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Various information can be shared via the WhatsApp status. This can be an important notice from your colleague, a funny video or any other educational stuff. What happens when you want to save what has been shared on WhatsApp statuses? Here, we shall discuss the various ways to save a Whatsapp Status. Using Modified Whatsapp Versions Most people know GB Whatsapp as a modified version of WhatsApp. There exist others like Yo Whatsapp, FM Whatsapp, Whatsapp Plus, among others....

If you have used Roku devices long enough, you probably already know it’s almost impossible to take screenshots of your Roku streaming player. However, sometimes you want to capture your Roku TV’s screen for various reasons. For instance you might want to post your TV’s screenshot in various support forums to get help with an issue. You might also want to make instructional videos or tutorials like myself. Unfortunately taking screenshots on Roku is not that straightforward since it has no built-in Support....

Sometime in 2018, YouTube redesigned its music streaming app — YouTube Music — to compete with big players like Spotify, Soundcloud, and Apple Music, in the music streaming business. The upgraded version came with improved features such as a web-based desktop player, more dynamic recommendations based on various factors, Google artificial intelligence, a better user interface, etc. Fast forward to 2020, Google took the decision to permanently phase out Google Play Music (its default music app on Android which it launched in 2018) in favor of YouTube Music....

Google translate and a few other language translation apps are excellent, and to some extent, accurate at translating languages. The only downside with language platforms like Google Translate is the fact that it is not easy to use – you’d have to copy and paste text in the Google Translate app to get your translation. Telegram has introduced a built-in translation tool in a bid to help its users avoid this issue....

Many platforms like YouTube and Soundcloud have premium accounts. With these accounts, you are able to access more features and more advanced user experience. Payment platform Xente also has a premium account and unlike the rest, this one is free. You just have to fill in a few of your personal details. Before we dive into the how, let’s discuss what benefits come with a premium Xente account. You can make purchases on Xente throughout the month without having to pay for the products immediately while on the Xente Premium account....

In case you missed it, Microsoft has already launched a dark mode for its Outlook.com web mail service; something similar to last year’s Halloween theme, while adopting a grey shade to provide a more polished look. The dark mode has been one of the most highly requested features for Microsoft’s web mail service, for almost a year now, and the company has chosen to roll it out. Precisely, a dark theme is a cool way to read your Outlook mails if you are the kind that prefers interfaces that are less bright or if you are in a low-light environment....

Signal is a cross-platform encrypted messaging service that lets users send messages, make audio and video calls, share photos, videos, documents, and links with friends. It was launched a couple of years ago by an ex co-founder of a similar instant messaging app, WhatsApp. Since then, he has been able to successfully position Signal as a privacy-focused alternative to WhatsApp. The instant messaging app is available on mobile (iOS and Android) and other platforms including web and desktop....

Other than being an avid techie, one other thing that defines me is Music. I’m an absolute audiophile. Many like to make fun of the fact that my phone is home more than 2000 songs. While having all these songs on-tap is nice, the future is in Streaming and as such, I’m also big on music streaming. I have tried almost everything out there. For a long time, Spotify has been my go-to music streaming platform....

iflix, leading Subscription Video on Demand (SVoD) service for emerging markets, and Econet Media’s Pan-African media company Kwesé, today announced the establishment of their partnership to bring the very best in streaming entertainment services to sub-Saharan Africa. The collaboration will leverage off the region’s rapid increase in smartphone penetration and growing consumer demand for premium quality entertainment. iflix Africa and Econet Media have committed extensive resources with local and international expertise in mobile entertainment to capitalize on the opportunity to serve Africa’s diverse markets....

Mobile money users in Kenya will soon be able to send and receive money irrespective of which network they are on. Operators have begun testing systems that will soon make the interoperability possible. This means you can send money directly from your M-PESA to AirtelMoney mobile wallet directly. This move is set to reignite hopes that the competitive telecom industry is ready for self-regulation. In the pilot phase, Safaricom and Airtel will each provide 100 employees beginning today to carry out tests to make sure the systems are ready for mass roll out....

