MTN Uganda has just announced the launch of outbound mobile money transfer services to Rwanda and Kenya. MTN Mobile Money customers in Uganda will now also be able to send money to MPesa and MTN Mobile Money customers in Kenya and Rwanda respectively. This MTN Mobile Money solution has an automatic currency converter, which means that both the sender and receiver will send and receive money in their respective local currencies....
OnePlus, the ‘flagship killer’ is gearing up for the launch of their 2019 flagship, the OnePlus 7 Pro on May 14th. The company says the launch is going to be its most ambitious undertaking to date, coordinating simultaneous events in three cities: New York City, London, and Bangalore. Recent reports have it that there will be an upgraded model, OnePlus 7 Pro model with the option for 5G mobile data and a “breakthrough” display (according to CEO Pete Lau)....
The OnePlus 6T released late last year was the first device spotting a fingerprint sensor under the display to go on sale in Europe and the US. Overall, the device was a solid, spotting best-in-class specifications, a very respectable camera and build quality, all at a price that is less than half of that of similarly spec’d device, a strategy we’ve come to know OnePlus for. As we slowly move into the first smartphone season of the year around Mobile World Congress, and with the number of leaks floating around of the upcoming Galaxy S10 , Huawei’s foldable phone and many more, an unlikely contender is also hitting the headlines; OnePlus 7....
Opera has rolled out a 3.0 version update for Opera Max Android app. Opera Max is a free app that extends the life of your data plan by up to 50%, this app was launched in November 2015, focusing on bandwidth and data consumption, with the company touting the free app as a way for Android users to save money. The 3.0 version comes with several features including support for Facebook data savings, new UI, and data management tools....
Oppo, a company that’s done its share of anti-bezel experimentation with display notches and pop-up selfie cameras, is the first to demonstrate an under-screen camera to the public at MWC Shanghai this week. OPPO’s brand new solution for full-screen display – Under-screen Camera (USC) has just been unveiled here at #MWC19 Shanghai! ? #MoreThanTheSeen pic.twitter.com/c1FUEbXS0P Advertisement - Continue reading below — OPPO (@oppo) June 26, 2019 Unlike other designs, the area set for the camera will still be responsive to touch with the manufacturer promising that the display quality will remain at its best....
A couple of weeks ago Orange introduced “Happy Hour” promotion that gives you 1GB of data for either an hour during the day or 6 hours during the night. The promotion that has been greeted with much enthusiasm considering that internet has become a permanent resident on many people’s budgets.Since a lot of work and communication is currently powered by Internet, many people find themselves needing internet and not being able to afford it in the volumes they would want....
In 2009, when Orange came to the market, UTL had 3G working at 2G speed. It’s not about advertising. Figures give facts; 3.75 or 3.9 are not worldwide standards. Our policy is to be straight forward with customers and give them the best service. -Philippe Luxcey, C.E.O Orange Uganda The same message of superiority and efficiency was echoed over and over at Orange Uganda’s 4G LTE launch that was held today, 31st July....
PayPal is a top choice for receiving money online, but getting your cash out in Uganda isn’t as straightforward as in some other countries. In Kenya, Paypal to Mpesa and Bank is straight-foward . So if you have a friend or relative in Kenya, I would suggest, you do down that route first. I’ve personally explored the best options in 2025—here’s my up-to-date guide for Ugandan citizens. What You Need Before You Start – An active PayPal account (registered in your name) – A Ugandan bank account or Visa/MasterCard (if using local banks) – A trusted third-party service or fintech app (for alternative methods) – Your national ID for verification (required by most banks and fintechs)...
Infinix’s Hot-line of smartphones has grown to become very popular among the masses, and for good reason. This is Infinix’s entry-level smartphone line so it is rather affordable but more importantly, the devices don’t suck. The Infinix Hot 7 was one really good device, even we dubbed it the Ultimate Budget Smartphone . It checked all the boxes for a good smartphone, all at a fraction of the price of similarly spec’d devices....
