Author: Kaluka wanjala

Ericsson and Qualcomm Technologies Inc., a subsidiary of Qualcomm Incorporated, today are the first to announce a successful demonstration of over-the-air Gigabit Class LTE in Africa with the use of licensed spectrum. Peak data speeds over 900Mbps were recorded using Ericsson Radio Access Network equipment and a Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ X16 LTE modem mobile test device. To put that speed in perspective, Gigabit Class LTE means up to one billion bits of information delivered to a mobile device in a mere second. In technical terms, that’s LTE Category 16. The demonstration continues the long-term cooperation between Ericsson and Qualcomm Technologies to support African…

Google is finally pushing out Android 7.1 Beta for the Nexus 5X, Nexus 6P, Nexus 9 and Pixel C. This is a beta version of Android 7.1 and is currently limited to those who have the devices listed above and are part of the beta program This is a minor update that brings some needed features to Android. One such feature is ‘Night Light’ mode that adds blue light filter to the display making it comfortable to use your phone at night or for longer hours. We have seen this feature on a number of smartphones with Custom Overlays including…

For the past few months, Instagram has been implementing some changes to its site that clearly copy what Snapchat has been doing. Snapchat is one of the fastest rising sites out there and you cannot blame Instagram for copying what works. Instagram has been keen to attract millennials who are on Snapchat. The latest feature that Instagram is adding to its platform allows users to broadcast live videos through its Stories section. The interesting twist about this is that the video will automatically disappear when you are done with the broadcast. If you don’t remember, Instagram introduced Stories a few…

If you read our recent article on Android distribution, then you probably already know that there are some people out there who are using older Android iterations including Gingerbread. The number is not huge but it significant given that Gingerbread has a 1.3% market share at the moment. This is one old variant of Android that Google will stop supporting in 2017. Google said this yesterday confirming that it will stop supporting two old Android iterations, Gingerbread and Honeycomb. We have not heard about Honeycomb a lot in the recent past but apparently there are some people who have been…

On Thursday last week, Jumia Travel celebrated it’s third anniversary, marking the second edition of Jumia Hotel Awards ceremony. With five categories each respectively covering a topical highlight in the hotel business, the Jumia Hotel Awards celebrate greatest achievements and relationships that not only set the awardees apart, but also strive to create better service and experience for the guests. “Creating unforgettable experience through guest engagement, protecting the environment through adhering to sustainable policies and providing the right work environment for the staff is fundamental to the growth and reputation of any hotel”, commented Estelle Verdier, Managing Director for Jumia…

Earlier this month, Huawei introduced its flagship phablet, the Mate 9, to the world. The phone has not been available in Kenya but the company has said that it is planning to bring this device over year next month. According to Huawei, the recommended retail price of the Mate 9 will be Ksh 69,999 when it is launched. From the look of things, it is clear that Huawei has no plans of bringing the Porsche Design Mate 9 in the country. Huawei has not given an exact date as to when the Mate 9 will be launching in Kenya but…

A couple of weeks ago, OPPO launched the F1s in Kenya. The company is referring to this as the ‘Selfie expert’ showing clearly that it is using it to target the younger generation. OPPO has been in Kenya for a few years but this is the first time we have had a chance to review one of their devices. With that said, I wasn’t sure what to expect when I got my hands on the F1s. OPPO has not been active in Kenya so I have not seen the company as being serious about the Kenyan market. Well, it looks like I have…

Samsung is currently working on its 2017 devices that it hopes will help it rise out of the ashes of the disaster that was the Galaxy Note 7. The company is not just working on high end devices as it is also planning to upgrade its entry level, J-series. One of the devices we expect to see from Samsung very soon is the Galaxy J3 (2017). We have seen this device a couple of times on Geekbench and when it got the Bluetooth certification from the FCC. The Galaxy J3 (2017) has shown up once again and this time courtesy of @evleaks…

In a move aimed at improving user experience, Yellow Pages has relaunched its website making it easier for visitors to find the information they are looking for. The company announced this two days ago saying that its new website aims to encourage users to find relevant and fresh information on various categories from places to be to the popular categories. Speaking during the event, the company’s Chief Executive Pedro Gomes said “The new website homepage is easy on the eye providing more information at a glance as compared to the previous website, allowing users to instantly find what they are…

A few days ago, the OnePlus 3T was launched to replace the OnePlus 3. The OnePlus 3T came with some interesting specs but one thing that some people were not impressed with is that it came with Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow even though Android 7.0 is already out on the market. The Company is currently working on the Android 7.0 Nougat update for the OnePlus 3T that it will be rolling out next month. I was not expecting to see the update this early but it is all good as the OnePlus 3T is the company’s premium device and it will…