Android and Chrome OS are the two operating systems known to be associated with Google. Well, soon or later, there’s going to be a third. Best part, it’s in the works already. With the former powering smartphones and tablets while the latter powers Google’s Chromebooks and Pixelbooks, Google is working on a new operating system that would be a universal OS that powers all of its gadgets.
Dubbed the Fuchsia OS, the in-development operating system was first discovered about 2 years ago when the search engine giant shared the project on popular web-based hosting and collaborative platform, GitHub about 2 years ago. Precisely, in 2016. The project Fuchsia was shared on the platform with no official word and till date, not much is exactly known about the operating system.
However, going by rumours and updates that have been flying around for years after the discovery of Google’s new project, Fuchsia is believed to be the planned successor of the popular Android OS. In fact, many reports suggest that Google intends to make this happen within a 5-year timeframe.
What’s to know about the Fuchsia OS, though? And will it, truly, displace Android as Google’s flagship operating system for mobile and all of other Google gadgets?
How is Fuchsia different from Android & Chrome OS?
With Fuchsia, Google is trying to build an entirely new operating system. It will not be similar to Android in any way; it is not an update to either the Android or Chrome operating system. Fuchsia is being built from the ground up by hundreds of Google’s top software engineers and will be modeled on an entirely new software architecture.
Unlike Android and the Chrome OS which are both based on Linux, Fuchsia will be based on a new microkernel developed by Google itself. The microkernel upon which Fuchsia’s code would be based on is called “Zircon”; it was formerly known as “Magenta”.
Again, Fuchsia isn’t an “Android update”. Google is, however, building the OS to improve upon some limitations of the Android operating system, especially in the aspect of security updates and voice interactions. One of the highlight advantage that Fuchsia will have over Android OS is that like Apple, Google will now be able to directly push OS and security updates to devices running the OS and no longer rely on OEMs and network operators.
According to Bloomberg , “Most iPhone users quickly update their phones when Apple releases a new version of the operating system, while less than 10 percent of Android users do. This means Google’s latest services only reach a fraction of Android users. [With Fuchsia] They might be able to regain some power that they’ve ceded to device manufacturers and telecom carriers.”
When is Fuschia coming?
Right from the time Fuchsia appeared on GitHub two years ago till this very moment, there has been no official word from Google yet as regards the purpose of the Fuschia OS. Neither has there been any official development updates, progress reports, or (projected) release date info. However, it is believed that the team working on the project are looking to make Fuchsia available to Google’s smart home devices (like the Google Home) in three years time and further proceed to laptops and lastly, phones.
Google has come out to dismiss any 5-year projected launch date though. It claims Fuchsia is one of the many experimental open-source projects ongoing at the company. Some sources have, however, opined that Fuchsia will not materialize as it is merely a “senior-engineer retention project” — a project designed by Google to keep its in-house talented senior-engineers busy and prevent them from jump-shipping to rival companies.
Will it replace Android?
Statistics show that Android powers more than three-quarter of global smartphones. Given the prevalence of Android and how deep-rooted it is in the smartphone ecosystem, it is going to be very difficult for any company (yes, even Google) to try to displace it. At least not anytime soon… or ever. In addition, Google’s reluctance to officially speak on the purpose of the Fuchsia OS (for now) may be an indication that either the company wants to focus completely on the OS and achieve something tangible before making an official statement, or it is truly a “senior engineer retention” project.
Sodiq Olamide is a tech writer based in Nigeria, covering the latest reviews, how-tos, and news on consumer tech trends with a unique African perspective. Whether analyzing emerging technologies or offering practical guides, Sodiq brings a deep understanding of how technology shapes lives across the continent.
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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. Through this partnership, Talkio Mobile will offer its full suite of services, including SIM cards, airtime, and exclusive product offerings at any Banana Life Investment location.
This partnership is more than a business initiative—it’s a shared commitment to transforming lives. By integrating Talkio Mobile’s forward-thinking services & nationwide reach with Banana Life Investments’ retail footprint, the two brands are setting a new standard for customer convenience and inclusivity.
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“This partnership aligns perfectly with our mission of connecting Ugandans to innovative and transformative telecom solutions,” said Vianne Allan Ahura, CEO of Talkio Mobile. “By leveraging Banana Life Investments’ trusted presence and nationwide footprint, we are not only expanding our agent network but also bringing our services closer to the communities we serve. This collaboration ensures that our online customers can now enjoy a seamless offline experience right at their doorstep. Together, we are empowering Ugandans with the tools they need to stay connected, grow their businesses, and unlock new opportunities.”
Solomon Ssemuyaba, the assistant general manager at Banana Life Investments, echoed this sentiment: “We are proud to join hands with Talkio Mobile to deliver innovative, customer-centric solutions. This partnership represents our shared vision of fostering a connected future for Uganda. Together, we are redefining what convenience and accessibility mean for our customers.”
