Airtime is the Telco currency and it can be used to purchase data, voice bundles and more. It can also easily be transferred between users within the same network. For instance, you can only transfer airtime from Airtel to Airtel or from MTN to MTN and not from MTN to Airtel. The same goes for sharing data as well. You can easily transfer airtime and share data using USSD code, SMS and designated mobile apps....

The Google Assistant is a virtual assistant powered by artificial intelligence and developed by Google that is primarily available on mobile and smart home devices. Unlike Google Now, the Google Assistant can engage in two-way conversations. It’s officially available on devices running Android 6.0 Marshmallow and above. The Google Assistant was announced and then released amidst much fanfare and has many cool tricks. These include things like checking traffic to playing music and videos and much more....

Showmax is quickly becoming Africa’s answer to Netflix. Of course, Netflix is already in many African countries and the battle of these popular Video-on-Demand platforms seems to have shifted towards pricing and content. Showmax is undoubtedly the more locally specialized platform with dozens of original local content, and the fact that the platform can piggy-back on the success of DStv is just an added advantage. How to link your Showmax account with your DStv account....

Passwords are personal; they help keep your online accounts secure and as such, are meant to be protected. And to do that, a good password should be ‘strong’ enough i.e. easy for you to remember but difficult to be cracked by someone else. In trying to creating a strong password, however, some users tend to create lengthy passwords that they eventually forget. And albeit saving passwords in browsers and password managers save users the hassle of having to remember and type their password each time they need to login, they also contribute greatly to users forgetting their passwords....

If you think your WiFi is slow, it’s time to check on what version your router is currently running. The latest WiFi standard dubbed 802.11ay aims to push the boundaries of wireless connectivity even further that its predecessor 802.11ad aka WiGig (Wireless Gigabit). And if you have not heard either of them, that’s because they are yet to be fully adopted by most router vendors. Planned for 2019 release , both 802....

Jumia, Kenya’s number one online retail store has launched the Infinix Hot 2 under Google’s Android One initiative. The smartphone launches amidst a wave of excitement stemming from the fact that it runs on Android One OS. Android One phones offer a high-quality experience, running the latest and fastest version of Android (Lollipop) — with up to 2x better performance and a battery extension feature giving users up to 90 minutes of extra use....

Phablets are something we’d all love to have and hold, yet getting one at a competitive price is not an everyday occasion. If you missed last year’s Note 4, and are in dire need to get something close it, there’s a much better deal you can fall for – the Infinix Note 5. Like you should already know , it comes with a pure Android Oreo in Android One; a metallic unibody that makes it more premium; a stylus pen on the pro-version; as well as some new cool features....

Have you heard of the Infinix, the X-Touch and Injoo smartphones? well we also hadn’t until recently. The smartphone industry is getting more competitive every other day that unfolds. But competition isn’t coming from or only the mainstream brands that you already know such as Samsung, Apple, HTC, Huawei, Blackberry and Nokia. It’s instead emerging brands such as Infinix, X-touch and Innjoo that are eyeing the African market with both low and high-end devices at competitive price points....

If you’ve been gaining thousands of likes and followers illegally on Instagram , your days of mischief are numbered. The favourite photo-sharing medium is taking its time to weed out fake followers and likes. In a blog post on Monday, the company stated: Recently, we’ve seen accounts use third-party apps to artificially grow their audience. Starting today, we will begin removing inauthentic likes, follows and comments from accounts that use third-party apps to boost their popularity....

Undoubtedly, Intel is one of the two major processors used in PCs over the decades; the other being Intel’s arch rival, AMD. Following the successful adaptation of the 8th generation of the chipset to PCs over the years, the brand’s next line of processors – Intel 9th generation processors, which have already been in the works for a while, will be delayed till 2019. According to the chipset manufacturer, this ninth generation line of processors’ production’s delay is as a result of “yield matters”....

With the growing trend in internet banking in Uganda, no bank seems to be seated on the sidelines watching other banks make their move to /internet banking/online banking. Latest to this new trend is Centenary Rural Development Bank, dubbing it “ PC Banking “. Centenary’s internet banking is a banking facility that enables its bank customers to access information, pay taxes and other bills, and download their statements from the comfort of their offices and homes....

According to Twitter via a blog post , “ We’ve heard from the people that use Twitter a lot, and we mean a lot, that we don’t always build power features that meet their needs. Well, that’s about to change. We took this feedback to heart, and are developing and iterating upon a solution that will give the people who use Twitter the most what they are looking for: access to exclusive features and perks that will take their experience on Twitter to the next level....

When American investment platform, Robinhood, launched back in 2013, its goal was to democratize securities access to the underserved and unserved. Robinhood has been successful, to say the least. It serves more than 30 million users and offers zero-commission trading. Its success, however, inspired the creation of similar platforms in other parts of the world, making it possible for individuals to trade stocks and other securities in their location. In Nigeria, for instance, there are about four platforms offering Nigerians the opportunity to trade both local and foreign stocks....

Back in 2020, Chromecast was my favorite way to turn any TV into a smart TV. Now, in 2025, things look very different. Google has discontinued the original Chromecast and replaced it with the Chromecast with Google TV , plus the new Google Streamer 4K . So, is Chromecast still worth it in 2025? After months of daily use, here’s my honest take. Streaming wars are still raging, and TVs have only gotten bigger and smarter ....

The battery is unarguably one of the most important component of a smartphone. I mean, I’m not sure about you but I don’t think I’ve ever seen a smartphone without a battery (tell me if you’ve seen one or use one, though). In the same vein, as important as the battery of a smartphone is, it could also get dangerous. Take for example, the Samsung Galaxy Note 7 “Explosion Gate” saga....

When looking to buy a new phone, you find that there are way too many acronyms to sort through, from CDMA, GSM, LTE, and WiMax; the list is endless. However, it can be easier to focus simply on the differences in these networks as they apply to you directly. Fast rewind back to when 3G networks first started rolling out to replace the 2G system. The selling point for these were that it was replacing a slow and unreliable platform, pushing us towards a more connected digital age....

Airtel Uganda and MTN Uganda recently announced reduced charges on sending money via mobile money. However, a short time later, cross-network mobile money transfers stopped working. I thought this was a simple technical issue that could be resolved easily and quickly. However, up to now, you are not able to send money from MTN to Airtel and Vice versa. When I asked MTN Uganda what the problem could be, this is what they had to say:...

The itel A16 is itel’s entry level offering also said to be the cheapest smartphone currently on the market. Shipped with Android Go, it carries little or no bloatware powered by Google’s customized operating system for entry level smartphones. Here are our first impressions of the device dubbed the smartphone for everyone. itel A16 Specs Since this is the first thing many of us look for, these are the A16 specs...

It’s official, folks! The much-awaited KCPE 2023 results are in, and with them comes the next crucial step: finding your child’s perfect Form 1 fit. No need to fret, though, because checking the 2024 Form 1 placement results is easier than ever before! Two Simple Ways to Find Your School: Online Surf to the KEMIS website: Navigate to the Kenyan National Education Management Information System (KEMIS) at KEMIS Web App (education....

Safaricom is a listed Kenyan mobile network operator headquartered at Safaricom House in Nairobi, Kenya. It is the largest telecommunications provider in Kenya, and one of the most profitable companies in the East and Central Africa region. Safaricom expanded to Ethiopia last month to have more coverage in East Africa. Ethiopia is one of the most populous countries in Africa and Safaricom has started operations in its second largest city, Dire Dawa....