Plugin your Echo show device and swipe down on your device’s screen. This will display a list of options. For some Echo Show generations, however, you might need to swipe left from the top of the screen to reveal the shortcuts. Next, tap Video from the option that is displayed. You should then see YouTube among the streaming services displayed. Tap on it. YouTube is pre-installed on most Amazon Echo Show smart displays....

Infinix , known for delivering budget-friendly devices with decent specs, is preparing to launch its latest Note 40 series in Kenya. The lineup is rumored to bring noticeable upgrades to performance, display, and especially charging speeds, which could shake up what’s expected from affordable phones in the region. While the lineup has already launched globally, here’s what you need to know about the specific models and the exciting new tech coming to Kenya....

Online retailer Jumia is at it again launching new shinny devices exclusively on its platform in Kenya. The e-commerce giant has partnered with Innjoo, another smartphone vendor creating devices for Africa, to sell smartphones and tablets. The new Innjoo Note is one the devices that will be retailing on the online retail store for a price of Ksh 11,999 ($131.463). The smartphone spots a 5.5″ IPS capacitive touchscreen, 1.3GHz quad-core MediaTek process, RAM 1GB, Internal 16GB of ROM, 13MP camera and 3000mAh Li-Ion battery....

For now, the feature is being tested in the US only, so if you’re in the US you will be able to explore products from partnered brands. Brands that you will be able to buy their products this way are over 20 and they include the likes of Beats by Dre, Revolve , H&M , MAC cosmetics , and Zara, to mention a few. Rather than being just a picture sharing app, Instagram is hoping to evolve to also serve as a digital marketplace where items from named brands can be bought....

Two-factor authentication , also known as 2FA, is a very useful tool in protecting your account against unauthorized users. Commonly used via SMS, a user that wants to log in first signs in using their username and password; then an SMS with a unique code is sent to their phone to allow access to the account. What does this call for? You have to ensure that the phone number you registered with 2FA is the active one....

Imagine a laptop that’s always connected to the internet via 5G mobile network so you can browse the web, download huge files, stream HD videos, call and share documents on the go. That’s happening next year thanks to a collaboration between Intel, Microsoft, Dell, HP, and Lenovo. PC chip Vendor Intel announced yesterday that it’s working on Intel® XMM™ 8000 series commercial 5G modems which will usher in the first high-performing 5G-connected PCs in the market in the second half of 2019....

itel has launched its first affordable smartphone for the year in Nigeria, in partnership with Airtel telecommunications. This new smartphone dubbed itel A60 is touted to be one of the most efficient, affordable smartphones today, leveraging 4G technology to provide smoother, faster, and more stable internet connectivity. If you are looking for an affordable smartphone with decent functionalities, this might be the one for you. At the launch event, the itel A60 Price in Nigeria was announced and it’ll start selling at about NGN 45,900 ($80) in Nigerian Currency....

itel has unveiled the itel P37and P37 Pro smartphones in Nigeria. This series comes in as a successor to the itel P36 and P36 Pro released in 2020. itel is known for decent budget-friendly smartphones with great specifications, and the itel P37 series isn’t any different. This post takes a holistic look at the specifications these devices, and also check out major aspects of the smartphones. itel P37 and P37 Pro Key Specs itel P37 Key Specs DISPLAY : 6....

Play the game on www.katoto.ug (clickable link at the end of article) It started in 2014, when a budding architect and amateur animator, Richard Musinguzi , uploaded just 6 seconds of a goofy and hilarious character named Katoto on Facebook. The viral clip aroused so much interest that left people marveling at the Mukiga inspired character, who according to Richard is inspired by folklore. From then up to date, a series of short video clips published on Youtube and Facebook have been received with such acclamation....

Xiaomi’s most popular True Wireless Stereo earbuds sold more than Apple’s Airpods. They are called the Redmi Airdots, priced at just a third of the price of the Airpods. But Xiaomi has struggled to produce a real challenger to Apple’s Airpods. A premium-looking and sounding TWS wireless earphones. The Xiaomi Flipbuds Pro is the latest attempt from Xiaomi to match against Apple in this product category. While several competing companies such as Apple, Samsung, OnePlus, Sony, Taotronics, and Anker has fairly straightforward product naming conventions, Xiaomi terribly falls short in this regard....