The partnership goes beyond retail distribution, introducing joint initiatives aimed at value addition and personalized service. Customers can expect seamless access to:
- SIM Card Sales : Available at all Banana Life Investments locations.
- Talkio phone number bookings : Book your preferred Talkio number at any Banana Life Investments location.
- Airtime Services : Recharge easily through in-store purchases.
- Customer Support : Friendly and knowledgeable staff trained to assist with Talkio Mobile products and services.
Additionally, the two companies plan to launch promotional campaigns and expand services to even more locations, ensuring no Ugandan is left behind in the digital transformation.
Solomon Obwot is a tech writer based in Kampala, Uganda, with extensive experience in the local tech startup ecosystem. He covers the latest news and analysis on consumer tech, writes in-depth smartphone reviews, and conducts insightful interviews with industry experts. Solomon is also a passionate podcaster, sharing his knowledge and engaging in discussions about Africa’s rapidly growing tech landscape. Send emails to [email protected]
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Most Android phone manufacturers now incorporate the fingerprint scanner most of their Smartphones (both entry level and premium). Fingerprint sensor on Smartphones provides a more secured, faster and easier way of unlocking your device, you’re just a finger tap away from accessing your phone.
Tecno WX4
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The Tecno WX4 has very brilliant body design, its fingerprint scanner placed at the back, below the camera.
Key Specs
- Fingerprint scanner placement: Back-mounted
- 5.0-inch Touch Display, 1280 x 720 pixels (297ppi)
- 1.3GHz Quad-core with Mediatek chipset
- 1GB RAM
- Android 7.0 Nougat with HiOS 2.0
- 16GB Storage with support for memory card up to 32GB
- 8MP Rear Camera with LED flash
- 8MP Front Camera with LED flash also
- NO 4G LTE support
- 2800 mAh Battery
- Price: N30,000 to N35,000
Tecno W5
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The Tecno W5 holds an elegant design and is obviously one of the best contenders in this category of Android phones.
Key Specs
- Fingerprint scanner placement: Back-mounted
- 5.0-inch Touch Display, 1280 x 720 pixels (297ppi)
- 1.3GHz Quad-core Mediatek Chipset
- 1GB RAM
- Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow
- 16GB Storage with support for memory card up to 64GB
- 13MP Rear Camera with LED flash
- 5MP Front Camera
- 4G LTE support
- 3000 mAh Battery
- Price: N36,500
Gretel A9
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Gretel A9 is another low-end Android 6.0 phones with fingerprint sensor, the fingerprint sensor is embedded in the home button of the device.
Key Specs
- Fingerprint scanner placement: Front-mounted
- 5.0-inch Touch Display, 1280 x 720 pixels (297ppi)
- 1.3GHz Quad-core Mediatek MT6737
- 2GB RAM
- Android 6.0 Marshmallow
- 16GB Storage with support for memory card up to 32GB
- 13MP Rear Camera and 5MP Front Camera both with LED flash
- 4G LTE
- 2300 mAh Battery
- Price: N32,000
Innjoo Fire 3
Key Specs
- Fingerprint scanner placement: Back-mounted
- 5.5-inch Touch Display, 1280 x 720 pixels (267ppi)
- Quad-core 1.3 GHz processor with MediaTek chipset
- 2 GB RAM
- Android 6.0 Marshmallow
- 16GB Storage with support for memory card up to 128GB
- 13MP Rear Camera and 5MP Front Camera
- 4G LTE
- 3000 mAh Battery
- Price: N42,000
Tecno Spark 7
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Key Specs
- Fingerprint scanner placement: Back-mounted
- 5.5-inch Touch Display, 1280 x 720 pixels (267ppi)
- 1.3 GHz Octa-core Cortex CPU with MediaTek chipset
- 1GB RAM
- Android 7.0 Nougat with HiOS 2.0
- 16GB Storage with support for memory card up to 32GB
- 13MP Rear Camera with LED flash
- 5MP Front Camera with LED flash
- 4G LTE
- 3000 mAh Battery
- Price: Between N40,000 & N45,000
Infinix Hot 4 Pro
Key Specs
- Fingerprint scanner placement: Back-mounted
- 5.5-inch Touch Display, 1280 x 720 pixels (267ppi)
- 1.3 GHz Quad-core MediaTek MT6580
- 2GB RAM
- Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow
- 16GB Storage with support for memory card up to 128GB
- 13MP Rear Camera with LED flash
- 5MP Front Camera
- 4G LTE
- 4000 mAh Battery
- Price: Between N38,400 & N42,000
Emmanuel Moses Temidayo is a consumer tech writer based in Nigeria, with a keen focus on fintech, mobile apps, and web technologies across Africa. He covers the latest tech news, provides practical how-to articles, and delves into the dynamic fintech landscape, offering readers a deeper understanding of the innovations shaping the continent’s digital future.
