Author: Kaluka wanjala

Real photographers will always tell you that Megapixel (MP) count is not the only thing that determines the quality of photos. There are a lot of things but this does not mean that MP count is useless as it is, it still counts. Vivo is one smartphone manufacturer that sees MP count as a vital thing as the company has just launched its first smartphone with a 20MP front facing camera. We are not even used to 20MP cameras on the back and Vivo has decided to bring this camera to the front. The smartphone is the Vivo V5 and…

Back in May this year, we told you that WhatsApp was planning to introduce video calling to its platform. The company has been working on this feature for the last few months and back in October we told you that the feature was rolling out to a few beta testers. It looks like the testing went on well as WhatsApp has rolled out an update to its official android App that sees the introduction of this feature to the main app on the play store. This means that anyone with an Android device can get this feature. The feature has…

A few weeks ago, Huawei unveiled its 2016 flagship phablet, the Mate 9. The company unveiled two variants of this phone, the standard Mate 9 and the Porsche Design Mate 9. While the standard Mate 9 came with an affordable price tag, the Porsche design variant is a limited-edition version with a €1,395 price tag. Let’s face it, not everyone is able to spend that kind of cash on a smartphone. This is disappointing given the fact that most people are attracted to the superior Mate 9 as it comes with impressive specs and looks good overall. This is why…

Huawei introduced the “Phone Clone”, a seamless “One Touch” experience that is available to download for all smartphones on Google play and App store for free. The innovative application enables the transfer of files efficiently from all smartphone devices to the next, allowing users to move content between phones with the touch of a button that is also user-friendly and convenient for everyone. The Phone Clone feature also provides users with a solution to data transfer problems that often arise for those attempting to transfer content to a new device; which are particularly pertinent in cases where users attempt to…

If you have the WhatsApp Beta for Android on your phone, you may have received an update that enables two- factor authentication. This updated app was released a few days ago and not everyone was able to access the features at the same time. The update is currently available for beta users only and brings WhatsApp version 2.16.354, the current version on the play store is version 2.16.351. This is an opt-in feature and WhatsApp will not be forcing people to enable it from the get go. We have known for over two months that WhatsApp was working on this…

A few weeks ago, Tecno launched the Phantom 6 and 6 Plus smartphones that are supposed to take over from the Phantom 5 which the company released last year. With the launch of these new smartphones, I thought it is a good idea to compare the new vs the old. I will be looking at the new ones (the Phantom 6 Plus in this case) to decide if it is an upgrade compared to the Phantom 5 to help you decide which is one better for you. I have used both the Phantom 5 and Phantom 6 Plus smartphones so…

Digital transformation that supports Kenya’s Industry 4.0 preparedness, and acts as a catalyst for local economic growth was the key focus for Oracle’s digital day event in Nairobi. Key Oracle experts and executives from leading organizations participated in the event to discuss various aspects of making digital business a reality with Oracle’s unique portfolio of cloud solutions across SaaS, PaaS, IaaS and Dbaas. “Kenya is an important market for Oracle and the annual Digital Day event is in line with our commitment to introduce our latest innovations in this market. This year we are showcasing how businesses, small and large,…

By Kunle Awosika, Country Manager, Microsoft Kenya I start with the quote by Paul Krugman, in the age of diminishing expectations: “Productivity isn’t everything, but in the long run it is almost everything. A country’s ability to improve its standard of living over time depends almost entirely on its ability to raise its output per worker”. Reflecting on the responsibility we have as a large organisation in Kenya to improve the productivity of the country, we realised that we need to support the vibrant and all-important SME (Small and Medium Enterprise) sector. Small and medium enterprises in Africa have been…

Tecno launched its 2016 flagship smartphone in Kenya back in October. This year, Tecno released two variants of this phone, the standard Phantom 6 and the Phantom 6 Plus. The two models share some features but they are quite different and will appeal to different people in my opinion. I have been using the Phantom 6 Plus and this is what it is all about. Tecno Phantom 6 Plus: What Is in the box? Before we get into the review, let’s look at what you get in the box. The Phone (Phantom 6 Plus) Earphones USB Type-C cable and Power…

PayPal has just updated its official app for iOS that features Siri integration. With this integration, those using the official app will be able to send and request for money just by using voice assistants. Facebook announced the availability of the updated app through its official blog and said that feature will be available in over 30 countries in multiple languages. “PayPal users can now send and request money via a voice command with Siri. Simply say, “Hey Siri, send Bill $50 using PayPal.” Voila! One less thing to check off the to-do list this holiday season,” the company said…