Author: Kaluka wanjala

By Kunle Awosika  The future of personal healthcare goes something like this. An asthma patient wakes up and looks at their smartphone. ‘Good morning,’ it says, ‘how is your breathing?’ The patient logs a few answers that are sent to their doctor and stored on a server, which then analyses trends and triggers an alert if something is abnormal. Doctors can provide more personalised service by being able to drill down into specific information to find root causes and triggers, and provide an accurate diagnosis. They also don’t need to physically wade through tons of research, test results and patient…

Most people know about Motorola for its smartphones. The company makes some of the best Android smartphones that look good and the fact that they come with pure Android is a plus. Besides smartphones, Motorola has a few tablets in its portfolio including the Xoom and the Xyboard. These were the last Android tablets we saw from Motorola but we have information that this may change soon as the company is currently working on a new Android tablet that it will be unveiling this year. According to Android Police, Motorola will soon be adding a new Android tablet to its…

Back in April, we told you that Android Wear 2.0 was to roll to the older smartwatches between then and the end of May. This was revealed by Google and the update was already available for some of the older smartwatches but the Huawei Watch was not on the list. Well, if you own the Huawei Watch, we have some good news for you. The update is finally available for your smartwatch. This smartwatch was released back in 2015 and is finally getting the update we have been waiting for. The update started rolling out over the weekend, three months…

If you are in Kenya right now, you may have noticed that it has been chilly and rainy the last couple of weeks. This will be the trend for the next month or two and you should be prepared for this. Since it can rain anytime or can get really cold when you least expect it, always knowing what the weather is going to be for a specific day is important. To help you with this, I have provided a list of my top 5 weather applications for both Android that you should check out. AccuWeather AccuWeather is my absolute…

A couple of week ago, I wrote the review of the latest smartphone from Tecno, the Camon CX. Out of all devices from Tecno, those under the Camon series usually come with superior cameras and the CX was not any different. As I mentioned in the review, both the front and back cameras of the Tecno Camon CX can take very good shots. In the review, I did not dive deep into the camera and explain what it has to offer so this is why I came up with this post. For those who are interested the Tecno Camon CX…

A few weeks ago, OPPO launched the A57 smartphone in Kenya. This was just one of the two camera centric smartphones the company has been working on. The next smartphone from OPPO will be the F3 that it plans to launch later this month on May 15. The OPPO F3 has already been launched in India but here in Kenya we will have to wait a few more days. The phone’s unique selling point will be its dual selfie camera that the company says will enable users to snap both great selfie and group selfie shots with ease. At the…

YouTube has really changed the last few years to be a leading content platform that will definitely steal some of the eyeballs from traditional broadcasters. YouTube has been positioning itself to be this platform and this has worked perfectly so far as more and more people (millennials) consume content through YouTube and less through traditional broadcasters. YouTube isn’t about to sit and wait for things to change, the company has just announced a number of new shows through partnerships with celebrities. Some of these celebrities include Ellen Degeneres who will have the Show Me More Show, a twice-weekly behind-the-scenes program…

Earlier this year, at CES and MWC, HMD Global showcased the latest Nokia smartphones. These smartphones grabbed the attention of potential customers as Nokia has been missing from the smartphone market for the last 24 months or so. Nokia was one of the most popular mobile phone manufacturers and this is why most people we excited to see it back and they were keen to see how that turns out. The Nokia smartphones were just showcased at the two events but only one, the Nokia 6, has been available for users to buy. We knew that the company had plans…

The Samsung Galaxy S8 smartphone is now available in Kenya. Samsung Electronics East Africa today announced the introduction to the East African market, the smartphone that pushes the boundaries of traditional smartphones with its seamless hardware design and a variety of new service offerings. With the launch of multiple services and apps, as well as a stunning Infinity Display for immersive viewing experiences, the Galaxy S8 brings a new level of functionality and convenience, opening up a galaxy of possibilities. Speaking at the launch event, Jung Hyun Park, the Managing Director and Vice President of Samsung Electronics East Africa said…

Google is pushing out an update for Gmail for Android app that is meant to make the app even more secure after the reported phishing attempts yesterday. The update brings along anti-phishing security checks that are meant to ensure those using the app are protected. Explaining the introducing of these new security features, the company said, “When you click on a suspicious link in a message, Gmail will show a warning prompt helping you keep your account safe.” This is to ensure those who may not be aware of phishing are able to take a few seconds that hopefully might…