Anything characterized by a quick and effective response to instruction is purely underlined as Smart. There are a variety of smartphones you will interface with, and among them, the Infinix Smart does exactly this. You just can’t fail in falling for it. I have held the device for over a month now, and the tales my lips possess are of unending love for it. You can’t take my sight off it, not even for a second....
2025 Update: If you want to enjoy local TV without monthly bills, Free-to-Air (FTA) channels are still the way to go in Uganda. Here are the three best ways to watch FTA channels in 2025—and what you need to know before you buy. 1. Use a Genuine Free-to-Air Decoder Buy a DVT-T2 compliant decoder from a UCC-approved vendor (look for the Signet or UCC logo). Most genuine FTA decoders cost between UGX 70,000 and UGX 120,000....
The world watched with bated breath at what appeared to be a protracted battle between Apple Inc versus America’s Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) over the San Bernardino shooting suspect’s recovered iPhone. The FBI wanted the encrypted smartphone unlocked and Apple declined to oblige foreseeing a revolving door of requests from other government agencies were they to do so. Apple reasoned that the loss of consumer confidence due to compromised security could severely hurt their brand....
Picasa lovers like me had our collective hearts broken when Google ended support for one of the most iconic image viewers . Google sent Picasa the way of the dodo in favour of its shiny new toy: Google Photos. Picasa was a unique photo management tool that viewed, cataloged and edited images and movies which could then be shared, emailed or uploaded to Picasa Web Albums (Now replaced with Google Photos)....
Netflix revolutionized the way we consume media, and we’re grateful for that. The thought of having access to unlimited titles for a small fee alone is thrilling. Yes, we know Netflix has been excellent in its service delivery and you’re all getting the best out of the platform. In this article, however, we will show you some Netflix tips that’ll further improve that excellent Netflix experience. Related Article : Netflix is now charging Nigerians & Kenyans in local currency: Here’s Why We Should Be Excited....
I am not the biggest fan of meditation yoga, but I have it on my schedule every Friday. It helps me clear my mind and get a bit of inner peace, away from everything. Away from my smartphone too. However, smartphones are hard to keep away if the notification tones keep going off. When you are in a meeting, church or having an important conversation, its hard to focus when the smartphone keeps calling you out loud....
One of the biggest infrastructural problems Nigeria faces till date is the state of electricity in the country. Epileptic power supply aside, paying for electricity also used to be a long, frustrating process that involved spending minutes (if not hours) on long queues to pay monthly electricity bills. With the upsurge of prepaid meters a couple of years ago, however, paying electricity bills became relatively easier; purchasing electricity units at designated power centers happened within minutes....
The Impending Super Solar storm! Imagine living a life today without any form of Digital Communication, no TV and radio signals and no power. Today as I was preparing to go to church, I tuned in to BBC World Service and there was a program about super solar storms. I got so interested in the topic and knowing more as soon as they hinted about the devastating effects one would cause to us if it ever occurred....
If you’ve just bought a smartphone, one of the first things you will want to do is setup your phone to access the internet, right? You will for instance need Whatsapp and other apps installed which use the internet or data so as to save you lots of money that you would otherwise spend on conventional SMS. However, setting up internet on your Android, iPhone, Nokia Lumia or “Chinese” phone can sometimes be tricky....
It looks like Android updates are an annual occurrence at this point, and have been since day 1. We have come to expect Google to release the next big iteration of its mobile operating system sometime towards the third quarter of the year and already, we’re seeing reports of Android 13. Android 13 which has already seen its first developer preview – will be replacing the groundbreaking Android 12 released a year ago....
Nokia 8, the 2017 flagship from HMD Global was confirmed to be getting Android 8 along with its much cheaper siblings. True to their word, Nokia 8 users have started getting the Android 8 update notification. The update is going to be rolled out in phases so if you don’t get the notification immediately, don’t freak out, it is on its way. The other Nokia devices launched this year are also in line for the update and will start getting it soon....
The tech world is buzzing with excitement as Apple announces the much-anticipated release of the AirPods Pro (2nd generation). These remarkable wireless earbuds are designed to take your audio experience to new heights, combining cutting-edge technology with sleek aesthetics. Whether you’re a music enthusiast, a podcast lover, or simply seeking the best audio quality for your daily activities, the AirPods Pro (2nd generation) has something to offer everyone. Let’s get unto it already;...
So to begin with, if you live in the U.S, this post isn’t for you. Because of content licensing restrictions, how a service works in the U.S is quite different from how it works in other regions. Very many people will be taken unawares by this fact and they’ll have to resort to VPNs to circumvent these restrictions. Geographical availability Even though streaming services work on the internet much like search engines, social media networks, email services etc, they are still limited geographically....
Whether you looking for wireless headphones to keep you focused while working or keep you company while travelling or studying, getting a good headphone is always a good investment. Before Bluetooth headphones were a hit, we had wired ones that connected to your phone, laptop or tv via standard 3.5mm headphone jack. Now, the cool kids have moved on, so should you. The Bluedio T7+ combine the best of the old and the new worlds....
Music streaming , and content streaming in general, is the next frontier in terms of content consumption. You no longer have to keep Gigabytes worth of content on your device. Pay for a subscription and get a decent data package to accompany and that is it; you’re set. Globally, players like Spotify, Tidal, Apple Music and Deezer reign supreme. However, many of these platforms aren’t widely available in Africa and the ones that are available, might not exactly focus greatly on African content....
For a long time, using VPN on Ubuntu has been a hustle. You had to be a premium member of whatever VPN service you prefer, then you had to download OpenVPN configuration files and import them to Ubuntu Settings. Most often, something would break and you’d end up rebooting into windows altogether. Then comes Windscribe. Windscribe is a new VPN service that’s been operational for a little over a year now and they’ve been steadily growing, adding features based on customer feedback....
You are about to buy your (first or) next smartphone. You have checked out the features you want the phone to have , done some comparison, and have decided on which brand and model you’d be buying. What next? Buying the smartphone. Predictably, the next hurdle you’d need to cross after choosing which smartphone you want to buy is WHERE to buy it from. To further niche down on our prediction, you are most likely conflicted, particularly if it’s your first time buying a smartphone for yourself or someone else: to buy online or offline at a nearby phone store?...
The International CES (Consumer Electronics Show) popularly known as CES “is the world’s gathering place for all who thrive on the business of consumer technologies. Held in Las Vegas every year, it has served as the proving ground for innovators and breakthrough technologies for more than 40 years—the global stage where next-generation innovations are introduced to the marketplace.” ” CES showcases more than 3,200 exhibitors, including manufacturers, developers and suppliers of consumer technology hardware, content, technology delivery systems and more; a conference program with more than 300 sessions; and more than 152,000 attendees from more than 150 countries....
Privacy is something that cannot be taken for granted in this day and age. Lots of people out there are waiting to use your personal data for their malicious intentions. Lending out your laptop has become less risky with the introduction of Chrome Guest Mode. What is Chrome Guest Mode? This is a feature on Google Chrome browser that works like a brand new identity in the Web browser. When you quit the guest mode, all the associated cookies and history are deleted....
Clubhouse is the hottest new social media platform out there. The social audio company launched in 2020 but didn’t become a hit until recently. What made this social media platform stand out was the fact that it was the first of its kind and is an invite-only platform. What this means is, you have to be invited by an existing verified user to join the platform. We’ve always had that feeling that Clubhouse was going to introduce a messaging feature at some point....