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The Mobile World Congress (MWC) Barcelona , the world’s largest exhibition for the mobile industry, has just concluded. This annual event gathers leading technology brands to unveil groundbreaking mobile, AI, and digital solutions innovations. At MWC 2025, TECNO showcased a range of AI-driven products, reinforcing its commitment to cutting-edge technology.
The key launches included:
- CAMON 40 Series – AI-powered smartphones with One-Tap FlashSnap and advanced mobile imaging features.
- MEGABOOK S14 – The world’s lightest 14-inch OLED laptop, featuring AI-enhanced multitasking and Snapdragon® X Elite.
- MEGABOOK T14 Air & K15S – Lightweight ultrabooks with AI capabilities and extended battery life.
- TECNO AI Glasses Series – Smart eyewear integrating AI imaging, translation, and AR display.
Jan Stryjak, Associate Director at Counterpoint Research, shared, “In the past year, we have observed significant advancements in the field of AI. AI will continue to drive transformative changes in our daily lives. In this critical period for the economic development of emerging markets, TECNO’s AI technologies are unlocking potential for diverse needs.”
“The application of AI technologies is crucial and urgent in emerging markets. We’re committed to bridging the digital gap between emerging and mature markets,” said TECNO CMO, Laury Bai. “TECNO is taking a practical approach to make AI more accessible, ensuring users in emerging markets can access AI and cutting-edge technologies.”
Laury Bai, TECNO CMO
Driven by its commitment, TECNO has forged a robust partnership with MediaTek, establishing a joint AI laboratory dedicated to accelerating advancements in AI. At the event, James Chen, Vice President of Product and Technology Marketing at MediaTek, emphasized, “The synergistic R&D efforts between TECNO and MediaTek are set to democratize AI technology. Our collaboration powers a seamless, interconnected AI experience, bringing users a future of truly connected intelligence.”
James Chen, Vice President, Product and Technology Marketing at MediaTek
CAMON 40 Series Powered by AI One-Tap FlashSnap Revolutionizes Smartphone Snapshot Photography
TECNO’s Global Product Launch Officer, Olivier Mas, officially unveiled TECNO’s next-generation AI-driven products. Attendees at TECNO’s launch event witnessed the highly anticipated debut of TECNO’s new CAMON 40 Series, a device that embodies TECNO’s legacy of excellence in mobile imaging. Featuring One-Tap FlashSnap Mode and TECNO AI, the series sets a new benchmark in smartphone photography, delivering exceptional snapshot capabilities and AI-enhanced user experiences.
Olivier Mas, TECNO Global Product Launch Officer
The CAMON 40 Series exemplifies a commitment to innovation that transcends hardware and software, extending into strategic partnerships that deliver cutting-edge AI solutions to emerging markets. Matt Waldbusser, Managing Director of Global Solutions and Consumer AI at Google Cloud, remarked, “Our collaboration with TECNO on the CAMON 40 Series is a standout example. Leveraging Google Cloud’s capabilities, we’ve introduced groundbreaking features such as Ask Ella, AI Image Generator, AI Writing, and AI Translate. I am particularly impressed by the industry-leading and competitive edge of some of these innovations. For instance, TECNO’s AI supports text translation in 136 languages, voice translation in 44 languages, and photo translation in 51 languages. We are excited to further strengthen our partnership with TECNO, unlocking limitless potential to bring advanced yet practical AI capabilities to emerging markets in a convenient and secure manner.”
Matt Waldbusser, Managing Director of Global Solutions and Consumer AI at Google Cloud
The CAMON 40 Series’ innovative One-Tap FlashSnap leverages AI to enhance imaging capabilities, revolutionizing mobile photography. AI optimizes camera startup and continuous shooting for instant captures, while AI-powered multi-frame processing intelligently reduces noise and enhances details, delivering sharper, more refined images. Additionally, the BestMoment algorithm analyzes motion patterns, automatically selecting the optimal frames for precise, high-quality shots in dynamic scenarios, ensuring users an unparalleled mobile imaging experience.
TECNO CAMON 40 Demonstrates the Cutting-Edge FlashSnap Capability
To delve deeper into the imaging prowess of the CAMON 40 Series, TECNO invited Frédéric Guichard, CEO of DXOMARK, to share the image performance of CAMON 40 Pro. Frédéric highlighted, “The CAMON 40 Pro 5G has demonstrated exceptional imaging and performance capabilities in our rigorous evaluations. We’ve been particularly impressed with photo performance being the best for devices under 600$, and the 1st eligible device to our Smart Choice Label.”
