Author: Alvin Wanjala

As it had planned, Apple officially launched its new iPhone 11 series of devices on September 11. The stage was set, and it was slightly exciting to finally see the new iPhones as we had set expectations based on all the rumors, leaks and renders that had been floating around for the better part of the last few months. So, it was clear what to expect with the Phone 11 series – even months before the official launch. With the leaks and renders making rounds online, we already knew Apple is still retaining the ugly notch in its new iPhone series. For…

Google has revamped its Photos app with a new Memories section which showcases photos taken the same day in the previous years. Remember Google Photos provided a brief showcase of your history via Photos Assistant tab that was previously named as “rediscover this day.” Now, doing away with that, you will still be able to view your past memories but this time at the top of your gallery placed in an Instagram story-like manner. If you’re familiar with Instagram, you will see the correlation here. “While you might recognize this stories format from social media, these memories are your personal…

After Apple’s “Special” Event that led to the announcement of new iPhones, the focus has now been shifted to Google’s upcoming device Pixel 4. Google already teased a few upcoming features – the unusual. Google stated Pixel 4 Series would have improved camera with a new soli sensor and Face Unlock. However, leaks have not stopped flowing since then. Surprisingly even hands-on videos have now become the news of the day. In a hand-on video showcased on YouTube (in South Korean), tons of information about Google Pixel 4 XL has been revealed. Firstly, Pixel 4 XL has a 6.3-inch AMOLED…

Although Google’s recent material update for the Playstore focused on whitening the most parts of the UI, dark mode is still being implemented in Google’s plethora of applications. The latest addition to Google apps with dark mode is Gmail. This comes a week after Google rolled out the newest version of Android, 10. Just like Gmail’s Dark Mode, Google Playstore dark theme is also a dark grey and it looks fantastic. The feature is still unreleased and was first spotted by XDA.  According to XDA, the functionality may have been pushed by Google on its server-side tests. The phone in…

After the initial announcement of their upcoming streaming service in WWDC, Apple’s answer to Netflix will be available starting November 1st. Customers will be offered a free year of Apple TV+ subscription as a reward for buying any of Apple’s new devices including any new iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Mac or iPod touch as from today. At yesterday’s announcement event, Apple TV+ was mostly positioned as the go-to place for exclusive original shows, movies and documentaries. “With Apple TV+, we are presenting all-original stories from the best, brightest and most creative minds, and we know viewers will find their new…

Infinix NOTE 6 was announced in Nigeria back in July, and since then we have received no word about its availability in Kenya – until recently. Infinix Kenya has announced the availability of Infinix NOTE 6 locally stating that the device will be going for Ksh 21,799. Well, about the price, it is higher than we anticipated but either way, I’m sure there are people who value the X-Pen and will kill for it. But at this price point, Infinix NOTE 6 goes head to head with Vivo Y15, Huawei Y9(2019) and even Xiaomi’s Redmi Note 7 – which offers…

Since Xiaomi develops its own iteration independent of Android, MIUI, it takes time to roll out the final product to users. Its latest iteration, MIUI 11 has been in the works since early this year. Apart from the system-wide dark mode, MIUI 11 was initially tipped to include a new design to icons and more features. XDA reports that Xiaomi “accidentally” rolled out MIUI 11 to some devices already. These devices included Xiaomi’s latest Redmi K20 Pro, Mi Mix 2S, and Mi 6. What’s New in MIUI 11 As you’d expect MIUI 11 packs some new features that set it…

With the revamped Galaxy A-series, Samsung has already launched successors to the Galaxy A10, A30 and A50. With that, it’s not strange the A20’s successor is coming next. It is surprising though that Samsung launched the A10s skipped the A20s and went straight to the A30s and A50s. However, it seems we will not be waiting for too long before that happens. Some tidbits on the Galaxy A20s have surfaced online and here’s what we know so far. The Galaxy A20s will pack a triple camera setup on the rear composed of a 13MP primary cam (f/1.9), a 5MP depth…

Xiaomi had already tipped of their upcoming “Mi Charge Turbo” charging technology that was to be unveiled this week. As expected, the company has announced its new charging technology today. Xiaomi’s Mi Charge Turbo is now the world’s first 30W wireless charging technology to grace the smartphone industry. The wireless charging tech will be launched together with Xiaomi’s upcoming Mi 9 Pro 5G flagship set to be unveiled in October. Unlike the 20W wireless charger that launched with Xiaomi’s Mi 9, the company claims the 30W wireless charging technology can be able to charge a 4000mAh battery from zero to…

While 5G has gained popularity in the industry, commercial use is still not widespread. In fact, few countries have 100,000+ 5G subscribers with South Korea being on the top of the list with over 1 million users. But it is evident that most phones that are 5G capable as per now come with a big price tag – even more expensive than their 4G variants. However, this is about to change by next year. Qualcomm, the US chipmaker, has announced plans to bring 5G integrated chipsets in its mid-range 6 and 7 series. The move will bolster the company’s 5G…