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Smart TVs offer so much value proposition for anyone in the market for a TV today. This, especially bearing in mind that internet is more affordable and more accessible than ever. The fact that there are dozens of streaming platforms available also only goes to make a Smart TV an important investment for your home entertainment. However, it is easy to forget that broadcast TV is still a thing today and many countries still have Free-to-Air channels, many that offer good entertainment, local news and so much more....

One of the reasons many people prefer stock (or rather near-stock) Android, straight from Google is the fact that some OEMs go over-the-top in customizing their skins. So much so that some don’t really bear any resemblance to the AOSP they are based on, other than the support for Android Apps and Google Services. Many Chinese OEMs have gotten this bad rap, and some like Xiaomi’s MIUI going as far as showing ads in the settings app....

The year’s still relatively new and OEMs are still busy releasing new gadgets for their customers. Infinix has launched the battery-centric Infinix Hot 10 Play smartphone in Uganda. The device comes with slightly-improved features compared to the predecessor HOT 9 Play . The #InfinixHOT10Play is finally here. Grab yours today at only UGX535,000/= pic.twitter.com/6as4eTWERZ Advertisement - Continue reading below — Infinix Uganda (@infinixuganda) March 9, 2021 What’s New? There’s very little differences between the Infinix Hot 10 Play and its predecessor, the Hot 9 Play....

The latest Infinix phone under the Note series is now available in Uganda. In a partnership with Airtel, the smartphone will now come with 5GB worth of Airtel data. The Infinix Note 7 features some of the latest specifications in the smartphone world. The successor of the Note 6, that was launched about a year ago comes with the Helio G70 GPU that is known for its high-end gaming performance. So what are the full specifications of the Note 7?...

Infinix the popular smartphone maker will be releasing another smartphone series called the “Infinix Smart” tomorrow the 28th July 2017. The Infinix Smart series will be released in partnership with Jumia a leading online shopping destination in Uganda. This will enable people to buy the smartphone online and get it delivered to them. The partnership comes at a time when Jumia Uganda is celebrating its 5th birthday in Uganda in which it will be slashing prices off multiple electronics....

Rafah Communications is today launching the First and only Android Job App in Uganda. Aspire is an Android Job App that has been invented to bridge the gap between job seekers and employers. The development comes at a time when many Youths are graduating and looking for jobs. The launch of this App is in line with various public service reforms most especially reduction of unemployment levels. Individuals are not only unemployed because of limited job opportunities but lack of the right information about existing opportunities....

Jumia Black Friday 2021 is here. Black Friday is an annual event that features numerous deals for online shoppers. These deals are available on both popular e-commerce stores and even random social commerce businesses. This year’s edition of Jumia Black Friday starts on the 5th of November 2021 and ends on the 30th. The main event is on 26th November 2021. We’ve compiled a list of tech deals you should totally explore when Black Friday starts....

In sub-Saharan Africa, it’s only Mauritius, Rwanda and Tanzania that have switched off the analogue signal. In Kenya, the initial analogue switch was slated for 13th December 2013, however all hit a dead end when the regulatory authority was slapped with a court injunction. But this time around all has been rectified. Kenya Communications Authority revealed that analogue signal will be switched off on 2nd February 2015. This announcement was made at the launch of the consumer awareness campaign in Nairobi....

For many of us in this neck of the woods, Lava isn’t a brand name you associate with. Lava International is an Indian company that offers mobiles and tablets. It was incorporated in 2009 and since then offering affordable handsets, smartphones and tablets. Apart from India, the company also has operations in Africa and today, it’s expanding the African operation to Ghana, Kenya, and Nigeria as part of the company’s global expansion plan....

Are you looking to acquaint yourself with a new smartphone and Airtel Uganda SIM card but only wish to cover it up with in a single round? The list to choose from might be wide and rather complicated to comprehend that you may have to move from store to store making comparisons. Well, you can count on us to avail you with all the help you need to go over it, without a hustle....

