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WhatsApp is one of the most popular messaging apps in the world, with over 2 billion users . It allows you to send text messages, voice notes, photos, videos, documents, and more to your contacts and groups. But did you know that your WhatsApp account can also be hacked by malicious actors who want to spy on your conversations, steal your personal information, or impersonate you? In this blog post, I will share with you some tips on how to prevent your WhatsApp from being hacked and how to secure your account if you suspect that it has been compromised....

WhatsApp is rolling out new View Once photos and videos that disappear from a person’s chat after they have been opened. Yes, you got that right. Just like disappearing messages , you can now send disappearing photos and videos on WhatsApp. According to the company , it is doing this so that users can have more control over their privacy. Especially with very sensitive information like a Wi-Fi password or debit card details ....

Sending mobile money across networks has been — and still is — a bit inconvenient. However, Airtel Uganda with its Airtel money platform might have given us some pain killer. Related post: How to send Mobile Money to registered and non-registered users David Okwii is the Editor-in-Chief of Dignited.com and a seasoned tech enthusiast whose journey began in the early 2000s. He started blogging while at university, diving deep into mobile apps, smartphone reviews, and operating systems—from testing Linux distros to tweaking Windows machines....

Security and safety are always at the forefront of our minds. We lock up our places when we leave in the morning with the hopes that no one will break in and steal our valuables, but there are a few more elegant solutions. Many apartment complexes and business premises now have some sort of security camera system. And while these industrial-scale installations work well, they are beyond the reach of many....

Apple introduced the text replacement shortcuts feature on all its devices (iPhone, iPad, and Mac) to help its users type faster and more efficiently. This feature lets Apple device users (Including iPhones) set up a text replacement command such that when users type in a few characters, a word or a phrase can instantly be generated. For example, when you type “ omw ” on your iPhone, your keyboard will generate “ On my way!...

Ever wonder why your new wireless earbuds sound better or connect faster than your old ones? The Bluetooth version built into your smartphone and accessories plays a huge role, dictating speed, range, power efficiency, and support for features like high-quality LE Audio. Knowing your phone’s Bluetooth version helps you understand its capabilities and ensures you get the best performance when pairing devices. But finding that specific version number isn’t always obvious....

I cannot count the number of times I’ve heard concerned parents complain about how they are unable to control their kid’s online activity . And rightfully so. There are things that you see or know exist on the internet and you pray your kids never come across. Things are even not getting better with the developments of voice assistants that you can ask just about anything and get results. You will be happy to know that Google is introducing parental controls to its Google Assistant....

Whether you are new to a location or an old-timer, getting directions to a new destination can sometimes be a headache. Not anymore. Google has done a great job of digitizing our planet with Google maps and Google earth. Maps has over 1 billion downloads on the Playstore which isn’t even the right way of telling its tremendous popularity. Coupled with turn-by-turn voice navigation, you can reach any destination in Uganda and most parts of the world with your smartphone....

Requirements Certificate of the company Location of the business Names and numbers of individuals SafeBoda will register under the company account. Note: The numbers should be the ones each member used to sign into the SafeBoda app Amount of Cashless to be allocated for each number Details of the administrator who will be the contact person for the company i.e. request for cashless top-ups on behalf of the team and receive travel reports....

Huawei has, for years, been known for its quality products and its fitness trackers are just one of the renowned products from the Chinese OEM. The Huawei Band 7 is a popular fitness tracker that also offers smartwatch features, such as the ability to customize the watchface. While much-awaited features like GPS support are still not baked in, we got an Always-on Display function and much more. In this post, we will go over how to set a custom image as your watchface on the Huawei Band 7....

Following the release of its flagship devices — the Huawei P30 and P30 Pro — about 24 hours ago, Huawei has been the talk of the smartphone world. The company, however, seems to be on a roll as it “quietly” released a third version of the recently launched P30 series. For reasons best known to company, the Huawei P30 Lite wasn’t announced alongside other members of the series announced on stage yesterday in Paris....

Here’s the thing, the smartphone industry is, for the most part, fixated on the top tier segment, the $1000 Samsungs and iPhones of the world but most people don’t really need all the power they come with. The high-end Snapdragon 888 packs more power than most laptops and in all honesty, there are only a few people that need that much power. For the average user, this is complete overkill and you’re better off with a device from any other segment of the market....

Following last year’s move to release two variants of the Note line-up, Infinix has unceremoniously made available this year’s beefier variant of the Note 5 , the Note 5 Stylus. The update spots a few improvements over the base model in more ways than one. Most important to note is that the Note 5 stylus fixes what was fundamentally wrong with last year’s implementation of the X-Pen. The stylus is now housed in the phone, not in a bulky phone case like last year’s model....

In a concept similar to Facebook Messenger, Instagram has announced a new feature that will let your followers see when you’re using the app. You can expect to see a green dot next to the profile pics of friends who also are active online. This dot will show up in the direct messaging part of the app but also on your friend’s list when you go to share a post with someone....

On 18th July 2023, the highly anticipated online launch event of “ Buy Me Juice ” took place, marking a significant milestone in the creative industry. Buy Me Juice is a trailblazing platform designed to empower artists, musicians, and creators, redefining the way they connect with their fans and monetize their talent. Just like the popular platform Patreon , the primary goal of Buy Me Juice is to revolutionize fan engagement and income generation for artists....

itel, a stellar and reliable affordable mobile phone brand, has today launched its latest Power series smartphone, the itel P33 in Uganda. The itel P33 continues the itel power series legacy of long-lasting battery performance bringing modern technology too in an affordable package. The P33 embodies a revolutionary battery setup with ultra-modern technologies that takes smartphone battery experience to a whole new level, holding more battery juice and lasting incredibly longer....

Viber the Instant Messaging App compared to Whats app. is available on major mobile and desktop platforms like iOS, Android and Windows. According to Engadget, Viber, popular for both Instant messaging and internet calls “was one of the first to introduce 3G VoIP on the iPhone, and now lets you call any land-line or mobile phone, send messages and even push-to-talk” . With a user base of about 300M, Viber hoped to capture more market share by introducing Viber for desktop making a direct Skype and Whatsapp competitor but with a net loss of $29M last year, Viber wasn’t faring very well ....

Branch International, a Nairobi/San Francisco-based mobile micro-finance Startup has secured a $9.2 million round of funding from Silicon Valley-based venture capital firm Andreessen Horowitz . The funds will boost Branch’s expansion across the East African region and source local talent for its operations. Branch is a FinTech profit-driven company providing credit, that aims to become the largest branchless bank in emerging markets like Africa. Branch uses technology (mobile app) to dramatically reduce the cost of delivering financial services to those in need....

If you live around Lagos, there is a very high chance you would have seen MAX.ng riders, especially around the Island metropolis. MAX.ng is a motorcycle ride-hailing and delivery service startup based in Lagos. Its delivery service is available for individuals and businesses with Jumia being one of the companies in its portfolio. The Nigerian startup raised $6 million from its Series A funding and also got $1 million in grants taking its total funding to $7 million dollars The journey of MAX....

You probably might have seen the Bob Marley quote “One good thing about music, when it hits you, you feel no pain.” Admirably, the recipe for enjoying good music to the cool kids has always been a pair of a good headset. Well, the MPOW 059 overhead headphones can be a great starter pack for you while studying, traveling or keeping you productive at work. Let’s dig in and see if the over-ear head gadget is worth the social investment....