SA: 1 billion Android devices shipped in 2014 alone

This quarter Apple reached an important milestone – it sold its billionth iOS device (that's since the first one). Meanwhile, 1 billion Androids shipped over the last year alone, as reported by Strategy Analytics. The analyst firm estimates 1.3 billion smartphones were shipped in 2014, of that over 1 billion ran Android (this works out to 81% market share).

Global Smartphone OS Shipments (Millions of Units)	Q4 '13	2013	Q4 '14	2014
Android	227.3	780.8	291.7	1042.7
Apple iOS	51.0	153.4	74.5	192.7
Microsoft	9.6	35.8	11.3	38.8
Others	2.3	20.0	2.6	9.3
Total	290.2	990.0	380.1	1283.5

Smartphone shipments grew 30% compared to 2013 (from 1B to 1.3B). Androids alone went from 0.8B to 1B in that period, while iOS lost some ground in terms of market share. It still shipped around 193 million devices, up from 153 million units in 2013.

The third horse in the race, Windows Phone, kept pace with the growth of the market and stayed at 3% share (shipping just under 39 million units).

Strategy Analytics did not release a breakdown by manufacturer, but we know from quarterly reports that Apple is rolling in the dough with record sales. Earlier the analysts reported that Samsung and iOS sales for Q4 2014 were even in terms of devices sold. Despite this, Samsung has been seen itsearnings slip, but other companies have been bouncing back.

Global Smartphone OS Marketshare (%)	Q4 '13	2013	Q4 '14	2014
Android	78.3%	78.9%	76.7%	81.2%
Apple iOS	17.6%	15.5%	19.6%	15.0%
Microsoft	3.3%	3.6%	3.0%	3.0%
Others	0.8%	2.0%	0.7%	0.7%
Total	100.0%	100.0%	100.0%	100.0%
Total Growth: Year-over-Year (%)	33.7%	41.4%	31.0%	29.6%

BlackBerry did not make it into the report, it falls into the Others category, which has a total share of 0.7% (down from 2% in 2013).

Amosu's limited edition pink iPhone 6 isn't easy to look at

Amosu is known for its love of all things shiny and expensive, and for pairing those things with smartphones from time to time. The results are obviously not for mere mortals, but people who can afford to spend small fortunes on bespoke mobile devices.

For this year's Valentine's Day, Amosu is preparing to launch the "world's first pink iPhone 6". Yes, it apparently couldn't resist joining in on all the pink 'fun' that's coming up prior to said celebration of love and whatnot.

As you can see from the picture to the left, the pink iPhone 6 will look extremely pink - so it's only going to be for die hard fans of this color. That probably won't be a problem, however, since Amosu is only going to be making exactly ten units.

Each of those will cost £1,899. That's actually quite cheap when compared to other Amosu wares from the past, but do keep in mind that there are no diamonds here - just a new hue, basically, and the Alexander Amosu logo on the iPhone's back. Hopefully the "World's first pink iPhone 6" text is only in this image for promotional purposes and won't make it to the final product.

So there you have it. If your loved one has been craving a pink iPhone, there's now a solution for that. Don't forget - no case can ever be pink enough when compared to a real pink iPhone.

Oops! 5 Signs You Are Not Marriage Material [WATCH]

Check out the list and read it with an open mind.  Also remember that the woman who created the list has been married for 10 years, has three amazing children, is a highly-educated professor, owns her own business, and was formerly Mrs. Botswana.  So, she might know what she’s talking about.

5 Signs You Might Be Dating A Sociopath

Have you ever had one of those relationships from hell, where a person seems to not care about anything or anyone other than himself? Well, there’s a term that might fit that crazy person you ran away from years ago. The term of sociopath. Basically, a sociopath doesn’t really feel emotion and just kinda makes decisions that are focused on what’s best for him/her without considering how you might feel or whether the decision might hurt other people. Many politicians fit into this category.

This video describes the sociopathic tendency. Maybe you’ll find that you have an ex who fits in this category.

10 Signs Your Co-worker Secretly Likes You

What are the ten signs your coworker secretly likes you? Trying to determine if a co-worker likes you or not can be confusing if not frustrating. So here are some ways to find out.

