Author: Kaluka wanjala

You will be able to pre-order the Samsung Galaxy Note 9 in Kenya as from tomorrow (August 17). The phone was unveiled to a global audience last week and some of those who pre-order it in Kenya will be able to get it on the 24th of August. Those who pre-order the Note 9 will get the new DeX HDMI cable, a wireless charging pad and a tripod stand for free. The new DeX HMDI cable will let users connect the Note 9 (and a few other Samsung smartphones) to a monitor or TV screen. It is a different approach…

OKash, the microlending app developed by OPay, an affiliated company of the Opera Group, becomes the first microlending app in Kenya to implement an innovative built-in face recognition system, providing  users with an extra layer of security when requesting a loan. This new face recognition system has been built to protect the identity of any OKash borrower from potential third-party fraud.   “We are very happy to be the first financial technology app in the country to innovate and establish such a security system” said Edward Ndichu, Managing Director of OKash in Kenya. “Within financial digital services, there is need to ensure that…

TV technology has improved over the past couple of years. We have seen some of these changes especially with OLED TVs with LG being one of the companies making moves in this space. When OLED TVs first came into the market, they were so expensive that only a select few could afford. As the years have gone by, we keep seeing more and more OLED TVs on the market at very different prices. With OLED TVs, you should get cinema quality experiences right in your home. This is what most people looking for modern TV tend to factor in and…

OPPO is about to refresh its line up with the launch of the OPPO Find X in Kenya. When the phone was first announced back in June, I was sure the company will skip Kenya as it takes the phone to other markets. I swore by this and this the response I gave everyone who asked me if the company had any plans to bring this phone to the country. The price the company revealed at the launch event was just too high and I did not think it was ready to take the risk and launch the phone in…

Microsoft’s latest mobile offering, Kaizala Pro, is now commercially available across Kenya. Microsoft Kaizala is a mobile app that improves the way businesses communicate and collaborate. It’s designed for large group communication, workflow management, reporting and analytics, and is integrated with Office 365. Sebuh Haileleul is the County Manager for Microsoft in Eastern Africa says the app addresses several challenges faced by many businesses across the region who manage field staff remotely. “Mobile technology is enabling businesses to embrace the fourth industrial revolution and digitally transform their operations. Microsoft Kaizala is ideal for organisations that need to communicate with large…

Over the last couple of years, we have seen some of the top developers release ‘Lite’ versions of their Android applications for those who may want to use their platforms but may not have enough space to download the full version of the app, those with limited data or may just want to use the basic features of the app. We have seen these apps from Facebook, Google and even Twitter. Twitter Lite is the company’s data-friendly platform that it announced back on April 2017. When it was first announced, Twitter Lite was available on the web only until late…

One of HMD’s latest smartphones, the Nokia 5.1, is finally available in Kenya. The company has announced that this phone is available in the country for a recommended retail price of Ksh 19,500. The price may be lower if you happen to get it from platforms such as Jumia or Kilimall. Besides these, the phone should be on the shelves of most offline smartphone shops across the country. The Nokia 5.1 is the latest Android One smartphone from HMD Global and with that brings the purest form of Android. Since it is an Android One smartphone, the Nokia 5.1 is…

I have been Using the Infinix Note 5 for a little over a month now. The phone is meant for those who want more from their phones, be it in performance, camera, reliability etc. As I work on the full review, I though I should do a quick post highlighting the camera of the Note 5 as it is really good. The Infinix Note 5 is not a camera-centric but this camera is so good that I could not just let that go. If you want a smartphone from the company specifically made for those who love taking photos, you…

LG expanded its OLED TV portfolio this year with the addition of new sets in early 2018. The company has been focusing on premium TVs that offer a different experience from what we have on the market. If you have always wanted to know what these new TVs have to offer, below is a look at what they have to offer. Perfect Blacks The new OLED TVs from LG use organic substances that glow when electric current is introduced. This material is crucial in the design of the TV as it drastically reduces the weight and thickness of the TV.…

Two days ago, Samsung officially unveiled its 2018 Note device, the Samsung Galaxy Note 9. The company says this is the most advanced smartphone in the world and it hopes you will be excited to the extent of grabbing one when they are available in retail stores. The Note 9 comes with an improved S Pen, the latest processor, upgraded hardware just to name a few. You can read all about the Note 9 here. The Samsung Galaxy Note 9 comes with a massive 6.4-inch display making it the largest Galaxy device so far. Galaxy Note devices have always been…