhone owners is that they're always running out of space. I even have a friend who can't install new apps I recommend to him because he can't fit just one more on his iPhone. Fix that! While some users may simply be restricted by older iPhones with 16GB of storage, which made sense back when apps were smaller, there are some solutions that can help you free up much needed space. Here are some tips and tricks for freeing up space on your iPhone. 1. Find out what's hogging your storage Todd Haselton | CNBC  First you w...

Which factors do you keep in mind while buying a new smartphone? You might have different preferences but there are some features that you shouldn’t compromise with. We are here with a smartphone buying guide that’ll help you in this process. W ith the fact being true enough that there is a plethora of smartphones flooding the market each month, you have to find the best one when you decide to buy a new phone. Most of the times, you’ll be enthralled by the awesome features like the smartest designs, cutting-edge technology etc. And, in that kind of scenario, the whole process of selecting the right phone for yourself becomes a really tough one. Moreover, as the new models get launched, the leading technology stores always update their collection with the latest ones. And most of the times, you’ll get various deals and discount offers from such stores to save huge bucks. So, grab the promotional offers from FonesHome now and snap up your saving like never before!! ...

The biggest headache after getting a new mobile phone is usually transferring your data over from your old phone.   Luckily, there are now apps that can help. The days of laboriously copying all your old phone numbers by hand to the new phone are long gone. Smartphones can complete the data transfer almost automatically – users only have to follow a few simple steps. It is recommended to use apps from the smartphone's manufacturer, according to specialist magazine PCgo. From Apple to Sony , there are a range of offers to choose from. Transferring data from an older iPhone to a new one is now so straightforward that the user may barely notice it – even the layout of the apps on the home screen stays the same. Many Android manufacturers also offer import options in the form of apps. Huawei has Phone Clone, Sony has Xperia Transfer Mobile and Samsung has Smart Switch Mobile. But if you're changing from one manufacturer to another, and maybe even f...

Today’s Android flagships are sophisticated bits of technology, but some haven’t necessarily made huge leaps over previous handset generations in terms of tech or design. Some of the best features from flagships gone by have even been forgotten or left behind, meaning that there’s a growing back catalogue of unique and feature rich smartphones that are often still competitive with some of today’s best smartphones. In no particular order, here’s my list of old phones that are still probably worth keeping hold of, or even picking up for cheap if you’re shopping on a budget. Samsung Galaxy Note Edge (Note 4) If you want an older handset that still stands up to today’s flagship smartphones, and in many ways laid the groundwork for them, then look no further than September 2014’s Samsung Galaxy Note Edge and to a similar extent its regular Note 4 variant. Many of the Note Edge’s specifications will feel very familiar to anyone who’s scrolled thr...

Apple's year-and-half old iPhone 6s was the best-selling smartphone globally last year, beating newer rivals such as Samsung's Galaxy S7 models, according to new research by financial services company IHS Markit. According to a press release on IHS' website on Wednesday, the new iPhone 7 was the best-seller in the fourth quarter alone, followed by iPhone 7 Plus. Apple took the top four spots ahead of companies such as Samsung and Oppo. See Also: Prices of Apple iPhones The previous generation iPhone 6s and 6s Plus released back in 2015, were both among the most-shipped models in 2016. Meanwhile, Samsung’s Galaxy S7 Edge was the Korean company’s most popular flagship in 2016, and its ranked fifth followed by the Galaxy J3, Galaxy J5, and Galaxy S7 which was ranked ninth, outperforming S6 and S6 Edge in terms of sales. One has to wonder how well the Note 7 would have performed were it not for the disastrous recall. With the recall of the Note 7, S7...

Samsung has made a habit out of releasing its flagship smartphones in various color variants, and things will be no different with the Galaxy S8. From what we've seen thus far, we are expecting the Galaxy S8 series to have four to six color versions, and one of them should be gold. First spotted about a week ago in a couple of low-res hands-on photos , the gold Galaxy S8 can now be seen again, this time in a high-resolution render. Published by Evan Blass (@evleaks on Twitter), this new render also shows black and grey/purple variants of the upcoming phone - we've seen these before, of course. The full image seems to be part of some promo material, possibly including official wallpapers that will ship with the S8. RELATED: Samsung Galaxy Smart Phones Prices in Nigeria Samsung will officially announce the Galaxy S8 family (including a 5.8-inch Galaxy S8 and a 6.2-inch Galaxy S8+) on March 29. The company already released an Unpacked 2017 app that will allow anyone to ...

The KeyOne is the BlackBerry brand's big comeback phone , the one we've been hearing about for the last few months. Based on Android and running BlackBerry software on top, it adds some unique characteristics that you can't find on any other Android phone for 2017, like a physical keyboard that can launch up to 52 shortcuts. For longtime BlackBerry fans, the KeyOne is shaping up to fulfill hopes of the brand's renewed glory. And while we're impressed with the KeyOne's feature set so far, we'll simply need to spend more time testing the phone before we know how well it's done. In addition, the KeyOne -- which is postioned on the high-end -- will face tough competition from more established players, like Samsung's upcoming Galaxy S8, LG's G6 and Google's new Pixel phones. We're eager to see how this all plays out. Keyboard and tricks That physical keyboard is a BlackBerry trademark. On the KeyOne, typing felt a little c...

  Alphabet Inc’s Google announced on Sunday that it will bring its digital assistant to smartphones running the latest versions of its Android operating system, vastly expanding its reach. The Google Assistant was limited to the technology company's own products when it was released last fall, but it has steadily been expanding to a broader range of devices. Smartphones running Android accounted for 85 percent of the global market last year, according to tech research firm IDC, compared to 15 percent for Apple Inc’s iOS. The Google Assistant will roll out this week to English speakers in the United States with phones running Android 7.0 Nougat and Android 6.0 Marshmallow, the company said. English speakers in Australia,...

The original, 17-year-old, iconic Nokia 3310 The the iconic Nokia 3310 will be reborn at the end of this month. The modern remake of the 17-year-old brick-lick phone will reportedly retail for  $63 (#32,000) , according to VentureBeat, which first reported on the phone's relaunch. It's no surprise the rumoured relaunch has attracted so much attention; the 3310 model achieved a cult-like status because it was a better, lighter version of its predecessor the 3210, which was the first affordable, mass-market Nokia phone. See Also: Prices Of UK Used Smart Phones in Ikeja And let's not forget its legendary customisable, swappable front and rear panels. The relaunched phone is set to be unveiled in Barcelona, Spain, ahead of the mobile industry conference Mobile World Congress, according to the VentureBeat report. It's unclear, however, whether it'll launch outside Europe. The 3310 model is reportedly one of f...