Before and after the new kid on the block showed up, these messaging Apps will deliver nearly the same user experience and value that Whatsapp does. Mixit Mxit is a free instant messaging application developed by Mxit (Pty) Ltd. in South Africa that runs on over 8000 devices, including feature phones, Android, BlackBerry, iPhone, iPad, Windows Phone and tablets. This app boosts about 7.4 million monthly active subscribers as of July 2013, of which 6,3 million are in South Africa....

In a post released on the platform’s official blog today (April 3), WhatsApp announced that it has included a new feature that would allow users select people who can add them to groups. The new feature is tucked in the PRivacy settings menu of the app. When you navigate to Settings » Account » Privacy » Groups, you can either select: When you select “Nobody” however, users who want to add you to a group would be prompted to send you an invitation through a direct/private message....

Now to be very specific, the 6 GHz Wi-Fi 6E band spans between the range of the 5.925 to 7.125 GHz. And since it is open for unlicensed use, it will have other uses other than just Wi-Fi. Although Wi-Fi is going to be the main application. I know the big question in your mind is whether it will have a significant impact on your daily activities. The short answer is yes....

It will be cheaper to buy One current drawback of electric cars is that the ones worth buying are expensive. The Model S is generally classified as a luxury sedan. The most expensive part of any performance electric car is the battery. Tesla intends to drive the cost of batteries down by at least 30% by the year 2017 through its Giga factory which by 2020 is expected to be producing as much battery capacity as the entire world capacity in 2013....

USB-C is a reversible connector in the sense that there is no wrong end and it is also symmetrical being that anyhow you plug it, it still goes in. This is in addition to the immense potential it has with its compatibility with USB-PD to deliver up to 240W and at the same time transfer data up to 40Gbps with the USB 4 standard. For example, you can stream a 4K video from your laptop and charge it at the same time with the same USB-C connection....

Well, many might not be in the education market group, but there is an option of upgrade to Windows 10Pro. Operation Unlike previous versions of Windows, Microsoft has branded Windows 10 as a service that receives ongoing feature updates. It could have come at a time when Android was firming its roots into consumers but the reception was welcoming. The success could have pushed Microsoft into ‘owning up on its customers’, the way Apple does it....

We shall discuss two command-line tools in this article that natively reside and dwell on Windows operating systems and get to understand the major difference between the two. Windows PowerShell According to the founders of Powershell, it is a cross-platform task automation solution made up of a command-line shell, a scripting language, and a configuration management framework. PowerShell runs on Windows, Linux, and macOS. In PowerShell, administrative tasks are generally performed via cmdlets (pronounced command-lets)....

The launch follows the signing of a global partnership agreement earlier this year, to enable WorldRemit customers all over the world to send international remittances to MTN’s Mobile Money customers. “This partnership makes sense for both companies, as WorldRemit and MTN share a disruptive approach to innovation and bring impactful services to our customers. Together, we are now providing an instant, fully digital and very affordable solution to send international remittance to Rwanda, Uganda and Zambia....

If you already own yourself one of these, good on you. In that case, I will take you through a step by step guide on how to set up and install the Mi Box. The process shouldn’t take you more than 10 minutes tops. Setting up Xiaomi Mi Box S: What you need Xiaomi Mi Box S Review: Android TV on any TV for a decent priceAll You Need To Know About The Xiaomi Mi Box SStreaming Stick vs Streaming Box: Which Is Better for Watching Online Content...

Spaces is a Virtual Reality application, which was launched in April, that lets up to four users play with their avatars in a completely simulated environment. So, Facebook Live is being joined-up with Spaces by a virtual camera that can capture a similar environment, as in the app. This also involves sharing photos, watching regular and 360-degree videos, sketching using virtual markers, and making video calls – in an attempt to include Messenger users to the dialogue....

But for most of us, especially in this part of the world where price is everything, the Huawei P30 Lite is the device to get. In the shadow of its bigger, badder brothers, the Huawei P30 Lite might seem measly at best, but this device really does hold its own. Also Read: Huawei P30 Lite Launched: Features and Price Huawei P30 Lite spec-sheet Screen Size: 6.15 InchesAndroid 9.0 with EMUI 9....

