Author: Kaluka wanjala

Yesterday, HMD Global unveiled its latest entry-level smartphone, the Nokia 2.2. We knew this phone was coming as the successor to the Nokia 2.1 from last year. As expected, the Nokia 2.2 is an Android One smartphone and has a recommended retail price of $100, approximately Ksh 10,000. Keep in mind this is the recommended price in other markets and may be higher or lower when the phone is officially launched in Kenya. It comes with Android 9 Pie but support for Android Q is expected. The Nokia 2.2 has a 5.7-inch display with a HD+ resolution. It also comes…

Huawei’s EMUI 9 which is based on Android 9 Pie has been installed in over 80 million smartphones so far. The company has revealed this saying that it expects the number to reach 100 million by the end of this month. 80 million is not a small number and is something Huawei wants the world to know at this time as it tries to navigate the issues it has with the American Government and some American companies including Google. EMUI 9 as I have mentioned is based on Android 9 Pie and comes pre-installed in most new smartphones from Huawei.…

Azuri Technologies has announced a strategic investment of Kshs 2.6 billion (US$26 million) led by Marubeni Corporation with additional participation from  existing shareholders, including IP Group plc. This strategic investment will accelerate Azuri’s market growth plans in both East and West Africa and open up new opportunities for the business. Azuri Technologies provides solar home systems to off -grid consumers in sub -Saharan Africa on a pay-as-you -go basis. These systems enable households without access to the grid to benefit from modern conveniences, from electric light to satellite TV and Internet access via smartphones. Japanese corporation Marubeni has global interests in energy and…

After 18 years, Apple is finally shelving iTunes as we know it. iTunes is one of the well-known products from Apple and even people know do not use its products have heard about this music platform at some point. With the winding down of iTunes, users will have to use three new apps, Apple Music, Apple TV and Apple Podcasts. These apps have been there but the phasing out of iTunes will make them the go to options for those who want to continue enjoying some of the services they got with iTunes. Apple revealed that iTunes will not be…

When HMD Global brought back the new Nokia smartphones running Android, it promised two major Android updates for every device. This was good news for Android fans especially the ones who want the latest version on their devices. The Nokia3 is one of the first devices from HMD Global and it is finally getting updated with Android 9 Pie. The phone was first released back in 2017 and is considered an entry level device but HMD is not skipping it as it rolls out Android Pie to some of its devices. This is interesting as some 2018 smartphones that were…

The Infinix S4 has been in retail stores in Kenya for Ksh 14,999 since its official launch back in April. This is the company’s latest selfie-focused smartphone that is available through its e-commerce platform Infinixmall. One smartphone the Infinix S4 is competing with is the Huawei Y6 Prime 2019 that is available for Ksh 13,400 on Jumia. With these two smartphones available on the market, if they are within your price range, you may be confused on what each has to offer and which one is perfect for you. In this post, I will be comparing the two phones to…

HMD Global has expanded its smartphone portfolio in Kenya with the introduction of the Nokia 3.2. This phone was officially unveiled in the country yesterday and is available in retail stores for Ksh 13,999. I have not seen the phone online but HMD Global says those interested can get it through offline stores and even through Safaricom shops. The Nokia 3.2 is one of the smartphones HMD Global unveiled back in February at MWC 2019. The others include the Nokia 1 Plus and the Nokia 4.2 that are already available in Kenya and the Nokia 9 PureView that will be…

After weeks of uncertainty, the Huawei Y5 2019 is finally available in Kenya. The phone was to be launched in the country earlier but I think the issues between Huawei and Google definitely pushed the launch forward. The main issue was that Google was not going to support Huawei smartphones going forward which was bad PR for the company. Some people were not comfortable buying Huawei phones because of this. I was actually surprised to see Huawei announce the Y5 2019 is available to purchase in Kenya, I thought they were going to wait a little longer. The drama between…

Telkom has announced expansion of its 3G and 4G networks in Kenya towns across the country. The company is probably the serious competitor to Safaricom when it comes to 4G availability in Kenya but still lags behind in terms of coverage. Even though Telkom has great and affordable deals data deals, most people shy away from using it as the network is not available in all regions. There are some people who live in Nairobi and its immediate environs who complain of poor connectivity when using Telkom. This is different from Safaricom that has a strong presence in Nairobi and…

If you are looking for a new smartphone between Ksh 11,000 and Ksh 13,000, you probably have seen and even considered the new Tecno Spark 3 or the Huawei Y6 Prime 2019. These are some of the new smartphones from the two companies available for this price. Both these smartphones are targeting those who want the most recent hardware and features without spending so much money on a single device. In this comparison, I will look at some of the key things that you should keep in mind when deciding which one is perfect for you. The two phones have…