iPhone X Specs

Unveiled alongside the iPhone 8 and its Plus variant, the iPhone X is a special device marking the 10th anniversary of the Apple flagship smartphone. You actually call it the iPhone Ten (iPhone 10). iPhone X offers a bit better specs than the other two, including facial recognition and a larger edge-to-edge OLED display.

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iPhone X Key Specs & Features

• 5.8-inch Super AMOLED Display, 1125 x 2436 pixels (458 ppi)
• Apple A11 Bionic Chipset with 2GB RAM
• iOS 11
• Water Resistant & Dustproof
• 64GB, or 256GB Built-in Storage
• Dual 12MP Rear Camera and 7MP Front Camera
• 4G LTE (up to 1024 Mbps download)
• Face Scanner (Face ID)
• Fast Charging and Wireless Charging support

Design and Display

The almost bezel-free, glass design of the iPhone X is impressive. It is unlike anything we are used to in the range. You may be amazed to learn that it comes in a smaller body than the iPhone 8 Plus despite cramming in a larger 5.8 display. But the iPhone X loses the physical Home button that many people have gotten used to, along with its fingerprint scanner.

Talking about the display; this uses OLED technology. The iPhone X is the first iPhone to offer such. This promises awesome visuals with a resolution of 2,438 x 1,125 pixels. Almost 460 ppi pixel density indicates you can realistically expect jaw-dropping clarity.

Camera

The iPhone X offers you improved 12MP dual-lens camera on the rear – one wide-angle lens and one telephoto lens. Both come with optical image stabilisation (OIS) for a promise of superb shots. The sensors are faster and larger.

The 7MP TrueDepth selfie camera is probably the best you have seen. It offers a variety of features for selfies you will be eager to share. It also works for 3D tracking.

Hardware, Software and Other Features

Apple’s latest A11 bionic chip does the business on the iPhone X. This particular chipset is said to be more powerful than the ones you find in both the iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus. The hexa-core processor will run latest 3D games seamlessly. It also promises impressive augmented reality.

Also, latest iOS 11 operating system ships with the phone, bringing along several new features. In place of the iconic Touch ID comes Face ID that lets you unlock using your eyes. Apple says the battery will last two hours longer than the iPhone 7. The iPhone X supports fast charging and wireless charging.

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Vernee M5 4G Phone Specifications and Price

Vernee M5 4G is a 4G enabled smartphone, designed in metal frame and glass at the back. The phone came running on Android 7.0 Nougat which is powered by MediaTek MT6750 chipset. Vernee M5 4G has a 5.2 inches screen size, a fingerprint sensor, as well as 64GB inbuilt storage and 4GB of RAM. 

Check the full specifications below.


Vernee M5 4G Phone Specifications and Price


Camera

• Rear: 13 megapixels, with LED flash
• Video recording: 2160p@30fps
• Front-facing: 8 megapixels

Multimedia

• Music Support: mp3, aac, aac+, eaac+, amr
• Loudspeaker: Mono
• Video Support: mpeg4, h.263, h.264
• FM Radio:

Connectivity

• Bluetooth: v4.0
• WiFi: Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
• GPS: Yes
• USB: microUSB. OTG
• Other:

Miscellaneous

• Charging:
• Battery: Non-removable 3300 mAh
• Announcement: August 2017
• Availability: September 2017
• Phone Price: $129.99 USD / NGN 47,000.

Network

• GSM: GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 MHz
• 3G: HSDPA 900 / 2100 MHz
• 4G: LTE Frequency Bands (1)2100 /(3)1800 / (7)2600 / (20)800 MHz
• SIM Type: Dual SIM (nanoSIM + nanoS­IM / microSD)
• OS: Android 7 Nougat

Design

• Dimensions: 147.3 x 72.6 x 6.9 mm
• Weight: 145 g
• Display: 5.2 inches, 1280 x 720 pixels, IPS, 2.5D Glass
• Sensors: Fingerprint, Ambient Light Sensor, E-Compass, Gravity Sensor, Proximity Sensor
• Build: Frosted metal + 2.5D curved back
• Colours: Black. Blue.

