Posts

Social media groups are big when it comes to people connecting, exchanging information, and organizing events. However, with a reasonably large number of members allowed in – like for WhatsApp which accomodates up to 256, the environment can become rowdy and uncontrollable if some restrictions are not put in place. The latest development indicates that WhatsApp group administrators will now have greater control over who gets to post on a group chat....

WhatsApp is in the process of rolling out the highly touted video calling feature on its chat app. The feature is coming out of its opt-in beta tester phase which allowed early adopters to try it out before the official launch. With the launch of WhatsApp’s video calling, the chat app has taken a jab at the likes of Skype, Viber, Hangouts and even sister app Messenger. WhatsApp video calling comes with end-to-end encryption also implemented for voice calls and messages....

Voice messaging provides an enriching chat experience, and an opportunity to deliver important and time-sensitive information. But the biggest fans of WhatsApp voice messages will tell you about the hustle of holding the mic button to record a note, however long it may have to take. This has now been made much easier and simpler, thanks to the voice recording lock. The WhatsApp Android beta version 2.18.102 has the feature, which allows you to lock the recording and do any other activity while it is in process....

If you’ve had your Android device for a while, you’ve probably started to notice some lag that wasn’t there before. Apps load a bit slower, menus take a bit longer to show up. There are several reasons smartphones get sluggish. The main reason why phones slow down over time is that operating-system updates often leave older hardware behind. Companies also update apps to take advantage of faster processing speeds and more efficient architectures....

According to a Q3 2018 report by Counter Point Research, the Chinese smartphone market continued to decline. People in China are buying fewer smartphones. This is attributed to the generally lengthened upgrade cycle of consumers and average price increases. Because of fierce competition and home market saturation, Chinese firms are starting to look in new directions to keep growing. The most recent company is the Apple of China, Xiaomi set to launch a department in Africa....

At Google I/O 2014, the company officially launched the Android One Project . The idea was to partner with manufacturers so as to push budget devices that don’t suck, that run stock Android with Google apps to the masses in developing countries. Companies like Micromax, Infinix among many other ‘underdogs’ were signed up at the time. In 2015, the first love child of the union, Infinix Hot 2 came to our shores ....

The Mi Box S by Xiaomi is one of the most popular Android streaming boxes today. The Mi Box S 4K has been on the market for over 5 years until very recently when Xiaomi upgraded this streaming player with the Mi Box S 4K 2nd Gen. So what’s new and how do these two compare with each other? Well, Both of these streaming devices come with a similar design and have similar features, but they have some differences in specs that users should be aware of before making a purchase....

Wi-Fi routers are the unsung heroes in our homes today. Most of us never really think about these devices until the video feed we’re watching starts to stutter or buffer, then we go to these gadgets, turn them off, and then turn them back on. But having a decent router is very important for your home internet experience. The routers that come with your internet plan from your ISP might work well and serve the intended purpose but there is a lot more than a router can do....

Feeling hungry and for some reason, you can not go out to find something to eat? Safeboda just added the Food feature on their app. With this feature, you can now order food from local food eating places near you. How to Order food using Safeboda You will need to first update your app to the latest version. This particular version was rolled out on 5th December 2019. Once the app has been updated, you will find the food option once you open the app....

In a recent update rolled out to WhatsApp beta users, a new feature that allows you to share your status to other apps like Facebook stories, Instagram stories, Gmail and Google Photos were included. The super trio social media platform that Facebook owns already have a post sharing feature except for WhatsApp that don’t share posts to other two Facebook-owned apps or other apps and it was only a matter of time before that happened....

At this year’s Google I/O 2017, Google announced a lightweight version of its Youtube App that should allow allow offline Youtube Video downloads. A good use case would be downloading your favorite Youtube videos on fast public WiFi and then watching them at home. The app also enables sharing of downloaded Youtube videos with nearby friends without needing an internet connection. We assume it would work similar to how file-sharing apps like Xender work — WiFi Direct/Bluetooth connections....

Vodafone Uganda has announced that it will hold its premier Information and Communication Technology (ICT) empowerment forum dubbed “Vodafone Power Talks” in Kampala, on Friday April 24, 2015 The forum is expected to attract over 200 SME entrepreneurs, managers and ICT enthusiasts from industries including; telecoms, banking, education, media, health, engineering and medicine. The theme of the premiere forum is ICT: A World of Endless Possibilities for Your Business ....

It was an all truths session regardless of the brutal honesty of the questions asked. ReadyPay Solar in conjunction with MTN Uganda is selling high quality solar kits that can power several ultra bright lights, a radio and charge mobile phones. But the most interesting aspect to this is that the payment options are relaxed. You can either pay the whole sum upfront or get it on credit; paying a paltry 800/- per day distributed over time....

Technology is all around us. We can either embrace it or keep trying to shy away from it. My advice? Embrace it since its here, and not going away soon. Embracing technology leads to new opportunities as companies now try to exploit new technologies to their competitive advantage. Here are 3 tech jobs to learn and earn more income in 2019 as you embrace technological change. Become a Qualified Unmanned Drone Pilot It’s getting more difficult to fly a drone in the United States....

I’ve chased every feed, fiddle and embed—and as of May 2025, only four sources still deliver free, live Ugandan TV without constant geo-blocks. Here’s a crisp, two-paragraph breakdown of each method so you can dive straight into news, drama and sports. 1. NTV Uganda Official Web Player I jump onto https://ntv.co.ug/ug/ntv-live whenever I want bullet-proof live news and current affairs. There’s zero sign-in friction: just an HTML5 player that auto-adjusts quality from 480p up to 720p, and it works identically on desktop or mobile....

We can comfortably say that social media is no longer the semi formal way to keep in touch anymore. It is now as formal as email or mobile. If there is any corporate company without social media channels, they are considered to be missing out on the modern ways to stay in touch with customers let alone an effective way of receiving valuable feedback. Banks in Uganda have been a little slow to jump on the bandwagon but finally we can list 5 banks in Uganda that have social media channels and are fairly active....

Zuku TV is among the 5 digital pay TV providers in Uganda. The satellite TV provider is also present in other 4 African countries such as Kenya, Tanzania, Zambia and Malawi offering competitive TV services similar to DSTV and other providers. Zuku TV is offering 3 service packages you can choose from. These include Zuku Poa that goes for Ugx 20,000 with a channel list of over 46 channels, Zuku Classic with over with a channel list of 68 channels going for Ugx 30,000 and Zuku Premium with over 120 channels going for Ugx 50,000....

Being an administrator (Admin) of a group on the number one messaging app in the world, WhatsApp comes with its perks. Just like being president, the position comes with its responsibilities… and power! Basically, there are two ways by which you can become the admin of a WhatsApp group; 1) creating the group — automatically makes you an Admin 2) being appointed as an admin. Either way, admins can be safely said to be the life of the group....

The OPPO brand has become a household name in the smartphone and Gadgets space in Nigeria. And this can only be attributed to the fact that OPPO has been consistent with the release of top-notch smartphones in the country; from budget-friendly with smartphones with high-end features to premium devices with flagship-level specs and features that you do not have to break the bank for. If you are considering switching to an OPPO smartphone, we made a list of all OPPO smartphones launched in Nigeria in 2022 to choose from....

Apple fitness+ is a great way to stay healthy with the Apple Watch . It’s a fitness service designed around the watch and brings the gym into your home, office, or space. There are various workouts and workout types for almost everyone on fitness+. At the California streaming launch event on 14th September 2021, Apple announced new features to the fitness+ service. Apple fitness+ has about 12,000 workouts in HD and has new content dropping every week....