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The MTN WakaNet Pocket MiFi is the latest addition to the WakaNet product lineup. It was recently launched by MTN a few weeks ago and many Ugandans have gone ahead to explore what it has to offer. I have been using the device for a week now and I will be sharing insights and an honest review about this MiFi in this article. The MiFi Although this device is officially called “WakaNet Pocket MiFi” or “ MTN Broadband” by MTN Uganda , this product is actually an MTN-branded version of the ZTE MF927U 3G/4G/LTE Mobile Wi-Fi Router ....

In the midst of the Netflix competitions that are about to be launched comes a new added subscription for Netflix fans. The mobile based subscription is being rolled out in India where it has declared to penetrate before now. This will come in handy for users on a budget who mostly access Netflix content via their smartphones or tablets. In addition, the streaming service will also be experimenting with short term subscriptions other than the monthly plan used now....

In recent times, we have noticed Netflix’s increased interest in the Nigeria Movie Industry (Nollywood) and Africa in general. Netflix’s purchase of Lionheart, a movie produced by veteran actress, Genevieve Nnaji, in 2018, was the first sign of interest by the content streaming platform. This was Netflix’s first original film from Nigeria (Nollywood). Just recently, the US-based video-on-demand (VOD) streaming platform launched a dedicated Twitter account for Nigeria ( @NetflixNaija ) with a tweet that got everyone talking and asking questions....

NITA-U has launched the data protection office to promote awareness of the new office and its mandate, and at the same time, raise awareness of the various stakeholders about the Data Protection Act 2019. At the same event, NITA-U has announced the collaboration with UNCDF to develop a Data Protection Portal . Data is an essential aspect of digital transformation. For public and private institutions to develop solutions and provide services that improve people’s quality of life, it is inevitable for them to collect personal data....

One of the biggest selling points of Android over its competitors is customizability. The sheer ability to tweak every aspect of your phone to truly make it your own. The keyboard is the primary way you will be interacting and inputting to your device so it pays to have a seamless way to do so, you have to be comfortable with your keyboard to enhance your Android experience. Most often, the keyboard that comes with your phone just doesn’t cut it....

The Read Along by Google is an excellent way to keep your children occupied during holidays. While there are several Youtube channels and storytelling apps like Kukua , it’s important to offer your children a varied syllabus so that they can not only learn new words but also learn how to read them. Luckily, Google launched the Read Along app to help children grow their reading skills. In this article, we’ll be looking at what the Read Along app entails, how it works and how you can set up one for your children....

Realme, one of the fastest-growing smartphone brands in the world, has launched its latest budget-friendly device, the Realme C55 , in Kenya. The Realme C55 is a successor to the Realme C25 that was launched earlier this year and offers some improvements in terms of performance, camera, and battery. Specs The Realme C55 features a 6.72-inch FHD+ display with a 90Hz refresh rate and a pill-shaped notch for the 8MP selfie camera ....

Update: Following the passing and subsequent enforcement o f the Kenya Financial Act of 2018 , Data prices have seen an increase across the board and Safaricom Home prices thus increased by KES 500 across all tariffs. This post has since been updated to reflect the new prices. Fibre to the Home, abbreviated as FTTH is the installation and use of optical fiber from a central point directly to individual buildings such as residences, apartment buildings and businesses to provide unprecedented high-speed Internet access....

Safaricom Home broadband users have something to celebrate this new month. Two things actually since the 90 days of January are gone. Safaricom is introducing two new bundles that aim at disrupt the now very competitive mobile data scene in the country. Speaking during the launch of the new bundles. Safaricom’s Director for Strategy, Joseph Ogutu said, “The new bundles were designed with the modern Kenyan Family in mind. The affordability of the East data bundles will supplement our nationwide 4G coverage ensuring that each home now has access to the world-class, quality, high speed broadband....

