Huawei’s HarmonyOS is now the world’s third-largest mobile operating system
China’s government says HarmonyOS is the world’s third-largest mobile OS, though Huawei phones sold in Kenya still run Android-based EMUI.
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Meta’s new WhatsApp charge hits banks and big online shops, not the free Business app
Meta will charge Kenyan businesses Sh0.52 per WhatsApp reply from 1 October 2026, and here is exactly how it works
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Tecno’s Spark Go 3 Pro brings IP69 water resistance to a 5,200mAh budget phone
Tecno launches the Spark Go 3 Pro in India with IP69 water resistance and a 120Hz screen. Kenya pricing unconfirmed.
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A MacBook with 5G may be coming, and Kenyan carriers are not ready for it
Apple may add 5G to the MacBook Ultra. Kenyan carrier support and shrinking data bundles make it hard to justify.
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Microsoft has named Angela Ng’ang’a its East Africa country lead
Microsoft has named Angela Ng’ang’a its East Africa country lead, a Nairobi-based regional role covering governments, enterprise customers and startups.
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Apple’s 9 September event is John Ternus’s first, and the Mac ads suggest the tone is changing
Apple holds its iPhone event on 9 September at 8pm Kenyan time, the first under new chief executive John Ternus.
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OPPO’s August ColorOS 16 update is out, and only 13 phones are getting it
OPPO’s ColorOS 16 August update adds AI Remix Collage, currency widgets and app security to 13 Find and Reno phones.
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vivo’s Y31t 5G has a 7,200mAh battery and a three-year-old processor
vivo’s Y31t 5G launched in India at INR 25,999, about KES 35,100, with a 7,200mAh battery and old Snapdragon chip.
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Honor Magic V6 hits Kenya at KES 312,999 through importers
Honor Magic V6 sells in Nairobi at KES 312,999 with no local launch. Battery, price and update terms explained.
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Honor mocks Samsung for using AI in its SSD ads
Samsung promoted new SSDs with a generative AI video. Honor hit back over its Magic V6 shoot. What it means.
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Samsung Galaxy S26 FE: what changed, what did not
Samsung launched the Galaxy S26 FE with a 3nm Exynos 2500, One UI 9, and a USD 50 price rise.
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Redmi Note 17 Pro Max launches with a 10,000mAh battery.
Xiaomi launched four Redmi Note 17 phones globally. The Pro Max carries a 10,000mAh battery and 100W charging.
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Why the Galaxy S27 Ultra looks like an iPhone
Leaked Galaxy S27 Ultra renders show an iPhone-style camera plateau. We explain the Qi2 magnets behind it and the sensor complaint.
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KEA number plates are showing up on Kenyan roads
KEA plates are appearing on Kenyan roads after the KD series ran out. NTSA has not yet announced the change.
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Apple sends out invites for 9 September iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone Ultra launch
Apple confirms its 9 September iPhone event. Expect the iPhone 18 Pro, 18 Pro Max and first foldable.
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KCB asks the DCI to investigate the documents behind a EUR 978 million claim against it
KCB has asked the DCI to investigate documents Foxcapital filed in its High Court claim over EUR 978,675,835, alleging forgery
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From 20 September, Uber, Bolt and Glovo must record what is inside your parcel
From 20 September, Uber, Bolt, Glovo and Little must record parcel contents and sender details. KRA and police can request them.
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POCO F9 Pro and Ultra launching 1 September with 185Hz Screens, a Subwoofer and Snapdragon chips
POCO launches the F9 Ultra and F9 Pro on 1 September with a 185Hz screen and two different Snapdragon chips.
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Rockstar apologises for GTA VI leaks, still launching November 19th
Rockstar Games has published a statement about the Grand Theft Auto VI footage that has been circulating since 18 August. It called the leaks “heartbreaking for our team”, apologised for how long the game has taken, and confirmed two…
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Apple’s $19 polishing cloth is now $9
Apple halved its Polishing Cloth price to $9 with no announcement, on the same day Mac prices went up.
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Apple’s new Mac Studio costs $2,499 with M5 Max and $5,499 for M5 Ultra
Apple’s new Mac Studio holds 512GB memory for local AI. M5 Max costs $2,499, M5 Ultra $5,499. Ships September.
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Apple’s cheapest Mac Mini just got 50% more expensive, now $899 starting
Apple’s M6 Mac mini costs $899, its highest price ever. Memory shortage drives the rise. Kenyan buyers face KES 150,000.
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Apple’s new M6 and M5 Ultra chips, explained
Apple’s M6 is its first 2nm chip. The M5 Ultra joins four dies. What both actually do, explained plainly.
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itel Power 80 is in Kenya at RRP KES 19,499, built to survive without a case
itel Power 80 is in Kenya at KES 19,499 with a 7,000mAh battery, IP68 and IP69 sealing, 2m drop protection.
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