MTN Uganda has started with its 2014 Internet Expos in Kampala where after it will go regional. The 2014 Expos are Internet themed exhibitions to showcase among other, MTN’s data products and services in an engaging, entertaining and informative set up. Launching in Kampala, this year’s expos will provide interactive platforms through partnerships with device providers to offer a complete unique customer experience. Under the theme, Touch, Feel and Experience, consumers are called upon to come experience World-class Internet, the gateway to a bold, new Digital World which MTN is delivering....

MTN Uganda has in partnership with SIMFY AFRICA, launched a SuperApp called ‘ayoba’ that will enable customers to access more affordable communication. ayoba is an instant messaging app available for now for Android devices and soon for iOS and works with any network. What makes it different from other messaging apps is that you can still chat (app to SMS and SMS to app) with anyone regardless of whether they have the ayoba app or not....

Yesterday, MTN Uganda entered the history books as the first telecom company in Uganda and in the MTN Group to grant third-party access to its Mobile Money Access Programming Interface (API). This means that developers and programmers will have free access to the MTN mobile money API. MTN Mobile Money is the most widely used mobile money platform in Uganda with over 10 million registered users. With an open MTN mobile money API, developers can now create products that ease payment options and leverage the legion of MTN clients....

Psychologists will gladly tell you that men are hardwired not to ask for directions even if it kills them. And naturally they will take one wrong turn too many and still not admit they are completely lost. Women on the other hand will smile at the first person they meet and get turn by turn directions to their destination. Well, Google Maps ably serves them both. Google Maps’ latest update for Android brings cool new features data-conscious users will surely appreciate....

In Uganda, we had UG unlocked among a few other players who offered the service of helping people ship in the products they wanted. Later, GoodsExpress launched in Uganda offering a more robust service. The latest entrant in the market is Intership.ug that lets you shop from multiple sites online and they ship all your products to Uganda. Intership UG website mentions that you can shop from a host of online retailers....

Online privacy is what we mobile users look forward to avoiding our data being leaked out. Putting this in mind, Opera has commenced the integration of a free VPN into its browser for Android users. And this isn’t the first time. With the free unlimited VPN, what Opera has in stock is no-log management and additional layer of security. The no-log feature entails that when data is being transferred between the anonymous IP address and the network, their information doesn’t get to be snooped or gathered....

If you’re still using earbuds that don’t have Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) , you’re missing out on a whole new level of audio experience. ANC is not just a gimmick or a luxury feature. It’s a game-changer that can improve your quality of life in many ways. See, today, we consume media on the go more than ever. Many of us use our earbuds or headphones to listen to music, podcasts, audiobooks, or anything else that helps us pass the time or relax....

Smart Telecom Uganda doubling down on the love its been giving its customers. The Telecom which we called “ the new Warid of data services in Uganda ” when they launched is revising its pricing strategy. The Mobile Telecom giant today announced on its Twitter handle its slicing on data bundles of its services for the same price. Here’s a quick snapshot of what was and what is now. Smart Telecom Uganda 2015 data rates Duration Previous volume Current volume Cost (Ugx) How to access Daily 1....

The COVID-19 pandemic has led to a lock-down in Uganda as well as a curfew imposed to make sure people stay at home. MTN Uganda has introduced a promotional offer dubbed “Kafyu Calls” that will enable customers to make calls and stay in touch with friends and family between 10 pm and 8 am in the for only UGX100. MTN Uganda customers are now able to stay in touch with each other remotely....

So,you have watched the code.org “Everyone should learn how to code” viral campaign video or at the very least heard someone talking about programming/coding.To some it is part of their year’s resolution to learn. Imagining where to start from?Well, stereotypes aside, in a non-technical way I break it down for you; what some programming languages would be if they were men would perhaps give you a better comparison of programming languages:...

