Thanks to technological advancements, general banking services are not as difficult as they used to be. This is evident in the reducing population of the unbanked and the decline in banking hall queues. In the same light, opening a new bank account is even way easier now than before; it happens in 5 minutes or less with next-to-zero paperwork. However, before you rush to open that (new) bank account, there are some important questions you need to ask....

Today, we will look at five (5) features present in our smartphones that we did not have a clue about, but will most likely start using immediately Smartphones are an important part of our life nowadays . Most of us cannot go for an hour without checking our phones let alone a whole day, without feeling like we are missing out on life. As much as we all like to imagine ourselves to be experienced smartphone users, it is not possible to be cognizant of all the functionalities our device(s) possesses....

The trend of wearables is growing and Samsung clearly doesn’t want to be left behind. It launched the Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 at its virtual Unpacked event as an upgrade to the Samsung Active 2 and also to provide competition to the Apple Watch 5 . The Galaxy Watch 3 comes with many upgrades and some unique features to ease the user experience of the customer. With the Samsung Watch 3 fresh on the market, here are five things you need to know about the Galaxy Watch 3....

The way we consume and access music is quickly transforming with the connected age. Gone are the days when you would have to tune in to a radio station and listen through countless ads, for a chance to listen to your favorite tune. The following websites offer a bunch of different tings to any music lover. A few of them offer free, customizable radio stations to suite your specific taste, while the other two open the whole world for you, bringing all the radio stations on the planet to your fingertips....

Maybe you have been a loyal Android user since Android 2.3 Gingerbread and your fealty has never wavered. At some point, you must have wondered what you are missing out on, from the other side i.e. Apple’s iOS. Today we gratify your curiosity with 7 features that Android can borrow from iOS. Related Article: 6 Features That iOS Can Borrow From Android 1. iMessage iMessage has a lot of features that simply don’t exist on Android because of Android’s rich-text format (RTF) SMS system....

8BitDo is an old hand at releasing instantly lovable 3rd party retro-themed game controllers. This is no gimmick though. The controllers such as their flagship 8BitDo Pro 2 are unquestionably premium in feel, have heft, and pack a plethora of features to win over any gamer worth his salt. For a more in-depth look at how to set up the 8BitDo Pro 2 controller, please check out our tutorial. Old dog, New tricks To the casual eye, the 8BitDo Pro 2 gives off some serious Game Boy and Super NES controller vibes and that’s by design....

In this brazen time of Facebook, Twitter, Google and all other fancy apps bracing our smartphones’ screens, by default, everyone has become a screenager . I understand that a company founded on the new meritocracy of cyberspace would want to shout from the rooftops, tell the world it’s different — a rogue, a pirate, a rebel — maybe even a startup! Let’s get back to the basics of life 101; no one cares about your product, at least, not as much as you would want to think....

Google Classroom is a fantastic tool that helps with remote and online learning for both teachers and students. With integrations to Google Docs , Sheet, Slides, Gmail, and Calendar, the platform has been able to streamline the process of sharing files between teachers and students. Here is all you need to know about Google Classroom before you get started. How to Access Google Classroom The easiest way to go about this is from your Chrome browser, at the top-right corner of the screen, click on the ‘ Google apps icon ‘ and you should see the ‘ Google Classroom ‘ option....

The opportunity for online payments is immense but currently there is a dearth of potential because of the closed nature of the mobile money API by telcos. The strict regulations have brought into effect third party systems for accepting payments which are marred by slow motion execution procedures in tandem interoperability woes with different platforms. Some of the apps have created a way for online payments, you actually send them mobile money and they top up your online account, then you can make purchases....

According to a research by She Leads Africa — an organisation that helps female entrepreneurs to maximally grow their startups — shows that Kampala, Uganda has the fewest number of girl geeks on the continent. Kampala is tied in the last place with Calabar, a city in Nigeria. Lagos comes first, beating the others on the list by leaps. The premise of the findings is collected from the 380 female entrepreneurs that applied to participate in a business competition organised by the same organisation slated for September 19th, about 5 weeks from now....