Hardware

• Processor Type: 64-bit Octa-Core 1.5 GHz Cortex-A53
• Processor Name: Mediatek MTK6750
• Graphics Processor: ARM Mali-T860 MP2‎ 530MHz
• RAM: 4 GB
• Internal Storage: 64 GB
• External Storage: MicroSD card up to 128 GB

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Samsung Galaxy Note-7 Banned on all US Airline Flights

The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) in conjunction with the FAA and the PHMSA has issued an emergency order to ban travelers from flying with the Galaxy Note 7 . The ban also extends to the phone being shipped as air cargo. 

The ban means that passengers will not be able to fly with their Galaxy Note 7 by carrying it with them in their carry-on or checked baggage. The ban extends to all flights to, from, and within the United States and will be effective from October 15, 2016.

“We recognize that banning these phones from airlines will inconvenience some passengers, but the safety of all those aboard an aircraft must take priority,” said Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx. “We are taking this additional step because even one fire incident inflight poses a high risk of severe personal injury and puts many lives at risk.”

Samsung and CPSC have already announced a second formal recall of all Galaxy Note 7 units, including the replacement ones that Samsung gave to customers in late September. The Korean company has already issued a worldwide recall of the Note 7 and has stopped production of the device. To ensure that customers return their Note 7 units, Samsung is offering them a $25 credit, with customers who stick to the Samsung device getting a $100 credit. 

READ ALSO : How To Check Your 4G LTE Network Bands of Your Smartphone Via Mobile Uncle Tools

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Ways Mobile Phones Changed Nigeria

Since the telecommunication sector was deregulated in 2000 and so far, it has had an important effect in almost every facet of the lives of Nigerians. It has also affected heavily in other sectors of the economy. 

Jumia Travel shares a few ways in which mobile phones changed Nigeria. 

Improved Communications 

As at 2000, Nigeria had no more than a few hundred telephone lines. There was a huge gulf between total population and access to telephones. Mobile phones changed that. Today, 8 out of 10 Nigerians own mobile phones of all kinds. The result has been a dramatic improvement in access to telecommunications. Almost every Nigerian has a mobile phone. Some have and use multiple phones. 

Mobile Banking 

Mobile phones changed how Nigerians send and receive money. You no longer need to visit the bank anymore to send money. Just clicking a few buttons on your phone, you can transfer money to your friends, family and loved ones within seconds. 

Health 

Mobile phones now help us avoid counterfeit drugs. With the war against counterfeit drugs intensifying in Nigeria, you can now send text messages on your phone to confirm if your drug is fake or not. So, you don’t need to worry anymore about the drugs you purchase. 

Entertainment 

Mobile phones have made it easier for users to access movies, misics, games without paying. This technology has simplified the distribution of songs, games and movies. As an artiste, you can upload your songs and videos on YouTube and interested Nigerians can listen and download. Also, there are music and video streaming sites where users can buy your content. 

Employment 

This is one of the most obvious impact mobile phones is having in Nigeria. There are prepaid card sellers all over the place and many Nigerians have been employed by mobile telecommunication companies and associated channels. Also, a new digital economy is blossoming in the country from the increased access to internet services. 

Education 

Not everyone owns personal computers but with their mobile phones they can access download online textbooks, and access e-libraries, as well as have access to research materials. Hence, you don’t necessarily need to have a PC anymore to educate yourself and embark on research. 

Mobile phones changed Nigeria 

Indeed, mobile phone changed Nigeria in many ways. The above are just a few mainstream ways in which it has. Do you have other areas that mobile phones have changed how you work and play and live in general? Share with us in the comment section below. Don’t forget to share this article with your friends and family! 

The above areas listed are some of the sectors where mobile has helped Nigerians a lot.

READ ALSO : How To Check Your 4G LTE Network Bands of Your Smartphone Via Mobile Uncle Tools

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How To Check Your 4G LTE Network Bands of Your Smartphone Via Mobile Uncle Tools

In this post I will teach you how to easily check the 4G Bands that your smartphone supports using Mobile Uncle or MTK Engineering and we'll be making us of the MobileUncle  Tools.