1. Finding reasons to be near you.

If she, or he, is constantly at your desk and seeking you out discreetly, it’s a guarantee that the person likes you. Finding any reason to have contact with you is an obvious sign of affection or admiration.

Hinged on your every word.

Does the person listen intuitively to you? If he or she is hinging on your words, agreeing with your ideas. it’s a sure bet they have deeper feelings than co-worker simply conversing.

Watch for change in behavior or voice tone.

Normal interaction with other co-workers may not match how that person interacts with you. Is the person louder and more socially aggressive with other office personnel? But tones down the behavior when you’re near? This change can indicate a good possibly that this co-worker secretively likes you. Softer voices are signs of intimacy.

Be alert to body language.

Leaning into you as if to hear you better or the slightest arm touch can both be signs that a co-worker secretly likes you. Watch how the co-worker intermingles with others and then see how he or she connects with you. If the person leans into you while talking, the closeness will be noticed.

Direct eye contact and long gazes.

Long held eye contact is a sure sign that your co-worker secretly likes you. The person may not be able to put their feelings into words so they rely on subtle hints of longing looks. The looks can also be quick and barely noticed so pay attention.

Pay attention to the little things.

Not the balloons or flowers for your birthday but the little notes being left for you.

Bringing you coffee just the way you like it.

Making sure all your messages are hand delivered.

Watch for these little signs.

Purposely being called out.

If that co-worker constantly calls upon you, but you know he or she knows the answer, may be a clear sign that they have a secret crush on you. Allegedly needed to have you back up their thoughts is how they may mask the reassurance but in reality it’s the closeness to you they’re seeking.

Talking and sharing life outside.

Talking, texting and visiting outside the office is another guarantee a co-worker secretly likes you. When you start sharing life’s little moments and look forward to the connection, you have someone with a secret crush on you.

First to arrive and last to leave.

Watch the schedule of this person. If they arrive early like you or leave later than the other co-workers, this could be a sign they want to be alone with you and are intimidated to tell you they have a secret crush on you.

Partaking in silly little games.

Has this person given you a silly little nickname? Or is he or she flinging rubber bands at you? Any child-like behavior comes through as a young person’s crush.

These ten signs are all ways to tell if a co-worker secretly likes you.

Doctors fear stroke could leave Joan Rivers 'either a vegetable or in a wheelchair' as they begin process to bring her out of coma

I'm always checking for updates on Joan Rivers and according to Daily Mail, doctors at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York City, yesterday Sunday August 31st started the process of bringing her out of her medically-induced coma, but fear she could be left as 'a vegetable' or 'needing a wheelchair' as they battle to save her life. The waking-up process will take until tomorrow Tuesday September 2nd.

"There is real concern that the part of the brain that controls motor skills may have been compromised leaving her as either a vegetable or in a wheelchair,' a source close to the family said

"Rivers would not want to live unless she could enjoy 'a full and active life. ... (She) would never want to be a burden on anyone' another family friend said

The 81-year-old was having surgery on her vocal cords at a clinic in NYC when she suddenly stopped breathing during the procedure on Thursday August 28th.

Photos: Bovi and Ashanti chill in New York

Comedian Bovi and US singer Ashanti pictured together in New York over the weekend. Ashanti will perform at Bovi's show on October 3rd in Lagos

Fashion designer, Yvonne Nwosu shows off hot bod in swim wear

Nice bod!

Music: Neeno B - Guy in the City ft. Man P & Barblo J

Light Entertainment presents "Guy in the City" by Neeno B featuring Man P & Barblo J. Boys ain't smiling this time, They keep hitting me up with dope joints...lol. Please download & share.

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Music: Morell – Kai

Morell never cease to amaze.While the fans await his M.U.S.A album to drop,Morell hits us with his Hausa flow on this one,its titled KAI .Something that seems like an anthem already.The hook is catchy and his flow shows the one thing he’s known for;his Originality.Kindly download and share.

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Music: Wale Waves Ft. Oritse Femi – Shakara

“Here is a new joint from WALE WAVES featuring the music Taliban ORITSE FEMI which will definitely be a hit!. 

SHAKARA is an up tempo, high energy track; something you would not expect from a Wale Waves, but it connects. The track is produced by STORMY ZINO. Download, listen and enjoy!

 Watchout  for #WaaPaaYan video dropping soonest!!!”

