Author: Alvin Wanjala

We have seen inventions in the mobile industry at its peak, and currently, the mid-range category is the best range to have a better value for money device. Here is where new inventions occur that add flair to the general smartphone experience. In the age where smartphones seem to be deprived of space in the internals for the inclusion of more features, Blackview made possible what we could not expect in a smartphone. Although they are not the pioneers in this category -at least one of their own is commercially available. Blackview Max 1 Laser Projector phone brings in handy…

We have heard the rumors about Oppo’s sister company Vivo launching in Kenya soon after conducting market research for over a year. The company, even when ahead to open its dedicated Twitter handle in Kenya –the mainstream of their communication. Since May, however, we are still wandering about in the #ComingSoon hashtag. We are even running out of patience –I know, and that’s basically my situation. However, the company so far has revealed some tidbits that could be beneficial for Vivo-fans-to be if it is worth waiting or just grabbing any other phone already available in the Kenyan market. Vivo…

Android 10 Q the next major Google OS update has already received worldwide recognition with a number betas lreleased. Android Q has some significant upgrades in store and will be even bigger as compared to when Android Pie launched. You probably already know that our phones are susceptible to malicious apps now more than ever, and Android Q will be our saviour for fixing major Android vulnerabilities. You may have an urge to be part of the Android Q beta journey just before the full rollout is officially launched a few weeks from now. With over 20 devices included in…

If you’ve been following the Huawei story closely for the past few weeks, then you know Huawei’s HongMeng/Ark OS was not meant for Android. The company has been working on its own OS that could power IoT devices and Smart TVs, among other plethora of devices. However, HongMeng isn’t meant for Android. This is the main reason why the Chinese tech giant and second-largest smartphone seller has expressed deep interests in continuing to use Android OS in its smartphones. Since Huawei seems to be at crossroads on the future of its smartphones, the company is reportedly betting on Google to…

Apple’s eco-system is the most reliable when it comes to managing wireless headphones. With Airpods, one can seamlessly connect to their iPhone without a hassle. For Android, connecting to wireless headphones was still a pain in the ass, and kudos to Google for announcing the Fast Pair feature in 2017, things have become less frustrating since then for supported devices. However, we have not perfected the art just yet. And Google is ready to equip the Fast pair feature with more functionalities for convenience and ease of managing your wireless headphones. The new update is set to launch later this…

US chipmaker Qualcomm Technologies Inc. has been found guilty by the EU for its predatory pricing. The company was found guilty of unfair pricing of its chips between 2009 and 2011 to outdo the major competitor at the time –Nvidia’s Icera. In a statement, the EU said, “Our investigation found that Qualcomm abused (its market) dominance between mid-2009 and mid-2011 by engaging in predatory pricing.” The EU revealed that the company had slashed prices of the key components required by mobile devices to connect to the internet –in the aim of maintaining its market dominance. Between 2009 and 2011, Qualcomm…

Since today’s smartphones can be too much to handle, there might be users who may still want to use feature phones. Feature phones are a good idea for essential functions –basically calling, you will hate the experience of chatting using a feature phone. What about using an Android OS powered feature phone instead? The latest leak has revealed the first look of a Nokia Android-powered feature phone. In the real sense, the android OS is light-weight but not to this extent –talk about Android Go. Android Go has been the minimalistic Android OS reduced to the lightest form that we…

Redmi has officially launched their new flagship killer the Redmi K20 and K20 Pro in India. RedMi K20 Series was launched in China back in May, and now the Xiaomi Sub-brand has stretched its reach to the Indian market. The Redmi K20 series is a mouth-watering flagship offering great specs while at the same time featuring an impressive body and design. Redmi K20 Pro features the high-end specs under the hood that you expect in any flagship Android device –Snapdragon 855 SoC paired with an Adreno 640 GPU hence dubbed “Flagship killer 2.0”. Both devices feature a 6.39-inch FHD+ AMOLED…

Instagram –the Facebook-owned company had hinted on its new feature that hides the number of likes on posts back in May. The feature has been under testing only in Canada for the past two months and is now expanding to more countries. Yesterday, the company announced expansion plans into more countries, including Ireland, Italy, Japan, Brazil, Australia, and New Zealand. Breaking the news, the company stated on Twitter that they “want your friends to focus on the photos and videos you share, not how many likes they get.” The company also reveals that the new feature, however, won’t restrict the…

Huawei was on the roll yesterday by launching a new file system to be used in its smartphones and also GPU Turbo 3.0 technology. The new GPU Turbo 3.0 is the latest iteration GPU technology that brings more seamless gaming experience. The new update will be rolling a set of Huawei and Honor phones including Honor 8X, Honor 10, Honor View10, Huawei P30 Lite, and Huawei P20 Lite. GPU Turbo 3.0 mainly features improved gaming performance and reduced power consumption as compared to its predecessor. GPU Turbo 3.0, as Huawei states, reduces CPU power consumption by 10% at the same…