Kenyan technology publication covering smartphones, consumer electronics, apps, telecoms, reviews and technology news.
If you ever believed the Gods must be Crazy, then the same logic should be applied for humans as well. In an era where consumers have to make choices often – between Android and iOS, Mac and Windows, etc. – here is a project that aims to…
Google’s cloud-based app, Photos, has received a major design overhaul. The first change you’ll realize in the app is the absence of the Hamburger menu which was located at the top section. The search tab has also been moved to the bottom…
GOtv is one of the digital TV service providers in Kenya. In Kenya it has been around for a number of years and has different packages price differently and targeting different customers. Gotv Kenya packages target different customers…
Chinese smartphone maker, vivo, is geared up to launch a new V-series device soon. The Vivo V19 is the name of the upcoming device and is slated to be unveiled officially on March 10th in the Indonesian market. This should be one of the…
WhatsApp has been adding dark mode to its Android and iOS apps to keep up with this latest trend. The company introduced dark mode for Android a while back and just recently introduced the same to beta version for WhatsApp for iOS. For…
Last week, Samsung launched a new foldable phone with a new naming scheme, unlike the first one. The Galaxy Z Fold marks a new era not only in terms of naming, but on the design front as well. The original fold chased the tablet-like form…
Earlier today, Safaricom announced the roll out of its new number prefixes. This roll out was a long time coming as we have been expecting it to happen sometime this year. With the roll out of these new prefixes, I thought it is a good…
With Dark Mode being a favourite feature with most of the apps out there, it is a surprise that Facebook has not been keen to embrace it. The company implemented dark mode on its Messenger app but we never got to see it on the main…
More than a decade ago, Netflix pioneered the untapped Video-on-Demand streaming market. The company’s tremendous success has seen more players flock the market to try and catch up. You would expect the company’s close competitor to be…
Sony’s next-gen console should be available before we call it a wrap on the year 2020. Sony and its close competitor Microsoft have both teased some tidbits about their next-gen console, and gaming enthusiasts are more than interested in…
The social media industry makes billions of dollars every single year. The industry keeps growing, and even if you are the shark in the ocean like Facebook, you should always seek new ways to cement your survival for the coming seasons.…
The Samsung Galaxy Note 10 series in Kenya is made up of three main devices, the standard Galaxy Note 10, the Galaxy Note 10 Lite recently announced in Kenya and the Galaxy Note 10+. The three devices are not that different as they share…
The Samsung Galaxy A51 is available in Kenya for Ksh 30,000. This is the latest smartphones from Samsung to launch in the country and adds to the growing Galaxy A series in the country. The Galaxy A series has been successful in the…
Huawei had a tough 2019 thanks to the US-China trade war that saw the company slow down the roll out of new smartphones in new markets. Even with that, Huawei seems to have had a good year if the number of smartphones it shipped are…
Google’s in-house incubator, Area 120, has released a short video app dubbed Tangi. The new app still takes on the seemingly widespread interest in short video apps but with a different approach. Unlike the likes of TikTok and Likee, which…
Facebook’s UPI-based payments feature – WhatsApp Pay – launch in India was delayed over data compliance grounds. WhatsApp Pay was expected to launch in India towards the end of 2019, but it never materialized due to the company’s…
Google is known for trying new things, especially when it comes to creating a place where people can communicate and share information. Past attempts have failed, with the most potent mention among Google’s failed social platforms being…
Are you experiencing any issues with your android phone? Google has now made it easier to access tech support regarding your Android phone directly on Twitter. The company announced the news via the official Android Twitter account. All…
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By Muhammad Nabil, Partners and Start-ups Strategy Lead at Microsoft 4Afrika Africa’s technology start-up scene is vibrant – and growing fast. There are currently over 640 active technology hubs across the continent, and according to…
Huawei is set to open a new Experience Store this weekend at the Sarit Centre. The company will join Xiaomi which opened its Mi Home Store at the same mall late last year. The store is already open at the moment but the official opening is…
Social Media platforms make pretty good money these days. Numbers are in the millennials, but with Generation Z here, social media platforms that evolve with them are, for no doubt, promised a better future. That is what every new social…
The Huawei Nova 5T is the latest smartphone from the company to launch in Kenya. The Nova 5T was unveiled to a global audience late last year and has been available in other markets and has just made it way to Kenya. The phone is currently…
Apple suppliers are planning to begin mass production of Apple’s iPhone 9 next month, Bloomberg has learned. The phone will be less costly and is expected to be announced as early as March. The iPhone 9 will draw design inspirations from…
About a week ago, we shared a few things about Dark Mode on WhatsApp. Back then, this was not the official way of going about things but that is changing today. WhatsApp is adding a dark mode to its Android app with the latest update. Keep…
