Author: Kaluka wanjala

Editor at TechArena. I cover all things technology and review new gadgets as I get them. You can reach me on email: [email protected]

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…

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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…

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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,…

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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…

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The Nokia 7.2 is one of the latest smartphones from HMD Global to be launched in Kenya. This phone was announced not so long ago at IFA 2019. Also announced at the event was the Nokia 6.2, Nokia 2720 Flip, Nokia 800 Tough and the Nokia 110. The Nokia 7.2 is the successor to the Nokia 7.1 from last year. You can say it is a mid-range device as in Kenya it is available for Ksh 34,000. This is not a bad price but within this range, there are so many options to choose from and HMD Global has an…

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Yesterday, Microsoft unveiled three new Surface devices at an event in New York. We do not get to see much of these Surface Laptops in this part of the world but they are around, mostly used by Microsoft staff locally and by individuals who do not mind importing them independently. If you are fan of the Surface products, the new ones will excite you. The three Surface products are quite different targeting different users just like the previous ones. The Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 The Microsoft Surface 3 is first on the list with either 13.5 inch or 15-inch screen…

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We have known for a while that the Infinix Hot 8 is about to be launched in Kenya. That has not happened yet and I will update you when things change. For now, the Infinix Hot 8 is on its way to Kenya but for those who want to be the first ones to own it can pre-order it through Infinixmall and from select retail stores countrywide. You can find the list of shops you can pre-order the phone from here. If you want to pre-order it through the Infinixmall, you can do so here. The pre-order price for the…

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Whenever you buy a new smartphone, you are always planning to use it for at least two or even more for some people. The last thing you would want is to buy a smartphone today and have to buy a new one after 6 months because something is not working as you expected it to. No one wants to spend their hard-earned money on anything that will cost them more to repair or replace after a couple of months of using it. As a stamp of approval on its own products, itel has announced a new campaign that will see…

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The Android Go program was announced a few years back and its aim is to cater to the low-end smartphone users. If you have used a low-end smartphone at some point, then you will agree with me that the experience is not usually the best. The software may seem buggy and heavy for a device with low-end hardware leading to an unpleasant experience. To address this, Google introduced the Android Go program for these low-end devices. The latest iteration is Android 10 Go that the company has just announced for devices with limited specifications. Android 10 Go is not a…

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Earlier today, Safaricom announced that it has sold over 600,000 Neon smartphones this year. This is impressive especially coming from a brand that may not be well known to many people. Safaricom Neon devices are available through its retail store and online through Masoko. These devices are available for less than Ksh 5,000, an entry-level smartphone segment that has always been neglected and left for feature phone makers. With the Neon smartphones, connectivity is key for Safaricom and you can tell that as most of these devices support 4G connection. Not each model supports 4G LTE but most do. 4G…

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