It feels as though there’s a new smartphone being unveiled every other day in Kenya. This is pretty true as we’ve seen so many devices launched in the past few months. All this plays out in favor of the consumer as there is no shortage of options for every given metric; feature set, budget, brand preference, and more. Oppo’s siblings, Vivo and Realme are eyeing a piece of the cake in Kenya and we’ve recently seen Vivo further bolster its position with the launch of the Vivo Y20 ....

Realme UI 3.0 is the most important Realme update yet because it now has a whole lot of users. Realme have had an unprecedented astronomical rise to the smartphone big leagues as it now ranks in the top 6 of the smartphone brands in the world. This is no small feat considering that Realme started off in 2018 and now in 2021, it is the 6th largest smartphone brand following its sister brands Vivo and Oppo....

Minister of ICT & National Guidance, Frank Tumwebaze officially launched the Refactory program on Wednesday 12th June 2019. The launch coincided with a graduation ceremony of the first cohort of the revolutionary tech program. The Refactory program, which is a partnership between Clarke International University, the software development company Laboremus and the NGO Fontes Foundation, seeks to advance the skills of the entire tech industry in Uganda. Last year, the Norwegian Agency for Development Cooperation, Norad, agreed to fund the program for a 4-year period....

In Summary Orange Uganda phones are multiple but the Orange Nalongo ZTE phone is a unique one. It’s a localized feature phone with dual simcard support. Much as there’s much controversy around language localisation of software and different technologies, the phone has simple menus and is easily navigable. Battery There’s nothing much to talk about this phone except its super amazing battery. For the whole one one week review period, we never ran out of battery!...

When it comes to hardware and value for money, it’s a question of preference. Both companies have streaming players and even Smart TVs for all pocket sizes. From the Roku camp, the streaming stick with the most maxed out specs is the Roku Streaming Stick 4K+ released in 2021. This stick plugs straight to your Smart TV’s HDMI port without need of an additional HDMI cable. So it’s very compact but powerful....

About Onyait Odeke Type your email… Talkio Mobile , Uganda’s newest telecommunications service provider, is excited to announce a groundbreaking partnership with Banana Life Investments, a leading chain of mobile phone and retail shops. This strategic alliance aims to bring Talkio’s innovative telecom services closer to Ugandans. This collaboration will leverage Banana Life Investments’ extensive retail network of 26 stores strategically located across Uganda in major malls, towns, and cities to provide customers with unparalleled convenience....

Global electronics and technology service provider, OPPO is set to make a maiden entrance to the East Africa market bringing with it mobile electronic devices it’s known for. Already operational in over 20 countries, including the United States, China, Australia and many countries throughout Europe, Asia and the Middle East, the Chinese smartphone manufacturer will use Kenya as its starting point to capture the Africa market. Unlike vendors like Samsung, Nokia, HTC, Tecno, Huawei, OPPO doesn’t not produce feature phones or low-end smartphones....

Every beginning of the year, in order to be counted as focused and orderly individuals, we like to write down a couple of resolutions. We take these firm decisions to do or not to do certain things in order to reach a desired goal. For instance, some people embark on a journey to lose weight in which case they resolve to engage in frequent exercises. Whether or not we actually do what we purpose to do when the year heats up is another topic of discussion, but for now we’re looking at those things that we hope to do....

The scramble for a WhatsApp alternative became a thing soon after WhatsApp pulled the rug from under the feet of BlackBerry, Nokia Symbian, S40, Windows Phone 7.1, Android 2.1 and 2.2 users. In retrospect, this decision was inevitable, seeing how Symbian and BlackBerry OS are no longer the mobile powerhouses of yesteryear. In that regard, an online petition on ipetitions.com to stop WhatsApp from abandoning BlackBerry10 doesn’t appear to have gained traction so far....

The vibrant music industry in our East African region and the continent at large seems to be too good an opportunity that big green just couldn’t stay away. Monday night saw the launch of Songa, a music streaming platform by Safaricom. The company CEO on many occasions has openly lamented on how artists aren’t quite getting their dues or proper remuneration for their hard work. Songa by Safaricom hopes to remedy this situation....