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Google has officially released Android TV 13 as the latest operating system for Google-powered smart TVs. If you own a TV running on Android TV 12, chances are that you are eligible to receive the Android TV 13 update in the coming weeks. It has been several months since Google released Android TV 13 beta for testing. We now have the first stable build. At face value, you may not see many changes because Android TV 13 maintains the same user interface and design elements as the previous versions....

In a few hours, the highest anticipated fight, perhaps of our generation is going down between Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather. Its going to be Rambo in the Bronx, if you follow. However, away from the ring, here is why I think Manny is a better brand than Mayweather Brand endorsements While Mayweather is rumored to make a grand entrance with money falling from the sky to enforce his “money team” notion....

With the iPhone 12 being available now, you might have gotten another selection dilemma whether you should pay more and get it over, for example, the iPhone 11. You shouldn’t be debating this, just go for the iPhone 12. It is an easy recommendation and we shall explain why in this article. All the phones on the iPhone 12 series are equipped with 5G. They include the iPhone 12, the iPhone 12 Pro, the iPhone 12 Pro Max, and a smaller, iPhone 12 mini....

Upgrading main system memory (RAM) in most PCs is quite straightforward. You just need to buy a memory stick, stick it in and enjoy. However, does it bother you why you can’t similarly upgrade video memory (VRAM) that is on your graphics card? I mean, it should be a fair concern given how much VRAM modern games need. You see, the main purpose of VRAM is to store textures and visual assets that get processed by the GPU to render and output frames to your display....

If you’re experiencing the inconvenience of your laptop or computer incessantly disconnecting and reconnecting from the Wi-Fi, you’d know how nerve-wracking it can be. Luckily, there are numerous ways to resolve the issue. Check them out below. SEE: The updated guide to WiFi wireless network connectivity How to Fix Wi-Fi Connectivity Issue on Your Computer There are several reasons why you might be experiencing this. Whatever it is, you can easily get it fixed by doing one of the following:...

The option of wired or wireless charging has been around for a while now even if the two are not always on the same device. Some of the common devices that have wireless charging support are smartwatches, wireless earbuds, and electric toothbrushes to name a few. Amidst all these, what really made wireless charging go mainstream are smartphones, but wired charging still remains the common option. They are now more ubiquitous as we have them built into cars, hotels, restaurants and so on....

Xiaomi follows up on its word about entering the Nigeria market with two of its budget smartphone launched in Nigeria this week in partnership with Jumia. The Redmi Note 7 is a no brainer when it comes to value for money and has racked up a lot of sales in India which is a similar market to Nigeria because of the majority of budget spenders in the market. The duo is the latest in Xiaomi’s ‘Redmi’and ‘Redmi Note’ series both of which is a go-to segment for budget smartphones....

Previously, Infinix smartphones were only sold online in Africa. Whether it’s Nigeria, Kenya or Uganda. As a brand, their strategy was to tap into the e-commerce boom as a distribution channel rather than offline shops. Infinix went ahead and made an entry into Uganda exclusively selling on Jumia but apparently the traction wasn’t enough. This in turn delayed the launching of the brand in Uganda till recently. You could have had an interest in an Infinix mobile smartphone, but could not find any means of purchasing one....

It’s that time of the year again when Google Music/YouTube Music loyalists like myself feel like outcasts. Social media is currently buzzing as everyone is sharing their Spotify wrapped for 2021. The Wrapped update is something Spotify users look forward to every year. Spotify (on Wrapped) shows users fun stats about their most streamed artists and songs every year. But it looks like things are going to change for YouTube Music loyalists this year....

YouTube Premium was originally launched as Music Key . This was in November 2014. The service was then relaunched as YouTube Red in October 2015. Then it rebranded to become YouTube Premium in May 2018. This service offered by the video streaming giant, YouTube, is a paid streaming subscription that provides advertising-free streaming of all videos hosted by YouTube. It also provides exclusive original content produced in collaboration with the site’s creators, and many more features....

