Author: Kaluka wanjala

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…

LinkedIn is the largest professional networking site connecting millions of people across the world. With this, the data the company has is massive and valuable to anyone who knows what to do with it. Being such a prime target, the latest data breach was bound to happen at some point. LinkedIn says that a recent data breach saw the data of over 700 million users accessed by unauthorized parties. This was not a hack per se as the company puts it but rather an exhaustive data scraping activity. The company says that no private data of the network’s members were…

Microsoft has announced the introduction of Windows 11 offering a more holistic user experience. Structured as the perfect operating system for hybrid work and learning, the Windows 11, a successor to Windows 10, provides a calm and creative space where users can pursue their passions through a fresh experience. From a rejuvenated Start menu to new ways to connect to your favorite people, news, games, and content—Windows 11 is the place to think, express, and create in a natural way. “We’ve simplified the design and user experience to empower your productivity and inspire your creativity. It’s modern, fresh, clean and beautiful. From…

The LG Tone Free earbuds are true wireless earbuds made for an age in which people care more about protection from pathogens. They do come with a UV light-touting charging case that LG says can kill “up to 99.9%” of bacteria on the speaker mesh of the buds. The LG Tone free earbuds in Kenya are available starting from Ksh 15,000 and you can get them from all LG brandshops, online brandshop and hotpoint. These are the first wireless earbuds from the company to launch in Kenya. The UVnano charging case with ultraviolet light that helps to eliminate 99.9% of…

Instagram has been updating its platform by adding new features and testing a ton of them too. The latest update will be coming to the desktop version of Instagram. Up until now, all you could do when using Instagram on desktop is scroll through your feed, like and comment on posts. You could not publish posts directly. Instagram may be changing this to allow users to post even when using Instagram on their desktop. Twitter user Matt Navarra has shared screenshots of how publishing posts directly from the Instagram desktop version looks like. The button to create and share posts…

Infinix recently launched its NOTE 10 Series in a never seen before launch at the Ali Barbour’s Cave Restaurant, in Diani Beach. The choice in location is mostly influenced by the brand’s mission to stay true to its rebranding goals of being trendy and techy. After several years of taking a break from offline launch events last week’s experience is what many consider a great come back with a statement! Over the years, as the Kenyan market has been constantly flooded with new smartphone entrants, the pressure to stand out is important. As an online-driven smartphone company that aims to…