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PayWay® is a registered trademark for African Vending Systems.They are primarily a payment system with the ability to integrate with different service providers and utility companies. They have already integrated with all mobile phone companies in Uganda, meaning that one can purchase air time for any network through their terminals. In addition to that, they do accept bill payments for DSTV, Gotv and Star times.They currently have 20 locations with their kiosks in Kampala and about 100 retailers with their mobile Point of Service terminals....

Before now, features smartphone buyers mostly lookout for are camera, display size, storage capacity, processor, etc. But in recent times, fast charging has joined the list of should-haves. This is because our smartphones have become part of our lives. They have become more involved with most of our daily activities which means increased work, more apps installations thereby putting pressure on our smartphone batteries. All these make users look out for smartphones with great batteries and the fast charging feature....

Google has officially unveiled the Pixel 7 series of devices and a bunch of other gadgets set to enrich the already pretty elaborate Google ecosystem. These Pixel 7 devices include the base model Pixel 7 and the Pixel 7 Pro. Spec-wise, we pretty much knew all that these devices would bring to the table beforehand, partly because of Google’s seeming lack of effort in keeping anything under wraps these days. But for Pixel devices, specs haven’t really been the wow factor....

It is officially Android tablet season and after a few years of hibernation, they are back like they never left. With it comes the opportunity to enjoy an Android large form factor at an affordable price. The two undeniably worthy budget candidates out of the recent Android tablet releases are the Realme Pad and Xiaomi Pad 5 . You can easily make a case for the two tablets considering one belongs to the affordable category and the other comes at a more affordable price point....

There seems to be so much to deal with these days, traffic, fuel scarcity, non-existent work-life balance or even keeping in shape. The good news is that with all these new fintech apps(SafeBoda and Wave Uganda), there is one less thing you need to worry about, and that’s access and usability to your money. Both are born amidst the chaos of telecom companies failing to innovate beyond SIM card interfaces like USSD and SIM toolkits....

As part of the Samsung Galaxy Note series, the Galaxy Note 9 was unveiled on 9 August 2018 , as the successor to the Samsung Galaxy Note 8 . The new Galaxy is quickly shaping to be one of the best, if not the outright best smartphone of 2018. The no-compromises phablet checks all the boxes of a good smartphone and adds tons of new features in the mix ....

Samsung has launched a new smartphone to succeed the previous S20 series. The new S21 series comes packed with three devices which include the Samsung Galaxy S21, Galaxy S21 Plus, and Galaxy S21 Ultra. This new series is slightly cheaper than its predecessor ( here’s why ). An important thing to know, however, is that the Galaxy S21 (and other members of the series will not be coming with headphones or a charger in the box....

Imagine yourself driving home after a long day at the office and as you approach your front gate, it slides open to allow your vehicle through. You go in through the gate and as you pull up towards the garage, the door slowly makes way to accept your Mercedes-AMG G63. You step out of your vehicle and try to walk through the door that leads from your garage into your house and that too gives way....

Old Kampala, an adornment of the city’s past glory flanked by Gothic and colonial style architecture, rests on one of Kampala district’s hills. A quick glance shows that there is generally less traffic and economic activity on the hill. She kind of looks like a deserted battlefield. But not for Simon Kirumira, a meticulous young man who pays homage to the revolutionary ideas he has conceived on this hill. Most notably, is the idea turned into product targeted at improving lives of more than 2 million people in Kampala and the neighbouring outskirts....

Orange Uganda Expo 2013 is offering upto 24% discounts for special Expo offers and Crazy Sales of up to 40% discount between 10am -12pm and 3pm-5pm on selected devices. Here are some of the deals among a wide catalog of offers we think will interest you the most. Update: Follow the rest of TechPost’s coverage of the Expo here http://www.dignited.com/orange-expo-2013/ Alcatetel OT 585F This Alcatels single Simcard feature phones comes with a few useful pre-installed Apps like Opera mini browser, Facebook, Twitter, Palringo, Hi5, flicker, bebo and a few others that give it a feel of a smartphone....