Songa’s uptake by the market has been slow but steady and they’re just now hitting the 100,000 downloads mark. One of the factors for this could be attributed to the ”less-Kenyan-friendly rates”. Songa costs Ksh 25 per day and at launch. Later on Safaricom added a Ksh 150 weekly plan and a Ksh 500 monthly plan that offer complete access to the entire Songa music catalogue. Today, Safaricom is seeking to boost the app’s uptake by lowering the subscription fees....

Whereas September is already a few days into its self, we can not fail to outline for you the 12 video games that you should not miss out on. Who knows, you could fall for one to drive you into the virtual world. Maker: Bungie Synopsis Humanity’s last safe city has fallen to an overwhelming invasion force, led by Ghaul, the imposing commander of the brutal Red Legion. He has stripped the city’s Guardians of their power and forced the survivors to flee....

So you think your internet is not working? Well, here are a few simple ways to ascertain if you have a working internet connection. 1. Visit Any Website This might sound like a pretty obvious check but it is by far, the most effective and easiest route. Simply fire up your favorite web browser, type in a URL, then hit Enter. Most of us (yours truly included) tend to go for the biggest search engine, Google to check for our internet connection....

The Windows Phone-based 10-sensor fitness tracker isn’t shy of features that existing devices already have. It comes with a color touchscreen, heart rate tracker and fitness watch with GPS, features that are characteristic of wearable devices currently on the market. The device has got a fairly tiny 1.4-inch touchscreen at just 320 x 106 resolution, and is powered by two 100mAh lithium-ion batteries that are enough to take you for atleast 2 days....

With a number of apps today ideally designed to perfectly scale into a tall screen and its proportions, backed by the undying demand for phones with no bezels, the high-end OEMs are gripping tighter on production of smartphones with Edge-to-Edge display. A note to make is that having a display that runs from edge to edge implies a much more screen-to-body ratio and much better experience with graphics. This can work well with gamers and photographers, whose interests have a high need for screen....

The biggest winners in Airtel’s Christmas promo are undeniably those who send small denominations to friends, loved ones e.t.c. ending amounts between UGX 500 and UGX 2500 will now cost you 64% less at UGX 180. Obviously the price cuts drastically reduce as the money you send increases. There’s also no mention of price cuts past UGX 45,000, which means after that amount, the old rates still apply. What is interesting about these rates is that they are identical to what MTN has on offer....

Read More: Spotify and Apple: Face Off Qualcomm requested a charge of $1.41 on each iPhone that infringes on its technology and that was the amount approved to be paid after the court ruled in their favour. This case was preceded over by Judge Dana Sabraw and is part of an ongoing legal tussle between both parties. Apple’s counsel, Juanita Brooks, argued that the real motivation behind the lawsuit is retaliation for Apple ending the exclusive relationship since 2011 with Qualcomm by bringing Intel on board in 2016 as another chip supplier....

That being said, there is a demographic that both smartwatches appeal to and that depends on whether you’re using an Android or iOS device since smartwatches are more of an accessory than a standalone device. Nonetheless, they can both be used interchangeably as in Apple Watch with an Android phone or Galaxy Watch with an iPhone albeit not as well as if it was otherwise. Read More: Fitbit Charge 5: Here’s What’s New With not much of an addition to the Apple Watch Series 7 over its predecessor, it does still has a redefined curved display with most health and fitness features on lock....

For years, numerical passcodes and alphanumeric passwords were how we kept trying eyes away from the contents of our devices. Now, smartphone manufacturers have stepped things up a notch by complementing the regular form of smartphone security with biometric authentication. And quite impressive enough, smartphones now sport biometric authentication tools that are were only possible on high-end computers. We highlight all the biometric authentication technology that have been successfully implemented on mobile phones over the years, their advantages, downsides, prospects they hold, and smartphones that support each authentication methods....