Google TV, the latest software from Google that aims to revolutionize how you view content on TV, was announced last year, built on top of Android TV. While Google TV will eventually replace Android TV in future TVs, Google is working on smoothening the way out of its new software as early as now. The company will include a “Basic Mode” that strips out all the smart features built inside Google TV. Including the ability to stream movies and TV Shows, casting, Google Assistant, and personalized recommendations. Basic Mode will provide the basic interface needed to do other things like…
Author: Alvin Wanjala
Alvin Wanjala
Alvin Wanjala has been writing about technology for over 2 years(and counting). He writes about different topics in the consumer tech space. He loves streaming music, programming, and gaming during downtimes.
Telegram is one of the most feature-rich instant messaging platforms, and it also proud itself among the biggest staunch privacy supporters. Last month, the app rolled out the ability to export chats from WhatsApp, enhanced voice chats, improved the inherent audio player and allowed users to start reporting impersonating channels. Now, the app is adding a new set of features both on Android and iOS. The new features include a message auto-delete timer across all chats, flexible invite links, home screen widgets, and expansion group members supported from the previous 20,000. Groups, with Unlimited Members If the 200,000 group members…
Google has announced a slew of new features making their way to some older and newer Android devices sooner or later. The new features range from minor improvements in Google Maps to Google Assistant, Android Auto, and even Google’s screen reader app, TalkBack. There’s also a new privacy-oriented Password Checkup. These are part of the regular minor OS updates – similar to Apple’s iOS “point releases.” Password Checkup Using your Android phone, Google allows you to save login credentials of different platforms inside your account. The feature brings convenience by logging into different services and apps easily through “Autofill with…
Spotify is finally available in Kenya after a long wait. The Swedish company announced entry into over 80 markets across Asia, Africa, the Caribbean, Europe, and Latin America on Monday 22nd. And two days later, Spotify is now available in Kenya. With its official availability, you can download the Spotify app from Google Play Store or Apple’s App Store. Here’s everything you need to know about the streaming service. Spotify Kenya Subscription Charges and Packages How much does Spotify cost in Kenya? The subscription price is dependent on the selected streaming package. Each package has its own features and limitations,…
The internet is always watching your actions. What you’re currently doing, your opinions about some hot topics, and so you might easily land into trouble if you say something in the heat of the moment. Such moments require calmness and a clear mind view of what’s happening. From May 2020, Twitter started testing a “Review before you tweet” feature to address this on the platform. The test went live on iOS first, followed by Android and the web in August before being paused. However, testing has been revived. And this time, Twitter is also kicking the tests on iOS. The…
Samsung is pushing the limits on the update front. Last year, the company pledged to provide up to three major Android updates to select Galaxy smartphones. Simultaneously, the company has greatly improved pushing security updates to its wide portfolio of devices, from entry-level phones to the expensive Galaxy Note and Galaxy S flagships. In a follow-up update commitment, Samsung has promised to provide four years of guaranteed monthly or quarterly security updates to its recent Galaxy phones. “By extending support for security updates delivered on a monthly or quarterly basis, Samsung is giving users peace of mind knowing their data…
Netflix is adding a new feature to its platform that will automatically download movies and TV Shows that you might enjoy for offline watching. The new feature is called “Downloads For You”. “Downloads For You” basically analyzes your personal viewing history to find new shows that match your taste. Once you’re connected to a Wi-Fi network, the app will then download matching shows on your behalf that you can watch when offline. “Today, we’re launching Downloads For You, a new feature that automatically downloads recommended shows or movies to your mobile device based on your tastes,” Patrick Flemming, Netflix’s Director…
Spotify has announced a sweeping expansion to 80 plus more territories in addition to the 93 where the music streaming giant currently serves. The company announced the major move into dozens of markets worldwide, including Kenya, during its Stream On event. The move will see Spotify offer its streaming service to more than a billion people across Asia, Africa, the Caribbean, Europe, and Latin America. In addition to Kenya, Spotify will be available in other African countries, including Nigeria, Uganda, Zimbabwe, Rwanda, DRC, etc. You can check the full list of countries here. A personalized experience will be offered in…
Facebook has implemented new measures in Australia in retaliation to the country’s proposed new Media Bargaining law. The proposed law would require Facebook and other big technology companies like Google to pay for news. In response to the law, which is yet to be passed, the company has restricted Australians from posting news links and sharing or viewing Australian and international news content on Facebook. For months, Facebook tried to decry the new law while trying to educate the country’s government on its relationship with news agencies. Unlike other big tech companies, like Google. Publishers chose to post their content…
Huawei has today unveiled its latest folding phone, the Mate X2. The Mate X2 is the company’s second-gen foldable phone after the Mate X and Mate Xs. It features a revamped design, with an inward folding screen, the opposite of what we saw with the first Mate X and the Mate Xs. Also, the Mate X2 doesn’t have any camera on the inside. The inward display is an OLED panel that opens up to 8-inches. It has 2480 x 2200 pixel resolution and a high 90HZ refresh rate with a 240Hz touch sampling rate. The outside display is a standard-size…