Smartphone penetration in sub-Sahara Africa is skyrocketing. For instance, Humanipo reports Kenya’s smartphone penetration is at 67 per cent, with 100,000 new devices being purchased every month, according to the country’s leading mobile operator Safaricom. This is mainly due to budget devices introduced by smartphone players such as Samsung with the Galaxy Star, Tecno with the duo-sim Tecno H5 and now with Nokia’s 3 musketeers, the Lumia 520, Nokia X and Asha 503....

The bigger news though, is that you will never need an invite to buy a Oneplus device ever. Oneplus CEO Carl Pei mentioned on their forums that; Last year, Oneplus held a VR launch for the Oneplus 2 being the first company to ever launch a product in VR. They shipped 30,000 Oneplus Cardboard Viewers free to their customers to experience the launch. This year, they are taking it to another level by shipping real VR headsets free once again to their customers to enjoy the launch of the Oneplus 3....

Knowing that affordability is one of the primary barriers to Internet access and particular optimal use, the main objective of the focus groups was to obtain qualitative information that reflects the perceptions of female and male Internet users, new users, and non-Internet users from urban and rural locations about how people use the Internet. A 2016 International Telecommunications Union report estimates that only about 25 percent of the population of Africa has access to the internet....

Unlike other designs, the area set for the camera will still be responsive to touch with the manufacturer promising that the display quality will remain at its best. This then goes to oppose reports from journalists that the camera being visible in certain angles or conditions. The company says it’s developed algorithms that are tuned to the hardware in order to address these issues and claims the quality is “on par with mainstream devices,” but we’ll have to see for ourselves what that means once the tech ships on a commercial phone....

There have been more than a few reported cases of such. Most cases having to do with stolen vehicles and people being tracked without their knowledge or consent. This begs the question, what can you do to avoid being a victim? But first, what is an AirTag? Also Read: Apple’s AirTag vs Galaxy SmartTag+: How Do They Compare What is an AirTag? As part of the name suggests, this is a device used to tag items....

When compared to Quick Charge 4, it is 70% more power-efficient, and four times faster. This means that it offers 10 times more power delivery. Features of Quick Charge 5 100W+ Charging powerDual charge technologySmart identification of adapter capabilitiesBetter thermal management. Related Article: PD 3.0 vs QC 3.0: Which Fast Charging Standard Should You Go For? The new fast-charging technology incorporates 12 separate voltage, current, and temperature protections coupled with a battery saver to ensure the safety of the device and battery....

Isaac Asimov was a prolific sci-fi writer and Professor of Biochemistry at Boston University and is regarded by many as the father of robotics. In his I,Robot short stories initially published between 1940 and 1950, Isaac Asimov mirrored the inherent fear humans share at a possible future robot invasion when he wrote the three laws robots ought to adhere to: “The Three Laws of Robotics 1: A robot may not injure a human being or, through inaction, allow a human being to come to harm; 2: A robot must obey the orders given it by human beings except where such orders would conflict with the First Law; 3: A robot must protect its own existence as long as such protection does not conflict with the First or Second Law; The Zeroth Law: A robot may not harm humanity, or, by inaction, allow humanity to come to harm....

High service charges and taxes are making telecom-based mobile money platforms relatively expensive and people are looking for safe heavens in fintech apps. The launch of its mobile money services positions Safeboda in a sweet spot to leverage its existing user base to be a worthy competition to MTN and Airtel. On top of sending money for free and withdrawing money at an affordable price. Here is a list of services you can enjoy with the Safeboda app; The launch was attended by a wide range of Uganda’s tech, government, and finance community with the chief guest being the head of the Bank of Uganda National Payments (NPS) Systems Mr....

The body of the laptop is made of aluminum and it has a smooth finish that gives it a kind of Macbook Air allure. You’ve got thin bezels surrounding the display and a fairly standard keyboard to type on. It also sports an HD webcam at the top of the screen despite the bezel thinning going on plus you can access the Windows Hello feature through the power button that also doubles as a fingerprint reader....

