About three weeks ago, it was reported that WhatApp was working on biometrics authentication for its platform. Now, the IM company has officially activated the touch ID and Face ID for iOS users. Users can launch the app with either their fingerprints or faces depending on the iPhone version they’re operating. For the fingerprint scanning, those with iPhone 8 Plus, iPhone 8 and below are good to go. Meanwhile, the iPhone X, 2018’s iPhone XS and co are protected with the Face ID....

We use our smartphones to do everything nowadays. From staying in touch with family and friends to Keeping up with the Kardashians and everything in between. Our cameras have gotten so good that we don’t walk around with digital cameras anymore. But then what do we do with the hundreds of photos we take over the many months and years? We have them on our phones, hogging up precious memory and…just sitting there....

WorldRemit and MTN Group today announced that WorldRemit customers can now send money instantly to MTN Mobile Money wallets in Rwanda, Uganda and Zambia. The launch follows the signing of a global partnership agreement earlier this year, to enable WorldRemit customers all over the world to send international remittances to MTN’s Mobile Money customers. “This partnership makes sense for both companies, as WorldRemit and MTN share a disruptive approach to innovation and bring impactful services to our customers....

MTN Uganda voice customers will have to dial 100 instead of the current 123 to access customer care with effect from Sunday, 19th April 2015, the mobile Telecom has posted on its Facebook page . The development is part of a new requirement by industry regulator Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) which intends to standardize mobile network services in the country; “As required by the Uganda Communications Commission (UCC), MTN Uganda will be changing all its customer helpline numbers to 100....

mySafaricom app is Safaricom’s one-stop-shop for everything carrier related . It has since grown to include many of the carrier’s services, from purchasing SMS packages to carrying out M-PESA transactions and raising customer service issues and everything in between. For the M-PESA section of the mySafaricom app, users had to be redirected to the SIM Toolkit via a pop-up notification that would take a moment or two to pop up, asking for your M-PESA PIN to authenticate a transaction....

Facebook is experiencing technical issues across its suite of popular social networking apps, including Facebook, WhatsApp, Instagram, and Messenger. WhatsApp users, yours truly included, are unable to send photos, videos and voice messages, though text is still going through, and #instagram down is trending on Twitter. At this point, it’s unclear what might be causing the issue. In March, Facebook experienced a massive outage , supposedly due to a server configuration change....

What is a YouTube handle? A YouTube handle is a new way for people to find you and connect with you. Unlike channel names, handles are unique to each creator, making it easier for you to establish a distinct presence on YouTube. Your new handle will become a part of your channel URL. In most cases, your personalized URL will become your handle. You can use your handle to direct people to your channel when they’re not on YouTube....

Zuku TV, a Wananchi Group’s home entertainment brand is offering the cheapest satellite Pay TV package on the market dubbed Zuku Smart. The new package includes regional as well as a variety of alternative genre channels with the main emphasis on local content. It costs Ugx 10,500 per month and comes with 31 TV channels plus local channels and 51 radio channels. Zuku smart pack pricing in Uganda The Zuku Smart pack is priced at Ugx 10,500....

If you asked around about a broadcast, internet and mobile expert in Africa, Russell Southwood would be the first reference. He is also the CEO of renown research firm Balancing Act Africa. The TechPost crew (David and Daniel) caught up with him about the status of digital migration, mobile and the internet in Africa. First things first; he came to Kampala, Uganda, under the invitation of Uganda Communications Commission to talk about digital migration....

If you’re venturing into the Kdrama world, you’ll probably need more than Netflix to get the classics and more recent dramas. While Youtube is a great place to start, it can be frustrating to find complete series with English subtitles. Luckily, there are many websites where you can watch Kdrama with English subtitles. The best part is that you don’t need to download them if you don’t want to. Simply stream them as you would on Netflix....

I own the Redmi Note 12 5G. This smartphone has been my daily driver for almost 2 years now. Redmi smartphones owned by Xiaomi offer value for money by balancing premium features and cost. Redmi smartphones are powered by Android operating system with a MIUI skin on top. The latest version of MIUI is 14 and it comes with lots of features and customizable settings. So whether you are completely new to the Redmi brand or you’re an existing user looking for hidden settings you can tweak, this is the right post for you....

