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- 10 Feb 2025
Google Messages to Enable WhatsApp Video Calls
Google Messages is reportedly working on a new feature that would allow WhatsApp video calls; the feature was found in the app’s code and is not yet functional, but it reportedly activates when the…
- 1 Oct 2024
WhatsApp Introduces Filters and Backgrounds for Video Calls
WhatsApp has been on a roll lately, introducing new features such as the creation of AI images from attachments, the ability to like status updates, and more features in September. Now, as we step…
- 4 Mar 2021
WhatsApp Adds Voice & Video Calling Feature to Desktop Version
WhatsApp has introduced a voice and video calling feature on its desktop version, the company said on Thursday. The company said users will be able to use desktop screens for calls in both portrait…
- 8 Mar 2017
Google Unveils Another Video-calling App
Google has introduced another Web-based video conferencing application, called Google Meet. No official comment has been offered by Google, but the site is live. There is no option to schedule a new…
- 14 Apr 2025
MTN, Meta Partner to Enhance Voice and Video Calling Quality
MTN Group, Africa’s leading telecommunications provider, has joined forces with Meta to improve the quality and reliability of voice and video calls on real-time calling applications such as WhatsApp…
- 13 Nov 2019
MTN, ZTE Showcase Africa’s First Live 5G Video Call
Africa-focused mobile operator MTN and Chinese telecommunications company ZTE successfully showcased Africa’s first live video call using the operator’s 5G network technology at AfricaCom 2019 in…
- 27 Apr 2020
Working From Home: 6 Tips For Better Video Calls
Nigerians across the country have had to rapidly transition to working from home, no thanks to the stay at home order. This can be a daunting task if you’re not familiar with tools like video…
- 24 Mar 2020
COVID-19: Pantami Calls for Use of Video Conferencing & Video IP Phones Facilities for Essential Meetings
Dr Isa Ali Ibrahim Pantami, minister of Communications and Digital Economy has advocated for the use of video conferencing and video IP phones facilities for essential meetings during the COVID-19…
- 26 Apr 2026
Elon Musk Launches XChat with Video Calling to Take on WhatsApp, Messenger
Elon Musk’s X (formerly Twitter) has launched a new stand-alone messaging app on iOS devices, called XChat. Elon Musk This app will help users connect their existing X contacts for calling, chatting,…
- 15 Nov 2016
WhatsAPP Adds Video Phone calls
WhatsApp has announced an upgrade of its platform: it’s over one billion users will not just be able to make audio calls, they will also be able to do so by video. The latest feature will be…
- 6 Feb 2012
Poor Business Strategy Causing CDMA Failures – Dadson
Alex Dadson, is an interesting person who cuts both a picture of an entertainer and a blue chip chief executive. He is the managing director of Qualcomm West Africa. In his role, he works with…
- 11 Feb 2017
BlackBerry Introduces Cloud-Based Communication Platform for Developers
BlackBerry Limited has entered the Communications Platform as a Service (CPaaS) market with the introduction of its BBM Enterprise SDK (software development kit) that will enable developers to…
- 6 Jul 2017
6 WhatsApp Scams to Avoid
Created in 2009 as an alternative to text messaging, WhatsApp is today one of the world’s most popular instant messaging service with more than one billion users in 180 countries. According to a May…
- 22 Jun 2009
Shifting Focus to VAS for Effective Service Delivery
Service providers in the telecom industry have come to realize that oftentimes the ability to compete hinges on successfully deploying what are known as “value-added services.” The trick…
- 5 Feb 2024
How Fraudsters Trick Finance Worker into Paying them $25m Using Deepfake AI to Pose as Chief Financial Officer
A finance worker at a multinational firm was tricked into paying out $25 million to fraudsters using deepfake technology to pose as the company’s chief financial officer in a video conference call,…
- 12 Nov 2013
Ericsson Rejigs Smartphone Users’ Experience with VoLTE
With voice over LTE (VoLTE) as a basis, consumers will be able to use telecom grade voice, video calling and other new richer communication services on LTE smartphones, according to Ericsson. …
- 6 Jul 2016
Ericsson Embraces New GSMA Initiative for VoLTE Services
Ericsson has embraced the GSMA's initiative for Open Market Devices aiming to support faster operator launches of VoLTE and Wi Fi calling services. By adopting the new GSMA initiative for Open Market…
- 20 Aug 2021
LaFiya Unveils Electronic Healthcare Kits for All
LaFiya TeleHealth has unveiled innovative healthcare kits aimed at taking telehealth and telemedicine beyond video call. The electronic healthcare point kits allow users to receive on-demand physical…
- 31 Jul 2022
Snapchat Extends Service to Web
Popular Messaging and photo app, Snap has extended its services to the Web, thus allowing users to send messages and make video calls to their contacts from their computers. The company had initially…
- 6 Feb 2018
NFVCB Advocates Safe Internet @ 2018 Safer Internet Day
National Film and Video Censors Board, NFVCB, has called for safe and positive use of the internet in Nigeria. Mr Adedayo Thomas, Executive Director of the board, made the call on Tuesday while…
- 8 Oct 2021
HP Launches New Windows 11 Devices Designed to Bring People Closer
HP Inc. introduced its newest devices, displays and accessories, designed for people who want technology that enables them to seamlessly switch between productivity, creativity, entertainment, and…
- 4 Aug 2008
3G Technology and Access Challenge
The 3G race in the space begun when the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) signified its intension to award the licenses to Global System for Mobile communications (GSM) operators in 2006…
- 20 May 2016
Huawei Awarded Best Innovative Future Comms Service at IMS Forum
The IMS World Forum is the world's largest IMS professional forum and is one of the most influential events in the industry. The forum attracted more than 300 delegates from the world to explore the…
- 20 May 2014
Jumia Unveils New Sensation Fashion Campaign Video
Jumia is on the move with another fashion forward campaign. Jumia is the largest online fashion store with over 20,000 fashion items, as it unveils what we will call the hottest fashion video to be…
- 23 Nov 2015
Smile Launches First Voice-over-LTE Service in East Africa
Smile Telecom Holdings Ltd (Smile) has launched the first voice over LTE (VoLTE) service in East Africa offering high-definition voice and video calling services. Smile intends to provide VoLTE…
- 21 Jul 2014
Etisalat Excites Subscribers with Vringo Services
Etisalat Nigeria is out to excite customers in the Nigerian telecoms market with a special video ringtone service called ‘Vringo’. The new product allows subscribers to customise their caller tunes…
- 15 Apr 2020
Microsoft Teams Sees 200% Increase in Global Users
Microsoft says it is witnessing a surge in demand for its unified workspace platform, Microsoft Teams, reaching 44 million daily users across the globe. With millions of people around the world…
- 1 Jan 2019
Smile Extends Free Voice Call to All Networks in Season’s Campaign
Smile, Nigeria’s Affordable and SuperReliable 4G LTE telecommunications network has introduced a brand campaign, in the spirit of the holiday season to keep families and friends connected,…
- 4 Jul 2019
NFVCB Boss Calls on Nasarawa to Harness Opportunities in Film Industry
Alhaji Adedayo Thomas, executive director, National Film and Video Censors Board ((NFVCB) has called on Engr. Abdullahi Sule , governor of Nasarawa State, to establish Nasarawa State Film…
- 11 Mar 2019
9mobile Brings Family & Friends Closer with Free WhatsApp Offer
In demonstration of its commitment to the promise to wow customers with amazing loyalty rewards this year and help family and friends connect more, innovative and customer-friendly telecommunications…