Author: Alvin Wanjala

Even though instant messaging apps have become a common need these days, email still plays a crucial role in official communication. Since we have all moved our communication to instant messaging apps, we often find ourselves caught up in typos and grammatical goof-ups when it comes to writing emails. This is what Google wants to solve in Gmail. In the new update, Gmail will automatically autocorrect your typos as soon as you’re done with the word. The update has first begun with G-suite users on the web and will roll to other users as well, soon. With grammar mistakes, Gmail…

Facebook has announced expansion plans for its bug bounty program to include abuse of user’s data by third-party apps on Instagram. Typically, Instagram’s bug bounty program like Facebook’s main app involves unraveling of flaws that could be exploited by hackers to steal information. The Data Abuse Bounty aims at solving the primary issue that affects social media apps: scraping of data by third-party applications, which was the root of Facebook’s recently settled Cambridge Analytica scandal. “Our goal is to help protect the information people share on Instagram and encourage security researchers to report potential abuse to us so we can…

Google Duo has rolled out a new low-light mode feature in the latest update. Announcing the new feature, Google states that low-light mode will help users connect “face to face, even when the lighting conditions aren’t optimal.” The low-light mode will adjust accordingly so that people in the frame are more visible when the phone detects dim lighting. “With low light mode on Duo, just start a video call, and you can toggle the feature on or off as part of your in-call controls,” Niklas Blum, Senior Product Manager, Google Duo said in a blog post. Although the company has…

Back in February, Apple held its conference that was exclusively dedicated to its upcoming services. This included a new subscription Apple Arcade a video game subscription service. Apple Arcade will offer its paying members access to iOS, Mac, and Apple TV gaming apps for free. In addition, Apple Arcade games will be free from in-app purchases, advertisements and will support Family Sharing of up to 6 members. According to the latest report by 9to5Mac, Apple Arcade subscription may be priced at $4.99 per month. The leak has proposedly been dug from a promotional message buried in an App Store API.…

Infinix HOT 8 is nearing its launch although we have not received an official launch date yet from the local office. Infinix HOT 8 will succeed Infinix HOT 7 that was launched back in March this year. According to a leaked retail box, the device will feature a large display with a selfie camera housed in a waterdrop notch. From the box, the phone spots slim bezels and a thin chin. Although we cannot see what is on the rear of the device, there must be definitely some improvements over its predecessor, HOT 7 – if not, what is the…

YouTube Originals (YouTube’s shows and movies) initially available under YouTube Premium will be available for free as from September 24th. However, you’ll have to get used to some ads here and there as a result. The Google subsidiary has considered changing its business model from the current one, which they call “Single Slate.” Under the new business model, users will be able to either pay for YouTube Premium for ad-free access of all of its contents or choose a free version served with ads. A YouTube Premium subscription costs $12 and enables one to stream advertising-free videos hosted by YouTube,…

Oppo Reno 10X Zoom officially landed in Kenya almost a month ago, but that was months from when the device was announced for the first time in some markets. The Oppo Reno 10X Zoom stood out with its 10x hybrid zooming technology which combines both optical and digital zoom capabilities that made it a mainstream media device. Now that the Reno 10X Zoom is already available, Oppo has recently teased its successor, Oppo Reno 2. Oppo Reno 2 Series will still come in three variants; a base model Reno 2, a high-end option with 20X Zoom capabilities and a 5G…

In a move to fight false information on its platforms, Facebook has been coming up with new tools to combat the spread of the vice in its app ecosystem. But that has not gone well as expected by the company. The company has now expanded its Third-Party Fact-Checking Program to cover photos and videos shared on the platform. Under the new program, users will have an extra option to flag certain content as “false information.” “This is an initial step as we work towards a more comprehensive approach to tackling misinformation,” said Facebook’s spokeswoman Stephanie Otway. To view the new…

Even though Samsung’s Galaxy Fold – an immediate competitor to Huawei’s Mate X is just a few weeks away from launch, Huawei has yet again pushed forward the launch of their foldable device. This comes after the company postponed the official launch date from June reportedly for some additional testing. Huawei has been skeptical about launching their foldable device after witnessing the misfortunes which succumbed their close competitor, Samsung, with the Galaxy Fold. The company announced yesterday that the launch is pushed forward to November and not mid or late September as they had previously stated. Why is that so?…

Dark mode has been one of the most talked-about features these days, and more demands means developers have to work harder to bring it faster. But still, whether there is demand or not, dark mode has already been set as a standard for the upcoming Android Q. As a result, every major company has already started working on a dark mode feature for its apps, including Google, Microsoft, and even Facebook. Google has been on the forefront, launching dark UI for a couple of their apps. The latest addition in Google’s docket of apps with dark mode is gallery go.…