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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. Details later.

* Note: This fix also applies to other Android phones apart from MTK phones like Tecno, Infinix, Gionee etc Possible causes of this error are: 1. Corrupted or missing Phone.apk 2. A crash in Phone.apk while  attempting to display caller ID and other information How to fix   Method 1: Ultimate Caller ID Screen HD Download and install Ultimate Caller ID Screen HD @ http://hovatek.com/redirect.php?link=htt....ucs&hl=es Method 2: Clear Phone data and cache * Navigate to Settings > Apps > All > Phone * Clear data and cache * Reboot the phone Method 3: Replace Phone.apk Download the Stock ROM @  https://forum.hovatek.com/forum-89.html  and flash only system.img (Android) using SP flash tool @ http://www.techrul.com/2015/07/how-to-flash......

Privacy is a crucial part of everyone’s lives, and according to researchers, over 65% of the private issues of people who own smartphones are on their smartphones. Private things on our smartphones could range from photos, text messages, audios, videos, and so on. Adding a password to your phone might not be enough at times as sometimes you might need to borrow some people our phones which might involve you unlocking the phone for such person or your phone might probably fall into the wrong hands while it is unlocked. So, the best way is to hide such files, and today we are going to be talking about how to hide photos on Samsung Galaxy A7. For users of the Samsung Galaxy A7, you might have tried to hide some photos on your Samsung Galaxy A7 but were not able well all you have to do is read on and by the end of this tutorial you should be able to hide photos on your Samsung Galaxy A7. The best part is that you can use Private Mode on your Samsung Galaxy A7 and the photo...

Remember Infinix Hot 3 ? There is now a 3G variant of the phone in the form of Infinix Hot 3 LTE powered by a higher Snapdragon processor and improved RAM. Below is the full specs of the device as well as the Price in Nigeria. INFINIX HOT 3 LTE SPECIFICATIONS Technology NETWORKS: GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 3G: HSDPA 900 /1900/ 2100 4G: FDD-LTE 3(1800) / 7(2600) / 20(800) SIM Type: Dual Micro SIM Platform OS: Android 5.1 Lollipop with XUI Body Design & Hardware Dimensions: Weight: Display: 5.5-inch 720 x 1280 pixel, LCD touchscreen display Design: Plastic Colours: White, Gold, Gray Sensors: Accelerometer, Proximity and Ambient light Inside Processor Type: 64-bit Octa-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53 Processor Name: Snapdragon 415 Graphics Processor: RAM: 2 Internal Storage: 16 GB External Storage: microSD, up to 32 GB Camera Rear: 13 MP, autofocus, LED flash Video recording: Yes Front-facing: 5 MP with soft flash . Multimedia Music Support: AAC, AMR, MP2, MP3, M4A, MKA, Loudspeaker: Yes V...

The Nigeria Communication Commission (NCC) has mandated all Nigeria Telcos including MTN, Etisalat, Airtel and Glo to increase the price of data plans beginning from December 1st, 2016. We were taken by surprise when we got this info in time like this that we deserve better. The recession is already consuming many, and implementing this directive will only make life harder for Nigerians. I do not think this is what we need now, especially in this period so many people including students are finding life so difficult because of the economic situation in the country that has to cause many schools to increase fees. How can the people from poor family survive? How can they be subscribing for data to carry out researches and assignments? Our government does not think in that part. They just think in one direction. Recently, the CBN Governor, Godwin Emefieli proposed taxes on phone calls that exceed 3 minutes. This is sad; NCC believes that this is one of the ways they can generate revenues ...

Gionee is set to blow the mind of its numerous customers with a powerful 4G-enabled Android smartphone that runs on Android 7.0 (Nougat) – the Gionee M2017 . Although it has not been officially released, a few leaked features of the Gionee M2017 are sure to excite you. It has a large screen with massive 6GB RAM, an impressive 13MP primary camera with LED flash and a massive 7000mAh battery capacity. Gionee M2017 Full Phone Specifications Technology 2G: GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900. 3G: HSPA+ GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900. 4G: LTE LTE band 1(2100), 3(1800), 7(2600), 38(2600), 39(1900), 40(2300), 41(2500). SIM Type: Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual standby), microSD Slot. OS: Android 7.0 Nougat. Dimensions: 155 * 77.6 * 10.67 mm Weight: 230 g. Display: 5.5-inch, 1440 * 2560 pixels (515 PPI), AMOLED Capacitive touchscreen. Build: Unimetal Body Design. Form Factor: Touchscreen Bar. Colours: Black. Hardware Processor Name/Technology: 64-bit Mediatek Processor. Processor Speed: 1.95 GHz. Number of ...