Today at Global Mi launch online event, Xiaomi announced its much anticipated Smart watch, the incredibly light-weight Mi Watch with a built-in GPS and Blood Oxygen monitor for just 99 Euros . The device was launched along with the Mi 10T smartphone series and Mi 65W GaN fast charger. The Mi Watch follows the Mi Band 5 which is a fitness band or tracker that Xiaomi has been releasing for the last 5 years....

Microsoft Build 2023 was a two-day event that showcased the latest innovations in code and app development from Microsoft and its partners. The event featured keynote speeches, breakout sessions, workshops, and networking opportunities for developers of all levels and backgrounds. Here are some of the highlights from Microsoft Build 2023 . Spoiler, it all about AI, OpenAI, and Copilot… So yeah, all AI. Copilot in Edge Microsoft’s Copilot AI assistant is making a big debut in Microsoft Edge Browser and other products as you will find out shortly....

As smartphones get more affordable, while mobile and internet penetration on the continent continues to rise, we see the impact in multiple ways. Last year, hellofood the online delivery platform counted the same quantity of orders from mobile phones as from desktops: both accounted for 50% of the total with the amount expected to surpass desktop orders shortly. Some countries are already mobile-first, for example Tanzania, where 79% of customers order food on their phones....

MTN Uganda has rolled something new — a way of letting customers get smartphones they want now, but pay in easy installments. They call it ‘Pay Mpola Mpola’ . This is similar to what is available in the United States and Europe where customers get the latest iPhone on subscription — kind of. To kick-start this scheme, MTN has unveiled the MTN Kabode – a new high-speed internet smartphone that customers will initially be able to buy under the ‘ pay mpola mpola ’ scheme....

MTN Uganda recently launched their on network voice bundles allowing customers purchase daily, weekly and monthly minutes for MTN to MTN calls. This follows the multiple bundles the competition has been offering. Africell formerly Orange still offers Super Combo giving you a combination of voice, SMS and data across all networks. Airtel has a similar package. MTN decided to offer call bundles within the network and none to other networks. The Daily bundle gives one 6/15 MTN to MTN minutes for Ugx 500 and Ugx 1,000 respectively....

MultiChoice has unveiled two new mobile apps called MyDStv & MyGOtv App that puts the power of self-service in customers’ hands. Previously the self-service platforms were only available to customers online (Web/Wap). MyDStv and MyGOtv Apps have been to fit the Ugandan market, to ensure minimal data consumption and ease of use. They are available for download in Uganda via the iOS and Android app stores at no cost. Speaking about the two apps, Head of Customer Experience and Care for Multichoice Uganda, Patricia Kiconco highlighted that the self-service applications will allow Dstv and Gotv customers to manage their accounts from their phones....

Starting today, your UberX ride is simply a tap away — if you live in Nairobi Kenya. Attention Nairobi – Uber is now live and operational! Get requesting #UberKenya #Launch #Testingphase Advertisement - Continue reading below — Uber Kenya (@uber_kenya) January 21, 2015 What is uberX? For those who don’t know, uberX is our low-cost alternative to move you around Nairobi in a safe, cheap and reliable way. Our uberX platform is already available in many African cities, such as Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban, Lagos, Cairo, and now it has arrived in Nairobi!...

Nokia’s bounceback from obsolescence has been one of the greatest redemption stories of the decade. This endeared brand has given us some of the most interesting devices under its new home with HDM Global. One of the best aspects of Nokia devices is the software. All modern-day Nokia devices are part of the Android One program, meaning that users are treated to near-stock Android without anything in the form of bloatware....

Before Apple introduced us to fingerprint unlocking with the iPhone 5S in 2013, we all relied on PIN or long passwords . The Android world rapidly embraced the trend and it soon became a must-have feature even on budget smartphones. Then came the iPhone X with Face ID to spark conflict of interest. Other phone makers started searching for alternatives due to the higher price, complexity, plus the fact that Face ID setup needs a notch in a device ....

There a bunch of ebook formats available today and they vary in their features, extent of support on e-readers and popularity. Some of the formats we will be discussing are proprietary, which means they can only be gotten from the source who made them. Another point to consider is the Digital RIght Management (DRIM ) integration on these formats which varies from being well secured to weak. Here are some of the formats we will be addressing:...