Author: Alvin Wanjala

The Taiwanese chipmaker Mediatek has continuously been updating its chipset series since last month. They have already added several options to their Dimensity chipset series and even the G Series, but it seems the game is still ongoing. MediaTek announced the Helio G70 earlier this month and has, surprisingly, announced a new chipset dubbed G80. As the naming suggests, the G80 is positioned between this year’s G70 and 2019’s G90 which has already been seen on a couple of devices. The new SoC is crafted out of 12nm processing technology. It is composed of an Octa-core CPU with maximum clocking…

Since 2018’s Nokia 5.1, HDM Global has not yet released a successor to this lower mid-range phone. Most of their old phones were updated last year from the Nokia 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, and even 7. Other device series  – Nokia 5, 8, and 9 – missed an update last year and could be released just a day before MWC 2020 kicks off, which will be held this month as from 24th. It seems, however, that Nokia couldn’t sit tight any further as a leak has already hit the tech media. Alleged photos of the Nokia 5.2 have already…

It’s been a while since the Infinix NOTE 5 first hit the Kenyan market — almost two years and still counting. However, that doesn’t bar the phone from getting the latest Android version update. No surprises here since the Infinix Note 5 was part of Google’s Android One program which guarantees up to two years of major Android updates and three years of monthly security updates. The Infinix NOTE 5 shipped with Android 8.0 Oreo out-of-the-box in 2018 but was updated to Pie last year. Well, Infinix NOTE 5 users will now be glad to know the company is already…

Google’s in-house incubator, Area 120, has released a short video app dubbed Tangi. The new app still takes on the seemingly widespread interest in short video apps but with a different approach. Unlike the likes of TikTok and Likee, which have by nature turned out as entertainment platforms, Tangi is here to help people learn some craft. It majorly helps creatives make short-form DIY videos on variable topics ranging from cooking, fashion, and beauty, etc. “We only focus on DIY and creativity content. Our platform’s goal is to help people learn to craft, cook and create with quick one-minute videos,”…

Facebook’s UPI-based payments feature – WhatsApp Pay – launch in India was delayed over data compliance grounds. WhatsApp Pay was expected to launch in India towards the end of 2019, but it never materialized due to the company’s reluctance to comply with data localization requirements as mandated by the Indian government. Regardless, Facebook says they want to expand in more countries. The company successfully tested WhatsApp Pay in India back in 2018 with a million users. The test was reportedly very successful having “so many” people using WhatsApp Pay week after week — a clear indication it will be a hit,…

Google is known for trying new things, especially when it comes to creating a place where people can communicate and share information. Past attempts have failed, with the most potent mention among Google’s failed social platforms being Google Plus which was laid to rest in 2018 after about 7 years in the market. Last year, Google released Shoelace a hypersocial app that helps connect people with similar interests but was only made available in New York City, USA. Now Google is working on a new chat app that is targeting workplaces. The app will combine Google’s portfolio of services that…

Are you experiencing any issues with your android phone? Google has now made it easier to access tech support regarding your Android phone directly on Twitter. The company announced the news via the official Android Twitter account. All you have to do is tweet your inquiry using the hashtag #AndroidHelp, and you will be helped without moving a muscle. The company says the #AndroidHelp hashtag will be used to solve any issues regarding General troubleshooting, Identity, and Authentication, Accessibility, Security as well as other many other Android features. Since the announcement, I’ve observed the hashtag, and it is quite evident…

January 28th is when the world celebrates Data Privacy, a day meant to increase awareness on the importance of protecting your personal information online. It is no surprise that Facebook’s CEO Mark Zuckerberg appropriately chose to roll out the platform’s new privacy tool globally on the same day. Off-Facebook Activity is the name of the company’s new privacy tool which is not so new as it has been out for a while but in a few select countries. The new tool is part of Facebook’s initiative to ensure transparency on its users’ data as well as activity off the platform.…

Social Media platforms make pretty good money these days. Numbers are in the millennials, but with Generation Z here, social media platforms that evolve with them are, for no doubt, promised a better future. That is what every new social media platform is or should be targeting. With the tremendous growth of TikTok, there is no doubt on how millennials and the more modern Generation Z folks want to interact with their peers. It seems to be all in the short videos. Short video platforms like TikTok, Likee, and more have become staple use for millennials. Traditional social platforms like…

Up to this point, the Apple and Android ecosystems have long differentiated themselves with not just the software, but to some extent the hardware as well On iPhones, Apple uses its in-house chipsets and operating system. At the same time, other smartphones are majorly running Android with chips from either phone makers themselves or the largest semiconductor companies in the market like Qualcomm and MediaTek. Due to these differences, Apple has long fought to be unique and set its sweet spot on the market. However, the EU last week proposed an update to their radio laws that, if passed, would…