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Incorporated in 2006, Yo Uganda is among the first Mobile Value added service providers in Uganda. The medium-sized company has churned out some of the most innovative products in the industry since its inception delivering solutions for profit and nonprofit entities. However, since 2006, much has changed that warranted a visit to their head offices located in Impala House,13 Kimathi Avenue where I spoke to Gerald Begumisa, the Managing Director. I wanted to know from the company that’s been in business for 8 years now the products that have kept it afloat, how its coping with new technologies and the future of Mobile Value addition in general....

Effective on March 26, 2014, you will be enable to sign in to Linkedin with just your mobile phone number. According to the Linkedin blog , the battle for the mobile audience is just getting started with the updates made to the TOS As LinkedIn expands our services globally, we recognize that the mobile phone has become a ubiquitous communications tool. We’ve updated Section 1.2 to include the forthcoming option to use your mobile number to sign in to LinkedIn....

Google, being one of the most valuable tech companies in the world , understands that users sometimes cannot access its services due to poor internet or the lack of it. This was the major reason it created the Dinosaur T-Rex game so users could play while experiencing internet downtimes. The Dinosaur game could only be played within the (mobile and web versions of the) Chrome browser. To allow more users kill time and have fun during network outages, Google introduced an offline game within the Google search app and widget on smartphones....

Remember the good ol’days when we still had removable batteries in our phones? When to install a SIM Card, you had to pry open your phone’s back panel and pull out the battery? Yeah well, those days are long gone. The era of the built-in battery is here, and by the look of things, it really is here to stay. Replacing your phone’s battery is no longer as easy as purchasing a replacement, popping it in place and booting your phone....

In this Google/ Android Era, every Tom, Dick and Harry you know does have a Gmail account. It’s become so cliche that for most people out there, it’s become synonymous to Email. For the rest of us however, we know that Gmail isn’t the only fish in the pond. There are tons of other free email service providers, some that are way better than Gmail in many ways. End-to-end email encryption is a method of transmitting data where only the sender and receiver can read email messages....

It’s been over a week since authorities in Nigeria announced a full lockdown of major cites (Lagos, Ogun, and Abuja) in the country in an attempt to curb the spread of the novel Coronavirus . This meant residents of the affected cities had to stock up as many grocery and food items as they could afford at the time — since brick & mortar stores would be affected by the lockdown as well....

Getting a valuable gift to offer to someone is a day’s homework that requires a lot of thought to it. Yet, if you make up your mind and are able to set a cool budget for your decision, a smartphone would be a gift worth appreciation. If you are looking out for entry-level or mid-range smartphones that have impressive processing memory and commendable cameras, we’ve made up a list for you....

After the Grand Final at Tunisia’s most prestigious university ESPRIT, a jury of high-level investors, bankers and decision makers from the Maghreb region crowned the eventual winners TrashCash, ExTails and Citizen+. Following a campaign allover the continent , the AMPION Venture Bus Tunisia 2014 competition took place from December 14-19 and on the road, the participants observed local problems, developed solutions, gathered feedback from potential customers and clients and worked together closely with experienced entrepreneurs who accompany the AMPION Venture Bus as mentors....

Note taking is an important part of the life. When you are reading or listening, taking notes helps you concentrate. As listening and reading are interactive tasks, taking notes help you make sense of the text. Notes also help you to maintain a permanent record of what you have read or listened to. One of the many great things about having a smartphone or PC is the ability to take notes....

To allow people to use instant messenger on their PCs, WhatsApp introduced the WhatsApp Web sometime in 2015 . With this feature, you can sync your WhatsApp to your computer. Thus, making you enjoy instant messaging from the direct comfort of your web browser. Remarkably, all your messages will still be live on your mobile phone. First, you need to update the WhatsApp on your device. If not, download the WhatsApp for Android users or WhatsApp for iOS users ....

Africa Android Challenge 2013, (AAC) is a multi nation Android developer challenge that is open and free to all developers from countries on the African continent. It’s main aim is to motivate, inspire and encourage African developers to innovate solutions on the Android platform that are driven by and for the local content. The challenge is meant to discover hidden talents amongst the best developers and Android experts on the continent....

The #AirtelGattawo promo is actually not new. Airtel at first offered a 50% Bonus on every top-up you make using Airtel Money from the 22nd to 26th June 2016, we imagine after the inconvenience of upgrading their mobile money platform. Transactions and bill payments on mobile money were totally free in that time frame, and naturally, we greedily gobbled up that generosity. #AirtelGattawo Vs #MTNJuzza These two data bundles are so identical, we have trouble telling them apart....

Carrying cash and coins all around is a hustle to some people. Walking around with a wallet can be inconveniencing and an unnecessary load. Airtel Uganda is following in the footsteps of MTN by introducing Airtel Money Pay. With this, merchants will be able to receive payment for goods and services using Airtel Money. The option of Airtel Money Pay can be seen on the Airtel Money menu when you dial *185#....

Generative Pre-trained Transformer (GPT) has been a groundbreaking development in the field of text generation deep learning models, with its latest iteration being GPT-4. Recently OpenAI introduced and revealed GPT-4 to the world. In this article, we will delve into what OpenAI’s GPT-4 is, its features, and how to access it. GPT-4 builds upon the successes of previous versions and introduces several new features that promise to take the capabilities of text generation models to new heights....

Different versions of Android have either been drastic visual overhauls to the entire operating system as was the case with Ice Cream Sandwich and Lollipop or slight changes with numerous refinements as was the case with Jellybean, KitKat, and Marshmallow. Android 8.0 Oreo is a combination of both in equal measure. Android as a platform has matured over the years and Android O is not a huge departure from the general design language....

Google, today, released the fourth (and what appears to be the final) Beta version of the Android Q / Android 10 operating system to its Pixel range of devices. The Beta 4 comes as an upgrade to the Beta 3 and is currently available for download on the following Pixel devices: Pixel, Pixel XL, Pixel 2, Pixel 2 XL, Pixel 3, and Pixel 3 XL. The recently launched budget Pixel 3a and Pixel 3a XL are also supported....

In a bid to reduce the use of paper in the Bank, Barclays Uganda has introduced what they are calling paperless banking. Under the new service you do not need to fill out forms when depositing cash or a cheque. All you have to do is provide the cash or check to the teller and give them the details needed. You are then required to sign on a Wacom device that captures your signature digitally and a receipt of your transaction is given to you....

Forget breaking the bank to own a smartwatch! The Kenyan market is surprisingly packed with feature-rich, seriously stylish smartwatches that won’t leave your wallet crying. Forget those flimsy knock-offs or questionable brands– we’re diving into the top 5 smartwatches in Kenya that you can score for under 10k (that’s about USD 80). Get ready to track your fitness, rock those notifications, and maybe even replace your old watch – all without sacrificing your rent money....

Netflix offers a one-stop shop for all your streaming needs. With a monthly subscription, you get access to a lot of movies, TV Shows, and even Netflix original content. Luckily though, we’ve started seeing local content being available on the platform in the past few years. This offers a solid platform for local production to be showcased on the global stage and also gives Kenyans an opportunity to see their own in action....

MicroSD cards are ubiquitous little buggers that go in just about every device with removable storage. They come in handy when expanding the storage capacity of devices such as laptops, drones, smartphones, cameras, tablets, and gaming consoles, allowing users to store more games, photos, videos, music, and other types of files. As we take you through the best microSD cards you can choose from , it’s prudent to keep in mind that not all micro SD cards are the same....