The target market for this program is users who like beta testing new software and early adopters. Besides, there is a specialized app that users can use to submit feedback on their experiences about the beta software. The feedback options are to write notes to the development team as well as submitting ratings of the experience. The Windows Insider Program has three levels to which they release the new features; Fast, Slow and Release Preview levels....

Smart Card Application Areas The primary chip cards were basic prepaid phone cards used in Europe in the mid-1980s. Today, t chip based savvy cards are used in data security,, correspondences, government programs, physical security system, transportation, retail and business, social insurance, and identity proof. However, they are not only to be used by big corporations, as small businesses can also use smart cards for several purposes, such as to restrict entry to a specific room by having one going through a lintechtt first....

And since both devices are worn on the wrist, many users do get them confused. I’ve sometimes been asked by friends and strangers what differentiates a smartwatch from a smartband since both devices almost always look alike and sometimes, perform the same function. Let’s talk about it. Smartwatch and Smartband as wearables If you have seen or used both devices, you’d notice that they both have some features in common....

In Uganda, Netflix can be enjoyed for $7.99 (about Ugx 28,000) per month at www.netflix.com/ug/ . For starters, Netflix is offering you one month free trial, however, you must sign-up with a working credit or debit card with some money to enjoy this offer. Also since it’s an internet service, you need an active internet package of not less than 1GB to use the service. We warn that you can’t use “MBs” to use Netflix....

Judging by the previous launches, we are now very familiar with what the two devices have to offer. The CAMON 12 will continue with the great selfie history set by previous models. However, it promises new tech that will upgrade image quality. Our sources from Kenya and Nigeria informed us that the CAMON 12 is upgraded with AI Max Triple Camera to enable super wide-angle photography, surpassing CAMON series’ DNA of the clear selfie, to let you capture the beauty around you from a broader perspective....

These devices come to take over the mantle from the current generation, the Camon 15 line of devices. This generation has three different Camon devices; TECNO Camon 16TECNO Camon 16 Pro andTECNO Camon 16 Premier. The beefiest of them all, the TECNO Camon 16 Premier is the one that will be immediately available in the Kenyan market and TECNO promises that the other two will be available as well sometime before the end of the month....

What you see once you get this phone might not be enough for the eyes. A 6-inch Full HD+ screen with 2.5D glass display, Android 8.1 Oreo powering the device, an impressive 64GB internal memory, amazing 24MP selfie camera sensors, and a massive battery onboard. On the front is the outstanding 24MP selfie camera which does the work when video calling and taking selfie shots. Added to this is the Face ID which makes it easy to unlock your phone with just a look to it....

This is no mean feat and it can be attributed to various factors, prime one being the price to spec ratio of Tecno devices, especially in these markets where the disposable income is a little low compared to the rest of the world. Now, recently, we talked about the Tecno Camon 17 series of devices, what they have to offer and their availability in the Kenyan market. But this came to cater to the needs of the mid-range segment of the market....

The service will be available in three spots within the CBD: Aga Khan Walk, Memorial Park, and Ambassador. The locations have been equipped with double-sided 55” LCD displays that will show paid ads to run and support the product. “The initiative is a boost to the government’s efforts to bridge existing gaps in internet connectivity. Whereas internet penetration has grown over the last few years, thanks to the mobile phone, sections of the population still cannot enjoy it owing to prohibitive costs” Said Kris Senanu – Managing Director, Telkom Enterprise....

The Vehhe electric rechargeable Arc lighter turned out to be a great option. This lighter measures 10.04 x 0.59 x 0.59 inches and weighs only 70g. It’s really lightweight, comes in black, blue, gold, red and silver colors. I bought it from amazon for $10 mostly to light our LPG gas cooker and occasionally candles when there’s a power outage. The Vehhe Arc lighter follows are very simple design. On one end is an ignition burner which creates the arc or spark that lights up your gas stove, candle or paper....

Irrespective of what you’re looking to get in an electric scooter, we’ve assessed several models in the market and curated a list. In this article, you’ll find some of the best electric scooters you can purchase in 2022, along with their features and prices. Keep reading to find your perfect fit. 1. Segway Ninebot KickScooter Max G30LP Key Specifications 20 miles per charge350Watts motor41.2 pounds220 pounds maximum rider weight42V, 2....