Sit back and kindly follow the steps below in order to check the 4G LTE Network Bands of Your Smartphone Using Mobile Uncle Tools

1.  Download MobileUncle Tools.apk Here
2.  Install and launch the app
3. Tap on Engineer Mode  => Engineer Mode (MTK)
4. Under Telephony, tap on BandMode
5. Select Sim 2 or Sim 1. (Make sure you are able to scroll down after you select your SIM)
6. Now, scroll down to LTE Mode.
7. You will see a list of band modes

If you cannot tick the banud 28 check box or if it's not ticked, this means that you can't make use of the Glo 4G LTE service.

If you cannot tick the band 3 check box or if it's not ticked, this means you can't make use of the Etisalat 4G LTE service.

If you are not able tick band 20 or 7 check box or if it's not ticked, this means that your phone is not supported for MTN 4G LTE service.

If you use Ntel and you can’t tick band 8 or band 3 or if both bands are not ticked, this means that your smartphone does not support the Ntel network.

READ ALSO:  List 4G LTE Bands Of The 4G Service Operators Currently In Nigeria.

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List 4G LTE Bands Of The 4G Service Operators Currently In Nigeria.

As we now that 3G service is becoming a thing of the past because 4G LTE service is now fully running in Nigeria. The 4G LTE providers in Nigeria has their own frequency bands. In order to enjoy the 4G LTE service, you need a 4G LTE enabled phone that support the 4G band of your network(s).

It's not just buying or owning a 4G LTE enabled smartphone but having the 4G smartphone that support your network 4G Band. It is very important for you to know which Bands your smartphone supports so you can know which network 4G LTE service that is compatible with your phone.

The major network services in Nigeria that currently support the 4G LTE service  are:

• Glo
• MTN and
• Etisalat.

Other 4G LTE operators in Nigeria includes

• Swift
• Ntel
• Smile
• Spectranet

We are now expecting Airtel to launch their own 4G LTE service soon.

Most of the 4G LTE enabled smartphones in Nigeria uses the following  band “3, 4, 7, 20, 28 or 40”.

Without wasting much of your time, lets go straight to the main purpose of this post which is the list of the 4G LTE Bands of the 4G operators we currently have in Nigeria.

• MTN 4G LTE supports band 20 (800MHz) and Band 7 (2600MHz)
• Glo 4G LTE supports band 28 (700MHz)
• Etisalat 4G LTE supports band 3 (1800MHz)
• NTEL 4G LTE supports band 8 (900MHz) and Band 3 (1800MHz)
• Spectranet and Swift supports band 40 (2300mhz)
• Smile supports band 20 (800mhz)

There you have the list of 4G bands of all the network providers.

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Mtn increases Xtra Time interest.

Mtn has increased their Xtra Time Fee.

Mtn has increased their interest rate from 10% to 15% so if you borrow money from them, they will collect their interest rate which is N15, its no longer N10.

That’s a bad one tho but you have no other option when you need to borrow from them.

This is how you can request for the Mtn Xtra Time.

Kindly dial *606# and select or choose the option you want to make use of.

Lets here from you concerning this issue.

Leave your comments below.

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Facebook Launched Workplace. Here's Everything Need To About It.

Facebook has officially launched its Slack competitor: Facebook Workplace. 

This offer is part social network, part messenger, and part productivity tool for teams. Your Workplace account is only visible to people in your team/company and is separate from your personal account. 

Here's everything you need to know about it, including when you can start using it and how much it costs. 

What is Facebook Workplace? 

Workplace is a mobile and web app that aims to keep your team members connected. The service, which used to be called Facebook Work, offers features like Facebook Groups, Facebook Messenger, built-in audio and video calling, and access to the social network’s profiles, Events, and Live video tools. 

Facebook's employees have been internally using a version of Workplace for years. Facebook has also let other companies test Workplace in beta form since at least 2015. Workplace already caters to big clients, including Starbucks, the 100,000-employee Royal Bank Of Scotland, and Booking.com. 