Zuku Fiber is an Internet-to-the-Home cable network solution by Wananchi Group. Fiber internet is any internet access through fiber-optic lines. Unlike DSL and cable internet services that transmit electrical information through copper lines, fiber-optic lines use tiny strands of plastic or glass to carry binary transmissions of light. This method of data transmission makes fiber internet the best option for fast speeds and reliability. Zuku fiber is available in areas within Naguru, parts of Bukoto and Ntinda....

The data wars are hotting up! Africell Uganda has taken a leaf from Airtel and MTN and revised their daily data bundles. And with that, we add to the hashtags as well. To counter Airtel’s #DataBlastaForEveryone and MTN’s #SurfMore, Africell’s this time around is #DontBeCheated. Wait, what? Wasn’t this a trending hashtag back when, like Oliver Twist, airtime scratchcard retailers asked for more than the recommended retail price? Somebody is sleeping on the job, it appears....

Most times, getting a new smartphone means you’d have to reinstall apps that you use frequently. You might not also remember all of these apps as they can be quite a lot. Except you write them down somewhere—something people rarely do. In this post, we compile a list of 10 mobile apps that you should install once you get a new smartphone. We’ll be putting a couple of factors (like popularity and frequency of use) into consideration....

The internet is creating new markets and economies that previously never existed. That’s because the internet makes doing a lot of things simple, fast and convenient than traditional methods. There are an estimated 8 million internet users in Uganda according to the latest stats from Uganda Communication Commission. That figure is expected to increase every other year as more people get online thanks to cheap smartphones, low data rates and more great online services....

With over 25% market share, Tecno Mobile is one of the most popular smartphone brands in Nigeria. The Chinese manufacturer makes smartphones under different categories: premium/high-end flagships, mid-range phones, low-end devices, features phones, etc. In the past 12 months, the company has released a handful of devices in Nigeria and across other countries in Africa. Majorly, Tecno Mobile is renowned for producing affordable smartphones with impressive features. The paragraphs below highlight the top and best-selling smartphones released by Tecno Mobile till date, their prices as well as where to buy them at the best price....

A lot of things have changed on our TVs — for the good and bad. Asides from having improved visual qualities, the modern-day TVs now come in fancy, aesthetically appealing architecture: slimmer, bigger, and even rollable (check out the LG Signature OLED TV R , the world’s first rollable TV). On the negative side, however, the speakers and audio quality of TVs nowadays is nothing to write home about. But thanks to Soundbars though, that no longer seem to be a problem....

There are incidents fast becoming popular in the computing world. This is where a hacker installs malware in your computer system and asks for payment (ransom) in order to give you back access to your data. This is called ransomware. Ransomware is Malware that holds the data of a computer user for ransom, usually requiring or claiming to require payment to restore access. One of the most popular incidents on Ransomware was the “WannaCry” worm that wreaked havoc....

Gmail, the free email service by Google is one of the most popular among its kind. Google is set to roll out a redesign in the next few weeks, a move that for some, is long overdue. Early adopters of G Suite have shared screenshots of the new look and while it still is the Gmail you know and love, there are a few notable changes. The new design falls in line with Google’s overall design....

In a landmark move that could reshape Africa’s connectivity landscape, Airtel Africa announced yesterday a strategic agreement with SpaceX to roll out Starlink’s high‑speed satellite internet services across its network footprint. This partnership promises to bring reliable, low‑latency broadband to enterprises, schools, health centers—and even rural villages—closing the digital divide in regions where mobile data and home fiber remain patchy. Starlink, SpaceX’s ambitious global broadband venture, already boasts operations in more than 20 African markets , including South Africa, Nigeria, Kenya, Ghana, Côte d’Ivoire, Senegal, Rwanda and, very soon Uganda ....

We know how you can start to fidget for those short codes when you switch a network operator or just obtained a second line. Short codes for things like balance check. Okay, worry not,because here all the USSD codes and website URLs for recharging and checking your account balance for both airtime and data for all the Networks in Uganda. Africell Uganda Airtime balance inquiry: *131# Airtime recharge: 130Voucher No#...