Author: Kaluka wanjala

Lenovo has announced an ecosystem of devices and services that support the new era of mobility and represent how today’s users are demanding solutions that bridge connectivity, hardware and user-centric design. Lenovo introduced a new device portfolio at Mobile World Congress 2017 that spans nearly all mobile form factors for the ultimate in choice with: the detachable Miix 320, blending affordability with connectivity on-the-go – two convertibles, mobile powerhouses Yoga 720 and 520 – four tablets, the versatile Tab 4 family built for everyone in the family – and Moto G5 and Moto G5 Plus, smartphones that pair premium features with affordable…

The first 7 days of this new month (March) are over and as expected, Google is back with the latest Android distribution numbers that reveal which versions are popular and which ones are not. If you are a developer, these numbers are very important to you as you need to know the Android versions to target when building your app. The latest numbers reveal that Android Nougat is gaining market share but Lollipop is still the most popular version. The combined market share of all Android lollipop variants, 5.0 and 5.1, currently stands at 32.5%. Android Lollipop was released back…

Samsung is expanding its Galaxy C series with the introduction of new devices, the latest one being the Galaxy C5 Pro. The device comes into the market about two months after the company unveiled the Galaxy C7 Pro. With the Galaxy C5 Pro, Samsung decided to quietly launch it and not scream to the world about its availability. This is a different move by the company but it probably has to do with the fact that the phone will be available in China only. We may see it in other international markets but that has not been confirmed as of…

Last year, Google released the Pixel and Pixel XL smartphones that were instant hits with Android fans in the markets where they were available. These devices were meant to replace the Nexus devices and are branded with the Google name unlike the Nexus phones. With the positive reception the first Pixel smartphones got, Google will be back this year with their successors according to Android Pit. The publication quotes Rick Osterloh who is the head of hardware at Google. We were sort of expecting these devices this year as it would not make sense for Google to only reply on…

Spotify is one of the best music streaming platforms. It has a wide selection to choose from and its use of Artificial intelligence allows for a personalized experience for all its users. There is a free version of Spotify that is supported by ads  and a premium version that has no ads and allows you to download music which you can listen to later when you do not have an active internet connection. Spotify is currently available in select markets and unfortunately none of those is Kenya. This technically means you cannot use the service in the country unless you…

The most recent flagship smartphone from Samsung is the Galaxy S7. This was launched in early 2016 and is the device the company is actively marketing at the moment. The Samsung Galaxy S7 will soon be replaced by the Galaxy S8 which will be available in stores as from April 28. We have heard that the official unveiling of this phone is later this month (March 29) and its availability in stores will be from April 28. This date has been revealed by Evan Blass, popularly known as @evleaks, who said that there has been a slight delay in the…

Samsung has introduced the latest Galaxy A series; the 5.7-inch A7, 5.2-inch A5 and 4.7-inch A3 smartphones into the Kenyan market. These devices which were launched globally at the beginning of the year come with refinements from the previous editions that deliver a beautiful design, powerful performance and ultimate convenience. “Samsung Electronics is always striving to ensure our customers have the most advanced products on the market,” said Jung Hyun Park, Vice President and Managing Director, Samsung Electronics East Africa. “The latest Galaxy A series is a testament to this. We integrated our unique approach to design as well as…

Prisma, the photo editing application, was one of the most popular apps of 2016. The app transforms your photos into works of art by applying filters and using complicated Artificial Intelligence (AI). It was different from other editing apps as it produced high quality edits and this is what attracted many people to it. Prisma was so popular last year that at one time it had server issues due to overcapacity. The company resolved this in a couple of days but this still showed you how popular it was. The issues with the server occurred because users had to apply…

Snapchat is one of the most popular apps among millennials. The app is known for its video and photo sharing feature that allows users to show their followers what they are up to as the day goes by. The messages shared on Snapchat disappear after 24 hours and this has been its identity ever since it was launched. The company behind Snapchat, Snap, recently went public through an IPO and this means there is a lot of pressure to show investors that it is growing and can attract new users going forward. Most people have pointed out the Snapchat has…

At Mobile World Congress 2017, Huawei launched its 2017 flagship smartphone, the Huawei P10 and P10 Plus. Huawei Kenya is not wasting time and has confirmed that it will bring this phone into the country next month. Bringing this phone into the country this fast is meant to ensure Huawei has control when it comes to distribution of the phone. The last thing the company wants is for importers to look for their own channels to use when importing this phone. The company says that it hopes the P10 will help it build on the growth it realized last year…