Search 

Workplace lets you search for names or phrases, and then it serves up results all across your company. You can find co-workers profiles or phrases mentioned in posts. Aside from the universal search bar at the top, just like you'd see in the original Facebook, Workplace lets you search within groups and chats for specific things. 

Notifications 

Again, just like the original Facebook, Workplace will notify you when you have new messages or replies on posts. You can get them delivered via email, the desktop site, and through the Workplace mobile app. 

Where can you use Facebook Workplace? 

You can sign in through the desktop website [YourCompanyName].facebook.com (ex: company.facebook.com) from your computer. You can also sign in through Workplace's free iPhone or Android app to access your account. 

When will Facebook Workplace be available? 

Workplace is now available to teams, companies, non-profits, and educational institutions of any size. 

What does Facebook Workplace feature? 

Facebook said Workplace includes the best of Facebook, such as News Feed, the ability to create and share in Groups, features like Live, Reactions, Search, and Trending posts, and chat so you can communicate with colleagues in real time. There's even something called Multi-Company Groups, which allows employees from different organizations can work together. 

Larger organisations will appreciate that Workplace includes a dashboard with analytics and integrations with single sign-on, in addition to identity providers that allow companies to integrate Workplace with their existing IT systems. 

How does Facebook Workplace work? 

Sign-in 

If your company is using Workplace, you can set up your account by clicking the link in the email you've received. 

To sign in, visit [YourCompanyName].facebook.com from your computer, or download the iPhone or Android app to access your account. 

Groups 

Workplace lets you make groups, which can be open to any member of your team or just a few. In a group, you can make a new post to get a discussion started, or you can add a photo, video, or document to get input from the rest of the team. You can also respond and react to other members' posts in a group. 

News Feed 

News Feed gathers conversations from all your groups, so you'll never miss an update or company announcement. Like the original Facebook News Feed, it's tailored to you so you'll see relevant and trending posts. 

Following 

You can also follow co-workers to get their updates in your News Feed. On their profiles, you'll see information like who they are and how to get in touch, including sending a message with Workchat. 

Chat 

Workchat in Workplace connects you instantly with any co-worker. You can do one-to-one conversations or loop in more people. Not only can you message, but you can also share files and make video calls with your team. 

Events 

You can use Workplace to plan a company event (announce when and where it is happening, see who is coming, etc). 

How much does Facebook Workplace cost? 

New companies can get a free three-month trial period for signing up. After that, Facebook Workplace has a tiered pricing structure that costs $3 a month per user for companies with less than 1,000 active users (or $1 per month for companies with over 10,000 users). For non-profits and Educational Institutions, Workplace is completely free. 

Also, Facebook Workplace is advert-free. 

How do you set up Facebook Workplace? 

Visit workplace.fb.com , and then click the "apply" button to begin setting up Workplace for your team as an admin. Workplace's Help hub has more information and FAQ. 

Want to know more? 

You can check out Facebook's blog post for more details. 

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List Of Smartphones In Nigeria That Support 4G LTE Network

There are many people out there looking for which smartphone to go for with 4G LTE enabled because that is what is trending now, that is why i brought up these lists of Smartphones in Nigeria that support  4G LTE support.

As we all know that Etisalat 4G, MTN 4G and Glo 4G are already available and before you can be able to use the 4G service, you need a 4G compatible smartphone. If you are in search of a 4G enabled smartphone to buy, then, this list is for you.

LIST OF SMARTPHONES IN NIGERIA THAT SUPPORTS 4G LTE NETWORK

Blackberry devices that support 4G LTE

• Blackberry Q5
• Blackberry Q10
• Blackberry Z10
• Blackberry Z30

Lenovo devices that support 4G LTE

• Lenovo A2010
• Lenovo Vibe P1m
• Lenovo Vibe X3
• Lenovo Vibe P2

Infinix devices that support 4G LTE

• Infinix X600
• Infinix Note 2
• Infinix Zero 3
• Infinix Hot S
• Infinix Note 3 Pro

