The Technological World is fast-paced. We are lucky to be witnesses to this evolution. From Simon, the first smartphone to Nokia, the King of the 2000s. From Samsung and Apple dominance to the rise of Chinese brands like Xiaomi, Vivo, and Oppo. No doubt, new brands have come into the scene and some, like Xiaomi, have succeeded in creating a name of their own. Here are 10 common questions about Xiaomi....

WhatsApp, Telegram, Viber, Skype and just about any other Instant Messaging app out there now boasts of some form of end-to-end encryption to counter surveillance by government agencies or any other snooping eye out there. So how does this work? How does end-to-end encryption work? How does end-to-end encryption work? In this case, we shall look at how WhatsApp implements its E2EE. WhatsApp is using “The Signal Protocol”, designed by Open Whisper Systems, for its own encryption....

A caveat though is that any WhatsApp backups that haven’t been updated in more than one year will be automatically removed from Google Drive storage. For this reason, if you’re a WhatsApp user, make sure to manually back up their WhatsApp chats before November 12 to avoid the loss of any old backups. One more thing to note is that the media and messages you back up aren’t protected by WhatsApp end-to-end encryption while in Google Drive....

Below we share a few reasons why some apps require MBs, internet connection or mobile data to work. Client-Server architecture Smartphone apps usually follow a Client-Server architecture. The application on your smartphone is the client. It contains some of the information and resources required to operate. However, most of the logic is stored in a remote server. Consequently, the app must connect to the internet to access the said logic, so it works perfectly....

According to this report from IDC, the bigger screen phone are selling more which indirectly gives a hint to a bezel-less future. With the Notch There is the aged Samsung curved infinity display that eliminates the bezels at the side. The bezel reduction soon got to the vertical apices and this saw the introduction of the notch early by Essential. Later on, iPhone X took the notch and made it main stream and several other smartphones took after that....

Does the release of huge iPhones finally answer the cry of many Apple fans? Will Apple finally attract Android fans who wanted large displays? Was the iPhone battery improved finally? We look at a couple of Ugandan Apple fans, influencers and general smartphone enthusiasts on what they think about Apple’s latest releases. Arthur Nakaka Is a Visual effects director at Addmaya (a leading design firm) and an Apple die-hard. He took note of the fact that the playing field has now been leveled with the iPhone 6....

All things considered, the Xiaomi Mi TV Stick might just be the cheapest brand name TV box available to consumers wishing to tighten their purse strings. Here’s an honest review and our findings: What’s in the Box Xiaomi Mi TV StickSwitching Adapter (1.0A, US style)USB cableVoice remote control (batteries not included) Design The Mi TV Stick resembles a chunky USB flash drive, the only exception being that there’s an HDMI end attached to it....

Actually, the feat of 500 offline stores (known as Mi stores) was achieved on October 29 at precisely noon. The brick-and-mortar stores were launched in rural areas of 14 states across the Asian country. And the need to do all the proper documentation, for GWR to clear them, caused Xiaomi’s delay in the announcement. Xiaomi’s Global VP & Xiaomi India Managing Director, Manu Kumar Jain announced the milestone on his Twitter page....

Read More: What’s the best Mobile app for listening to Podcasts? We know that Linux is not a niche ecosystem compared to Windows and macOS in terms of functionality while remaining untouched in terms of versatility. However, you can still get things done on the operating system. So you’re into Podcasts but you’re a proud Linuxer. What options do you have at your disposal to take advantage of all the audio goodness?...

The e-commerce boom sleeping the entire African continent is undeniable proof that conviniece always wins. Besides the big players such as MTN Uganda, these 5 companies are betting on that fact to position themselves as the drivers of this new economy. Here are 5 companies doing mobile money remittance and electronic payments in Uganda worth knowing. #1. Yo Uganda Started as a Mobile value added service company of the yesteryears of SMS, Yo Uganda is re-investing itself as a mobile money payment gateway....

The average consumer used to be the get-in-type-a-CV-and-get-out kind of person. But of late, things have changed. Suddenly laptops have become affordable. With more alone time to work on blogs entries, coursework, presentations and all that, knowing how to use MS Office expertly comes in handy. One shouldn’t be afraid to explore for curiosity is the mother of invention as they say. Technology is ever changing; one has to keep up or get left behind....

