NCC Suspends The Plans To Increase Data Prices

The Nigerian Communications Commission on Wednesday announced the immediate suspension of the new minimum pricing template for data services by mobile operators.


The new rate, which would have led to price increase in data for some Nigerians, was scheduled to take effect from December 1.



The NCC said the decision is to allow for further consultation.

The NCC’s decision comes a few hours after the Senate ordered a stop to the planned increase.

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How to easily download files from MEGA on PC

I've been having lots of mail from people saying its difficult for them to download large files from MEGA. That the download easily fails after some percentage if network is not stable and strong. Well this is a short tutorial (video included) that will show you how to download your files without fear of download fail message.


It involves the use of a third party software called Mega Link Downloader. This software downloads files from MEGA just like Internet Download Manager. Great speed with the amazing pause and resume ability. Just follow the simple steps below


*Download an install the MEGA Link Downloader from here

*Launch it

*Click Settings and Select the download directory then click Save

*Make sure its the latest version of the software by clicking Check Updates button.

*If it's not the latest version, get the latest version from the link thats on the popup window.

*Now launch your browser an open the MEGA page which has the file you want to download I

*Copy the the link inside the address bar

*Mega Link Downloader will capture the link copied

*Click Add so that the link can be processed

*After the link has been processed, tick the name of the file you want to download and click start button

*The Download process will start.

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Google's 24/7 live support for the Pixel phones comes complete with screen sharing

The Pixel and Pixel XL are seriously expensive phones, aiming directly at the iPhone and Galaxy devices at the top of the market. To help set them apart, Google announced that it would offer live support for owners 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. It comes in call or chat form, and users can even share their screen with support agents in real time. Amazon has tried something similar, and just like the Fire tablets, this is pretty clearly intended to help out non-technical users. The feature was leaked back in the summer.



This sort of consumer-focused inclusion is another major departure from the Nexus line, which still retained a developer focus even when Google tried (and failed) to give them more mass market appeal. See also the iPhone transfer cable that will be included with the Pixel and Pixel XL retail packaging - Google's intentions really couldn't be any clearer. It's also worth noting that "Switch" and "Support" tabs are front and center on the Pixel area of the Made By Google website, given equal prominence with Tech Specs.

Google's Sabrina Ellis, a member of the Pixel product team, introduced the support features in the live event announcement. It's at the 59:40 mark in the video below:



We'll have to wait for the launch of the new phones to see how well the live support and screen sharing feature works. Keep in mind that this feature really isn't meant for the average Android Police reader... but it might be a good thing to keep in mind if you plan on steering your less tech-savvy friends and family towards a Pixel purchase. It might cut down on your holiday tech support duties.

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Google's own: Pixel and Pixel XL unveiled

If you've formed an emotional attachment to the Nexus brand, it's time to say goodbye. But this is good news - the legacy continues with the Pixel, a collaboration between Google and HTC, the same team that brought us both the original Android phone and the first Nexus.



Two phones - the Pixel and Pixel XL - cover the bases of size preference, 5" and 5.5" respectively. Both have AMOLED screens, with 1080p resolution for the small one (441ppi) and QHD for the big one (534ppi). Battery capacity is also different, 2,770mAh and 3,450mAh.


Beyond that, both Pixels are more similar than they are different. Qualcomm supplied a revamped chipset, the Snapdragon 821, Android 7.1 Nougat (yes, a point upgrade over what the LG V20 has) brings "sustained performance mode."

The camera boasts the same excellent qualities we loved on the last (ever?) pair of Nexus devices - 12MP sensor, 1.55µm pixels, f/2.0 aperture. But it adds Electronic Image Stabilization, which Google demoed on stage and looked pretty impressive.

The Google Pixel and Pixel XL have the same storage options - 32GB (for those that use Google Photos and Play Music) and 128GB (for those that prefer their data offline). By the way both Pixel phones get unlimited Google Photos storage for photos at full resolution.

Both come with 4GB of RAM - one better than the Nexus 6P, nothing extraordinary though a clean Android OS runs leaner.


While HTC built the phones, the Pixels branded only with the Google logo. And they are loaded to the teeth with Google services that cover everything from messaging, through cloud services to AI assistants. The search giant has a growing stable of self-branded devices - the Google phone can connect to a Google router and cast to a Google media player, you get the idea.

The Pixel brand debuted with the best Chromebook money can buy, then ventured into Android with the Pixel C tablet, clearly, it's a premium brand by Google. And the two phones are priced accordingly - they start $649 and will be available through a bunch of carriers and retailers. Check them out below. UK prices are £599/£699 for the 32GB/128GB Pixel and £719/£819 for the 32GB/128GB Pixel XL.


Pre-orders in the UK, US, Australia, Canada and Germany have already launched and in India will start on October 13, with actual sales beginning a week later, October 20. The phones will be available in Quite Black, Very Silver and Really Blue colors with the latter being a US exclusive.

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