With over 50 channels, YOTVChannels platform created by Albayan Media Limited is a mobile application available on iOS and Android, which allows users to stream TV or radio on their phones. The platform is convenient and has a unique catch-up feature that allows users to pause, rewind and record programs for up to 24 hours. Speaking at the launch of the promotion in Kampala today, Mavis Ndagire Musungu, MTN Uganda GTM Digital Specialist said that the promotion runs till January 31st, 2022....

LTE is a 4G wireless communications standard developed by the 3rd Generation Partnership Project (3GPP) that’s designed to provide up to 10x the speeds of 3G networks for mobile devices such as smartphones, tablets, netbooks, notebooks and wireless hot-spots. 4G technologies are designed to provide IP-based voice, data and multimedia streaming at speeds of at least 100 Mega bits per second and up to as fast as 1 Giga Bits per second....

Netflix has some really amazing content for kids on its platform. Likewise, there are loads of inappropriate content kids could come across. And if you have kids, with this Coronavirus-induced lockdown, it is almost impossible to stop them from watching videos on Netflix. However, Netflix understands that working remotely, and monitoring content your kids see on the streaming service during the lockdown can be a real challenge. This is why it has introduced a range of new parental controls to help control what they have access to....

It seems as though the OPPO F11 and F11 Pro will be the company’s last F series smartphones by Chinese phone-maker OPPO. Recent reports have it that OPPO is looking to do away with the F-series of phones in favor of its new Reno line of smartphones. 91mobiles says that a “reliable source close to the matter” said that the company marked its 10-year anniversary in China, and is looking to make some changes to its lineup....

Built-in file sharing feature on smartphones is a long-standing system of sharing between smartphones of the same brand or running the same OS. There is Apple’s Airdrop that has been around since 2011, OnePlus’s FileDash and Android Beam from Google. However, three smartphone brands (Oppo, Vivo, and Xiaomi) teaming up to make one that will allow smartphone from one brand to send to a smartphone from another brand within the trio or the same brand as itself is a first....

Since Apple decided to ditch the 3.5mm headphone jack a few years ago, the industry has seemingly followed suit. Today, devices with this versatile yet antiquated port are becoming a novelty. Only enthusiast devices and low-end devices come with this port today. For the most part, the industry has embraced true wireless earphones, aptly dubbed TWS. From smartphone OEMs to third-party companies and accessory brands, everyone seems to be making wireless earphones today with something for everyone....

There’s finally a date for the Pixan Corp Developers Convention. You must surely have heard about these ambitious chaps, but if you haven’t…Drumroll…May we introduce you to Pixan Corp. These are the guys behind the up-and-coming smartphone brand, the Pixan smartphones. This isn’t just buzz. The Dignited crew has already taken the M6 and M8 smartphones for a test drive. A review is in the works. Pshh! What’s so interesting about another smartphone brand on the market, you ask?...

Google announced the latest Pixel flagship smartphones on September 30th alongside other hardware devices that we found impressive. For example, the new Chromecast (with Google TV) ships with a new aesthetically-pleasing and functional remote. Three Pixel smartphones were also unveiled, of which only two (2) have 5G capabilities — the Pixel 5 and the Pixel 4a (5G). The third device —the Pixel 4a— is the smallest of the trio, size & spec-wise....

The release of the Primary Leaving Examination (PLE) results in Uganda is a highly anticipated event for thousands of pupils and their families. These results determine the eligibility of students to move on to secondary school and ultimately pave the way for them to pursue their desired careers. The Ministry of Education and Sports is set to release the PLE results today, marking a pivotal moment for students as they prepare to embark on the next phase of their educational journey....

Mobile application developers can now access devices to test their applications at the m:lab for free. This is occasioned by the signing of a year long partnership agreement between Qualcomm and m:lab East Africa. Free access to mobile devices for testing is expected to benefit individual application developers at the m:lab’s testing facility housed in Bishop Magua Center – Nairobi. m:lab East Africa’s testing facility is one of a kind in Africa....

