Smartphone shipment has not been what it used to be for some time now with the major markets not doing so well as expected. There is a trade war between the US and China as well as a bunch of other difficulties with the economy in some other markets. According to reports from IDC, a grand total of 333.2 million smartphones was shipped in the second quarter of this year. Although this a 2....
We are currently living in a world of automation and there are increased use cases of adaptive technologies to move away from the boring tass. Many companies and individuals especially content creators utilize social media on a daily and sometimes you want to auto-post and schedule content across different social media platforms with tools like Sprout Social, Twittimer, etc. In this article, I will introduce to you Social Sprout and how you can get started and schedule your first post across Twitter and Instagram in a seemingly easy way....
If you haven’t already started transitioning from watching traditional TV with linear programming, then you better do it now. Online streaming gives you a myriad of content options to choose from and convenience of watching content when you want. There are at least over 100+ online streaming services including Google Play Movies & TV, Google Play Music, Hulu, Netflix, Showmax, Prime Video, HBO, Disney+, Apple TV+, STARZ, Spotify, YouTube, etc to choose from....
The Ministry of Education in Uganda has encouraged students to use smartphones, tablets and laptops to enhance their learning experience. The New Vision reports that the director of basic and secondary education, Dr. Yusuf Nsubuga said that ICTs should be used to enhance the learning and teaching experience; “there’s no harm in allowing learners to use ICT gadgets as instructional materials. Smartphones are important in sharing knowledge. Banning such things in schools is untenable” Nsubuga said....
Do you need a tablet? That’s probably the first question you want to ask before deciding which brand to buy and what budget you have. A tablet is a portable device whose capabilities and form-factor are between smartphones and personal computers. Most tablets start with screen size of 7 inches. That’s why some tablets are called “tablet PCs” where as some are called “Phablets”, a term coined from Phone and tablet....
On the evening of the 28th of October 2016, Elon Musk the revolutionary tech entrepreneur known for his Tesla Electric Vehicles launched a fully functional Solar Roof plus an improved Battery to a small crowd at Universal Studios in Los Angeles. Even if we all agree that Solar is the future, in it’s current state it is pricey and not attractive to use at all. To get Solar equipment that can fully power a home would cost an arm and a leg not to mention that it may not be as attractive and convenient as the hydro electric power....
Do you have an out-of-box creative idea that could potentially reach millions of Ugandan citizens at an affordable cost? Can your idea improve a feature in the current Justice ecosystem, giving access to lawyers; providing effecient legal IT systems, registries, feedback portals, enforcement; demistifying the law, and creating exponential impact? The HiiL Justice Accelerator, standing for Hague Institution for Innovation of Law Justice Accelerator is looking for you to apply for the 2018 Challenge....
Accessories are an integral part of the daily lives of the average smartphone user. In fact, smartphone usage experience would entirely be mundane without certain accessories. From phone cases to chargers, cables, adapters, storage cards, headphones, earphones, earbuds, tripods and more, there’d be so little we can do with our smartphones without accessories. And just like every other smartphone manufacturer in the world, Tecno and Infinix devices are accessory-compatible. However, unlike other top brands, both OEMs do not make their accessories; a partner company known as Oraimo does....
At the recently-concluded “Launch Night In” online event, Google unveiled the all-new Google Chromecast with Google TV . The new Chromecast comes with a dedicated remote that has YouTube and Netflix hotkeys and a dedicated Google Voice Assistant. What’s confusing everyone is the “Google TV” part. This confusion stems from the fact that Google TV has been around before being (officially) launched in 2010 as Google’s entry into Smart TVs and later on discontinued in 2014....
Uganda is a highly enterprenueral society, this is evidenced by the large number of businesses set up everyday. This energy has now quickly found its way into the budding startup ecosystem. The country already boosts of 3 hubs and with another rumored to be setting up. If one took time to visit any of the universities, hordes of apps are being created. The tech scene is alive and buzzing but one wonders if this is all a smoke screen....
As we look forward to the new year, it’s important to reflect on some of the trends that shaped the previous one. Perhaps we can learn from them and create better strategies and goals for 2015. 2014 saw an incredible growth in online businesses almost across the entire African continent. It could be because some of the big players online have a continental if not a global reach. Facebook harvesting Ad dollars from local businesses Startups still starting up But for African local internet entrepreneurs, global players continue to frustrate and cannibalize on their native markets....
The Vision group yesterday launched an Android App version of its digital newspaper . The app which features news from the New Vision Website will deliver all the latest News and breaking stories, free of charge to its readers who own Android smartphone running a Android 2.2 and above. According to the App description on the Google Playstore, the App will feature; – All the latest news as it happens, features, spotlights & opinions- all in one place....
Like most of the years, big companies like Apple and Samsung command a lot of fans and massive handset sales. However, many consumers in Africa still prefer cheaper Android phones that deliver good value for money. One such brand is Infinix Mobility. Pound for pound, these cheap Androids may not survive a clash with the top boys of the smartphone world. However, they deliver an great smartphone experience without breaking the bank....
Talking about funding for startups , the Tony Elumelu Entrepreneurship Program is an excellent source of mentorship and funding. Young entrepreneurs can send in applications into the program and stand a chance to be selected as one of the usual 1000 entrepreneurs. The Tony Elumelu Entrepreneurship Program is an annual event that opens its applications on 1st January of every year and closes 31st March. Just enough time for applicants to judiciously complete the application form....
With the growing insurance tech market, getting quality insurance in Africa is gradually becoming the norm. Today, we have a number of new insurance startups revolutionizing the industry. So, insurance companies are becoming more customer-centric, they are easier to sign-up for and they allow micro-payments. This makes insurance a lot more accessible to the average African. The best insurance companies in Africa do not usually dwell under one umbrella. This means one insurance company has a product for automobiles, health, agriculture, businesses, and even Life insurance....
We live in a world that is very connected than before! Almost everyone has a gadget or device that uses a battery. The age of the battery, the hardware and software of the device, and how the device is used all have an impact on how well its battery performs. Here are 10 tips to improve the performance life of any battery. These tips can be applied to a range of devices including cameras, smartphones, watches, and other digital portable devices with rechargeable batteries....
One piece of hardware that you should never skimp out on of your PC build , no matter the budget, is the power supply unit (PSU). Generally, choosing the power supply is among the last pieces of the puzzle when building a PC. After all, you have to decide on all the other pieces in order to know which PSU is appropriate for that build. However, strange as it may sound, power isn’t the only thing to take into consideration when deciding on a P....
TikTok has revolutionized the way we create and consume video content, and having access to powerful and free video editing apps can take your TikTok game to the next level. If you’re looking for mobile video editing apps that are completely free, we’ve got you covered. Here are the top 7 mobile video editing apps for TikTok that are 100% free: Top Free Mobile Video Apps for TikTok Most of these that we have compiled are free forever with some having a premium version for certain features....
Dark mode has been all the rage in the past two years. And for good reasons. With the prevalence of devices with OLED displays , it makes a lot of sense from a battery usage perspective. Unlike LCD displays that need a backlight to be always on for the display to work, OLED displays light up individual displays. This means that black areas of the display do go all the way off....
The Flat design philosophy has not spared big wigs in the Tech industry after being popularized by Microsoft’s Windows 8. The redesign by Twitter’s TweetDeck app took effect in Chrome and is forthcoming updates in Mac and Windows. This follows TweetDeck’s discontinuation of support to Facebook. The redesign feels so fresh and the fluidity is impulsive to the eye. The navigation tab’s — located vertically on the left side — overhaul is on point and may encourage less or no usage of short cut key, such as; numbers to identify columns or letters to type new tweet or retweet....
