Airpod is like the gold standard for TWS earbuds as it commands the majority of the market share of these wireless earbuds. In Nigeria, there are a bunch of cheap Bluetooth earbuds that you can buy but they are so many knockoffs that are not worth putting your money on. This is a list put together to give you cheap Airpod alternatives that you can still get a quality performance from even if it is not on par with some members of the Airpod series whether it is the latest Airpod 3 , Airpod 2 , Airpod Pro , or the first generation Airpod....

Planing on switching to the iPhone family this year (2020)? Or you plan on upgrading your iPhone to a better one? Whatever the case, you deserve a fast, easy-to-use and beautiful smartphone. Apple has had a track record of producing iPhones that match that description. Due to varying tastes and preferences, we can’t point out to you the best iPhone. In this article, however, we shall discuss the top iPhones you can buy in 2020 and why we recommend them....

Let’s look a few meters away from all the misconceptions about “Made in China” smartphones for a minute. Some Chinese smartphone brands are of a very good quality. They are cheaper, reliable and have all the features you may need in a smartphone. Most recently, the Chinese brands are driving smartphone innovation with breakneck speeds. Here are some Chinese smartphone brands you should check out. Chinese Smartphone brands you should try Huawei....

After a year of teasers, Google has finally announced the Google Pixel tablet. We first saw glimpses of this device during Google’s I/O of 2022. Now, the tablet is finally going to be released to the public – Google’s first tablet since 2018. According to Google, this tablet “is designed to be helpful 24/7 in your hand and in your home, and It is built with the latest Android features “....

It’s 2020. There are more mobile Apps, streaming services, social networks and yes Cat Memes. The internet is bigger than ever and probably should your internet package. The last time we did a comparison of unlimited internet in Uganda, it was four years ago . Vodafone which soon closed shop had the best package offering 2Mbps unlimited internet for UGX 149,900. Four years ago, 2Mbps was descent speed for internet but it probably would be considered quite slow today....

The long wait is finally over. At about 19:00 hrs EAT yesterday, Canonical which is the company behind the world’s most famous Linux distribution unveiled the Ubuntu version for tablet computers. The count down timer pending its unveiling certainly kept many Ubuntu enthusiasts on the edge. The newest member in the Ubuntu family is poised to “raise the bar on tablet design and set a new standard for the post-PC era”....

Before I make any purchase online, I normally do a quick Google search for the vendor selling that particular product. In my search, I am interested in knowing where the vendor is located and also what are the vendor’s contacts. I am sure many people Google search businesses for various reasons and that’s why Google My Business exists. What is Google My Business? Google My Business is a free tool created to help businesses manage their online presence across the Google platform....

Vodafone Uganda is a leading 4G internet communications provider, offering 4G-LTE high-speed broadband data services, with a strong grown base across Kampala and its suburbs. Continuing the steady growth of its footprint in response to customers’ demands, the company has officially announced its expansion to Seeta and Mukono towns. This is in regard to the site expansion roll out plan that has taken shape in Greater Kampala that largely covers areas around Kampala’s five divisions and parts of Wakiso, and the Entebbe area that covers Entebbe road as well as Entebbe town....

As of yesterday, Vodafone Uganda, a 4G-LTE high-speed broadband data services provider, has partnered with Uber, the technology company that connects riders to drivers, to provide first class transport services to Ugandans. The partnership will be brought to life through Vodafone Uganda’s provision of 4G mobile devices and data for the first 200 driver-partners operating on the platform, to assist them in operating in and around Kampala. Uber launched operations in Uganda on June 2, 2016 and riders and driver-partners across the City have been embracing the service with many giving it a thumbs up despite a few operational hiccups that some riders reported....

In the last half a decade we have seen a general shift in content consumption from the traditional TV and Radio to On-Demand and streaming services. In broadcasting, OTT stands for Over-the-Top. While this may not mean much from the name itself, the idea behind it is more relatable. OTT is basically anything that does not deliver content through the traditional method such as set-top boxes. The term is often used synonymously with Video-on-demand services that offer access to film and television content (including existing series acquired from other producers, as well as original content produced specifically for the service....