The entry-level smartphone market just got new members from Xiaomi — the Redmi 9, Redmi 9C, and Redmi 9A. These are part of the Redmi 9 series which succeeds the Redmi 8 . Among other specs, the Redmi 9, Redmi 9C, and Redmi 9A come with Android 10, massive batteries, and big displays. Let’s now take a detailed look at the specifications of each and find out the difference between these smartphones....

Every business, from the giant multinational companies to local SMEs needs connectivity to run, grow and succeed. This requires a great service provider that makes this connectivity a possibility at affordable rates. Buying the different communication packs separately for example getting an ISP, an SMS provider and calls can be a daunting task. You mostly tend to over pay for these services. However, consolidated packs like MTN Business Booster packs push all the worries of having separate providers for each connectivity tool into the rear....

A few short years ago, 4G came onto the mobile scene , promising mind-blowing speeds with Long-Term Evolution (LTE) tag attached to it, perhaps an indication of the future-proof nature of the new platform. Tech moves very fast and now, 5G is the new kid on the block, promising even faster speeds and more capacity. We have delved into details on all you need to know about this new standard in mobile data connectivity and all the possibilities it offers....

Safaricom has been trending for the better part of the weekend, and not for the right reasons. This, following the company’s move to implement a few changes to its Home Fiber packages. See, Safaricom’s hold on the Fiber-to-Home segment of the market has been slowly but steadily increasing with the company’s move to expand this feature to more towns and neighborhoods. The service’s reliability has earned it a lot of praise from users who were frustrated with their previous solutions....

In light of recent aggressive pricing of products from Telkom and Airtel, Safaricom is trying to keep up by today introducing a new ‘all in one monthly bundles’ that should see its customers enjoy discounted data and call rates, all in one convenient package. “This has been tailored to fit the connectivity needs that our customers face today and allow them to plan based on their budget,” Mulinge said. The new Bundles The bundles offer customers a choice of five price options as follows; Sh1,000, Sh2,000, Sh3,000, Sh5,000 and Sh10,000 for a 30-day validity....

Samsung regularly updates its One UI operating system. The latest version is 5.0 , which has just been rolled out this week, a little over two months after Android 13. With Samsung One UI 5.0, Galaxy and tablet clients can modify their home screen with a new variety of choices, icons, and quick panels. We shall see a roadmap for the roll-out on different devices and a sneak peek of new features....

Now we know counterfeit phones are on rampage these days. Fake phone vendors want to make a cut from your hard-earned money while you are led to believe that you are buying a real gizmo. How do you know whether or not that Samsung Galaxy S5 or the latest Note 4 is actually a genuine Samsung device? Check if your Samsung phone is guine Well, the procedure is actually simple. Using only SMS, you can know the genuineness of the phone you are buying....

Seedstars World, the global seed-stage startup competition for emerging markets and fast-growing startup scenes, is returning to Uganda on September 10th. In line with its mission to place the spotlight on entrepreneurs from emerging countries, Seedstars World has expanded its competition to include more than 50 countries for 2015 (up from the 36 countries of the 2014 edition.) Its previous participants have raised over USD 20M collectively, providing employment to +360 employees all around the world....

In light of its upcoming summit next month – which is the first of such by the way, Snapchat is reportedly planning to launch its gaming platform. According to information gathered by Cheddar, the project is codenamed ‘Project Cognac’. It is not surprising taking a look at the moves Snapchat has made in the past year and some other ongoing activities. The new gaming initiative is set to be announced in the April 4 summit in Los Angeles....

Did you know you could speed up internet connections on your Chromebook by simply changing your DNS servers? DNS or Domain Name System is like the phonebook of the internet. It serves as a directory that translates numeric computer network addresses or IP addresses into their human-friendly domain name equivalents. For instance instead of you typing in 172.217.18.206 in your browser, google.com is much easier. Because DNS is involved in almost every network request, it can easily become a hidden bottleneck in your internet experience....