Airbnb ( https://www.airbnb.com ), the world’s leading community-driven hospitality company, announced that its CEO, Brian Chesky will attend GES 2015 today to meet with entrepreneurs from around the world and explore the sharing economy’s impact and expansion, particularly on the African continent – which represents a huge opportunity for the company. In the last twelve months alone, Airbnb has more than doubled in size in Africa. “The spirit of entrepreneurialism is a common thread that unites the Airbnb community across the globe,” said Brian Chesky....

Voice bundles are still a big deal in Uganda. While the country has witnessed remarkable growth in internet adoption, the importance of voice communication cannot be underestimated. From high data costs to voice calls being more reliable, there are numerous reasons why voice calls are still dominating the telecommunications landscape. Both MTN and Airtel Uganda offer all-network voice bundles. In this article, we’ll compare the MTN Daily Voice Bundle and the Airtel BOONA Bundles to help you find the best option for your needs....

It’s NOW! Let’s add a hashtag in the mix — #ItsNow! Airtel Africa, a leading telecom company wants the youth to realize their full potential in its latest campaign. The marketing campaign, dubbed “It’s Now” aims to identify and groom youth talents across the continent in sports, lifestyle and music and also through the provision of connectivity and related technological solutions. The official face of the campaign is 2015 CAF champion, Ivorian and Manchester City FC play maker, Yaya Toure....

How to Load the Good Morning Bundle There are two ways to load this bundle: one is by USSD code and another via the Airtel app. Using a USSD code Dail *175# and press enter Select Option Zero (Good Morning Bundle) Choose wether you want to by it for yourself or someone else Select your billing option (Airtime or Mobile Money) If you choose Mobile Money, input your PIN and the bundle will be loaded Related Article: How to Activate Free Data on Airtel 4G MiFi and Broadband...

MTN was established in South Africa at the dawn of democracy in 1994. It has since grown to be Africa’s largest mobile network operator, sharing the benefits of modern connected life with over 270 million customers in 19 markets across Africa and the Middle East. MTN is also a leading Fintech operator and MTN Mobile Money (MoMo) is available in those markets across Africa. MTN is seeking businesses, entrepreneurs and developers across the continent to innovate around and leverage Mobile Money to accelerate financial inclusion and payment digitization using their MoMo API ....

Have you ever put your phone in your pocket or bag and it accidentally dialed your landlord or texted your ex-girlfriend? You have to understand, I just read all kinds of stories about guys trying to be cool with their ex but then they pocket dial at the worst possible time. Okay may be not that dramatic. Point is, no one wants their phone doing things they didn’t authorize it to do....

Apple Music has announced that it will raise its subscription price in Kenya from November 6 . The new monthly rate will be USD 3.29, a 10% increase from the current USD 2.99 . This move follows Google’s recent hike in its Google One cloud storage prices. Related Boomplay Free vs Premium: Is it Worth Upgrading? Here are the New Google One Cloud Storage Prices in Kenya Starting October 2023 Top 20 Must-Have Streaming Apps for Amazon Firestick in 2023 (Paid and Free) Apple has not given any official reason for the price increase, but some analysts speculate that it is due to the rising costs of licensing music from local and international artists, as well as the fluctuating exchange rate between the Kenyan shilling and the US dollar....

If we were to list the biggest smartphone brands in the world, Samsung would sit comfortably on that list. The OEM is known for releasing top-notch Android smartphones with ground-breaking specifications to the market — Galaxy Fold , Galaxy Note 10 , etc. Although these high-end smartphones come with high price tags attached to them, Samsung actually has great budget options too. In this post, we list some of the best Samsung smartphones you can buy in Uganda in 2020....

When Opera (Software) announced two years ago that it’d be investing a total of $100 million in facilitating financial inclusion and the growth of Digital economy in several African countries within a two-year period, it was obvious that the company was coming full-force. Revealing more details about its Africa expansion, the Vice President of Opera Software Africa, Richard Monday further made it known that a large amount ( 40% actually ) of the proposed $100 million investment fund would be invested in Nigeria....

Many social media platforms have made it quite easy to take control of your timeline. Virtually all social media platforms have a Block feature to keep other users you’re not comfortable with away. However, sometimes, blocking someone online can become awkward, especially if you don’t want them to know. Well, that’s why you have a choice to either block or restrict on Instagram. Instagram introduced the Restrict feature as a softer option than the Block feature....