After a decision to go global and expand its foothold, Tecno has finally launched their anticipated 2016 flagship devices at the Armani Hotel in Dubai. In an Apple Style plush event, we saw different executives from Transsion coming to talk about the Tecno’s latest flagship and what customers can expect. Most of the Dubai Media houses were of course present covering the event. They held multiple interviews with the different Tecno executives and what stood out was that Tecno is finally expanding to not only cover most of Africa but also the Middle East....

The all-new TECNO Spark 3 will be unveiled in Uganda next week. The youth-centric Spark series is TECNO’s most selling line. Although the launch in Uganda has come late, the device comes with a lot of tempting features that will lure away many users. Here is what you must know before the TECNO Spark 3 launch in Uganda. Related: Tecno Spark 3 may launch soon, here’s what we expect Elsewhere in the world, the Spark 3 was unveiled alongside a Pro version, the TECNO Spark 3 Pro....

After keeping us waiting for months, Tecno mobile has finally released its first device in 2021, in Nigeria – the next iteration of the Spark smartphone series, the Tecno Spark 7p . Tecno’s Spark series is targeted towards youthful and energetic budget-conscious users, and the new Spark 7p isn’t any different. It is a budget friendly smartphone with major updates to the battery, display, as well as operating system. Here’s the spec-sheet for the Tecno Spark 7p...

TECNO recently launched the UGX 919,000 TECNO Phantom 9 which is a very big upgrade from 2017’s TECNO Phantom 8. The new Phantom brings brand new features that make the long wait for the series return worthwhile. The fresh Phantom device features head-turning flagship-grade specifications. Below we shall look at the TECNO Phantom 9 full specs that make it worth every coin. The Phantom 9 is available in only Lapland Aurora...

If you do not know about the legendary Nokia 3310, check your birthday. 17 years ago, there was a phone called the Nokia 3310. It was a darling of many around the world especially for its build quality and long battery life. At the time that is all everyone needed to just make calls, text, play snake and have a battery that lasted days. Fast forward, many things have changed. We still have and use feature phones but many of them are dual SIM, with colored displays and internet connectivity mainly for a dumbed down version of social media....

Samsung has unveiled its next premium tablet (the Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra) along side other tablets in the series. But the other tablets (Tab S8 and Tab S8+) aren’t getting as much attention as the Ultra model. And that’s because it is packed with some really unique features – some never before seen on an Android tablet. For instance, the display size (a 14.6-inch tablet) makes one wonder if it is indeed a tablet of a mini Samsung laptop – a step up from its 12....

The MTN Innovation Awards are back, and we can’t wait to see the participants in this. The competition this year will receive innovations from categories including Health, Education, Financial Services, SME, Agriculture, Media and Entertainment. Submissions for participating begin on 22nd September 2017 with the deadline being 6 th October 2017. Entry Requirements Applications must be submitted online in English. To participate, you are required to Fill in the Application Form, Upload a summary presentation in PDF format of the project/Application/initiatives being entered including performance, and attach two Reference letters....

After disrupting the mobile banking industry, Kenya’s Safaricom believes it can equally change the home entertainment sector as well. The Mobile telecom company is betting what it has called “theBIGbox”, a clever Android-powered Free-to-air decoder that doubles as a Mi-Fi as well. theBIGbox: A Mi-Fi or internet modem Announced yesterday, the Big Box connects to a 3/4G network through a Safaricom simcard to provide internet services to home users. With this devices, users can share their internet connection with their family members through a hotspot feature similar to how ordinary Mi-Fis or internet routers work....

The Wyze Cam v3 is undoubtedly one of the best indoor and outdoor budget smart home security cameras you can buy today. At just $35, this smart security camera packs a lot of features only found in premium cameras. The Wyze Cam v3 features 1080p HD full-color night vision which gives you clear vivid video footage not only during the day but also at night. Obviously, this cam could get some help with a dedicated light source, especially in dark areas with additional accessories....

We’re just weeks into the new year and rumors about new flagship smartphones from top brands like Samsung, Apple, OnePlus, Google, etc, are beginning to fly around. While we can not rely on rumors to predict the top flagship smartphones that’ll be unveiled in 2023, we can make our predictions from the pattern of yearly smartphone releases that these leading brands have relied on, year after year. A lot of them stick with the same routine every year....