Author: Kaluka wanjala

As it has been said before, All good things must come to an end. This is what Microsoft said about Windows 7 as the software giant plans to end support for this dated operating System in January 2020. This OS was first released in 2009 and has been around for a little over 9 years and it is time to move on to recent versions according to Microsoft. In a statement, Microsoft said, “All good things must come to an end, even Windows 7. After January 14, 2020, Microsoft will no longer provide security updates or support for PCs running…

Huawei is getting ready to launch its latest flagship phablet in Kenya that is will be unveiling later this month. This smartphone was unveiled to a global audience late last year and the company is ready to launch it in the country. The Huawei Mate 20 is the first smartphone from the company to come with the Kirin 980 processor, the world’s first 7-nanometer mobile AI chipset. With this chipset, the company promises a higher intelligence in mobile phones and the next level of true AI. “With the capacity to deliver 75% improved performance and 58% improved power efficiency in…

HMD Global might unveil the next flagship Nokia smartphone running Android before the end of the month. We have heard so much about this smartphone and now we are getting information about its launch. From the report, HMD will unveil this phone later this month before Mobile World Congress (MWC 2019) where we expect to see some new smartphones from other manufacturers. It is also believed that HMD will have the phone is retail stores before March. The Nokia 9 that will be unveiled later this month will come with a Snapdragon 845 processor and if you know anything about…

Branch is one of the well-known mobile lending companies in Kenya. You probably have heard about it or have even used it at some point. Out of the many other services available locally, Branch and a handful of other players seem to be popular in the country. To kickstart 2019, Branch has announced its largest commercial paper issuance to date, raising Ksh500 million. This is the third commercial paper by the company with the others being a Ksh 200 million one in 2017 and a 350 million one in 2018. All three commercial paper issuances were arranged by Barium Capital,…

Sometime last year, Safaricom talked about Fuliza, its overdraft facility available for M-Pesa users. The company did not share much back then as the facility was yet to be approved but we can share some information since it has officially been rolled out. What is Fuliza? So, what exactly is Fuliza? In simple terms, it is an overdraft service that allows M-Pesa customers to complete M-Pesa transaction even when they have insufficient funds in their accounts. This is not a loan facility but rather is a service that lets you send money or complete a Lipa na M-Pesa (Buy goods…

Ever since it brought the new Android Powered Nokia smartphones, HMD Global was clear that these phones would get timely Android updates when they are available. The company said that these phones would be among the first ones to get the latest updates and even though this has not been the case all the time, the company has supported the existing Nokia smartphones better than most other smartphone manufacturers. Android 9.0 Pie Update for the Nokia 8 Sirocco brings with it all the key Pie updates that Google announced last year. Some of these include gesture navigation, slices, app actions,…

Since the launch of Search 20 years ago, Google has built in several useful features and tools to help make everyday life easier. Whether you are looking for information related to your career, education or health, Search provides quick access to tools and reliable resources to help you make informed decisions. Here are some other great ways to leverage useful features on Search in your day to day life. Search as your Google assistant Google is now helping phones to be not only location-aware, but context-aware too. Google Assistant is one of the ways that Google is helping you find…

If you have ever wanted to post the same content to your different Instagram accounts at the same time, you had to do it manually for each account, a very tedious task if you ask me. You may be wondering, why would you want to post the same content to different accounts? Well, there are people/brands who own/manage different accounts for one reason or the other and may want to share the same content on the different accounts. If you are such a user, you may be getting a break as Instagram plans to make it easier to share the…

Google Assistant is an evolving product, we have seen it change over the years and now is integrated with other products and services that we use regularly. For Google, integrating Assistant with some of the other products/services out there makes sense as it is a way to get more people to use it and that is what the search giant wants. For Google Maps users, you may be happy to know that the company plans to integrate Google Assistant will this popular navigation app. The company has already pushed out an update that makes this possible. This integration is available…

Late last year, TECNO launched its latest camera-centric devices, the Camon 11 and Camon 11 Pro. Both phones had two SIM slots and this meant that they were not sold through Safaricom retail shops. The smartphone market has changed over the years But Safaricom is still a key player in the smartphone retail space selling thousands of devices every year. For TECNO, selling the Camon 11 through Safaricom retail shops is strategic as it will be able to target those who still prefer buying their devices through Safaricom. Infinix has done this and most recently it did so with the…