SoundPeats Value Specs Bluetooth Version: 5.0Audio Codec: SBCMaximum Working Range: 33ft (10m)Battery: 3.7V / 55mAH (per earbud) lithium polymer batteryCharging Time: 1~2 hoursWorking Time: Up to 7hrs (8hrs @60% volume)Weight: 0.53oz /15gDimensions: 25 x 0.98 x 1.26 inches/ 635 x 25 x 32mm Design Look looks alone, the SoundPeats Value scream quality. They come in a sturdy cute pouch for safekeeping. The earphones themselves are a tad long and cyrillindrical, and will jut out or your ear canal at an angle because of how they were built....

In a previous article, I listed a number of device categories you can stream content on. They include Smart TV, Smartphones, Tablets, Personal computers, Gaming consoles, Set-top Boxes, Blu-ray players, Smart Speakers, and Streaming boxes and sticks. Chances are that you already own one or more of each of these devices. The easiest way to stream online content is through your smartphone, but you’ll be limited by the screen display....

The Tecno Camon 17 has already been launched in other African markets such as Kenya and Nigeria and you can read our unboxing and first impressions the smartphone. The Tecno Camon 17 spots 6.6″ display, 720x1600px resolution with 90Ghz refresh rate, MediaTek Helio G85 chipset. IT comes with 4GB of Ram and 64/128GB of storage. In the camera department, you get a 48MP main sensor rear camera and an 8MP punch hole selfie camera....

TECNO has become a household name in Africa. These guys are known for offering exactly what the market wants and all at a price that doesn’t necessarily break the bank. Many have even attributed the rise of the smartphone era in Africa to Tecno and its sister company Infinix. Today, the company is releasing its first KaiOS powered device, the Tecno T901. “With the arrival of T901 powered by KaiOS, users gain access to apps such as WhatsApp, YouTube, Google Maps, and others on an affordable TECNO smart feature phone for the first time....

Telegram Live Location: The first, Live Location, is more or less the same as a Live Map Tracking System. Telegram users can now broadcast their location as they travel to their friends in real time as they move. Live Location can be set for 15 minutes, an hour or up to 8 hours. All you need is a bit of internet and your GPS turned on. Powered by Google Maps, you can switch between Map, Satellite or a Hybrid of the two....

The S5 was launched at this year’s Mobile World Congress event at Barcelona in late February, but it wasn’t until April that the device would ship across the globe. To accompany the companies major flagship device is an army of wearable devices; the Gear 2, Gear 2 Neo and the Gear fit. “The refined design and technological innovation of our new Galaxy S5 and Samsung Gear devices are the direct result of Samsung listening carefully to what consumers wanted in the next generation of mobile technology....

This year’s ranking was released on Passport index early in the year and it shows that African passports are very weak when compared to those from other continents – a lot of African countries still can not travel freely around the world. Seychelles is rated as the most powerful country in Africa. It is ranked in category 23 on the world list and has a mobility score of 137.it has visa-free access to 104 countries, Visa on arrival: 33, and Visa required: 61....

However, it also requires expert opinions and insights to decipher and predict the most compelling trends that will change how businesses will operate tomorrow. That’s where The Thoughworks’ Technology Radar comes in. The Radar is an expert opinion created by Thoughtworks Technology Advisory Board that consists of 20 senior Technology thought leaders from around the globe. The Radar addresses key trends that are significantly impacting software development and business strategy....

But voice recording applications for Android have replaced them. These mobile applications are designed and built to do the job of a voice recorder. They make it extremely easy to record audio in very higher quality. In this article, we’ll be dropping some amazing Android Voice Recorders you could choose when you need to record audio content. Rev Voice Recorder With its sleek, modern and very spontaneous user interface, Rev voice recorder is one of the most powerful voice recording apps to choose from....

Before you purchase a soundbar, however, there are some factors you need to put into consideration. In the next paragraphs, we’ll share some amazing tips and features to look out for in a soundbar before picking one for your home or office. Read more: What is a Smart TV Soundbar? Soundbar Buying Guide 1. Size In order to avoid the impairment of your home adornment, get a soundbar that matches the size of your TV....