Sony devices that support 4G

• Sony Z5 Compact, Dual and Premium
• Sony Z3
• Sony C4

Gionee devices that support 4G LTE

• Gionee Marathon M5
• Gionee M5 Plus

Huawei devices that support 4G LTE

• Huawei P8
• Huawei Mate 8
• Huawei Mate 7
• Huawei GR3
• Huawei Mate S2
• Huawei G9

Tecno devices that support 4G LTE

• TECNO Camon C5
• TECNO Phantom 5
• TECNO BOOM J8
• TECNO Phamtom 6
• TECNO Phantom 6 Plus
• TECNO W3 LITE
• TECNO Camon C9
• TECNO Camon C9 Pro

Samsung devices that support 4G LTE

• Samsung S6 edge
• Samsung Galaxy S7
• Samsung Galaxy Note 7

Apple iPhones series that support 4G LTE

• iPhone 5
• iPhone 6
• iPhone 7
• iPhone 7 Plus

Innjoo devices that support 4G LTE

• Innjoo Fire 2 Plus (LTE)
• Innjoo Max 3 Plus

Xiaomi devices that support 4G LTE

• Xiaomi Redmi Note 4
• Xiaomi Redmi 3s
• Xiaomi Redmi 3s Prime
• Xiaomi Redmi Pro
• Xiaomi Redmi Note 3

Kindly comment if i listed your device above. But if your device was not listed but you know it's 4G enabled, kindly leave a comment below with the device model.

There's no time for 3G network anymore because 3G network is now a thing of past. Join the trend and feel the speed 4G LTE has to offer.

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5 Amazing Features Of Google Allo that makes it better than Whatsapp

Have you heard about the new messaging app that is taking over the internet, its more than just a messaging app as you can do lots of amazing things with the app.

Users have been comparing this app with the famous whatsapp app, however majority have concluded that the Google allo is more user friendly and has more feature than whatsapp.

See some of the features of this app below and earn your own view.

• Smart reply: Smart Reply lets you keep the conversation moving with a single tap by suggesting text and emoji responses based on your personality. For example, it learns if you're more of a “haha” or “lol” person so the more you use Google Allo, the more “you” the suggestions become.

• Photo Editor: Get creative with the photos you send by doodling on them or adding text. Draw a smiley face, turn your friends into memes, and mix in some color. 

• Perfect Stickers:  Stickers in Google Allo are designed by independent artists and studios from around the world. From Drama Llama to Food Party, you can use them to add some fun to the conversation when words aren't enough.

• Get help from your Google Assistant without leaving the conversation: Your Assistant can suggest restaurants nearby or movies to check out, right in your conversation. Find videos to share, get directions, and seek answers together with your friends. Just add @google, and your Assistant is ready to help.

• Incognito mode: Start an incognito chat to send a message with end-to-end encryption. Incognito mode also comes with expiring chats so you can control how long your messages stick around and private notifications to help keep your chats more discreet.

These are some of the features of google allo that makes it better than whatsapp.

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MediaTek Unveiled Helio X30 And Helio P25 Chipsets

MediaTek has launched yet another chipset --Helio X30-- the new chipset in the Helio X family.  Helio X30 has been brought down to 10nm [nanometers]. It's predecessor --X20-- is 20nanometers.

According to MediaTek, they promised that, Helio X30 will give 43% better performance and 53% improved power savings than its predecessor Helio X20. Helio X30 supports LPDDR4 RAM up to 8GB and up to 28-megapixel dual ISPs.

The X30 uses a three island design, it has:

• 4 x Cortex-A73 @ 2.8GHz 
• 4 x Cortex-A53 @ 2.2GHz
• 2 x Cortex-A53 @ 2.0GHz

The X30 is able to support up to 8GB of RAM with its four LPDDR4X bays, 4K video recording and playback at 30fps with the PowerVR 7XTP-MT4 GPU (850MHz), and dual-cameras up to 28MP. See detailed comparism between Helio X20 and X30 from the photos below;

MediaTek did not only launch Helio X30, they also introduced Helio P25 which is an upgraded version of the previously launched Helio P20. P20 was introduced earlier this year 2016. Helio P25 also uses the same 16nm TSMC processor, but this will be clocked slightly faster than the P20.