Jumia Black Friday season is here and as you probably know, this is the best time to get those stuffs and gadgets you’ve always wanted at much affordable prices. If you are looking at buying an Android Smartphone , this could be the best time to choose and make a decision. This is because, Jumia and Konga Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales is here . Introduction to Jumia Black Friday Sales Jumia exclusively started it’s Black Friday sales yesterday being November 14th. However, the only products currently on sale are Home Appliances and Kitchen Utensils . Jumia Nigeria is running it’s Black Friday Deals for 12 days. Precisely from 14th of November to 25th of November, 2016 . Each day, each category of products with different discounts. As earlier mentioned, yesterday being 14th of November, Jumia launched Black Friday deals for exclusively Home Appliances. Today being 15th of November, Jumia opened Black-Friday deals for basically Kitchen Essentials. On the 16th which is tomor...

The Nigeria's No.1 Online Retailer – Jumia has announced the date and categories for the 2016 Black Friday sales event ! As you have earlier informed, 2016 Jumia Black Friday will take place for 12 jaw-dropping days! Which is from Monday, November 14th to  Friday, November 25th,  2016 on all Jumia websites. Jumia is already in the mood of Black Friday and has brought out their calendar for this year’s Black Friday massive discounted sale offers. According to the Jumia, they made you (their customers) happy in last year’s Black Friday, but this time around they want to make you proud! During last year’s Jumia Black Friday that took place on November 27 2015, more than 2.3 million Nigerians visited Jumia. Following the impressive volume of orders during last year, this year’s sales event has been expanded to reach even more customers. “ This year’s Jumia Black Friday is designed to offer our customers more days, more deals and more convenience and to deliver better ...

Sequel to the release of the HTC 10 flagship smartphone, HTC has now unveiled its successor dubbed the HTC 10 Evo . The company has said that it is not a flagship phone but an evolution of their flagship smartphone HTC 10. The HTC 10 Evo comes with few new features different from that of the HTC 10 such as a larger display, water resistance and a clever USB-C headphones. Yes! You heard that. You don’t need to buy any additional earphones for this phone. It also sports a large screen 5.5inch display. It is important to note that the HTC 10 Evo is the same as the HTC Bolt which was launched for Sprint’s 4G LTE Plus in the USA last week. The HTC 10 Evo is the international version of t he HTC Bolt. HTC 10 Evo Full Phone Specifications Technology 2G: GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900. 3G: HSPA+ GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900. 4G: LTE LTE band 1(2100), 3(1800), 7(2600), 38(2600), 39(1900), 40(2300), 41(2500). SIM Type: Dual SIM (Nano SIM, dual standby). OS: Android 7.0 Nougat. Dimensions: 153.6 *...

There is a new service known as the 3-2-1 service by Airtel for mobile phone users which was created from an alliance between Airtel Nigeria alongside the global development organisation as well as the Human Network International also recognized as NHI. About Airtel’s 3-2-1 service for Nigerians The service is basically a system that makes available free information which is also free, trusted and life-improving. The system could be utilized by any type of mobile phone currently owned by users regardless of its a Smartphone, a feature phone, a tablet or a simple phone. According to Airtel, any call made to 3-2-1 is free of charge as long as you make use of an Airtel SIM. The service would also be made available to people who occupy the rural areas. Messages on the 3-2-1 service which can be accessed on any prepaid Airtel Sim free of charge are created by regional, local and international subject matter professionals through a content committee that was gathered by Human Ne...