MTN Pulse users now get rewarded when they do certain activities on their phone with pulse points which they can use to get different data bundles later on. Besides having 11.25kb/s flat calling rate to all networks after the first minute of the day at 25.6kb/s, MTN Pulse also offers exclusive perks like night bundle and data plans. Exclusive data bundles on pulse include 750MB 3-day data bundle for ₦300, 1....

When creating/registering a new account on online platforms, users are always advised to create “strong” passwords . Some websites even have a meter that measures the strength of a password and recommends if your password combination is weak or strong. There are some rule of thumb that should be followed when creating a password for your account. Also, there are some passwords you should NEVER use to secure your account bad they are easy to crack....

WhatsApp is currently having an option to turn on Fingerprint Lock from within the app for its Beta users. The feature which is now available on v219.221 of WhatsApp Beta. However, you might need to have Android Marshmallow or higher to use the feature. You can turn on the feature in the Privacy menu and you can get there by going through settings, then select account. You can set your app to demand for fingerprint authentication after 1 minute, 30 minutes or every time you open the app....

WhatsApp has announced yet another milestone on an ever growing list this year for the California-based chat app. WhatsApp’s 1 billion users now make a staggering 100 million voice calls every single day! This translates to 1,000 calls made for every second of every day. What makes this feat impressive is that it has taken WhatsApp only 1 year since it introduced the calling feature. It’s not much of a stretch to understand why WhatsApp was bought for $22 billion in 2014...

Just after announcing that it will be adding its name to the social media platforms it owns, Instagram feature turn standalone app – Boomerang will be making a debut on WhatsApp soon. This is not the first time a feature on a Facebook-owned app will be crossing to another one of its apps. Since they are both going to be carrying the ‘from Facebook’ suffix, they might as well share some features....

But it’s not uncommmon to hear still-born products or start-ups that don’t live beyond their first year in business either. The high mortality rate among start-ups can be attributed to several factors among which is the lack of seed capital. This capital comes from several sources. Start-up innovators usually turn to their pockets until they are completely burnt. When your product is still in ideation stage or before you reach a market-fit, there’s need for a stable funds just to keep things afloat and that’s where the Angel investor comes in....

Huawei has recently released a list of devices that will receive the EMUI 9.1 update. Of course the expected devices featured prominently; Huawei Mate 20 family, Mate 10 family, even the Mate 9 family, Honor 7X, 10, 8X. Late last year I was looking to get a new device and was moments away from importing the Honor 8X before the Huawei Y9 2019 was announced. The two devices are basically cousins; identical internals, similar displays, identical software, beefier battery on the Y9, better local support for the Y9 so it made no sense to import one....

Every 15 years or so, there’s a new wave of advancement that sweeps the Technology scene. We have morphed from Mainframe computers to Personal computers to PCs with user-friendly Graphical User interfaces (GUI) to the web or the Internet and the Cloud. The current age of computing is no doubt Mobile. Smartphones are everywhere and we use them to do all kinds of things. In Africa especially, Mobile serves as the entry-point to the world of computing and the Internet which powers all aspects of our lives such e-Commerce, Finance, Agriculture, Governance, Media etc....

Fitness trackers and smartwatches are two of the most popular wearable devices on the market today along with TWS. They both offer a range of features and benefits, such as tracking your steps, heart rate, calories, sleep, and notifications. But which one is better for your health and wellness goals? In this op-ed, I will argue that fitness trackers are superior to smartwatches in terms of functionality, affordability, and motivation. I will also provide some tips on how to choose the best fitness tracker for your needs and preferences....

The Smarthome movement is increasingly becoming popular and it’s no longer a thing for geeks on remote outposts of the internet. Smart bulbs are just one part of what makes a smart home ‘smart.’ With your existing lights, you might not see a need to change. Why fix what’s not broken, right? But soon, you’ll get bored of the mundane task of manually switching on and off your light or lights....