About two years ago, two features — although divisive — disrupted the smartphone ecosystem; took it by storm. I’m talking about the disappearance of the traditional 3.5mm headphone jack and display bezels. The death of these two features subsequently birthed and popularized wireless earbuds and display notches. The notch was particularly exciting. Some people hated it, others loved it while some just didn’t (and still don’t) care. Love it or hate it though, the idea of the notch is a great shot at being innovative....
Event ticketing software aids event organizers make and sell tickets, as well as in tracking and dealing with the participant list. Most platforms support the essential functionalities, yet some of them go past selling tickets by offering further developed highlights. Quicket is one of those platforms that we shall see how you can get started in this article. As I aforementioned, there are many event ticketing platforms out there but let’s see how to create one and sell your tickets with Quikcet....
The Redmi Buds 3 Pro are Xiaomi’s latest True Wireless Earbuds following last year’s Redmi Airdots 2. The Redmi Buds 3 Pro is actually the global version of Redmi Airdots 3/Pro made for the Chinese market. The Airdots are Xiaomi’s most successful TWS priced at a sub $50 price range in Asian and South American markets. I have been using the Redmi Airdots TWS right from the first version, to Airdots 2 and now the most recent the Airdots 3....
So now it is official, Orange Uganda Limited has joined the informal banking sector by introducing their version of mobile money dubbed Orange Money. This brings the number of mobile money operators to 5 after Airtel, MTN, UTL and Warid launched their platforms earlier on. Orange Money logo I took time to register for Orange Money so as to see what makes it tick or screech and this is what we found out:...
Most SafeBoda customers have had at least one ride canceled by the rider because they opt for cashless payment methods (i.e.they aren’t paying with cash). I know this because I’m an ardent SafeBoda user. Plus, I know quite a number of other users with similar payment-induced ride-cancellation experiences. It happened to me 5 times consequently until I surrendered the discounts SafeBoda was currently offering for cashless rides and went for the cash option....
So this is it people. Google has been working on beefing up internet infrastructure around the country through a robust fibre optic network. That’s so that it’s easier for telecoms and Internet service providers or ISPs to provide cheap and fast internet to you. Sounds great on paper, right? Now the rubber has finally met the road. Roke Telecom is the first ISP to ride on Google’s optic fibre network to bring you super fast internet....
In a bid to diversify its Home Internet service, Safaricom is hoping to leverage its already robust Fibre network to offer home surveillance services. In a move thats been made possible through a partnership with the Kenya Alliance of Residents Association, the new Estate Surveillance service aims to increase security in member estates with a pilot project launched in Ngei Estate phase 2, Langata. “As we roll out Fibre to the Home in different parts of the country, we are looking to diversify our product offering and give customers a wide array of services....
In Kenya, along with many other African countries, feature phones are still super popular. Safaricom is seeking to change this. Earlier this week, Safaricom kicked off a three-month campaign to increase smartphone uptake among Kenya’s feature phone users by offering affordable 3G devices, convenient payment terms and personalized data offers . Dubbed “Maisha Ni Digital” the campaign hopes to give at least 10 million Kenyans access to the internet through their mobile phones and has partnered with Google to unveil Kenya’s most affordable smartphone: Neon Kicka 4....
Samsung recently released a new budget-friendly tablet (the Galaxy Tab A8) into the market. If you’re an avid user and follower of Samsung smartphones and tablets, you might understand that devices in the “ A ” category are largely budget friendly devices, while devices in the “ S ” category are premium devices. That said, we might be seeing Samsung’s latest premium tablet – the Galaxy Tab S8 – very soon....
Bendable OLED displays are nothing new in the industry. Many companies have showcased such in various trade shows over the past few years without ever realizing an actual product that we can actually buy. In the race to the top and to be the first to bring such a device to market, Royole just announced a very rough-looking model , and now Samsung is finally ready to admit it’s developing a foldable phone....
For Xiaomi, rolling out the latest Android OS in their MIUI skin has been inconsistent to say the least as most OEMs struggle to get regular updates to their devices. Some Xiaomi smartphones like the Redmi series don’t seem to make it beyond one major update. 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....
