We all know not all previously released smartphones get updated to the latest Android OS and the chances of that even happening is even much lower based on how long ago it was released. Even more so if your phone is not as valuable. On average, a flagship does not only get more updates than a mid-range phone released at the same time as it but also quicker. This is because, in line with how recent the flagship is, OEMs including Xiaomi tend to cater for their ‘more valuable’ customers first....

In this post, we explain the difference between a surge protector and a normal power extension, and we provide a quick guide to help you know which is which. How Are They Different? Surge protector A surge protector, or surge suppressor, is most times designed to look like power extensions. And just like the extensions, surge protectors are plugged into a wall socket and serves as outlets for your devices....

Whats New? Design and OS: The H6 has Android 4.4 Kitkat that apparently shows no visible changes from the new Tecno UI that we first saw in the Tecno H7 but yes kitkat is a plus. The H6 also has a new build and design looking more like the Phantom Z with a new Home button different from what we are used to. The home button which is now a square with round corners also acts like a notification light illuminating when it you have a new notification....

Tecno prides itself as a budget smartphone maker through and through, in fact, it does not make any flagship smartphone at all. This makes their phones quite affordable and a big part of the smartphone market not only in Nigeria but also in Africa as a whole as well as other countries like the Philippines, Pakistan, India and Bangladesh. Even though the Tecno Spark 8 is on sale in only Nigeria at the moment, you can expect it to go on sale in other regions in due course....

When you think of well executed design; probably a well-defined transport system, pixel-perfect layouts and signage, keenness to typography come to mind (sans smart devices) that comes frrom https://blog.enplug.com/what-is-a-digital-signage-player. Design is that something that informs all decisions. And one would be gravely punished for not sticking to the enchiridion. Sadly, that’s a somewhat utopian perspective. In Uganda, for example, the leading daily – New Vision – spent millions of Uganda shillings for the paper’s layout redesign in 2013....

The BNPL model is, however, quite popular in other markets. In a recent event, Apple launched the ‘Pay Later’ feature that enables users to make payments in 4 installments. There are also a lot of other players in the BNPL market in countries like the United States, the United Kingdom, and so on. Some of these include Affirm, Afterpay, Zip, PayPal, Klarna, etc Since this model is just getting popular in Nigeria, we compiled a guide that walks you through what BNPL is about....

The devices on this list won’t replace your mid-range or flagship device any day. Their specs are basic and blunt especially for people who have explored the smartphone world. However, for the uninitiated, the specs are ahead of the feature phones and will bring a bit of excitement. We have compiled a list of devices that deliver basic smartphone experience for the least price. There were lots of budget smartphones, but we narrowed our list down to the cheapest five with reasonable specs: Why these five?...

Online banking is almost similar to traditional banking but it is delivered via the internet using a device that can access the internet. These may be smartphones, laptops, tablets among others. Online banking may also be referred to as e-banking, virtual banking, web banking among others. An advantage of online banking that it is fast, reliable and convenient as it offers a 24/7 service. Some banks have mobile applications to enhance the internet banking experience....

Over the years, there have been multitudes of creative and innovative of ways to get more people into writing code. The results remain modest though. A kickstarter project —Hello Ruby–is storybook that entices kids to understand the concepts behind programming and thereby help kids learn how to program. Within the first 24 hours of its campaign, it surpassed its $10,000 goal by more than 100% and the writer, Linda Liukas, promises a future parents’ guide and mobile app if the backers hit further targets....

To be fair, we must mention that there are some unscrupulous manufacturers who intentionally produce sub-par phones. In as much as they fall under this price bracket, we may not feature them. We will try and focus on the mainstream brands and devices that you can easily get at your local store or online. Wiko Lenny 4 Plus Probably the wildest card in this list, for its price, Wiko Lenny 4 Plus sure packs a punch....

Over the years, the Bluetooth earphone space has racked up a considerable number of small form factor earbuds. These cute little earphones do not have you tethered to your device by a wire, bringing the comfort of an old-fashioned ‘wired’ earpiece and the ease of being wireless into one. Since the most popular earbuds, the Airpod series are comparatively expensive. This leaves a price gap filled with a lot of cheap knockoffs, so this is a list of cheap Airpod alternatives to help you out....

Live streaming platforms can be used to stream events, religious programs/services, concerts, interviews, or even personal performances, as they happen. These platforms can both be free and paid. If you are looking for the next platform to host your live videos, this post covers 5 live streaming apps that are very easy to use. Top Live Streaming Apps 1. Instagram Popular social media platform, Instagram, has a “Live” option that lets you stream to your followers....

I have been using Android TV via the Xiaomi Mi Box and Google TV through the new Chromecast with Google TV. Android TV/Google TV is one the widely supported platform by VPN providers. Smart TV platforms such as Roku don’t even a single VPN app support. You typically have to install the VPN on your router if you wish to use Roku with VPN which is a highly technical endeavor....

The element seems to be a major attraction drawing in clients to Twitter Blue for more revenue. Let’s get to see more details about this edit button. What is Twitter Blue? Twitter Blue is a monthly subscription that offers exclusive access to premium features so you can customize your Twitter experience. Twitter Blue is currently available to Subscribers in the US, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand. Subscribers can change the theme, and app icon, customize navigation and undo tweets and they can now edit tweets!...

Even in 2021, still very few laptops support USB-C. The standard has really progressed with the latest USB-C Power Delivery (PD) standard supporting upto 240W power output. Surely that’s more than enough power to charge just about any Laptop out there, right? However, more and more laptop models now come with USB-C charging which is great. Before you buy a USB-C Charger You must check if your laptop supports USB-C Charging....

Netflix changed the game or rather brought television to the internet age. But that also meant that the “burden” of choice was shifted to you the viewer. It’s not unusual for Netflix users to spend up to 30 minutes just deciding what to watch. This is why Netflix has introduced “Play Something” (previously called “Shuffle Play”), a way of transferring control back to Netflix. With “Play something”, Netflix algorithms will play movies or series that you might like based on your past viewing behavior and tastes....

Vodafone’s data Add-ons add more value to already existent bundles. At the moment this includes an equal data volume at a slightly lower charge. So for UGX 2,000 you pay for 100MBs of data, you can purchase an add-on for another 100MBs at UGX 1,700. A daily 400MBs going at UGX 7,000 allows you an add-on for UGX 6,000 giving you another 400MBs. This add-on business isn’t unique to Uganda however....

According to the latest update from the Windows Store, you can now call your friends and family using WhatsApp for free, even if they’re in another country. WhatsApp calls use your phone’s Internet connection rather than your cellular plan’s voice minutes. Furthermore, according to the listing by WhatsApp, they warn that you cannot access 911 or any other emergency call lines from the platform. However, the voice call update is available only for Windows Phone 8 or higher....

NAS is an acronym that stands for Network Attached Storage. What this (NAS) does is give users remote access to large amount of data. In simpler words, network-attached storage are external hard drives that connects to a (your) network, in lieu of connecting directly to your PC. This makes your files, documents, media, and whatever you store on them (NAS) accessible/retrievable across any device irrespective of the operating system the device runs on....

A 2.0 flash drive simply put, has a USB 2.0 port and it doesn’t mean all 2.0 flash drives are the same. There are several components of flash drives besides the USB which includes the flash memory, crystal oscillator and others. Focusing on the USB 2.0 for a bit though, the transfer speed is 480Mb/s while that of the USB 3.0 is 5Gb/s. These parameters are only theoretical with relation to the transfer rate through a USB port....