“We are continually working to provide the best experience to our customers by investing in technology and products that are designed to give them more choice and control. Zuri will add to the already existing self-care options we have including USSD and mySafaricom app. Using AI, Zuri will be able to constantly evolve and learn from the interactions it has with customers in order to provide accurate responses”, said Sylvia Mulinge, Chief Customer Officer, Safaricom....

When someone tells you that Samsung is one of the biggest smartphone manufacturers in the world, there’s no point arguing that. It is a well-established fact. The OEM annually churns out new gadgets in their hundreds and markets them under its neatly categorized ” Galaxy Series” branding system. There’s the popularly known Galaxy S series that houses flagships like the Galaxy S9 , Galaxy S7 , Galaxy S8 and more. The “Galaxy Note Series” is another category that houses the South Korean company’s flagships which include the recently launched Note 9 , Note 8 , and the discontinued “BombGate” — Galaxy Note 7 ....

Now we know the days of the USB Internet dongle are numbered. That’s why Smile Uganda has been somewhat successful with their 4G Mi-Fi . Unlike the good old USB dongle, you can share your internet with more than one device at the same time with these sleekly designed portable devices. But that also presents another problem — how do you keep track of your internet usage? Felix Kitaka, a software developer set out to solve this problem for himself — and for you — in his weekend project....

Has anyone noticed that Emojis are getting bigger? And now even your Facebook news feed has a torrent of Gifs, Facebook live videos, photos and a lot of information. That’s just a signal that internet apps now require more data to use — and you probably also need to get on a more serious internet plan. But now Smile has introduced yet another “unlimited” internet plan dubbed UnlimitedPlatinum. With this package, you get 120GB + FREE internet access from Midnight to 6AM at UGX....

When your data has run out or you are low on cash, you can still get online on the budget. Smile Uganda has released a new set of daily data bundles dubbed “SmileFlexy” between 100 MB to 500 MB for as low as Ugx 2,000 with peak speeds of 2Mbps. Smile Uganda’s new daily SmileFlexy bundles Volume 100MB 200MB 300MB 500MB Related post: Smile Uganda intros new Unlimited Platinum data bundle for power users...

When Opay launched in Nigeria in 2018, it came in really hard. The startup came in backed by a $50 million investment (the highest raised by a Nigeria-based fintech startup, at the time) raised by its parent company, Opera. Opay, however, put that money to good use. The mobile money provider has done incredible numbers and achieved tremendous results in different areas like market penetration (spreading rapidly around Nigeria), transactions processed, number of users, and number of offline agents....

Battery wearing out This is a common song sung about all models of smartphones, truth is with more features and processing power, you need more power. The battery is becoming more and more less sufficient to meet the ever increasing needs of these phones. According to fixya a study was done on some of the most common smartphones and battery life cut across all the phone models as the most popular problem....

Earlier this year, there was talk that Spotify, the world’s most popular music streaming platform was planning to expand into the Middle East and North Africa sometime in Q4 2018. It looks like the speculation was true, as Spotify has now launched in a handful of MENA countries — but only to those with invites. Spotify is now available in Lebanon , Jordan , UAE , KSA , Oman , Kuwait , Qatar , Bahrain , Egypt , Tunisia , Morocco , and Algeria ....

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Surge protectors and power extensions often look similar, so, we totally understand if you confuse one for the other, once in a while. However, even though they look similar in most cases, they perform different functions. In this post, we explain the difference between a surge protector and a normal power extension, and we provide a quick guide to help you know which is which. How Are They Different? Surge protector A surge protector, or surge suppressor, is most times designed to look like power extensions....

News coming in from Russia at the Microsoft Imagine Cup Awards Ceremony, Team Code 8 from Uganda won the Women’s Empowerment Award. This was the 11th annual Microsoft Imagine cup which premiered competition from technologists, developers and aspiring entrepreneurs to create innovative projects and ultimately bring those ideas to market. According to ItNewsAfrica, the winning projects were announced for the three major competition categories that is Innovation, Games and World citizenship....