I did a quick survey of some of the top banks in Kampala and it turns out that (not to my surprise) all of them still use Windows XP to power their financial applications. That includes many of the Automated Teller Machines (ATMs). Microsoft rolled out Windows 7 in 2009 which in comparison to Windows XP is by far more advanced, delivers higher performance, stability and is more intuitive. To keep up with trends of (mobile) computing, Microsoft has now released Windows 8 which is now shipping with many of the computer hardware Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs)....

In this post, I’ll take you through 7 of the best chess game apps you can download on your iPhone. Read through and let us know which one tops your rank. READ MORE: How to Delete or Uninstall Apps on Your iPhone Best Chess Game Apps for iPhone 1. Chess – Play & Learn This is one of the most popular chess apps you can find on the internet. With this app, you can play chess online with over 80 million other players and fight to be top of the leaderboard....

There is an inherent risk in sharing your information with third-parties while browsing the internet. That’s why private search engines are beneficial to users. There is very little risk that your searches will be leaked to anyone, because most private search engines don’t track any information that can link you to your search terms. Beyond that, by searching in private, you aren’t creating filter bubbles that isolate you from any results that may conflict with your beliefs....

If you are out looking for a device that checks many boxes, including those very diverse ones of performance, design and yes, even price, the Phantom 9 is in a zone of one. Here are 8 reasons why you should buy the TECNO Phantom 9. You Might Like: The all-new TECNO Phantom 9 full phone Specs Phantom 9 Looks make anyone starry-eyed The looks of the TECNO Phantom 9 are enough to get you dazzled even before switching on the device....

However, as paramount as it is, saving isn’t exactly an easy thing to do out of will — unless you’ve mastered the art of financial discipline or there’s a force that propels you to save. In Nigeria, PiggyVest (formerly known as PiggyBank.ng) is that tech-infused force that has successfully helped over 250,000 users save a total of $20 million in less than three (3) years of operation. To enlighten users on how to join the hundreds of thousands of users saving an average of $55 (NGN 20,000) every month as well as investing in other financial instruments on the platform, we wrote this guide on how to get started with getting paid to save money you’re always tempted to spend, investing and more using other features of the PiggyVest....

CuriosityStream is an online on-demand streaming platform that hosts thousands of documentaries. On the platform, you get to watch various forms of documentaries including originals and exclusives. Think of it like YouTube, or Netflix, but for documentaries. This post takes a stroll through the CuriosityStream platform, exploring and reviewing content, features, and more. Content on CuriosityStream CuriosityStream has a number of content categories and sub-categories. The categories include Science, History, Technology, Nature, Society, Lifestyle, and Kids’ content....

A few years ago, we initially caught up with the founders in the early stages of building the company and they shared with us the vision and their genesis story of starting out in a garage. 6 years later as the start-up celebrates its 12th anniversary, we thought it best time to revisit this vital question: is the creative industry ripe in Uganda? How can brands leverage the power of digital production especially in a small and competitive environment?...

With AirDrop, you can wirelessly send your photos, videos, websites, locations, and more to other nearby devices and Mac computers (iOS 7, iPad 13, OS X 10.10, or later required). AirDrop transfers information using Wi-Fi and Bluetooth—both must be turned on. What’s the difference between Bluetooth and AirDrop? While Bluetooth and Airdrop are both file transfer technologies, they differ in transfer speed, technologies, and usage. While Airdrop uses both Bluetooth and Wi-Fi to transfer files at great speeds, Bluetooth is much slower but consumes less battery....

Alcatel Mobile Phones is a phone brand that’s a result of a joint venture between Alcatel-Lucent of France, a telecom equipment vendor and TCL Communication of China. It’s a French-Chinese phone company which is becoming quite common nowadays. MTN Uganda and Jumia Uganda have the largest catalog of Alcatel phones currently although Africell Uganda also has a handful. Now between MTN and Jumia, buying your device from either of the two has pros and cons....