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Telegram Instant View For this post, we will mostly talk about the two big features, Instant View and Telegraph. Instant View brings to mind Facebook’s Instant Articles, a tool which lets you read content from other websites without bothering to leave the social site at all. This marks the first time we can think of that Telegram has xeroxed a new feature from Facebook/WhatsApp. Normally they do the xeroxing. Not that we are complaining though....

Tips to Free Up Your Gmail Storage Space 1. Empty your Promotion, Spam Folders, and Trash To begin, the first place to look is your Promotions and Spam folders. These folders, most times, contains very irrelevant emails like Black Friday deals from online stores you shopped on months ago. To delete them, go to your Promotions on Gmail desktop, select “all” messages by checking the box in the top left corner, then hit the delete icon (also at the top)....

Top 4G Infinix smartphones in Uganda Infinix Zero 6 Pro Key Specs Battery: 3,650mAhPrice: UGX 1,255,000/= Display: Full HD+ 6.18 inchesAndroid: Android 8.1 (Oreo)Memory: 128 GB, 6 GB RAM Cameras: Dual 12MP + 24MP/20MP SelfieProcessor: Snapdragon 636 (14 nm) Octa-core 1.8 GHz Kryo 260 Infinix Zero 5 Key Specs Battery: 4,350mAhPrice: Merchant dependentDisplay: Full HD 5.98 inchesAndroid: Android 7.0 (Nougat)Memory: 64 GB, 6 GB RAM Cameras: Dual 12MP + 13MP/16MP SelfieProcessor: Helio P20 (16 nm) Octa-core (4×2....

ASTRO File manager This File Manager has been one of the best for years now. And rightfully so, it comes with an intuitive, easy to use user interface, a very familiar theme if you’re used to Windows PC. It offers a lot of the standard features and a few extra ones. It comes with a built-in task killer to tame all those apps that drain your battery. If you are the kind to change phones frequently, ASTRO allows you to backup and restore all your files with its FIle Manager Backup....

The used car market is one that thrives. And also has ripple effects on other verticals like the spare parts market. A 2015 report by PwC highlights that the ratio of new cars to used cars on Nigerian roads is 1:131. This is a clear indication of people’s preference for used cars in the region. The report also stated that the size of the imported vehicle market in Nigeria is currently estimated at Naira 1....

The sophistication of their chipsets and displays are significant contributors to this cause. What’s more, their exclusive designs can blow your minds! In that light, we’ll be taking a look at five of the top gaming smartphones to grace the globe this year. 1. Razer Phone 2 Topping the list, we have the Razer Phone 2. With an impressive cooling system in place, heavy games are played on the device with little worries about overheating....

After testing the feature in a couple of countries— Brazil, Italy, India, and South Korea— Fleets is rolling out to other users today. And this includes both Android and iOS Twitter users. From the tests carried out, Twitter inferred that this feature allows users to feel more comfortable sharing personal and casual thoughts, opinions, and feelings. A reason for this might be that it disappears after 24 hours, and there’s no pressure to rack up retweets and likes....

Uber charges by both distance and time. Previously the taxi-hailing app was charging Ugx 900 per Km, but now it will be charging Ugx 750 while time spent will be priced at Ugx 150/minute down from Ugx 200. Here’s a complete table with new Uber prices in Uganda. Some pro tips for using Uber You can save a bit more money while using Uber with a few pro tips that we have learnt over time with our own experiences with Uber....

Other than this unfortunate piece of information, it’s business as usual for the likes of MTN, Airtel, Africell, Uganda Telecom and the rest. Other vital services such as SIM replacement, Mobile Money transactions, calls and data bundles are operational. Arrangements are in place to give the telecom companies direct access to the National ID database by the National Identification and Registration Authority (NIRA). In the meantime, the telecom companies are expected to install ID card readers at their official service centers to facilitate the verification of National ID details before the issuance of new SIM cards....

When it comes to Yaka some customers complain of units running so fast and others complain of getting less units than they paid for. Amidst the complaints some Yaka customers are happy and applaud the Yaka innovation as the best thing from UMEME Whatever complaints you might have, We have compiled 5 ways to help you make sure you aren’t cheated. We believe that you will find them useful. If you are not yet on Umeme’s Yaka, here are 5 things you need to know before you are switched because Umeme is on a drive to get as many people on Yaka as possible....