Gionee, a Chinese Company with a strong offline retail presence in India, has launched the Gionee M6 Lite as a successor to the Gionee M6 Plus that was launched earlier along with the Gionee M6. The Gionee M6 Lite is a lighter version of the M6 and it comes with downgraded specifications in order to compete with low-cost smartphones in the market. Gionee M6 Lite Full Phone Specifications Technology 2G: GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900. 3G: HSPA+ GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900. 4G: LTE LTE band 1(2100), 3(1800), 7(2600), 38(2600), 39(1900), 40(2300), 41(2500). SIM Type: Dual SIM (Micro SIM, dual standby). OS: Android 6.0 Marshmallow. Dimensions: 152.3 * 75.3 * 8.2 mm (6.00 * 2.96 * 0.32 in). Weight: 180 g (6.35 oz). Display: 5.5 inches, 1080 * 1920 pixels FHD, 401 pixels per inch (PPI) AMOLED capacitive touchscreen. Build: Metal Unibody Design. Form Factor: Touchscreen Bar. Colours: Mocha Gold & Champagne. Hardware Processor Name/Technology: 64-bit Mediatek MT6755 Helio P10. Proces...

With XP Psiphon VPN V6.0.0 you can tether, share or use your Airtel 0.00kb, MTN, Etisalat as well as Glo 0.00kb Free Browsing Cheat on your PC thereby making it more interesting and enjoyable. This latest VPN can be tethered and you can create as well as import your own config files settings to it just like the way we do with OpenVPN which makes it superior to other Psiphon and VPN applications around. FEATURES OF XP PSIPHON VPN V6.0.0 > Very fast and easy to use > US, INDIA, SINGAPORE and SPAIN servers added > Improved UI > It supports tethering (USB tether, WIFI tether, and generic tether) > Auto import config >Secured config > Splash theme > Reliable Minor bugs fixed WHERE TO DOWNLOAD IT Download XP Psiphon VPN Apk You can download from the link above. After that, you may decide to import the Config files into this VPN app as this will save you the need to apply settings manually. or you can set it up manually with the settings i have provided below. To use...

Vivo Electronics Corporation has released the Vivo V5 in India and is set to release another smartphone, the Vivo V5 Plus which is an upgrade to the Vivo V5. By the time you check out the features of the Vivo V5, then you will be eager to get a glimpse of what the Vivo V5 Plus has to offer. Without mincing words, I’d like to tell you that, like its name Plus , the Vivo V5 Plus adds additional features to what is obtainable in the Vivo V5. Some features worthy of note which basically differentiates it from the Vivo V5 include; the speed of the processor, larger display resolution and battery capacity. Vivo V5 Plus Full Phone Specifications Technology 2G: GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 MHz. 3G: HSPA+ 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 MHz HSDPA, Speed: 21 Mbps (HSDPA), 5.76 Mbps (HSUPA). 4G: LTE 800 / 1800 / 1900 / 2100 / 2600 MHz LTE, Speed: 150 Mbps (Downlink), 50 Mbps (Uplink). SIM Type: Hybrid Dual SIM (Micro + Nano / microSD card) slot. OS: Android 6.0 Marshmallow with Funtouch OS 2.6. DON...

A certain device with the codename ZUK Z2151 received a certification on China’s TENAA some weeks ago, and that device has been confirmed to be the upcoming Lenovo ZUK Edge . Teasers have been flying around since that certification, particularly a live image of the smartphone with the display in boot mode and on the home screen, and the packaging box of the Lenovo ZUK Edge has been sighted online. Now, a live image of the phone in its about page has been sighted online. Lenovo ZUK Edge Full Phone Specifications Technology 2G: GSM. 3G: HSPA. 4G: LTE with VoLTE. SIM Type: Dual SIM (Nano SIM, Dual Standby). OS: Android 6.0 Marshmallow with ZUI 2.0. Design Dimensions: 142.9 * 74.5 * 7.68mm. Weight: 160 g. Display: 5.5-inch, 1920 * 1080 pixels Full HD (401 PPI), Capacitive touchscreen. Build: – Form Factor: Touchscreen Bar. Colours: Black & White. Hardware Processor Name/Technology: 64-bit Qualcomm Snapdragon 821. Processor Speed: 2.35 GHz. Number of Processor Cores: Quad-core. Grap...

