Xiaomi is currently working on a smartphone that will be carrying a solar panel for charging on its own. A patent filed by the Chinese company with the World Intellectual Property Office (WIPO) reveals a smartphone with a solar panel on its back. We now have smartphones that have bare backs except for the rear camera thanks to a new technology called under-display fingerprint scanner. The new patent model by XIaomi shows a smartphone with a solar panel covering a significant part of the back cover with no obvious overall chunkiness in the size of the smartphone...

Samsung’s take on the whole convergence idea, Samsung DeX (a contraction of “ De sktop e X perience”) has come a long way. First seen with the launch of the Galaxy S8 way back in 2017, users had to use a docking station from Samsung. Subsequent designs were a little more elegant. Today, you get a Samsung DeX Pad and use your smartphone screen as a touchpad and virtual keyboard, or just use your own keyboard and mouse....

Youtube is now rolling out a feature that allows you to live-stream your smartphone screen and download 1080p video quality for premium Youtube users. Before now, the highest download quality is set at 720p, however, that remains the same for normal Youtube users. The feature comes in v14.31.50 of the Youtube Android app and was already available on the now extinct Youtube Gaming app. Information about this newly added feature is available on the company’s support website ....

If you are a music lover in Kenya, you have a reason to celebrate. YouTube Music , the streaming service from Google, is now available in here! This is a big deal because it expands the options for music lovers in Africa, where Spotify has been the dominant player so far. YouTube Music is not just about music, though. It also lets you access podcasts, which is convenient for those who used to rely on Google Podcasts ....

It is not possible to talk about smartphone chipset without mentioning Qualcomm and as far as Android flagship is concerned the Snapdragon processor is a popular pick. The latest and the front runner in Qualcomm’s portfolio is the Snapdragon 855 SoC. Introduced late last year, the processor has been featured in a number of newly released premium smartphones. This new chipset comes with a few improvement over its predecessor. Some of this advancement include a native support for an ultrasonic in-screen fingerprint scanner, more robust AI system and an overall faster processing speed....

A printer is device, usually attached to a computer, used to print text or images onto paper. Although printers have many benefits, like any other technology, they may fail to work sometimes. However, you shouldn’t worry because most printer problems have easy solutions. Here, we have compiled some of the common reasons why your printer is not working and their practical solutions. Paper jams When your printer has a paper jam, it cannot print anything....

Anyone who’s ever bought a PC will agree that without proper housekeeping, overall performance is guaranteed to gradually decline as time goes by. One would argue that the same applies to just about every other gadget out there, so there’s no need to beat yourself up about it. Much as PC end-of-life is inevitable in the long run, it doesn’t mean that you shouldn’t postpone that eventuality for as long as possible....

Xiaomi definitely had to deliver this second edition of the Mi Mix series, following a successful rout of fans’ hearts with the Chinese company’s first all-screen smartphone – which happened to be a surprise hit in fact. It came at a time when not much was expected of the mid-range smartphone brand, and swept many off their feet. Whereas talk of competition with the Apple iPhone 8 and Samsung Galaxy S8 might be an exaggeration, this device has a few strokes it pulls that make it standout of the rest when looking for an option for purchase....

The MTN Uganda Marathon is an annual event that has gained popularity since 2004 as one of the most anticipated marathons not to mention social event. Attended by thousands upon thousands of Ugandans, many people find themselves participating in the marathon for the very first time. The 2015 Marathon is on the 27th of November which is just a few weeks away. With no experience or regular exercise, running a 10k marathon can be a daunting task that many end up walking instead of actually running....

Even though you are most likely holding it right now in your hands or in your wallet, don’t be deceived. The future of money isn’t liquid cash. We are racing towards a cashless society instigated by our never-ending thirst for convinience. The e-commerce boom sleeping the entire African continent is undeniable proof that conviniece always wins. Besides the big players such as MTN Uganda, these 5 companies are betting on that fact to position themselves as the drivers of this new economy....