But if you are searching for more options, Airtel Uganda recently announced Airtel Money International Transfer(also known as Inward International Money Transfers (IMT)), a new service that makes it easier to receive money from countries such as Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Oman, USA, UK directly to your Airtel Money account. You can also receive from other African countries such as Rwanda, Tanzania, South Africa, Somalia and Malawi. How it works The sender according to Airtel uses “any intermediary company like World remit, wave, Pegasus etc to send money when abroad to an Airtel user in Uganda....

With the convenience-seeking customer numbers steadily growing, Vivo Energy Uganda is in the process of revamping the existing Shell service stations to not only include high-quality fuels and lubricants, but also offer services including shops, quick service restaurants, pharmacies, ATMs, tyre centres and car wash facilities. During the inauguration of the partnership at Shell Namirembe, Gilbert Assi, Managing Director Vivo Energy Uganda said that Vivo Energy has invested in convenience retailing to offer a wider range of services to both customers who fuel and service their vehicles at Shell service stations, as well as walk in customers....

We have covered a couple of releases from Vivo in the recent past latest one being the Vivo V21, and you might want to check out our dedicated section of the same for more on these. Today, Vivo Kenya is further enriching its portfolio with the introduction of yet another device, this time the Vivo Y53s. So, what does this device have to offer? Well, on of the highlights of this device is its massive 64MP main camera....

For only an hour, customers can access free internet to browse, update their apps, chat, watch videos among others on a high-speed 4G connection. The offer is valid from the 16th of June to the 14th of July and works between 7am – 8am on Monday and Friday, then every Sunday between 9am – 10am. This follows the recent expansion of Vodafone 4G sites to cover more of Kampala and Mukono as we reported....

If you just want to take a quick break from the platform, you should check out our post on how to temporarily disable Instagram. In this case, you have an option to deactivate the account whenever you deem fit. As opposed to permanently deleting it. Permanently deleting your account means that your profile, photos, videos, comments, likes and followers will also be permanently removed. So, it’s best to think this through very well before making the move....

I am. For several months prior to the last week of October, the East African tech community was a buzz with almost everyone talking about the upcoming Transform Africa Summit. Do you have an invitation? Do you plan to attend? Do you have business cards? Can you make a pitch? Do you know who will be there? Did you know they are getting presidents! The build up in Kigali itself could be seen on billboards, tear drop banners, and could be heard in hallway banter....

I spent a couple of days using the service and here is my review (sort of) and how-to guide on using Airtel TV. What is Airtel TV? Airtel TV is a service available to only Airtel Uganda subscribers that offers you unlimited access to the best video-on-demand (VOD) content from around the world. All you need is a registered Airtel SIM, a data-enabled device and an Airtel data bundle. According to Airtel Uganda, the service is designed to add value to the high-quality streaming while promoting local content and talent in a convenient and easy to access package free of charge only requiring the users to have an active data bundle....

What is Portrait Mode? This is a feature that helps you take better pictures of things by capturing a sharp foreground and a nicely blurred background. It’s specifically made to improve close-up photos of one person though you can use it for objects. Portrait mode started as one of the scene modes found typically on a digital camera, but now the feature has been adapted to smartphone photography. Blurring the background of a photo is tougher than it sounds....

Anyone who is familiar with Apple products (and the Air Jordan 1 Mids, but I digress…) must be familiar with this “SE” moniker. While there is no officially designated meaning to the term, many people speculate that it could mean “Special Edition” or even “Surprise Edition”. Whatever it does mean, Apple carried on its tradition of making an SE version of some of its devices as it did with the iPhone SE....

If your device is among the 21 smartphones that currently supports the Android Q Beta 3 update, here are some features you should look out for. 1. System-wide Dark Mode This is one of the highlight addition to the new Beta 3 update of the Android Q OS. Google understands that a sizeable number of smartphone users prefer their apps with a Dark UI or Dark theme as it helps reduce eye strain and save battery life....