Author: Kaluka wanjala

The Tecno Spark 5 is finally available in retail stores in Kenya. This is the successor to the Spark 4 from last year and you can get it in the country starting from Ksh 13,999. This is the second major release from Tecno in the country this year after the launch of the Tecno Camon 15 series not so long ago. The Tecno Spark 5 is quite an upgrade compared to the Spark 5. Some of its unique selling points include the 5 camera setup made up of a quad setup at the back and a single front facing camera…

Facebook is the most popular social networking platform out there. With billions of users, the platform has become a home for many who use it to connect with family and friends or just keep up with the latest news across the world. The billions of people using Facebook upload their photos, videos and share almost every aspect of their lives with their Facebook friends. Still on Facebook, users are able to create and share stories with their audiences. For Facebook Stories, users can share photos, videos and posts that according to Facebook will be available for viewing for 24 hours.…

The Xiaomi Redmi Note 9S is now available in retail outlets in Kenya. This is one of the latest smartphones from the Chinese manufacturer and you can get it in Kenya for Ksh 25,000 on Jumia. To start, the Xiaomi Redmi Note 9S has a massive 6.67-inch display with the familiar punch hole design that has been placed on the top of the display. I actually prefer the placement of the punch hole here over the left or right of the display panel. The fingerprint sensor on this phone is mounted on the side On the Redmi Note 9S, Xiaomi…

Xiaomi is on the hot seat right now as a new report claims that the company has been collecting browsing data of its users. This was revealed by a security researcher working with Forbes who said the company collects browsing data from users who are using Xiaomi smartphones and the pre-installed browser. The browser apparently collects the data even when someone is using it in incognito mode. These are serious allegations that Xiaomi has to address. According to Gabriel Cirlig, the security researcher, he is using the Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 and has noticed that the phone records almost everything…

Google for iOS devices is finally getting an update that has been available to Android users for some time. This latest update introduces personalized topics that give users more control over their Homepage and Up Next videos. Google has announced that personalized topics on Home and Up Next will be rolled out to YouTube on the web and iOS. It took Google long enough to roll out this feature to iOS but the good news is that it is finally available. On Android, the feature has been available in English on YouTube for Android. The update has just started rolling…

HMD Global has been busy pushing out Android 10 to most of its smartphones. We have seen the update roll out to the flagship Nokia 9 PureView and even on the entry level Nokia 2.3. The company’s commitment to devices in different price segments is impressive and not something we see often from most manufacturers. The latest device by the company to get this update is the Nokia 1 Plus. This phone was released back in February 2019 with Android 9 Pie (Go Edition). It is a Go Edition phone with a tweaked version of Android that is meant for…

Tecno is set to update its Spark series with the 2020 edition, the Tecno Spark 5. This phone will have a total of 5 cameras and will be powered by a 5,000 mAh battery. With the 5 cameras, Tecno says its customers should expected enhanced photography and videography experiences. It is not clear what camera arrangement Tecno will go with but it most likely will include a Quad setup at the back and 1 for selfies. Besides the battery and cameras, the Tecno Spark 5 will have a bigger display of 6.52 inches with a resolution of 720 X 1600.…

Smartphone penetration has been on the rise in Kenya over the years but not everyone can pay for a good and reliable smartphone upfront. With this, there are those who are stuck with older and some very basic phones that may not be reliable over time. In an age where 4G coverage is in almost all corners of the country, there are those who are still stuck with 3G and some 2G devices. These people may not necessarily see the need of getting a 4G supported phone and some may just not care. For Safaricom, the more people using 4G,…

The Latest phone from Huawei to launch in Kenya is the Huawei Y7p. The phone is available through online and offline outlets for Ksh 18,499. Online you can get the phone through Jumia by clicking here. The Huawei Y7p is still an Android powered smartphone like all other smartphones from the company. In Google Mobile Services, the phone comes with Huawei Mobile services. Huawei Mobile Services step in here to make sure the user experience is as smooth as it has always been on Android. With the lack of Google services and apps, there is no access to the Google…

The Nokia C2, HMD’s latest entry-level phone, is now available in Kenya for Ksh 8,200. This is the successor to the Nokia C1 and one of its key upgrades is 4G support unlike its predecessor that could only support 3G. The C2 supports 4G VoLTE and should work well with JTL’s Faiba 4G. The Nokia C2 comes in Cyan and Black to further expand HMD’s portfolio in Kenya. The phone has a 5.7-inch HD+ display with 720×1520 pixel resolution. This is a Go Edition phone that comes with Android 9.0 Pie Go Edition, something that may be disappointing for some…