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We looked at Apps that every Ugandan smartphone should have or would need and these are the apps that we found to be most useful. Now we know we all have different needs and this is a bit general but it’s best shot at what Ugandan Apps most people would need. Read More: Why Ugandan Mobile Apps are still struggling to gain the local market Ugandan Apps: The real reasons why Ugandans aren’t using their own Apps Ugandan Billionaire Ashish Thakkar Launches Whatsapp Rival Mara Messenger...

With the public up in arms against the cause, including the trending #ThisTaxMustGo call, the Ugandan Government has responded by scrapping all tax on receiving money, sending money, and making payments; while cutting that on withdrawals of money down to 0.5%. The Minister of ICT and National Guidance, Frank Tumwebaze stated that the goal of retaining the tax on withdrawals is to discourage cash-to-cash transactions while promoting cashless transactions – a possible growth of the ICT sector....

What’s annoying is that there’s no manual that comes with. I have read many a horror story about laptops and smartphones nuked by plugging in the wrong USB Type C cable. As we sort through this quagmire, let’s have a look at the top 5 issues facing the USB-C connector. Top 5 Issues Facing USB-C connectors Poor quality cables Sure, the issues he faced mostly had to do with Type-A to Type-C cables....

However, because there have been growing concerns from Google Maps users about location tracking and other privacy issues, Google decided to introduce the incognito mode for Google Maps. Although the incognito mode prevents Google from saving certain data about you, it most definitely will still track your movement. Related Article: How to Edit a location in Google Maps Why Use Google Maps Incognito Mode? Search History is Disabled There are certain times when you may not want your activity online tied to you – this is where incognito comes in....

Wallet For Business boasts of quite a number of features that are deemed useful to businesses. The platform has been modeled to suit the account needs of the average Nigerian business. Wallet.ng is a two-way product that caters both to end-users and businesses alike. The overarching goal of the platform is to make it easier to transact across Africa with just an app and a card. Via Wallet.ng, users can send money locally and internationally, spend online locally and internationally — all from a mobile phone....

A smart plug is just like your regular power adapter. It serves as a connection between your home power socket and the home appliances you choose to connect it to. The difference is, unlike your regular power adapter, a smart plug lets you control (turn off or on) the connected appliances from a mobile app on your smartphone or voice, from anywhere. Also, depending on the brand of smart plug you have, you can schedule it to turn off and on your appliances, at a set time and on specific days, and in turn, save energy....

So why is the Auto Update Expiration(AUE) of your Chromebook so important? Here are some of the reasons you should care. Software updates ensure the smooth running of your Chromebook. Google pushes out bug fixes and performance tweaks that help make your Chromebook work more stably and faster. Software updates also contain security fixes. Vulnerabilities in software is a common thing. Hackers and malicious actors are continuously working overtime to exploit software systems for all sorts of malicious reasons....

With your home media center, you have access to watch HD television and also to stream web videos and music. You are also able to record live TV shows and movies on demand. Below are the basics of what you need to set up a home media center. With a home media center, you will create a client-server setup. Your computer will act as the media server while the media extender will be the client....

Users can launch the app with either their fingerprints or faces depending on the iPhone version they’re operating. For the fingerprint scanning, those with iPhone 8 Plus, iPhone 8 and below are good to go. Meanwhile, the iPhone X, 2018’s iPhone XS and co are protected with the Face ID. To activate the feature, users will need to update WhatsApp to the version 2.19.20 in Apple’s App Store. Once that’s done, they’ll these steps to fully initiate the extra security:...

This is why we recommend looking through the specifications of all Apple Watches available in the market before concluding on a specific one. In this post, we’ll be reviewing five Apple watch series from the 7 to 4. We’ll be showing you their features, pricing, and other elements that’ll help you make an informed decision. Keep reading to find out more. Apple Watch Series 7 Being the latest model in the market, the series 7 is an improvement from its predecessors....