In the past few years, we have seen phones shedding more and more ports, all in the name of saving up precious internal space or progressiveness. First casualty was the 3.5mm headphone jack first killed by Apple, then we say the general demise of the Home button, first killed by Samsung’s Galaxy S8, in favour of soft-keys. The new Meizu Zero is the first to take that trend to its natural endpoint: it has no ports, buttons, or holes that mar the exterior of the device....

Today Microsoft has launched two smartphones — the Lumia 435 and Lumia 532 –targeted towards budget conscious but aspiring users at an event held at Kampala Serena hotel. The Lumia 435 and 532 will be retailing for a price of Ugx 330,000 and Ugx 370,000 respectively at Microsoft partner stores in Uganda. With these new devices, Microsoft aims at upgrading feature phone users such as Nokia Asha phone owners to low-end Windows Phone 8....

MTN Uganda has today announced a “Scan to Pay” feature to its MoMoPay, its mobile payment system at a stakeholders business breakfast. The feature uses a QR code printed at the merchant business premise that users scan using MyMTN App to checkout. It doesn’t work on the USSD shortcode 1653#. Instead, you have to download the Android or iOS app first. Here’s how it works; Open the MyMTN App, then select MTN Momopay > scan the QR code you see at the merchant site > Enter the amount to be paid > confirm and you’re done....

The new month is here and another chance to explore new opportunities. MTN Uganda new offers, a 100% bonus on calls and data bundles will definitely awaken the explorer in you. MTN Uganda new offers: Calls The new offer on calls brings up to a 100% bonus on call bundles and sometimes more. This means you can get up to double the minutes at the same price. You can get this offer right now by dialing 16022#...

The remote working trend got a big push when the COVID 19 pandemic ravaged the world. Today, many companies are supporting their employees to work from home, in adherence to the World Health Organization’s guidelines of social distancing and quarantine to curb the spread of the deadly novel coronavirus. With the advancement in technology and digitalization, working from home in the 21 st century is possible, a few challenges notwithstanding....

Sooner than later, it will be harder to masquerade as an IT service provider or practitioner in Uganda. The National Information Technology Authority-Uganda (NITA-U), a body charged with regulating IT in Uganda has initiated a drive to certify all ICT service providers, training institutions and practitioners in Uganda. The Draft National Information Technology (IT) Certification Framework is aimed at ensuring IT service providers, IT Education and Training institutions and IT professionals conform to minimum acceptable standards thereby ensuring quality delivery of IT services in the country....

Opera browser has played second fiddle to the likes of Google Chrome and Mozilla Firefox (and just about every other popular web browser out there) for far too long. From the time Opera software made news when it was sold to a Chinese Consortium , Opera has not been far from the limelight. Opera recently sucker punched rival browsers from way down in the bottom rung when they introduced free VPN integration into Opera browser ....

We know that the tech world moves fast. How fast you ask? Well, most high-profile smartphone makers often release a new version of the devices they make each year. However, there are some OEMs that do things differently by releasing multiple devices in a given line of phones in a year. Xiaomi is the first company that comes to mind in this regard but Oppo is fast adopting the same....

Pros Sleek and minimalist design Comfortable fit and good noise isolation Clear and balanced sound quality Finally a companion App Support for Google Fast Pairing Long battery life and fast charging Stable connectivity and low latency mode Unbeatable price Cons Touch controls can be accidentally triggered Call quality can be affected by external noise Sound modes may not suit everyone’s taste Lackluster active noise cancellation Less features than some competitors Wireless earbuds are becoming more popular and affordable these days, thanks to the advancement of technology and the demand for convenience....

TechPost’s David Okwii (Senior Editor) and OdekeOnyait (blogger, Mobile Tech Freak and Photographer) were there to capture some of the most amazing Tech. Here’s our rendition of the event. Note: If you’ve a slower connection, you’ve to be a little patient for the images to load(Sorry we didn’t want to lose the image quality) NFC-wireless speakers Wireless iPhone charger Charge while Exercising! KidRobot. A learning device for kids My Plug: Send SMS to power on/off device connected to this plug!...