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The iPhone 14 series of devices were unveiled a few weeks ago, much to the delight and dismay of many Apple fanboys. See, the base model iPhone 14 devices look and feel similar to the iPhone 13 devices so, not much going on there. The iPhone 14 Pro devices on the other hand, debut the Dynamic Island, an interactive notch design that is probably set to inject some little excitement into the usability of the iPhone moving forward....

Typically, when scrolling through web pages and specs sheets of many smartphones, users are often faced with a number of confusing terminologies, particularly in the display department. While many smartphone enthusiasts and experts are familiar with these smartphone display technologies, many newbies aren’t. Smartphone Display Technologies Explained There are more than four display types used on smartphones, and these displays are relative to the quality of images, colour quality, battery life, and even the price of the device....

The old school way of using only email to sign in to online accounts is slowly losing its grip on account creation. It’s almost apocalyptic and many people have succumbed to this new way of creating accounts and signing in. However, one question still makes echoes at the back of the minds of many internet users. Is it safe to sign in to other apps with Facebook, Twitter or Google account?...

Technology can add a feel of perfection to life. Yes, the long cable battery juicing is now smarter with the quicker wireless smartphone charging. This is made a possibility by Qi, the universal standard for wireless charging of battery operated devices like cell phones, iPods, MP3 players and cameras. But the concept brings with it a division of ideas, with some arguing that it provides a number of efficiency, cost and safety advantages over the traditional charging cable; and others worrying about the harmful effects that may come with having power all around you....

With all the cutting edge tech that we, tech enthusiasts and journalists interact with frequently, you would think that all of us are on the absolute bleeding edge of computing, right? Well, not exactly. Some of us are just dinosaurs. It is a no-brainer to many that you absolutely need an SSD on your PC. That much we know. But I hadn’t switched. Maybe it is because I don’t feel very comfortable fiddling with computer hardware or the fact that SSDs are just expensive in this part of the world....

Just days ago, itel Nigeria unveiled the latest addition to its ‘P Series’ – the itel P37and P37 Pro smartphones . This iteration comes in to succeed the itel P36 and P36 Pro it released in 2020. The itel ‘P Series’ is famous for being budget-friendly and this series isn’t any different. We got our hands on a unit of the itel P37 and we will be examining what the device is made of and its capabilities....

itel S13 Review: The itel S13 which costs UGX 290,000 ($76) comes hot on the heels of its predecessor, the itel S12. As far as reincarnations go, the S13 is undoubtedly an exciting upgrade on so many levels. The S13 cuts away most of the baby fat on the S12, shaving off the bezels to fit a 5.5-inch full-screen display in a tiny device. Much as the itel S13 is a self-styled selfie camera phone, the 13MP camera is rivalled by the 5MP dual camera shooters....

In Summary The LG E900 is a mid-range Windows Phone device supported by Orange Uganda. The device is a good showcase for Windows Phone 7.5 having had a solid construction, a 5MP camera and some great in-built Apps like MS Office. However, its battery won’t give you an all-day usage and its lack of support of USSD — the technology behind most of operator services such as Mobile Money, data reload is a huge disappointment this side of the sub-Sahara....

With its base in China, Oppo is one of the top high-tech smartphone manufacturers in the world. While they have huge market share in the Asian markets, the Oppo brand is now gradually penetrating the Africa markets through conscious and strategic marketing efforts. Some key selling points of some Oppo devices that have launched in the African market include affordability and premium features like top-notch camera technology and impressive aesthetics....

Infinix Mobile is one of the top smartphone brands in Uganda. Over the years, they have put out a number of smartphones in various series. A customer’s choice of Infinix smartphones ranges from the Smart, the Hot, the Note, the Zero, and the S Series; with each of them having a specification attributed. With a wide range of phones available on the market today, we list out for you one by one in the respective category and attach the basic specs and prices that you can follow when purchasing....

