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Tecno Boom J8 Offers Users Unique Features
The Boom J8 is a stylishly crafted smartphone that will always get attention whenever it’s brought out for display. It’s a great music device with a lot of great specifications for the price it’s being sold.
The device has a 5.5 inch HD IPS display, 64bit 1.3gz quad core Mediatek 6537 chipset, 2GB RAM and 16GB ROM.
The device’s camera doesn’t disappoint as well, the rear camera has 13MP shooter while the front camera is 5MP, both cameras are quite capable of capturing quality and decent photos.
The Boom J8 is unique in many ways, here are five features that make the device stand out from the crowd: It’s the first device from TECNO mobile to run on HiOS
It’s no longer news that the TECNO Boom J8 is the first to run on the new graphical user interface from TECNO mobile.
I tested the fluidity of the HiOS on the Boom J8; it was butter smooth, very fast and no lag was experienced.
The HiOS is relatively light when compared to other user Interfaces like the Amigo, Touchwiz and the MiUi.
Comparing it with other high-end devices, the Boom J8 opens apps faster.
Ultra Slim Stylish Appearance
Boom J8 is a stylish music phone with 7.35mm ultra slim appearance.
The little smart device is beyond your imagination for its slim body and the stylish design.
It’s slimmer than the IPhone 6S plus, feels so light in the hand and stays firmly too. Perfect for One Hand Usage, The Best Grasp Feeling!
In Both the width and the length, Boom J8 is smaller than other 5.5’’ display smart phones.
When it comes to the proportion of the screen to body ratio, the Boom J8 is 77.35%. It pulled a difficult process in technology to make the phone be smarter even with the large screen.
Boom J8 went through 172 processes to make it to be perfectly slim and beautiful! With the same 5.5-inch screen but smarter housing!
You can perfectly hold the device in one hand no matter how small or large unlike like other 5.5’’ phones that could get uncomfortable to hold.
It’s A 4G- Enabled Device
As technology moves forward, most people want to be on technology’s bleeding edge and ride the wave.
One of these waves is the 4G-capable smartphone. 4G smartphones are great in many aspects like streaming of videos, making of voice calls, and surfing the internet speedily.
Improved Camera
The 13MP High Pixel back camera with flash adopts the F2.0 Super-large aperture, which can ensure more light, and the blue glass to filter parasitic light, and increases brightness by 15%.
You can also use Boom J8 to shoot moving objects without causing a blur. The fast tracking PDAF can focus on the objectives with a blink of an eye.
Wave Maxxaudio
MaxxAudio is a suite of advanced audio enhancement tools from Waves that brings award-winning technologies to consumer electronics devices.
MaxxAudio offers unparalleled sound performance, whether you’re playing a game, watching a movie, listening to music, or using online voice communication.
With clearer enhanced bass, and increased volume, MaxxAudio provides a better listening experience on any device.
Now, what sounded great in the studio also sounds great on the TECNO Boom J8.
The audio output is what I can describe as perfect for music lovers.
Boom Headphone
The feature of the Boom headphone is the advanced mega bass experience with the professional sound cavity and a clear acoustic design.
And there is more! The headphone covers have leather texture, which makes you look fashionable.
The tender leather ear cushions stay comfortable no matter how long your playlist is.
Tecno BOOM J8 specifications
Operating System: HiOS (Based on Android 5.1); Network: GSM/WCDMA/LTE; Band: GSM: 900/1800; WCDMA:900/2100; LTE:Band B3/7/20; Dimension: 76.84*153.3*7.35mm; Connectivity: Wi-Fi, BT, GPS; Processor: Quad-core; Display: 5.5″ HD IPS Touchscreen; Camera: 13.0 MP AF Back Camera with Flash; 5.0 MP Front Camera with Flash; Memory: 16GB ROM + 2GB RAM; Expandable Micro SD, up to 128 GB; Battery Capacity: 3000mAh
In conclusion, if you are looking for an affordable smartphone that has quality audio output with great specs and beautiful design, then look no further than the TECNO Boom J8. The device retails for N41,000 across offline and online stores.
With the introduction of Travel Saga, a premium, fast-paced gaming experience that is currently live and accessible to customers on its network, Globacom has lifted the bar for mobile entertainment in the country.
Travel Saga is a story-driven, intricately connected role-playing game designed to provide the thrill, complexity, and competitive intensity of some of the most well-known action games in the world.
The game, which has been painstakingly optimized for mobile devices, redefines mobile gaming as a full-fledged digital battlefield by translating a console-grade experience onto data-enabled handsets.
Fundamentally, Travel Saga takes users on quick virtual journeys against recognizable international landscapes. In a dynamic, ever-evolving gaming environment, players are thrown into furious missions, fierce fights, and ever-expanding tales where talent, strategy, and endurance determine who rises through the ranks to become a true war hero.
In addition to the excitement of fighting, users are encouraged to go to various locations, take part in thrilling challenges, and participate in intense competition for in-app rewards like points and victory badges. With each encounter and accomplishment, the immersion increases with each level, maintaining momentum and excitement.
Flexible subscription plans with one-time or auto-renewal choices are available to subscribers for the service, which costs ₦100 per day and ₦250 per week. By dialing *70021#, customers can quickly subscribe and gain instant access to the action.
With Travel Saga, Glo reaffirms its dedication to innovation and high-end digital experiences, making top-notch gaming easily accessible to its customers. The game offers uninterrupted action, adventure, and competition, all smoothly supported by the Glo network.
SHELT, a leading cybersecurity-as-a-service provider, has earned inclusion in the 2025 MSSP 250, the annual ranking of the world’s top 250 Managed Security Service Providers (MSSPs) by MSSP Alert, a CyberRisk Alliance publication.
SHELT
The list evaluates firms on business performance, service breadth, and industry impact, spotlighting those excelling in growth, operational excellence, and advanced managed security amid rising cyber threats. Selection criteria include annual recurring revenue, profitability, workforce expansion, business growth, and the depth of managed security offerings.
SHELT’s recognition underscores its investments in scalable security operations, threat intelligence, and tailored managed services across multiple regions, enabling clients to navigate complex risk landscapes effectively.
“Being recognised in the MSSP 250 is a meaningful milestone for our team,” stated Youssef Abillama, CEO of SHELT. “It validates our focus on building practical, resilient security services that help organisations manage risk and respond effectively to today’s evolving cyber threats.”
The company hailed the honour as testament to its teams’ dedication and expertise worldwide, reaffirming commitment to enhancing capabilities and delivering trusted cybersecurity solutions.
Meta Platforms, owner of Facebook, has appointed Dina Powell McCormick, a former adviser to President Donald Trump, as its new president and vice chairman, bolstering its leadership amid aggressive AI and infrastructure expansion.
Dina Powell McCormick
The announcement, made on Monday, positions Powell McCormick – who recently stepped down from Meta’s board after eight months – to guide overall strategy, including multi-billion-dollar investments in data centres and global partnerships.
A Goldman Sachs veteran with 16 years in senior roles and prior stints as deputy national security adviser under Trump and in the Bush administration, she brings deep finance and international ties to the role.
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg hailed her as “uniquely qualified” for the company’s next growth phase, while President Trump praised the move on Truth Social as a “fantastic choice”.
The hire signals Meta’s efforts to strengthen White House relations, following recent dinners with Trump and U.S. investment pledges worth hundreds of billions
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