Author: Kaluka wanjala

Instagram has always been mobile-first from the beginning. The company has put so much work on its mobile apps but the same can’t be said when talking about its desktop app. It has limited functionality that make it usable for anyone who just wants to scroll through their feed and has no plans to doing much. For those who want messaging when using Instagram on their computers, that option is coming soon. I honestly did not expect this feature to be available on desktop ever as earlier this year Instagram rolled out a standalone messaging app and killed it a…

Showmax added Live sports content on its platform not so long ago and it has been good so far. In addition to this, the platform also has recorded sports content for those who may have missed a game for some reason. All this live content is available at not extra charge on your existing Showmax subscription. I took advantage to the Ksh 1000 per year offer when it was active and it is hard to imagine I can enjoy some Live sports content as part of that. Showmax is still selective on the Live content it has on its platform…

WhatsApp is the next app that is ready to jump into the dark side. According to WABetaInfo, WhatsApp is working on a dark mode feature for its Android app. Dark Mode has been spotted on the latest beta version of WhatsApp (version 2.19.282). This is the version of WhatsApp you need to see this feature at the moment if you want to be among the first people to try it out. When it is fully implemented, Dark Mode on WhatsApp will be accessed through the WhatsApp Settings menu. From there, you will see a new section dubbed ‘Theme Settings’. From…

When you are planning to buy a new laptop, you do have some requirements that should be ticked on the one you get. This is especially so if you have specific needs as you do not want to get a device that does not deliver to your expectations. I have been using the Asus ZenBook Pro Duo for the past two weeks and I am confident enough to share what it has to offer. This laptop is made for creators and it stands out as it has two 4K displays, the main one as is with any other laptop and…

Mobile gaming is on an upward trajectory and this is evident with the success of some of the recent titles that have made it from consoles to smartphones. Activision is the latest developer to cross over as it released Call of Duty Mobile to Android and iOS in partnership with Tencent. Within the first week of its release, Call of Duty Mobile seems to be a hit as it has just crossed the 100 million downloads mark according to the research firm, SensorTower. This is very impressive and according to the report, it beats the first week download numbers that…

The Tecno Camon 12 is the latest addition to Tecno’s camera-centric line. This phone takes over from the Tecno Camon 11 from late last year. We reviewed this phone then and we loved some things about it but hated others. It was not perfect and neither is any phone on the market right now. The new Camon 12 is available on Jumia from Ksh 15,500. The Tecno Camon 12 comes with some key upgrades but the camera is key as we expected. Camon devices have always had exceptional cameras and we were not expecting anything less with the Camon 12.…

The Tecno Camon 12 is the latest device from Tecno that I got my hands on. I am working on the unboxing post but before I do that, I decided to jump the gun and write something on what to do when you first buy this phone. I have never done such a post before and that is why I thought it is good to try it and see how it goes. In this post, I will highlight the five things that you should do when you get the Tecno Camon 12. These are not necessary but rather the things…

If you have been eyeing the new Xiaomi Mi Band 4, you can get it in the country for Ksh 4,000. The fitness band is available through Xiaomi Kenya on its Jumia shop and you can get it offline through its Mi Home shops in Nairobi. The Xiaomi Mi Band 4 is the latest iteration of the company’s popular fitness band but it has taken quite a long time to get to the country. It was unveiled in China back in June and only recently did Xiaomi Kenya officially bring it to the country. You could still get it through…

Instagram is finally rolling out dark mode to its mobile apps starting with iOS. The update has just been pushed out and you should have it if you have iOS 13. In the update changelog, there is no mention of dark mode as it only says it fixes bugs and brings performance improvements. According to the Verge, this update is not just about that as dark mode has been added too. Dark mode for Instagram will not be enabled within the application but it will use the phone’s system-wide settings. If you are using a dark theme on your iPhone,…

We may not think too hard about eSports but it is a growing industry worldwide and in Kenya. We do play games and always have but it is not something we think too much about as most of those who do engage in that do so to pass time. With the evolution of smartphones and mobile gaming, on our hands we have devices that can handle all manner of games. From simple one-player games to multiplayer games, people are free to play the one they want if the smartphone they have supports it. From the casual smartphone gamers, we move…