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In retrospect, this decision was inevitable, seeing how Symbian and BlackBerry OS are no longer the mobile powerhouses of yesteryear. In that regard, an online petition on ipetitions.com to stop WhatsApp from abandoning BlackBerry10 doesn’t appear to have gained traction so far. This is obviously not the end of the world for a cross section of WhatsApp users who will simply swap out their old phones for newer models and it’s business as usual....

Read more: Ethernet vs WiFi: Comparing Internet Connectivity Technologies However, the Google Chromecast both old and new — Chromecast 3rd Gen, Chrromecast Ultra 4K, Chromecast with Google TV — all don’t have an Ethernet port. They instead connect to the internet wirelessly via WiFi. So you need an Ethernet adapter. This adapter will bridge your Chromecast to your router via Ethernet cable. With a steady Ethernet internet connection, you can play games on Stadia or stream 4K movies without worrying about finicky connections and buffering....

Apps from the Play Store and App store are 100% safe To ensure your security, smartphones don’t allow you to install apps outside your app store. But that does not mean that apps you install from the app store or play store are 100% safe. There were many instances when these app stores removed apps from their platform because they were not secure. So, you should never install apps from unknown developers....

With a launch event expected in Uganda for the first time. We are yet to get more details about it but that is definitely a big deal here. What is particularly exciting about this launch is that Tecno also launched its custom ROM the Tecno HiOS. For the first time, we now expect OTA updates on Tecno devices. Most of the leaks and rumours were accurate. The Boom J8 comes with 2GB RAM, 16GB ROM, 4G LTE, a 1....

The new TECNO Spark 9 also comes with a refreshed design ( it features the trendy right-angled edge build) and upgrades in some areas. The major highlight of this smartphone has to be its selfie camera. TECNO says it Introduced the Spark 9 smartphone to “Redefine Selfie and Iconic Design for Gen Z”. TECNO Spark 9 in Nigeria: Key Specs Display: 6.6 inches, 103.4 cm, 1080 x 2460 pixels, IPS LCD, 60HzOS: Android 12, HIOS 8....

Since most of the best ones are paid, it’s quite an investment to pay for an online game. You’d also not want to risk playing an unverified game just because it’s free. Knowing all these struggles, we’ve decided to compile a list of free video games you can download as a PC gamer. Keep reading to find out your next title. 1. Fortnite Battle Royale Let’s face it – there’s no good gaming list without Fortnite in it....

Well, on page article you can read about a company’s history and investments. You can check out management structures and read annual reports. The PR and online marketing opportunities are endless. It’s for this reason that we have written this post. The following companies are among the top 100 tax payers in the country. For one reason or another they either do not have websites, or their websites are down....

Without divulging details, Intel promised Thunderbolt 4 would be four times faster than today’s ‘USB’. Additionally, expect an upgrade to the new PCIe 4.0 interface. The current Thunderbolt 3 technology is limited to a 4-lane PCIe 3.0 interface. However, the devil is always lurking in the details. A later clarification about the USB part stated that Intel was talking about the USB 3.1 version at 10 Gbps. But my question is, why didn’t they say so?...

A download manager is a computer program dedicated to the task of downloading possibly unrelated stand-alone files from the Internet for storage. There are so many download managers available. Here is a look at the top seven. Internet Download Manager Internet Download Manager commonly known as IDM is a popular and impressive download manager software, which brings more speed and stability during downloads. Apart from integration with popular web browsers out there, IDM gives you drag-and-drop system and command line support when it comes to managing your downloads....

You can simply plug a USB car phone charger like the USAMS Dual USB Port car charger in your car outlet/cigarette lighter socket and you’re good to go. Doing this, you can charge smartphones (iPhone + Android), tablets, MP3 players, cameras, power banks and even your Playstation (PS4) all in the comfort of your car. In its war chest, the USAMS car phone charger promises a whole lot for such a small device....

The Emojis are seen as a reply designated to the particular text or media you responded to rather than just another message. You can choose from a series of emojis like; Read More: 7 ways to clean out unwanted & sensitive contents from your Twitter timeline Certainly not a new thing, you can say it took Twitter a very long time with the likes of Facebook having it for a few years already....

The Education system gets an overhaul Uganda stops being landlocked! eGovernment makes the government more accountable

As technology and knowledge compound, the results of their application likewise compound. There are problems whose solutions are just waiting for solutions to other problems. This means a single breakthrough solution can lead to a cascade of other solutions. For example, we know how to overcome drought, we just don’t have the energy to do it. If a breakthrough allowed for cheap energy, a lot of humanity’s biggest problems would be solved....

Do not panic! The device can still be recovered, with a few tricks that are worth attempting. Boot into Recovery mode The procedure for recovery mode booting is not the same for every smartphone. So, you may take an extra initiative in finding out the exact steps for your model. But it usually involves holding the volume down key/volume up key and Power key together. Use the volume keys to choose wipe cache partition....

Why Africa should care We are living in the information age where knowledge has become a very valuable asset. Africa cannot afford to continue playing catch up and it’s high time we started on a journey of equally footing with the giants. It is no doubt that a driverless car could be the future dominating technology. Estimates place a startling $2 trillion as starting revenue, without market caps. Such figures dwarf the current Google web and mobile empire....

How can MM have a bigger footprint in our lives? Point of Sale Checkout with Mobile Money I would love to pay for my groceries using my mobile money at the local supermarket or, it would be great if someone got me out of an emergency situation by paying for my expenses directly from their account wherever they are without having to send money to my account first. A point of sale is the point at which a customer makes a payment to a merchant in exchange for goods or services....

It is evident that Samsung infringed on a couple of Apple patents in aspects of design and utility. So if you are a Samsung fan enjoying the “Pinch to zoom” gesture or the “Bounce back” effect when you over scroll, guess what? They aren’t Samsung’s. Utility patents are about usability; the features a phone or tablet can have and operate, and design patents are those which cover how they look and feel....

Transsion Holdings Limited (parent company of Tecno, Infinix and Itel) has been a major manufacturer of Android devices for the African continent. They have an irregular routine of launching smartphone iterations due to many smartphone lines on their brand portfolio. The launch approach has changed more this year due to stiff competition and encroachment from the likes of Xiaomi which offer affordable devices too. Here are a few things we should expect from Tecno, Infinix and Itel in 2019....

Currently, WhatsApp supports any version of Android from 2.3 or higher, but the company has announced that the app will not support Android 2.3.7 and older versions of Gingerbread after February 1, 2020. This Android version has been existent since 2010, and accounts for 0.3 percent of Android users as per distribution numbers. Additionally iOS 7 and lower versions of Apple’s operating system will also no longer be supported after February 1st 2020....

After coming to an agreement, the regulatory bodies in NIRA and UCC have provided telecos with the equipment to verify SIM card ownership in times of replacement and acquisition. MTN Uganda has announced the availability of the replacement service at select MTN service centers. These centers have been equipped with the National ID verification and Bio-metric systems. SIM Card replacement is now available, at the select MTN service centers listed below which are equipped with the National ID verification & Bio-metric systems....