Helio X30 is said to be released early next year 2017. The first smartphone to come with this processor is Vernee Apollo. Soon or later, other phones will follow suit.
What's your say about this new MediaTek's chipset? 

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Top 5 Reasons Google Allo Is Still Better Than WhatsApp

The new instant messaging app Google Allo has amazing features like
Smart Reply, Incognito mode, Shout/Whisper, and Google Assistant AI bot. But it faces tough competition from the Facebook-owned veteran WhatsApp. Can Google Allo take the place of WhatsApp? Here are 5 reasons why Google Allo is better than WhatsApp. 

Google Allo is a recently launched instant messaging app that could be thought of as a competitor to the champion WhatsApp. Why I’m saying this because it has some killer features which can put it ahead of other players. Allo will also avenge Hangouts and Gmail which are Google’s failed instant messaging attempts. 

WhatsApp is the most popular instant messaging app with around 1 billion monthly active users. That’s why the newest entrant in the instant messaging space needs to defeat WhatsApp in order to become the king. So, here are five reasons Google Allo can replace WhatsApp: 

1. Google Assistant 

The search giant’s biggest play is Google Assistant which announced at the Google I/O. Assistant is included in Google Allo as a preview version. Unlike WhatsApp, you can search people, places, food joints, etc. inside your instant messaging app. 

WhatsApp’s daddy Facebook is working to enable alerts for various purposes like flight timings and bank notifications. This intention was revealed when WhatsApp announced that they will be sharing your contact number with Facebook. 

The Assistant is directly aimed to compete with other virtual assistants like Siri and Cortana. But the Google Assistant has a lot to learn before it could challenge the biggies. Google has plans to put Google Assistant in place of Google Now in its Android OS. 



2. Send Free SMS 

You can message your friends who have a WhatsaApp account. But what if you want to contact someone who doesn’t have the WhatsApp installed on their device. You won’t be able to send the message. But you can do so in Google Allo. Your contacts who don’t have the Allo app installed can receive texts as SMS. And it will cost nothing to you or the recipient. 

3. Smart Reply 

The smart reply feature analyzes your conversations and then suggests reply texts accordi ngly. This com es handy when you don’t w ant to type m uch for instance while you’re driving. Although, I won’t recommend you to do that. The smart reply feature can also analyze images and make a reply suggestion about them. 

Two of my fr iends had a chat by the smart reply suggestions only. The best part of the conversation was that the smart reply feature started giving text suggestions in English. And they ended up having a chat which made sense. 


4. Whisper/Shout, Emoticons, and fresh Stickers 

Google Allo has got some amazing formatting features which you’ll love and one of them is Whisper/Shout. Press and hold the send button to change the size of the text and emoticons using the slider. The app also has some great emoticons and fresh sticker sets out of the box. On the other hand, WhatsApp also has some cool text formatting features which most people don’t know. 

4. Incognito Mode 

News has been floating around that Google will not be sticking to their earlier decision of not keeping user conversation details on its servers permanently. Earlier, Google said it would be beneficial to users’ privacy if the data is stored temporarily. With Allo coming into existence, it seems Google doesn’t care about the aforementioned privacy drama.(www.wojuplus.com) Now, the company gives the reason that the conversation would be used to fuel their Smart Reply feature and make it more efficient and useful. 

At least, Google Allo has the advantage of the “Incognito Mode”. Using incognito mode in Google Allo would disable Google from storing any of your messages on its servers, in fact, reading them at all. Also, the messages would disappear from the recipient’s device after the specified time limit. 

Allo Vs Whatsapp 

Google made Allo from scratch, not as a successor to the Hangouts. The messaging app has received appraisals for including the AI chatbot and the smart reply features. But it has also faced backlashes from whistleblowers like Edward Snowden who has been tweeting about the security concerns Allo can pose in front of the users. But some Twitteratis are asking Snowden why a normal user should care about data being stored in data centers. 

It’s good that the Google Allo has some amazing features. But WhatsApp is more mature and has an experience of six years. Allo will have to prove itself to a large number of WhatsApp users who put up the question, Why should I leave WhatsApp? 

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