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VIDEO: 2Face Idibia ft Bridget Kelly – Let Somebody Love You

Hypertek Digital/960 Music superstar 2Face Idibia has been making waves with the announcement of THE ASCENSION album – July 2014.

The smooth ballad “LET SOMEBODY LOVE YOU” featuring RocNation’s Bridget Kelly has been an instant Hit with audiences everywhere.

The video is just as impressive, and highlights the musical chemistry between 2Face and Bridget, and provides visual dimension and depth to the timeless message in LET SOMEBODY LOVE YOU.

The video premieres today on HIP TV as the kickoff for the 2Face Weekend Special aired from today through Sunday.  

HIP TV has dedicated an entire weekend to 2Face, and his Fans are definitely in for a treat!

Look out for the next single “GO” featuring Machel Montano (Trinidad & Tobago) – Coming Soon!

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Music: Olamide – Story for the gods

King Baddo “Olamide”  returns with a new great track again. This is tagged Story for the gods. Produced by Young John. Check it out & Share your thoughts!

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Ghen ghen! Premium Times battles Punch over Obasanjo's letter

Two days ago you guys read the 18-page stinker Obasanjo wrote to President Jonathan (In case you missed it, enjoy). Well, here's the thing, online news site Premium Times published the letter first and claimed to have exclusive rights to it. They even watermarked each page of the letter. Punch and other media houses later wrote their own reports and published unwatermarked version of the letter

Premium Times is now accusing Punch and all the other media houses of plagiarism, claiming they stole their exclusive and refused to acknowledge them.

The Editor-in Chief of the Premium Times, Dapo Olorunyomi, said

North Korean leader, Kim Jong-un, executes his own uncle

Months after executing his ex-girlfriend, North Korean 30 year old leader Kim Jong-un, has once again killed someone close to him, his own uncle.

According to Korean Central News Agency, Kim Jong-un executed, Jang Song Thaek, (pictured above being led away yesterday) for allegedly 'trying to overthrow the government'."

Jang Song Thaek had been the leader's adviser and had until recently been regarded as North Korea's second most powerful person after Kim Jong-un.

BBA Winner, Dillish, Shows Off Hot Bikini Body

Big Brother Africa The Chase winner, Dillish Mathews recently showed off her bod in a pair of tiny blue bikini.
She shares a picture of herself in different poses as she rocked the look complete with red hot lips and long weave.
What do you think?

“I Paid Tithe In Church After Successful Robbery” – Armed Robber Arrested In Ibadan Confesses

Mr. Tajudeen Onifara, a 24-year-old robber has revealed the secret behind his success in the robbery biz for 9years during which he robbed many people of their money and other possessions.
He confessed to the police that he was dutifully paying his tithe to his church, Christ Living Ministry, Lagos Island, as commanded in the Bible after every successful robbery operation in Lagos, western Nigeria.
Onifara was arrested in a hotel with his girlfriend by men of the anti-robbery squad of the state police command after nine years of robbing people.
The father of two said he paid his tithe regularly because he believed that as a Christian God always bless a faithful tither.
He disclosed that after every successful operation, he would remove 10 percent of the money he stole from people and pay as tithe to church.

Reflective Nike Mercurial Vapor IX 2014 Boot Colorway Leaked

                              
Nike Mercurial Vapor IX Reflective Boot Leaked - We have leaked the Nike Tiempo Legend V Reflective Colorway today and are able to show the first picture of the white reflective Nike Mercurial Vapor IX Boot, which will be released in early 2014.

Nike Mercurial Vapor IX White / Black / Electric Green

This is the new reflective Nike Mercurial Boot.

Super Eagles Brazil 2014 New Jeysey

                     
Woow!!! mature Material.... I like the colour combination..i would have loved to show  what the shorts look like but unfortunately couldnt find it on the web page.

DJ Beaten To Coma After Playing Tonto Dikeh’s Song In The Club

                 

DJ moses is in a medically induced coma. Police say the 41-year-old was working in liquid lounge nightclub around 5 a.m. Saturday morning following a physical altercation inside. "A fight broke out,

when he played tonto dikeh latest single JEJE. Trying to mix it and repeatedly mixing the intro of the song an angry guy yelled he should change the song but he refused, then suddenly a bottle was thrown at him ," said on of the bouncers.