Xiaomi has announced a few changes to its MIUI system development version policy, bringing bad news for owners of Xiaomi smartphones launched in the first half of 2018 or earlier. Once the new changes come into effect on July 5th onwards, Xiaomi will be rolling out MIUI beta ROMs to a few numbers of models. However, it is pertinent to note that the new changes do not affect the release of MIUI stable ROMs....

They didn’t stop there, Xiaomi was able to topple Samsung for the top spot in June according to Counterpoint. They’ve been able to record a YoY growth of 83% which is quite impressive in comparison to Samsung’s 8%. For perspective, only one brand has been able to achieve the feat of becoming the number one smartphone maker in the last decade and that was Huawei for a quarter. Read More: MIUI 13: Here’s what you should expect However, Xiaomi is planning to ditch the Mi branding on their smartphone and other products, so you would be seeing Xiaomi instead....

Yahoo is following Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook, Google and many others that have developed versions of their platforms and apps tailored for users in developing countries and emerging markets. Redesigned dashboard for smartphone web browsers If you are using Yahoo on mobile browsers, you will notice that it takes on features from the Yahoo Mail app without having to take up storage by downloading another app. Features like selecting between light and dark backgrounds, a revamped sidebar menu that allows you to quickly access folders, and an infinite scrolling inbox....

Facebook has announced that it is piloting group subscriptions with a small number of groups in a bid to help admins offer more to their members and continue to invest in their communities. It is from the input and feedback from the pilot scheme that it will be determined how the subscription will work. In a blog post, the company says that they hear from many admins that are ‘looking for ways to help them earn money to deepen engagement with their members and continue to support their communities’, and that they are willing to help them achieve this....

You could have had an interest in an Infinix mobile smartphone, but could not find any means of purchasing one. It is true that online orders tend to delay, given the poor mapping that our city has got, and an offline deal would offer a much better variety. These smartphones in Uganda have been exclusively sold by Kilimall but now, they are available offline. We bring you a detailed list of shops and stores across Kampala from where you can buy your interest in a matter of minutes, minding less about your location....

Buganda is also the first Kingdom to have an app developed. (We cannot confirm if the app was commissioned by the Kingdom or if it was someone’s personal or commercial project) by Epearl LLC. The Buganda Kingdom app is smooth and easy to use and navigate. One can get around with just a few swipes and taps. The app also has ads which are a little nagging but that seems to keep the app economy running....

But lately, I have been into something else. I have been taking virtual tours of various parts of the country…kinda like traveling for recluses. So this has been available in Kampala for a while now, even David didn’t know about it, read his impressions and thoughts from like 4 years ago here. What is Google Street View? Google Street View is a feature of Google Maps that enables users to view and navigate through 360 degrees horizontal and 290-degree vertical panoramic street-level images of various cities around the world....

The service is available at netflix.com/watch-free and is only available through a computer or Android smartphone/tablet. Apple’s iOS browsers such as Safari are not supported yet according to Netflix Help page (I tried playing on my iPad Air 3rd Gen Safari browser and it worked!). Netflix has added about 10 of its Original movies and series including the Oscar-nominated Two Popes and horror thriller Bird Box. Here’s a full list of the TV shows and films available to watch for free:...

However, while many individual and businesses enjoy the benefits of WhatsApp in their countries, some features of instant messaging service is restricted in certain countries. We take a look at some countries that have banned WhatsApp and why you cannot use the app (or some of its features) in such regions. 1. China WhatsApp was banned/blocked by the Chinese Government sometime in 2017 during the country’s political season and hasn’t been been uncensored till date....

Who is most likely to benefit from Zuku Fiber? Who is it for? According to Zuku, their products are aimed at making and providing quality home entertainment and communication services accessible to a rapidly growing, choice-conscious African middle class. Zuku fiber is squarely directed at this demographic. This is true for many reasons. First, the coverage in Nairobi for instance. Zuku Fiber effectively covers the zones and regions of the city that can be considered middle-class residentials, and their packages pricing reflects just that....