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Infinix to Launch the Zero 3 Smartphone in Kenya Tomorrow
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Infinix to Launch the Zero 3 Smartphone in Kenya Tomorrow

Infinix Kenya will be launching its latest smartphone, the Infinix Zero 3, in the country tomorrow. The Infinix Zero lineup consists of the company’s premium devices just like the way Samsung has the Galaxy S series Read More: Infinix Zero…

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Android Marshmallow has started rolling out to the Infinix Hot 2
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Android Marshmallow has started rolling out to the Infinix Hot 2

The Infinix Hot 2 is the first Android One smartphone to be launched in Africa. It was launched sometime last year and most Android fans were happy to see it since it was the first Android One device this part of the world. For those who…

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Samsung is Currently testing the 2016 Edition of the Galaxy J5
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Samsung is Currently testing the 2016 Edition of the Galaxy J5

With 2016 underway, Samsung is working to replace the current Galaxy J5 smartphone with an updated 2016 version. The original Galaxy J5 was quite an impressive phone and went ahead to sell a good number of units and at some point was in…

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Isn’t This the Best Looking Nokia 230 Phone?
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Isn’t This the Best Looking Nokia 230 Phone?

usually the low-end feature phones that Microsoft makes to target those who still have not full embraced smartphones or those who want a second phone on top of their already existing smartphone. The company’s most recent feature phone is…

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Facebook Messenger User Base Surpasses The 800 Million Mark
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Facebook Messenger User Base Surpasses The 800 Million Mark

Facebook is undoubtedly the leader when it comes to social networking. The site has been growing steadily in terms of user base the last couple of years and does not seem to be slowing down. It’s messaging platform, Facebook messenger has…

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BlackBerry Will Go All in On Android This Year
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BlackBerry Will Go All in On Android This Year

Last year, BlackBerry released its first Android powered smartphone, the BlackBerry Priv. The company said that this was a test product to see how the market reacts and if things go as planned, it would consider more Android powered…

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Over 1 Million Huawei Mate 8 Units Have Been Sold So Far
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Over 1 Million Huawei Mate 8 Units Have Been Sold So Far

Huawei unveiled its latest phablet, the Mate 8, late last year in November but availability was limited to china only and we did not get to see the international version till two days ago. Huawei took the stage at CES 2016 to launch this…

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The Lenovo Vibe K4 Note Is the Company’s Cheapest Device for 2015
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The Lenovo Vibe K4 Note Is the Company’s Cheapest Device for 2015

As the year starts, Lenovo has decided to do it on a high note as it has just unveiled its first device of the year. This new device is the Lenovo K4 Note that will be known as the Lenovo Vibe K4 Note in some markets. The Lenovo Vibe K4…

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Smartphones You Should Expect in Kenya in The Next Few Weeks/Months
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Smartphones You Should Expect in Kenya in The Next Few Weeks/Months

If you are on the market looking for a new smartphone, you may be spoilt for choice and not sure what to get. Below I have five devices that will most probably be launched during the first quarter of 2016 (Q1). These are the devices you…

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DStv Kenya Packages as of January 2016
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DStv Kenya Packages as of January 2016

As the year starts, we have decided to compile a list of the different packages offered by DStv here in Kenya to give you an idea of which one is perfect for you. These are the DStv Kenya packages as of January 2016 and may changes as time…

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The Huawei P9 May Be Launched in March 2016
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The Huawei P9 May Be Launched in March 2016

As we get close to 2016, we should expect to see some of the smartphones to be released during the first quarter of the year. One company that we will be keep on is Huawei. The company has had a successful 2015 and even managed to ship…

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BlackBerry Is On Schedule to Turn a Profit After Years of Loss Making
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BlackBerry Is On Schedule to Turn a Profit After Years of Loss Making

BlackBerry has been struggling to make money of its devices for years now with no success. The company has had it rough as Android continued to grow in popularity in markets previously dominated by BlackBerry. The decline in profits forced…

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“We Shipped Over 100 Million Smartphones This Year,” Says Huawei
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“We Shipped Over 100 Million Smartphones This Year,” Says Huawei

It’s no doubt that Huawei has seen its market share grow this year. This is attributed to the company’s aggressive nature and its premium devices which retail at affordable prices. With the year coming to an end, Huawei has revealed that…

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The Infinix Note 2 (X600) Review: Everything is Big, But Is It Good?
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The Infinix Note 2 (X600) Review: Everything is Big, But Is It Good?

The Infinix Hot Note was one of the best-selling smartphones in Kenya according to data from the GFK. The phone sold quite well in Kenya and as usual, we expect its successor to try and match this. The Successor to the Hot Note is the…

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The X-TIGI X8 Review
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The X-TIGI X8 Review

The X-tigi X8 is a lovely phone, with quite the decent experience. The price and unique features too that it comes with are quite the deal breaker for many who would be considering it over other phones. It has a great built, with amazing…

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Orange announces winners of 2015 AMEA Developers Challenge
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Orange announces winners of 2015 AMEA Developers Challenge

Orange presented the “2015 Orange AMEA Developers Challenge” prize to FarmConnecta yesterday evening during the Cairo ICT event. FarmConnecta, a Botswana-based start-up that has developed an information sharing and billing system designed…

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