Charging your smartphone is just as important as owning a smartphone, yes? I mean, what’s a smartphone without a charger??‍♂️ That said, it is also interesting how smartphone charging has evolved over the years. The methods and technologies through which we charge out phones today are different (and way better) than we used to 5-10 years ago. Over the years, we have seen advancements in charging technologies that improved smartphone charging....

Are you sold out to the Foldable smartphone revolution or you need more convincing? Being a relatively new concept on the market, the Samsung Galaxy Fold is one of the pioneer of foldable smartphones on the market. Launched in February 2019, the phone comes with a number of unique features that have enabled it to stand out. What are the best features of the Samsung Galaxy Fold? We shall look at that in detail in this article — from the massive battery to great display....

You might not know this, but your bank is most likely charging you fees you don’t even know exist. Banks aren’t always upfront with every fee they charge, which can cost YOU a lot of money. Don’t believe me? Check out these five common fees your bank charges but probably doesn’t tell you about. Before we go any further, here’s a list of the common types of bank accounts you can open....

You might have heard a story of how your friend’s phone was stolen on the streets, or it might have actually been you who lost your phone. Dealing with a loss of a phone is heartbreaking since there is lots of information stored on the phone. One of the most important pieces of information is a sim card and the data on it. SIM cards hold so much information and it is frustrating and depressing to lose all this information....

Technology is impacting our lives in ways which we could never have imagined. You probably spend most of your work day in front of a computer working emails, presentations, spread sheets and whatever software tool your business operates. You are probably one of the one billion people who use Facebook and WhatsApp to communicate with friends, family and business. If you’re more advanced, you’re using tech to track your health, monitor your home and get directions to where you’re going....

Tecno smartphones are quite popular in Nigeria. The parent company, Transsion Holdings, is known for building both low-range, mid-range, and high-range devices for various target markets in the country. They are also manufacturers of popular smartphone brands, Infinix and itel. The post compiles as many Tecno smartphones that are currently in the market and their prices. TECNO Smartphones and Their Prices Tecno Camon 15 Premier – N95,000 Tecno Camon 15 Air – N77,000 Tecno Camon 15 – N70,000 Tecno Pouvoir 3 Air – N38,000 Tecno Camon 12 Air – N52,000 Tecno Pop 3 – N30,000 Tecno Spark 4 – N45,000 Tecno Pouvoir 3 Plus – N59,000 Tecno Camon 12 Pro – N71,000 Tecno Camon 12 – N60,000 Tecno Spark 4 Air – N45,000 Tecno Phantom 9 – N94,000 Tecno Pop 2 Plus – N33,000 Tecno Spark 3 Pro – N42,500 Tecno Pop 2F – N27,000 Tecno Pop 2 Power – N75,000 Tecno Pouvoir 3 – N38,000 Tecno Spark 3 (16 + 1) – N36,000 Tecno Spark 3 (32 + 2)- N45,000 Tecno Camon 11 Pro – N73,000 Tecno Pouvoir 2 Pro – N59,000 Best TECNO Smartphones in Nigeria 2020 1....

A Twitter thread is a series of tweets that are linked to one another and published sequentially in a single string. Due to the 280-character limit, longer thoughts or ideas that can’t be expressed in a single tweet are shared in Twitter threads. Here are seven apps or ways you could save these threads for later reading. Users can start a Twitter thread by writing their first tweet and then adding additional tweets by clicking the “add another tweet” button....

Just because an app is in the Google Play Store or Apple’s App Store doesn’t necessarily mean that it is an authentic app. Google is constantly removing fraudulent apps from the Android marketplace, such as fake antivirus, browsers, and games. Several people have discovered hundreds of counterfeit shopping apps in both App stores. Some have display annoying ads while others have more serious consequences. Sometimes you receive unsolicited texts, emails or sudden notifications that appear to be from a bank, retailer or other known institution and because many people take these notifications to be genuine, they end up sharing information with store apps and these could lead to dire consequences....

Airtel Uganda has taken a major step towards enhancing customer experience by simplifying its USSD short code, *100#. The updated menu now integrates all of the company’s products and services, including Freaky Friday, Airtel Money, Broadband Internet , Voice, Internet Bundles, and more, into a single platform for ease of access. This comprehensive guide provides a clear understanding of the changes made to the *100# USSD menu and offers a step-by-step tutorial on how to navigate the menu and make the most out of Airtel Uganda’s services....