As is Apple’s culture, some of the previous iPhones will not be getting this new update. Hence, if you’re looking to explore the features that come with the iOS 16, you should make sure to be on a device that supports the update. In this post, I’ll take you through the iPhone versions that do not support the new iOS 16 updates so you can decide if you’re getting a new iPhone....

CAPTCHA (Completely Automated Public Turing test to tell Computers and Humans Apart) is now a daily part of surfing the internet. Its usage started from typing obscured texts in an image into a box to verify we are not bots, to looking for a bus, car, crosswalk or other things in an image grid. Turing test is used to determine the ability of Artificial Intelligence to convincingly pass as human and Google’s CAPTCHA is the most popular one yet....

Using what’s called “Agent banking”, Centenary bank seems to be on the edge of bringing its financial services closer to the people by authorizing independent “Agents” to act on its behalf. With the approval from Bank of Uganda(BoU), Centenary bank is the first bank to taste out the agent banking waters with some pilots launched in Masaka district late last year. Related post: The banks are about to go after mobile money with Agency banking Telecoms have already proved that you can do more when you decentralize financial services using third party agents who accept financial deposits and withdrawals on behalf of a larger financial institution....

” CES showcases more than 3,200 exhibitors, including manufacturers, developers and suppliers of consumer technology hardware, content, technology delivery systems and more; a conference program with more than 300 sessions; and more than 152,000 attendees from more than 150 countries.” We are proud to bring you the latest news from CES 2014 but most importantly contextualizing it so you can understand how or why its important to you and to Africa at large....

The website has 5 cinemas in Uganda listed by the time of this writing and they include Century Cinemax Acacia mall, Cinema Magic, NuMax Cinema, Cineplex and Cinemax uganda . The website lists all the movies currently showing in each cinema, the showing times, runtime, and the ticket prices. More so the website indicates whether the movie is in 2D or 3D. But before you commit to remitting your hard-earned 20k, you probably want to read some meta data about the movie you want to watch with your friends and family....

One quick way to check whether your computer is frozen or not is by pressing the Num Lock key on the keyboard and checking to see if the LED light turns off and on. If the light is static, then your computer has most likely frozen. Please keep calm, don’t panic as I am going to share with you basic trouble shooting techniques to help revive your PC from freeze....

The tour will start in Eastern and Southern Africa, moving up to and across to the Northern and Western regions. “We are first targeting countries with an active technology startup ecosystem to encourage them and prepare them to submit quality applications,” said Mbugua Njihia, DEMO Africa’s event director. Countries included in the tour are Uganda, Tanzania, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Ghana, Egypt, Cameroon and Nigeria. DEMO Africa’s executive producer Harry Hare said “the best solutions to the African needs will be engineered by us” when commissioning the team that will be part of the tour....

On March 4, 2013 Kenya held its presidential elections which were viewed by most analysts as largely free and fair. However, we must also note that social media and most notably Twitter had a very significant role to play towards the outcome of this election which Uhuru Kenyatta eventually won. Anyone that uses twitter regularly must be remembering the hash tags #kedebate2013, #kenyadecides and #254decides which were used so often before, during and after the elections....

The IRIS is a 4G LTE enabled device equipped with a high resolution 5.0 inch, 1280 x 720 HD IPS+ display, which provides the user with an impressive visual performance and powered by superior imaging technology providing improved clarity, lighter and beautiful vivid colors. The phone comes with 2500 mAh Battery, Quad core processor and an incredible 8MP back camera. The Royale A1 The other smartphones include the Royale A1 which comes with a number of built-in voice commands....

For starters, the dark days of the USB dongle or modem are finally behind us. Yes we are well aware that the USB dongle was at one time our only fast gateway to the internet — and we are grateful to our old buddy for being light and cheap to buy. But now that MiFis invaded our shores, we welcome them with open arms for reasons we’ve repeatedly given — especially this MTN Uganda 4G LTE MiFi....

I am personally planning to travel to the eastern part of the country. So I have been doing some research on the best Tech that I might need to live off the grid. Some of these recommendations might not apply to everyone given our geographical, economic and cultural differences. But you might find some overlapping applications for anyone planning to go off grid anywhere in the world. Alright, here’s some Tech I recommend for going off-grid....

Once Google gives your account access to Messages for web, all you’ll need to do is visit the Messages for web site, then open up Android Messages on your phone and select the Messages for web option on your phone. You then scan the QR code, and start texting. The feature is available on all modern web browsers allowing you to send stickers, emoji, and attach images in addition to sending text....

In the section below, we talk about the most important details of the Google Pixel 5 flagship smartphone: the highlight features, price information, availability, and generally, what we think about the device. Design & Display The Google Pixel 5 maintains the minimalistic design you’d find on previous generations of the Pixel flagship. The device is deliberately simple, lacks the flashy stuff but it’s pretty functional. It is available in two color variants (Just Black and Sorta Sage) both of which have a brushed (read: non-reflective) and sturdy aluminum body finish....

The Pixel Watch will have the same hardware focus as Google’s Pixel smartphone line. The expectation is that it will offer better or similar specs to its competitors—Apple watch included! If you’ve been waiting for a new advanced Android-compatible smartwatch, this one looks like the one for you! Ahead of the unveiling of this smartwatch, what do we know so far? Design The new Pixel watch resembles an Apple Watch but has a rounded display instead of a square one....

The Google Student Ambassador Program is an opportunity for students to act as liaisons between Google and their universities. These ambassadors: -Learn about innovative Google products and programs -Plan and host fun events on campus -Act as a campus contact for Google teams -Help Google better understand each university’s culture Ambassadors are thrilled by new technology, enthusiastic about Google, and involved in their school communities. They have majors from Computer Science, to Anthropology, to Business, to Zoology!...

Now, having the Google Play Store means that just like on your Android phone, you can search for and download apps on your TV to enable it to perform tasks that you want. Granted, it might not be the full-blown Play Store buttons of apps that have been adapted to Android TV. In this post, we shall be outlining some of these apps that you can install on your Android TV to expand the functionality, offer more value for your TV, and so on....

Uganda prepares for Elections and tweets might equal to votes This is fairly obvious. Uganda will gear up for the 2016 presidential elections this year. Now one of the differentiators between this election and the previous one is the likely intense use of digital media during campaigns. Uganda now has about 8 million users with internet access of which more than 1 million have social media accounts. We know social media played an ernomous role in shaping the political landscape in North Africa during the Arab spring and in Kenya’s previous elections....

Don’t be afraid. It’s easy to tame your smartphone or your network and keep track of your data usage. Before you start, it’s important to note that the way third party apps and networks calculate data usage might be different. However, when comparing notes with your provider, there shouldn’t be a huge discrepancy. On Android Devices Phones and tablets running Android Ice Cream Sandwich (4.0) and above such as the latest Samsung, HTCs, Tecnos and Huawei have a built-in data monitoring app....

Team Elevation came first and bagged 4 Million. Team APA bagged 2.5M and was runners-up with Team Oliwa in third place and went away with 2M in cash. The top teams would also participate in a BootCamp and post-mentorship. Let’s see more details. The Nominees | Shortlisted Before I present to you the rest of the winners, the event saw around 50 group applications from East Africa but majorly Uganda, and only 20 of those were shortlisted....

Regardless of what your reason is, this article will guide you on how to pin chats or conversations on WhatsApp. Doing this will make sure that the pinned chat remains at the top of your WhatsApp interface – whether there’s a new message or not. The process of pinning a chat is slightly different for Android, iOS, and WhatsApp Web. We’ll be covering all the platforms. You should read through....