Latest app and software stories from across Kenya.
Google have been working on a new launcher to probably replace the existing Google Now Launcher that comes preinstalled on Nexus devices. Well, the apk source file of the launcher has leaked and you can now try out the new Nexus Launcher…
When it comes to social media, the key players have to make sure that they are implementing what works and throwing away what doesn’t. For Snapchat, its Stories feature has been very instrumental in getting people engaged and thus spending…
If you own the original Galaxy A5, you may be happy to know that Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow is finally available on your device. Samsung has started rolling out the update to a few users in South Africa and Europe. This is the initial…
Have you heard of the Prisma app? It is the latest app that uses complicated Artificial Intelligence (AI) to turn your mundane everyday photos into beautiful works of art. Ever since it was released, Prisma has been a favorite for most…
Despite being one of the biggest Android smartphone manufacturers out there, Samsung has a few devices that run on Tizen. Up until now, Tizen powered smartphones have been available in select markets in Asia and it looks like the company…
It seems like things are not so good for Cyanogen Inc as the company is downsizing its workforce and shifting focus to app development. Cyanogen Inc is behind both Cyanogen OS and the open source CyanogenMod which is one of the popular…
WhatsApp voice calling rolled out to Android users last year but it wasn’t as fun to use since it lacked some essential features. Two of these are the voicemail and call back features that WhatsApp will be adding very soon. WhatsApp is…
Today we’re looking at one app that is not necessary, but is a great addition to your phone anyway. Accuweather Background FX is an app that is designed to update your wallpaper with weather effects. No, it is not a widget, it’s an app…
Microsoft is currently working on a new intelligent camera app for iOS devices. This new app will be called Microsoft Pix and when you use it to take photos, it automatically picks the best version of the photo and enhances it to ensure…
A few weeks ago, Xiaomi officially launched the global version of MIUI 8 as it unveiled the Mi Max in India. When launching MIUI 8, Xiaomi said that the beta version will be available to users on July 11 before it releases the stable…
At WWDC last month, Apple announced that it will release the public betas for iOS 10 and macOS Sierra later this month. For those who have been waiting for these, you will be happy to know that the public betas are finally out. Apple…
Avast is one of the most popular antivirus solution out there used by millions of people around the world. I have been using Avast for as long as I can remember and I can honestly say that it is one of the best, if not the best antivirus…
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Update: Taxify has reached out and informed us that the issue with SMS verification is being sorted. Taxi-hailing apps seem to be the latest thing in the taxi business. Globally, we have seen a good number of apps come up but right now…
If you have ever used a third party launcher on your Android device, then you know how awesome they can be. These launchers allow you to customize your device to your liking without having to install a new OS. Nova launcher is one of the…
If you own a smartphone from Xiaomi, the one thing you have probably been waiting for is the MIUI 8 update. We have known this update was coming for a while and back in April, the company confirmed that we will see it soon. For those who…
It is no secret that Microsoft is having a hard time pushing Windows Phone/Windows 10 Mobile to users. Even as the company tries to push the platform to get people to use it, Android and iOS still rule the market and they are not slowing…
Sharing links has never been this easy. Just recently I discovered an amazing app that makes link sharing a breeze. Radon, is an app that enables one to share links across devices using Ultrasound. We have been sharing stuff through…
Instagram is one of the fastest growing social networking sites out there and that is why we (TechArena) joined the site a few week ago, you can go and follow us here. The number of people signing up to use Instagram has been on the rise…
Back in April when Tecno officially unveiled the Boom J8 smartphone, it also unveiled its new custom User Interface (UI), HiOS. THE Boom J8 was the first smartphone from the company to come with HiOS out of the box. Having a custom UI is…
I am not much of a games person, be it phone games or console games – I know I have mentioned this before, but after an introduction to QuizUp from a close friend, I must say I fell in love with the game. QuizUp is a trivia game where you…
Yesterday at WWDC 2016, Apple officially unveiled the next version of its mobile operating system, iOS 10. iOS 10 is bringing with it a ton of new features including an updated lock screen, Siri, 3D Touch and photos. These are all good…
Safaricom has been really trying to improve its customer service by coming up with self-service options. Their latest attempt at improving customer service is their new app, My Safaricom. My Safaricom is a self-service app that is aimed at…
Back in March, Samsung started updating the Galaxy S5 to Android Marshmallow. This update was not available to all variants of the S5 in every country. The company started by rolling out the update to the Galaxy S7 models that had the…
Samsung is one of the few companies that have shown a genuine interest in smartwatches and wearable devices. The company has a few of those on the market with the current one being the Galaxy Gear S2 which was launched in Kenya in December…