The evolution of smartphones has brought a lot with it. From the race to the slimmest phone on market, to the device with the least bezels; from the make with the sharpest camera, to the security trends in the fingerprint scanners and Face ID; name it all. With such trends coming in over time, different issues arise that cause a need for yet another milestone. For instance, a number of users find it complex when looking for the fingerprint sensor at the back....

With Apple having released the iPhone 5s and 5c, the stakes are now higher and Samsung cannot release anything less appealing than the iPhone 5s. Rumors claim that the Samsung S5 — Samsung’s next flagship device — release date has been pulled closer from April to between January and February of 2014 just before the Mobile World Congress. There has been a lot in the rumor mill about what to expect in the South Korean Giants’ soon coming flagship but here are 7 things we expect the Samsung Galaxy S5 to have....

Lately, low battery and high-speed data usage are becoming one of the biggest concerns for smartphone owners. So, how can you reduce your data consumption? And what actually consumes so much data anyway? In this article, I will discuss tips you can use to reduce your Android smartphone’s data consumption in order to prevent extra charges. Limit your data usage in Settings. You can set a limit to your monthly data usage and this is the easiest thing you can do to avoid using large amounts of data without your knowledge....

As a rule of thumb, the more RAM you have in your PC, the better. That’s not even debatable. We actually did a post on how to tell how much Computer RAM you need for your PC , so if you need a primer, please start there. Deciding between 8GB of DDR4 vs 16GB of DDR3 raises a couple of questions, chief among which is what DDR4 and DDR3 stand for exactly....

Remember back in the day when if you wanted to enjoy music, you had to be among the privileged ones that own a phonograph or a Gramophone? I suppose not. How about the Walkman? No? iPod then? I bet you do. The iPod pioneered a trend we are all far too familiar with, storing digital music on our pocket devices so we can enjoy them wherever, whenever. Smartphones have come a long way and we now use them for virtually everything in our lives....

It’s coming to a week now since Smile Communications launched the DataKing Bundles. The new data bundles are really attractive and first of their kind. Let’s digest and have a deep dive look at what the new DataKing bundles offer. With the new DataKing 115GB monthly bundle, stay connected even after you’ve used up your bundle with 1GB daily BONUS until your DataKing bundle expires. Click https://t.co/u3pfAv5EAZ or dial *252# to recharge....

Update: Orange Uganda was sold to Africell Uganda and some of the services Orange offered were discontinued. The saturation of the voice market has pressured the Telecoms to diversify into other sources of revenues in order to stay profitable in a highly competitive industry. Services such as mobile money and relatively fast data connection services have been birthed because of this saturation. MTN Uganda’s championing of the data service provision paved way for several other Telecoms to follow suite, each claiming to offer the best service to their clients....

What Is Alexa+? Here are some of the top features you should know; It’s conversational – No need to repeat exact phrases or commands. Alexa+ follows along and remembers the context of your chats. It’s personal – Over time, it learns your habits, preferences, and routines. Expect smarter recommendations , whether it’s suggesting a playlist or adjusting your smart home settings. It gets things done – Need dinner reservations? A travel itinerary?...

Google does a pretty good job to show searchers the most relevant content based on the search query. However, sometimes you might need to search for something a bit more specific from a given website. You might find yourself having to type and refine your search query because a general. keyword phrase returns with millions of results. So if you are someone searching for a specific piece of content, you will find Google site:search useful....

Apple have been quite busy this week, with the release of new iPads , Airpod 2 , this and an expected launch of its movie streaming platform come March 25. Lately computers have been getting more powerful whether it is your own custom built computer or from popular brands around. Appledoesn’t wish to be left out of the power train as it now has powerful machines carrying its name. From the pwerful iMac to the specialized iMac Pro power-house, Apple have been throwing in some juicy options on both the iMac and iMac Pro....