Just months after the release of the Infinix Hot 10 and Hot 10 Lite , a new addition to the lineup has been announced. The Infinix Hot 10 Play comes with an entirely different design from the rest of the Hot 10 family. However, you still get to enjoy a larger display and a very sizable battery to power it up. There’s no limit to what you can achieve with the #PowerToDoMore What are your plans for the weekend?...

Airtel Uganda in collaboration with Infinix, a leading global smartphone brand has introduced the Infinix NOTE 30 series in Uganda. The goal is to increase smartphone usage in the country and provide customers with an exceptional mobile experience. As part of this partnership, Airtel Uganda is offering a free 3GB data bundle for three months to customers who purchase the NOTE30 series. Infinix NOTE30 Series consists of three variants, NOTE 30 VIP , NOTE 30 Pro , and base model NOTE 30 ....

It’s the battle of underdogs. The Infinix Smart and Tecno Spark are the new super budget offings from their respective companies. They don very similar specs and are very competitively priced, but how do they stack up against each other, let’s find out. Design Tecno Smart Infinix Smart Design as a topic has always been very subjective. I’ll let you be the judge of which one takes the cake. I gotta say though, I dig those iPhone-like antennae lines on the Tecno....

Transsion’s products are pretty popular in Africa and as the company works to extend its reach to other markets, users can expect even better products from the associated brands like Infinix, Tecno, and iTel. 5G is also slowly taking shape with more and more carriers in the continent hopping onto the hype train. Locally, Safaricom is aggressively rolling out and expanding coverage for 5G, much to the delight of its customers....

Most of us have used Intel-powered laptops with or without realizing it. The Intel Chips power most day-to-day user laptops for brands like HP, Dell, Lenovo, etc. We are going to decode and explain what exactly the brand letter or the alphanumeric code that is written on a sticky note means. The Intel CPU brand letters identify your machine generally. Most laptop sellers, companies, and manufacturers use CPU specifics to set target prices, ranges, and unique distinguishing features....

In today’s digitally connected world, financial services have become increasingly accessible through mobile applications and web interfaces. Traditional banking institutions have embraced this shift, offering their customers the convenience of performing transactions and managing their accounts online. However, when it comes to mobile money services, the landscape is still somewhat limited. One such example is Kenya’s renowned mobile money platform, M-PESA , which currently operates solely through mobile apps ( mySafaricom app, M-PESA App), SIM toolkit, and USSD ....

itel Mobile Nigeria has launched a new set of budget-friendly smartphones for Nigerians. The new itel S16 series (S16 and S16 Pro), although budget-friendly, are packed with some really cool specifications you most likely wouldn’t find on just any budget smartphone. The itel brand has been providing mobile technology solutions in the African market for the past 12 years — holding a 19% market share of the phone market on the continent....

Africa has been a laggard in ecommerce for many reasons, including lack of internet access, poverty, a high rate of illiteracy, and logistical inefficiencies. Most of these problems persist but technology advances — notably smartphones — have given millions more Africans access to the internet and mobile payment systems. Consequently, the continent may be the next emerging market to make significant strides in online shopping. Research firm Statista estimates that the ecommerce sector in Africa generated $16....

The Tecno L6 was released in January of 2015 and it seems to be Tecno’s answer to all those who are complaining about battery life. The phone comes with a gigantic 4500 mAh battery which from comparisons with various smartphones on the market is one of the biggest we have seen. Let’s make a quick comparison of some of the top phones and see how big their batteries are. The Huawei Ascend Mate2 has a 3900 mAh battery, while the OnePlus One and Sony Xperia Z3 both have 3100 mAh....

A wedding day is special. So special, that you may have to invest a lot efforts and resources to make it the best. For those who have organised events before, you probably know how difficult it can be to find the best service providers. Without reliable service providers to make your day memorable, the disappointment that comes may never leave your memory. Mikolo.co.ug wants to take the stress out of planning your event by helping you source the best service providers in the industry....