While the world is still revelling in the release of Huawei’s latest flagship smartphones, the Huawei Mate 9 and Huawei Mate 9 Pro, the Chinese company has silently added another smartphone to the Mate 9 series , namely the Huawei Mate 9 Lite . The Huawei Mate 9 Lite is a cheaper variant of the Mate 9, but unlike what you would expect of a Lite device, the Matte 9 Lite still sports a dual camera setup at the rear, and its other specifications are on the high side. Huawei Mate 9 Lite Full Phone Specifications Technology 2G: GSM. 3G: UMTS. 4G: FDD / TDD LTE, VoLTE. SIM Type: Hybrid Nano SIM. OS: Android 6.0 Marshmallow with EMUI 4.1. Design Dimensions: 150.9 * 76.2 * 8.2mm. Weight: 162 g. Display: 5.5-inch, 1920 * 1080 pixels Full HD, IPS Capacitive touchscreen, 2/5D curved glass. Build: Metal Unibody Design. Form Factor: Touchscreen Bar. Colours: Grey, Gold & Silver. Hardware Processor Name/Technology: 64-bit Kirin 655. Processor Speed: 2.1 GHz. Number of Processor Cores: Octa-core...

The Innjoo Company has really been aggressive this past week releasing smartphones of different specifications for its numerous customers across the globe. And when we thought that Innjoo was done with the Fire 3 series , the telecom company has just released a variant of the Fire 3 dubbed Innjoo Fire 3 Mini , a smaller version of the Fire 3 as regards body size. InnJoo Fire 3 Mini Full Phone Specifications Technology 2G: GSM GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 MHz. 3G: HSPA+ HSDPA 900 / 2100 MHz. 4G: LTE band 1(2100), 3(1800), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 20(800), 40(2300) SIM Type: Dual SIM (Micro SIM, dual standby) OS: Android 5.1 Lollipop DONT MISS==> Specification of InnJoo Max 3, Full HD & Finger Print ID to be lunched Soon Design Dimensions: 140 x 69 x 8.0 mm Weight: 135g. Display: 5.0-inch, 720 *1080 pixels, IPS Capacitive touchscreen. Build: – Unimetal Body Design Form Factor: Touchscreen Bar. Colours: Grey, Black and Rose Gold. Hardware Processor Name/Technology: 64-bit Mediate...

Innjoo Mobile has launched its 2016 flagship smartphone, the Innjoo 3 . Prior to its launch, Innjoo has teased the Innjoo 3 extensively on its Facebook page and other mediums / channels. In one of the posts, one Innjoo fan commented that with all the teasers and anticipation built up around this device, it better not be a disappointment, and from the first impressions this device has made on us, the Innjoo 3 is clearly not a disappointment. Innjoo 3 Full Phone Specifications Technology 2G: GSM 850/900/1800/1900. 3G: WCDMA 900/2100. 4G: FDD-LTE 1800/2600, Cat. 6 technology, up to 50Mbps upload speed, 300Mbps download speed. SIM Type: Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual standby). OS: Android 6.0 Marshmallow. Design Dimensions: 157 * 77 * 7.4 mm. Weight: 167 g. Display: 5.5-inch, 1920 * 1080 pixels Full HD IPS Fully Laminated 5 Points Touch G+F+F touchscreen. Build: Metal aluminium design. Form Factor: Touchscreen Bar. Colours: Gold Black & Grey. Hardware Processor Name/Technology: 64-bit...

Globacom's brand new International Direct Dial (IDD) packs which was launched not too long ago offers cheap call rates to essential destinations of the world much more inexpensive for subscribers on its platform. The packs considerably reduced the cost of international calls to key destinations such as United States, Canada, India, China and UK to as low as 11k per second . A statement from the company stated the new IDD Packs, regarded because the nice deal in the country, enable Globacom subscribers to make calls from Nigeria to 30 primary international destinations for as low as N6.60 per minute . With the new tariff structure, we've got empowered our subscribers to call their neighbors, family members and trade pals in 30 nations at extra easy and low-cost charges,” Globacom stated, including that the brand new bundle was once in line with its dedication to present the great worth to its consumers. COUNTRIES THAT YOU CAN CALL WITH GLO IDD PACKS AT CHEAP RATE In line with Gl...