The advantage of podcasts is that they can be consumed passively as you can be doing other things, especially now that we’re social distancing at home due to COVID-19 virus. A handful of my colleagues and I have made listening to podcast a part of our routine since it fits well into our daily schedules. Here is a curated list of top African tech podcasts. Check them out, give them a listen, and perhaps subscribe....

But, believe it or not, all of that is old news. Smartphone enthusiasts like myself are already eager to see what 2022 has in store for us. And as expected, we’re already hearing rumors about new smartphone iterations from brands like Samsung (with the Galaxy S22 and Galaxy S21 FE) and Apple (with the iPhone SE 3). It is exciting to see. Let us take a look at what to expect from these smartphones coming in 2022....

This has bred contempt and suspicion. A lot of it. In Uganda, on June 3 2011, the government finally put to paper the regulations that allowed absolutely any citizen access to information through an Act that was passed by parliament nearly nine years ago. Ironically, the government passed the regulations in secret, only revealing them after they were leaked by local civil society organizations. These actions utterly missed the point of such legislation, which is designed to increase transparency and accountability....

The app that is available for Android and Blackberry will let users instant message with themselves, share locations, doodle on images and broadcast information to groups. Other features like voice memos and video features are said to be arriving soon. Ashish told Forbes that his App is tailor made for the African continent; Most people will definitely say that Mara messenger is too late to stand a chance to compete in that arena....

So you have an iPhone XS or you are one of those guys that pre-ordered the recently released Samsung Galaxy S10+. Well, maybe you are even interested in the penta-camera Nokia 9 PureView. That is all Android and iOS right there. But have you met KaiOS yet? Probably not. The new MTN Smart (MTN Kamunye) is powered by KaiOS and comes with the smarts of Google Assistant A.I. What makes it even more appealing is that it comes with famous apps like Facebook, WhatsApp Google Maps and many others preloaded....

Like the previous generation, the Hot 5 Lite will be a watered down version of the Hot 5 with a decent price cut. In this case, 1GB of RAM and the lack of a fingerprint sensor. Below are the specs we know so far. OS: Android 7.0 Nougat skinned with XOS SIM Type: Dual SIM (Micro) 4G LTE: NO Display: 5.5” HD IPS Screen Resolution: 720 x 1280 pixels (264 PPI) Chipset: MediaTek MT6580, Octa-core 1....

There are quite a lot of second hand smartphones and it is important to know what you are looking for. In other words, there are different types of smartphones ranging from used or pre-owned to refurbished or reconditioned. However before we delve into that, here are some things to consider before buying a second-hand smartphone. What to know before buying a second hand smartphone Software updates: Generally, Android phones gets about 2 -3 years of software updates which usually involves two major OS update and then security updates after that....

You would think, wait a minute, since Skype is on the desktop, shouldn’t Viber move into that domain too? To answer this question, you’ll need to have followed the evolution of such VoIP-based services over the years, why some have failed and others struggled(including Skype itself). Skype started out on the desktop with the premise of providing free PC-to-PC calls to all Skype users and cheap international calls as long both parties had the software installed on their desktops....

Most recently, we’ve seen the addition of the Vivo Y20 to the entry-level market and the flashy Vivo V17 Pro to Vivo Kenya’s product catalog. Today, the company is launching yet another device, this time geared to the budget market segment. The Vivo Y12s is part of the company’s Y-series of devices. Products in this series are tailor-made for the youthful buyer as they sport many trendsetting features, all at a relatively affordable price-point....

Vodafone Uganda Voice/Call Tariffs: Vodafone has started with a flat rate of Ugx 5/= per second to any network. All calls are charged per second and they are not offering any other tariff. It’s also ridiculous that Vodafone is charging 99/= per SMS in the era of WhatsApp. The tariff is affordable and it might work for many seeing as it amounts to about UGx 330 for every minute to any network....