In 2020, vivo launched a couple of cool budget-friendly smartphones into the Nigeria smartphone market . That momentum doesn’t look like it is dropping this year as the company has just introduced the new vivo y51, the successor to the vivo y50 it released in 2020. This device is the latest addition to the Y-series family. The vivo y51 comes with upgrades in major departments: rear camera, operating system, storage capacity, and so on....
Vodacom is a Telecommunication company from South Africa which is also home to MTN – another company in the same line of work. This company is however under the British Telecommunication conglomerate – Vodafone and it focuses on the pan-African market. The company just recently concluded the sales of its assets in five African countries, the majority of which are in West-Africa namely Nigeria, Ghana, Ivory Coast, and South Central African countries – Angola and Zambia....
In our fast-paced, data-hungry world, we’re constantly craving faster network speeds to keep up with our digital lives. The good news is that there’s a solution for those of us who want a speed boost without breaking the bank or undergoing major infrastructure changes. It’s called 2.5Gbps Ethernet, and it’s here to bridge the gap between traditional Gigabit Ethernet and the pricey 10 Gigabit Ethernet . What’s even better is that you don’t have to tear up your home or office to upgrade....
The launch of the iPhone 14 series of devices created a renewed buzz around the eSIM. This, because Apple is killing the SIM Card as we know it. iPhone 14 devices shipping in the US will not have support for the physical SIM Card. This is a controversial move but one that we’ve known was coming for a while. And it is only a matter of time before other OEMs ditch the SIM Card altogether in favor of these embedded SIM Cards....
Android has had a bad reputation for its apparent lack of security compared to its archrival iOS. Many have argued that this lax in security could be excused coz of just how open the eco-system is. Mother Google isn’t comfortable with that rap and during Google I/O in May last year, they announced a new feature called Google Play Protect. At first, Android enthusiasts, critics and fanboys were all pretty torn....
Raspberry Pi is common among developers working in fields like robotics and gaming, among others. The current Raspberry Pi generation is 3 whose updated version was released in March 2018. The release date for Raspberry Pi 4 is still not yet known but it is expected this year, 2019. What is Raspberry Pi? This is a low cost, credit-card sized computer that plugs into a computer monitor or TV, and uses a standard keyboard and mouse....
Two weeks down the road, you begin to notice the speeds aren’t quite what you’d expected. You try to contact your provider’s customer care, but they can’t get back to you — on time. Or maybe they can’t solve your issues. Or maybe your business needs to move to another location which means moving lots of equipment around. Here’s a cheat sheet you should always double check before you settle with a specific ISP....
When James Cameroon released his blockbuster movie in 2009, the TV industry went awash with a whole new obsessions with 3D TV. Now we know how tempting it would be to watch 3D version of Avatar or Transformers right in your sitting room, but unfortunately TV vendors didn’t live up to the hype. Over the weekend, I went to Quality supermarket electronics sections. A 46″ Samsung smart TV was priced at Ugx 8,400,000....
From laptops to tablets, USB-C is also fast becoming the standard connectivity interface used on many phones, and its reign doesn’t seem to be ending anytime soon as many manufacturers are fast adopting it ahead of the Micro-USB port. Formerly called USB Type-C, the USB-C port is being used by almost all Android OEMs on many of their midrange and flagship phones. For Apple though, the company had only used the USB-C port on its MacBook, MacBook Pro, and iMac line of laptops and desktop computers respectively....
On the 19th March Microsoft announced the Lumia 430 an affordable smartphone for emerging markets. As an African techprenuer and mobile enthusiast, this was exciting news and I will show you why but before we get there, let’s see what about the Lumia 430 makes it an amazing device. Microsoft Lumia 430 Specs and Price The Lumia 430 is a dual SIM smartphone that comes with the latest Windows Phone 8....
WorldRemit, the leading digital money transfer service has added Android Pay to its service, offering a new way for WorldRemit’s Android Pay users to send money internationally and reach millions using mobile money accounts. Pioneering a mobile-first approach to the $600bn a year remittance industry, the move sees WorldRemit bringing together the leading players in mobile payments from Silicon Valley and Sub-Saharan Africa. Launching the global rollout of the service at MoneyConf 2017, WorldRemit will enable Android Pay users to safely and securely send money to +112 million mobile money accounts accessible via its network....
In the ever-evolving landscape of technology, the rise of Large Language Models (LLMs) has brought both innovation and challenges. While these models, such as OpenAI’s ChatGPT , have showcased their potential in various applications, the darker side of their capabilities has also emerged. This article delves into the unsettling surge of malicious LLMs, specifically focusing on WormGPT and FraudGPT, two chatbots that have raised concerns in the realm of cybersecurity....
Mi Smart Band 7 is Xiaomi’s latest iteration of its popular fitness tracker in 2022. I have been using the Mi Band series since the 4th model . I have seen how Xiaomi has been incrementally improving its fitness band until the current version. Xiaomi has dropped the “ Mi ” branding from the fitness tracker instead of its Xiaomi brand. But for consistency, I am going to refer to this fitness band as the Mi Band 7....
Safaricom’s plan to take over the music streaming industry hasn’t exactly been overly successful. Songa by Safaricom which was launched in February this year is the company’s take on the world of music streaming, offering users access to millions of tracks, both local and international at a daily, weekly or monthly subscription fee. Songa’s uptake by the market has been slow but steady and they’re just now hitting the 100,000 downloads mark....
Fiber to the home is really picking up in Africa. The rise of social media and online content consumption could be a contributing factor. In Kenya, there are quite a number of players in this market segment; from Safaricom with Safaricom Home to Jamii Telecom with Faiba. However, in this space, Zuku might be considered King. Zuku Fiber is an Internet-to-the-Home cable network solution by Wananchi Group. The service is currently available only in Nairobi and Mombasa....
With plenty of music streaming apps offering the functionality of downloading songs for offline playback, music player apps are almost being rendered useless. Choosing the right player depends on your requirements like Chromecast support, synchronization of lyrics, customization facility, and lock screen widget. Here, we suggest some great music player apps for your Android device. Phonograph This is one of the best-looking music player apps available. It has a material design interface that gets out of your way, allowing you to focus on just playing music....
Stanbic Bank Uganda has introduced International payments to their online banking platform to enable simple, trusted and convenient cross-border payments. Being a new offering by the financial institution, there are a lot of questions that arise. 1. What is an International payment? This is Digital adaptation of the existing Outward Telegraphic Transfer (OTT) capability currently enabled at Stanbic Bank Branches and on Business Online (BOL). It allows for clients to make Foreign currency payments to accounts outside Uganda (Cross Border Payments)....
ChatGPT is a widely used AI chatbot developed by OpenAI, offering various creative, work-related, and entertainment applications. However, there are instances where you might get blocked from using ChatGPT. Understanding the reasons behind such blocks can help you avoid them and ensure a smooth experience with the chatbot. In this article, we shall see the main reasons why your account got banned or suspended and some of the ways to mitigate the risk of being banned....
Uber is in Uganda, and it’s causing a lot of excitement in the transportation industry. I’ve already taken my first Uber ride an probably you have too. Uber pricing in particular is one of the great things about the App. Uber charges a lot less than what your regular special hire charges. But before Uber landed, there are a number of startups that are equally changing the transportation landscape in Uganda....
If you imagine all smartphone users as a massive pool of people, then you can see how launching multiple models of a phone is important. If each model has a unique selling point, then it allows the phone company to be appealing to a large group of people. TECNO Mobile released more than one device across its popular Camon series lineup alone this year. We know it can get really confusing to navigate all these lineups of smartphones released....