Safaricom earlier this week extended their tap-and-go payment platform, M-Pesa 1-tap to 5 more counties in addition to Nakuru where the platform has been on a pilot project for months now. The innovative solution is meant to reduce the procedure for paying with MPESA at vendors from a total of 8 steps to only 2. This greatly reduces chances of errors while also improving efficiency as one spends a lot less time at the till....

Apple launched two new chips in an October 2021 event . The chips – M1 Pro and M1 Max – built on Apple’s debut, the M1, and promise to be even better. Apple improved a number of features that came with the M1 chip to make these. Hence, we’re doing an M1 vs M1 Pro vs M1 Max comparison to clearly state out what the differences are. Apple has dubbed the M1 Max to be the most powerful chip ever....

On a bright Tuesday, 1st November 2011 afternoon, something monumental and historic happened as Ugandans witnessed the Kiira EV, a flashy green vehicle made its first test runs around Makerere university campus roads. If you missed the story, you can catch up on the university site or the popular gadget site engadget . I received this news with mixed feelings. I was partly thrilled by the great potential and talent young Ugandans and Africans at large have....

Earbuds are fast-growing audio accessories; gaining huge traction in today’s wireless, cable-free world. With products like the Redmi Airdot and Redmi Airdot S , Xiaomi is renowned for offering low-budget earbuds with great quality. However, the Mi Air 2 Pro is a more premium earbud with more functionalities amongst which is Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) . Packing improvements from the previous Mi Air 2 (or Mi True Wireless Earphones 2) but maintaining a quite similar design....

There are plenty of desk lamps in the market right now. But if you are looking some something with an elegant design and a few smarts features, then the Mi LED Desk Lamp 1S is one great option. The Lamp is from Xiaomi which by now needs no special introduction as a Chinese company building cool lifestyle products at affordable prices. The Mi LED Desk Lamp 1S measures 455mm x 455mm in width and height with a steady circular base that supports it....

Microsoft today at the Connect East Africa conference has launched Biz4Afrika , a one-stop-shop for African small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to get online. At the event hosted in Kenya, Kunle Awosika, Country Manager Microsoft Kenya, said that Microsoft4Afrika will focus on connecting close to 1 million SMEs by 2016 as reported by CIO Kenya magazine; “Currently, SMEs, Entrepreneurs and start-up are creating products that are addressing the challenges we face in Africa that’s why we at Microsoft are focused on empowering SMEs,” said Kunle....

How would you like if you could project your smartphone screen into a bigger monitor such as your flat screen TV? I know the cool kid in you would definitely love to impress your friends with that. You would love to project a video you shot or an image you took using your phone or even an app you developed into the family TV for everyone to see — without using cables at all....

Following the outstanding success of the initial phase of its youth empowerment flagship initiative, MTN Uganda’s corporate social responsibility arm, MTN Foundation, has launched the second phase of the MTN ACE program to continue equipping youths with digital skills. This initiative underpins the company’s ambition of leading digital solutions for Uganda’s progress based on the belief that everyone deserves the benefits of a modern connected life. The three-year initiative, with an investment worth UGX 4....

The realm of artificial intelligence and conversational agents is ever-evolving, and OpenAI’s ChatGPT stands at the forefront of these innovations. OpenAI is introducing groundbreaking voice and image capabilities in ChatGPT, offering users a whole new level of interaction and possibilities. These capabilities provide a more intuitive interface, allowing you to engage in voice conversations with ChatGPT and even share images for discussion. Let’s delve into these new features and explore how they can enhance your experience....

In the framework of a regular review of its portfolio of assets, today, the Orange Group announced that it has signed an agreement with Africell Holding for the sale of its majority stake in Orange Uganda. The transaction is subject to approval from the relevant authorities. It will enable the company in Uganda to continue its development. This transaction marks a new step in the Orange Group’s asset portfolio optimisation strategy for which Africa and the Middle-East remain a strategic priority....