Onsite photo of Frédéric Guichard, CEO of DXOMARK
Beyond its advanced rapid-capture functionality, the integration of TECNO AI further enhances the device’s capabilities. Intelligent imaging, a 360° AI Call Assistant, and productivity tools elevate creativity and efficiency. Powered by MediaTek’s latest chipsets, the series ensures smooth performance, fast processing, and extended battery life. With a sleek, durable, and water-resistant design, it seamlessly blends style with practicality for modern users.
MEGABOOK S14, the World’s Lightest 14-inch OLED Laptop, Inspires Creators and Game Lovers
The MEGABOOK S14 is TECNO’s first OLED laptop and the industry’s lightest 14-inch OLED laptop, featuring a 2.8K OLED display and incredibly weighing only 899g (31.7oz). The laptop is equipped with the outstanding power of the Snapdragon® X Elite compute platform, the flagship chipset for AI PCs from Qualcomm Technologies, and integrates TECNO’s world’s first self-developed edge-side large-scale AI model, to achieve AI-enhanced multitasking.
World’s Lightest 14-inch Laptop MEGABOOK S14
Specifically designed for next-gen AI productivity, TECNO AI enhances the Ella AI Assistant, AI-powered PPT generation, AI-driven image search, smart albums, and offline meeting transcription with multilingual support. The External Graphics Dock, equipped with a powerful NVIDIA graphic card, delivers scalable, high-performance capabilities for design, gaming, and content creation. The laptop’s 2.8K OLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate ensures exceptional visuals, while DTS:X Ultra dual 2W speakers, Wi-Fi 6E, fingerprint login, and PC Manager optimize connectivity and user experience.
TECNO’s strategic partnership with Qualcomm Technologies was a highlight of the TECNO AI Ecosystem Product Launch event, demonstrating a shared vision for the future of AI PCs. Kedar Kondap, SVP & GM of Compute and Gaming at Qualcomm, took the stage to discuss the integration of Qualcomm’s cutting-edge PC chipset into the new MEGABOOK S14 laptop, underscoring TECNO’s commitment to delivering high-performance computing solutions.
Kedar Kondap, SVP & GM of Compute and Gaming at Qualcomm
In addition, TECNO also introduced several standout new products. The featherlight 999g (35.2oz) ultrabook MEGABOOK T14 Air, features high-speed storage and LPDDR5 memory, while the ultra-thin, all-metal MEGABOOK K15S, equipped with a powerful 70Wh battery and supported by a 65W PD GaN charger, offers a smarter and more long-lasting user experience. Both devices are empowered by TECNO AI with advanced AI capabilities such as AI Album and AI Voice Assistant, making them perfect companions for all aspects of life.
The Next Game-Changing Tech Innovation: See the World with the TECNO AI Glasses Series
TECNO’s new AI Glasses Series also took center stage with the introduction of TECNO AI Glasses Pro and TECNO AI Glasses, reimagining eyewear with cutting-edge imaging, intelligent interactions, and a sleek aesthetic. The TECNO AI Glasses feature an aviator design, while the Pro model showcases a browline style, both embodying timeless elegance and modern fashion.
TECNO AI Glasses Redefine the Way People See the Future
Equipped with a 50MP high-definition camera, the series integrates an OV50D sensor, a 100° ultra-wide-angle custom lens, and an AI ISP imaging chip, forming a mobile-grade imaging system. This system lets users capture stunning, high-resolution photos with advanced AI noise reduction and HDR capabilities. With real-time translation supporting over 100 languages, TECNO AI’s Ella empowers accurate translation even for less common languages, as well as voice control, AI-powered object recognition, and intelligent information summaries for ultimate convenience.
Additionally, the AI Glasses Pro features a MicroLED display with 7th-gen resin waveguide technology, offering a 30° field of view, over 1,500 nits of brightness AR display, and a lightweight, ultra-thin design. The AR display allows users to effortlessly enjoy features like translation display, navigation, information prompts, and teleprompting.
Equipped with a 250mAh battery, these glasses offer over 11 hours of music playback and 8 hours of mixed use with just 30 minutes of charging. An advanced ultra-linear speaker, bass enhancement, and spatial sound deliver an immersive audio experience, while Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.4 ensure seamless connectivity.
With these innovative launches, TECNO is setting new standards in mobile imaging and AI-enhanced technology, shaping a more connected and empowered future for consumers in emerging markets. Once again, TECNO has showcased its cutting-edge innovation on the global stage at MWC. With the brand essence of “Stop at Nothing”, TECNO’s relentless pursuit of innovation is making AI-powered technology more accessible, allowing consumers to experience the future ahead of time.
Solomon Obwot is a tech writer based in Kampala, Uganda, with extensive experience in the local tech startup ecosystem. He covers the latest news and analysis on consumer tech, writes in-depth smartphone reviews, and conducts insightful interviews with industry experts. Solomon is also a passionate podcaster, sharing his knowledge and engaging in discussions about Africa’s rapidly growing tech landscape. Send emails to [email protected]
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