LYF, a sub-brand of Reliance, a leading Indian Telecom operator made its way into the competitive technology market with an entry-level smartphone called the Wind 7 in August. Sequel to its success, the company has proceeded to come up with a cheaper version of the Wind 7, dubbed the Lyf Wind 7i . The LYF WIND 7i is a smartphone tag-lined as ‘’Jumpstart your life’’ ; this device comes with a 24-month extended warranty like most of the smartphones from LYF. The LYF Wind 7i has 4G Voice over LTE and supports dual-SIM, it has a 5-inch HD display and it is powered by a Snapdragon 210 processor similar to the Wind 7. However, unlike the Wind 7 which has 2GB of RAM and 16GB of internal storage, the Wind 7i has 1GB of RAM and 8GB of internal storage; from all indications, LYF decided to downgrade a little bit in order to have a smartphone that will compete with other budget smartphones. LYF Wind 7i Full Phone Specifications Technology 2G: GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 MHz. 3G: HSPA+ 850...

OKWU, a new start-up technology company in India has launched its first smartphone known as the OKWU Pi which comes along with an interesting Bluetooth accessory called U-Tag . The company which is currently manufacturing and assembling their devices in Shenzhen, China is clearly sending out warning signals to competitors of their intention to break through the technology market. And certainly, they have made a statement with the OKWU Pi. OKWU is the first Indian smartphone manufacturing company to come up with a dual rear camera on a smartphone. The phone sports familiar features including; 5-Inch HD display, 1.2GHz processor and a fingerprint sensor. OKWU Pi Full Phone Specifications Itel S11 Specs & Price: Snap the best of you Technology 2G: GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 MHz. 3G: HSPA+ 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 MHz. 4G: LTE with VoLTE. SIM Type: Dual SIM (Micro, microSD card) slot. OS: Android 6.0 Marshmallow. Design Dimensions: 6.5mm thickness. Weight: 138 g. Display: 5.0-i...

Itel Mobile has launched a ‘’2-in-1 Phablet’’ , that is, a smartphone that can double as a tablet – the Itel Prime 3 / Itel Prime III . The Itel Prime 3 is built to handle your office tasks and at the same time, you can catch a little fun while using it. It comes with some top-end specifications such as a 7-inch IPS display, a processor speed of 1.3GHz, 16GB RAM, an incredible long-lasting battery amongst other features. Itel Prime 3/ Prime III Full Phone Specifications Itel Prime III Technology 2G: GSM GSM 850/900/1800/1900 MHz. 3G: HSPA+: 850/900/1900/2100 MHz. 4G: No. SIM Type: Dual SIM, microSD Slot. OS: Android 5.1 Lollipop. Design Dimensions: 190.5 * 110.78 * 10.5 mm Weight: 160 g. Display: 7-inch, 1024 * 600 pixels, IPS Capacitive touchscreen. Build: Plastic Body Cover. Form Factor: Touchscreen Bar. Colours: Black. Hardware Processor Name/Technology: 64-bit Mediatek MT6572 Processor. Processor Speed: 1.3 GHz. Number of Processor Cores: Quad-core. Graphics P...

Itel Mobile released another affordable smartphone called the Itel S11 on the 7th of November, and although it might not knock out some of their own products such as the Itel it1516 off the market, it will surely compete with some of the low-cost and mid-range smartphones out there. The Itel company launched the phone with the theme ‘’snap the best of you’’ , meaning that they may have focused more on their picture-loving customers. Itel S11 Full Phone Specifications Itel S11 Technology 2G: GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 MHz. 3G: HSPA+ 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 MHz. 4G: No SIM Type: Dual SIM (Micro, microSD card) slot. OS: Android 6.0 Marshmallow. Design Dimensions: 145.5 * 72.78 * 9.4 mm. Weight: 140 g. Display: 5.0-inch, 854 * 480 pixels (194 PPI), IPS LCD Capacitive touchscreen. Build: Plastic Body Design. Form Factor: Touchscreen Bar. Colours: Rose Gold, Champagne Gold and Space Grey. Hardware Processor Name/Technology: 64-bit Mediatek MT6580M Processor. Processor Speed: 1.3 GHz. Nu...

