Author: Kaluka wanjala

Twitter is reportedly working on ways to improve user privacy with the implementation of new privacy settings. The company is said to be working on one such feature that will allow users to toggle the discoverability of their accounts on and off. This will be part of Twitter’s new “Privacy check-up” feature. Through the Privacy check-up feature, Twitter hopes to educate users on the available privacy settings that are available for them. Allowing users to hide their account discoverability may be appreciated by those who may have been targets of harassment or cyberbullying. In most of these cases, users may…

There is nothing worse than something that does not work as it should! This is especially true for Apps, the handy platforms that bring convenience, functionality and entertainment to mobile device users’ lives. Nowadays, a mobile device user doesn’t even need to leave their house for anything, having the ability to shop, communicate and keep themselves entertained – all through their smartphone. A strong user experience could make the difference between an App that soars in popularity, and one which is soon forgotten. After all, there are millions of Apps out there to choose from and chances are that there…

Microsoft has unveiled a new cloud-based business management solution, Dynamics 365 Business Central, to help small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) in Africa and the Middle East to streamline their operations. Dynamics 365 Business Central will support the SMBs to connect their financials, sales, service, and operations to streamline business processes and improve customer interactions. “With digital transformation now a necessity, small and medium-sized businesses are seeking cost-effective, streamlined systems that will make their transition seamless,” says Maher Al-Khaiyat, Regional Business Applications Director for Microsoft MEA Emerging Markets. “Multiple, disconnected systems are now easily combined under one secure, centralised application. Using…

Android 12 will be the next version of Android and it should be unveiled later this year. Google already announced this version but the stable version will only be available towards the end of the year. With this new version of Android 12 coming to the market, we expect some devices to get the update later in the year or early next year. This should happen with most of the 2021 mid-range and higher end smartphones and some manufacturers such as HMD Global may even update some of their entry level devices. For Xiaomi, it will be updating some of…

Netflix has had an aggressive global expansion plan ever since it started operations unlike some of its competitors. The service has been available in Kenya for a number of years given local users a chance to legally stream global movies and TV shows. Globally, Netflix has over 200 million users and the number keeps growing by the day. This number is huge and considering that there are a ton of video streaming sites competing with Netflix, it just should you how massive the platform is. Netflix has always localized some aspects of its service and for a country like Kenya,…

Today’s digital content creator in Kenya, and the world over, is a moving work of art. If they are not on a movie or TV set, unboxing a new device or streaming their brunch live, then they are probably busy planning their next post. While this lifestyle keeps the rest of us glued to their pages, connecting with friends and families becomes a tricky task for many of them as they quickly move from one thing to another. Therefore, chatting and expressing themselves easily is key for them and Opera’s chat service, Hype, is steadily becoming the platform of choice…

Google is cracking down on malicious applications that have made their way o the Play Store. According to ArsTechnica, Google has axed 9 Android apps from the Play Store for violating its rules. The apps have a combined download number of over 5.8 million and they tend to offer services such as file removal, photo editing, providing horoscopes and many more. This was not their main intention as in the background they would steal the Facebook passwords of the user who has installed them. These apps worked as you would expect them to and require users to log into their…

Huawei has confirmed that it will be launching its latest wearable, the Huawei Band 6 in Kenya. This fitness band will be launching later this month and pre-orders have started today. This fitness band was unveiled to a global audience earlier this year and it is finally making its way to Kenya. According to Huawei, this fitness band will be available in retail stores as from July 22. Before that, those who are interested in it can pre-order one from today. Huawei has revealed that the fitness band will be available in the country for Ksh 7,000. This is quite…

Yesterday, Tecno unveiled its flagship smartphone for 2021, the Tecno Phantom X. With the launch of this phone, the company also introduced its sub-brand, Phantom, with the first device in this line being the Phantom X. The phone was unveiled at a glamourous event that was held at EMARA, Ole Sereni Hotel, Nairobi. The Tecno Phantom X Launch was graced by renowned influencers such as Jeff Koinange, Janet Mbugua, Grace Msalame, Nick Mutuma, Sharon Mundia, Victoria Kimani, Nameless and Wahu. The mentioned eight will be the key influencers to carry the Phantom X brand that was introduced as a sub-brand…

Huawei has announced that users across Africa will experience an enhanced Petal Maps application, which includes a range of new features and upgrades such as dark mode navigation display over other apps, third-party hotel booking, and destination reviews, all designed to make journey mapping easier and more enjoyable. This is in addition to existing differentiators such as heads-up display, and real-time road condition updates. To help users navigate and explore the world easily and intuitively, the updated Petal Maps incorporates add-ons from prominent global partners, and now includes features such as ‘advanced navigation’ and user-generated ‘co-created maps’. Advanced Navigation: Petal…