YouTube will enable live TV to your entire user

YouTube has announced that it will enable Live Streaming (play video directly ) for all their users, this functionality previously available only to large account number of viewers crowded. Enabling it for the entire rest of the users makes for video streaming become more popular in the Internet user community. In addition, you can also use the Live Streaming video to play directly through Hangouts On Air feature of Google+.

Khloe Kardashian Filing For Divorce From Lamar Odom

Khloe Kardashian is filing legal papers today to divorce her basketball star husband Lamar Odom. The reality star is purportedly citing "irreconcilable differences" for the split, according to TMZ.com.
The pair wed in 2009 and reportedly signed a prenuptial agreement.
They separately attended a Jay Z concert on Monday at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, Calif. but they sat in different parts of the arena and didn't speak to one another. Kardashian, 29, hasn't been wearing her wedding ring for over two weeks.

Suspected Cult Members Arrested In Akure For Gang Raping 16 Year Old Girl

                  
Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) have arrested two members of a gang of suspected serial rapists.  The two men are allegedly to have raped a young girl.

At the NSCDC headquarters in Akure, the Command's Public Relations Officer, Kayode Balogun said the rape happened in Oluwatuyi quarters in Akure and told reporters, "We got a tip off and the two guys were arrested while the remaining four are still at large. They gave us a confessional statement on how the young lady was raped, and they threatened her not to tell anyone what transpired. Because of that fear she did not tell anyone."

Balogun said items found in the possession of the suspects include butcher's knives and a small axe.

One of them, Wale Fadahunsi, 28, told police he sex with the girl but did not force her. He had asked the girl out several time but she refused.  A high school drop-out, Fadahunsi is now a fashion designer.  He admitted to being a member of the cult group.

Yvonne Nelson flaunts sexy legs in new picture.

        

The Ghanaian actress shared this picture from the set of her new movie. Long and sexy legs! Nice!

Beyonce's daughter big inspiration in new video

Beyonce's daughter Blue Ivy has the starring role in her latest music video for her new tune 'Blue'.
The 'Grown Woman' hitmaker surprised fans by releasing her fifth studio album, a "visual" self-titled record, on iTunes today (13.12.13) and the 23-month-old little one, her daughter with rapper husband Jay Z, has been a big inspiration in one of the songs.
The music video shows Beyonce holding her daughter - who turns two on January 7 - while strolling barefoot along a beach path.

Barcelona Now Sign €18 million deal with the US chipmaker 'Intel'

                    

Barca have signed a mammoth new sponsorship deal and are considering a naming-rights deal for a potential new stadium; Arsenal's time is up and Fifa steps up its doping fight

First it was Unicef, then the Qatar Foundation, now it's Qatar Airways that adorns the shirt. That process helped fans become accustomed to the sight of a sponsor on their team's famous kit as Barcelona took steps towards becoming a corporate monster to rival Real Madrid. Barca have gone a step further this week. Against Villarreal, they will take to the field with a new sponsor on the inside, as well as the outside of their famous stripes.

Intel, the US chipmaker, paid around €18 million for the deal, according to Forbes magazine, and will provide technology to the club and staff as part of the package. There is no guarantee that the logo will even be seen on television as the company is relying upon individual players to lift their shirts in order to display it.

Kukere Master, Iyanya acquires brand new 2013 Range Rover Sports(Photos)

According to Reports, Iyanya Received A Brand New N25million Range Rover Sports 2013 as a gift from all the partners at Made Men Music Group to their biggest artist for a good year.
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Femi Fani Kayode wades into Obasanjo/Jonathan war

Obasanjo recently wrote a provocative 18-page letter to President Jonathan and former minister of Aviation Femi Fani Kayode thinks the former president will sink the current president. See what he wrote on his Facebook page and tell us what you think...

Engagement Ring Or Fashion Ring? Nadia Buari Flaunts Beautiful Ring

Ghanaian actress Nadia Buari held a Press Screening at the Golden Tulip Hotel in Accra this morning for her first self-produced and directed movie ‘The Diary of Imogen Brown’ which will be premiered  on 23rd December, 2013.
The Press Screening was attended by her boo, Jim Iyke who also features in the movie…
Check out that ring on Nadia! What do you think?