Vivo X9 Plus is a plus-sized version of the X9 and was released alongside the Vivo X9 and Vivo XPlay 6 even though it would go on sale on a later day. The X9 Plus adopts the same body design as the X9 but comes with a slightly ramped up display, a different processor, larger battery as well as a bigger RAM. Advertisement The X9 Plus features a body made of aluminum with a thickness of just 7.45 mm and weighing in at 199g. The device sports a 5.88-incch IPS display with a resolution power of 1080 pixels (Full HD).  The X9 Plus is powered by an Octa-core Qualcomm SoC which is the Snapdragon 653 (MSM8976 Pro) processor made up of four Cortex-A72 cores clocked at 1.95GHz and four Cortex-A53 cores clocked at 1.4GHz. The processor is backed by a larger 6GB RAM and there is 64GB of internal storage crammed inside the device which unfortunately is non-expandable. Coming to the camera, the Vivo X9 Plus also packs the same camera set up which is the main highlight of the X9....

We are familiar with rugged smartphones from brands like Blackview, Panasonic and the Samsung Galaxy Active series, so when the news filtered in that Ulefone had launched the Ulefone Armor , its first rugged smartphone, I was quite surprised. Ulefone is known for making beautiful budget, mid-range and high-end smartphones like the Ulefone Tiger, so branching into the rugged smartphone industry without having a proper flagship device seems like a big leap to me. That said, the Ulefone Armor packs some impressive specs and coupled with its small screen size, the phone should be an instant hit in the Chinese work industry. Ulefone Armor Full Phone Specifications Ulefone Armor Rugged Smartphone 2G: GSM. 3G: HSPA. 4G: LTE. SIM Type: Dual SIM (Micro SIM, dual standby). OS: Android 6.0 Marshmallow. Design Dimensions: 148.9 * 75.8 * 12.5mm. Weight: 195 g. Display: 4.7-inch, 1280 * 720 pixels HD, IPS touchscreen with Corning Gorilla Glass 3 protection. Build: Polycarbonate-TP...

Jumia Black Friday started yesterday and those who need furniture for home and office grabbed the deals with up to 45% discount. Though the prices are not really slashed, but 45% discount on a product is not a small thing. We are in the second day of 2016 Jumia Black Friday and today's deals is Kitchen Essentials , up to 45% Off. Based on the products displayed on Jumia 2016 Black Friday Official Page, today's deal is still the same thing with yesterday deals. Anyhow, there is still enough time for the Jumia to give us marvelous deals since it's 12days of heavy discount! So do not give up, keep watching out for amazing deals and I’ll always keep you updated. DOWNLOAD JUMIA APP HERE   This is a great time to buy your Kitchen Appliances at a reduced priced with Free Delivery! in Lagos, Abuja, and Ibadan. Check out today's deals with the provided link below. Best Home Appliances - up to 45% off,  is ongoing Live: Check out the deals here Best Kitchen Essential ...

OPPO R9S is one of the latest smartphones from one of China’s leading smartphone brand OPPO, which in itself is a subsidiary of BBK Holdings. The OPPO R9S takes over from the highly successful OPPO R9 which catapulted the company to become ranked among the top 5 selling Chinese smartphone makers for several quarters of this year. The OPPO R9 sold internationally as OPPO F1 Plus so it is not known if the device would be launched outside China bearing a different name. Onyx Black UMi Plus E – crafted the same way as iPhone 7’s Matte Black The OPPO R9S features the same design as its predecessor but adopting a new-looking split antenna design instead, featuring three super narrow antenna lines at the back just 0.3mm wide. The small nature of the antenna bands makes them less visible and also improves the Wi-Fi signal in addition to offering better network coverage. On the specs bench, the OPPO R9S features a 5.5-inch display with a resolution power of 1080p (Full HD). There is...