Author: Kaluka wanjala

By now, you may have probably heard that Google has plans to manufacture its own phones that it will be releasing on October 4th. These devices will have the ‘Pixel’ branding and will be bold step taken by Google. We have seen Google partner with other smartphone manufacturers for the Nexus devices but the Pixel line is a totally different concept. October 4 is about two weeks away but some people already have the first Pixel Smartphones with them. With this, we have got to see the first leaked photos of the Pixel and Pixel XL which will be the…

Huawei recently unveiled the Nova and Nova Plus Smartphones that target the mid range market segment. These are not the only Smartphones that the company has been working on this year, we are still expecting the Huawei Mate 9 that we initially thought the company was going to unveil at its IFA event that saw the unveiling of the Nova and Nova Plus. Launching the Nova and Nova Plus at IFA was a bold move by Huawei as this could have backfired and worked against the company in favor of other manufacturers. This did not happen and in the end…

A few months ago, we asked a very important question, should Google build its own phones? At that time, there were rumors that the company has plans to build its own Smartphones and we were concerned that this might not work well as the other smartphone manufacturers might not take this move very well. Google never officially announced that it was working on its own Smartphones and the last time we heard about this was when information that Google plans to do away with the Nexus branding from its yearly Smartphones surfaced. Even with no official communication from Google, we…

Back in May this year, we told you that Twitter has plans to change its character limit requirements by removing images, links and usernames from the count. The company has been working on ways to implement these changes and it looks like it is finally ready to roll out the feature to all users. As expected, this was announced on Twitter a few hours ago. With these changes, photos, videos, @Usernames, polls, quote tweets and Vines will no longer affect the 140 character limit. This will allow users to share more when interacting with others when on the site. The…

Google has never has massive success with social networking and messaging platforms, if you don’t count YouTube. The company has had a number of products on the market but they have not been any successful one. A few months ago at Google I/O 2016, the company announced Allo and Duo. These are its latest messaging and calling apps that we were not sure why the company decided to unveil since we have seen many products from the company that never had an impact on the market. Even with that said, Google was not shaken and chose to announce that the…

Once you pick your rucksack and set off on your voyage, there is a chance of finding yourself with limited or non-existing internet connection from time to time. This can be a headache, especially in this era where every last aspect of life and survival seems to rely on connectivity. Thankfully, it’s possible to access some (life saving) apps offline home and away; Jumia Travel lists five top basics of travel and corresponding apps that you can access without internet connection. For Currency and Accounting Whether travelling on a string-budget or splurging on every frill of grandeur along your path;…

Apple is one company that has always been secretive with its devices. The company never reveals some of the details consumers will want to know and is usually vague with its product launches. Case in point the battery, we are never sure what capacity iPhone batteries have and the company usually says they last longer than the previous models and rarely will it give the exact capacity. This happened with the latest iPhone but the good thing is that there are folks out there who are ready to tear down their new iPhones to reveal what it is packing inside. iFixit…

Samsung’s new Galaxy C series is still at its infancy and that is probably why the company is handling it delicately. The Galaxy C series has a couple of devices under its belt but these are not widely available just yet. There is the Galaxy C5 and Galaxy C7 which we saw a couple of months back and the one we are expecting right now is the Galaxy C9 which is supposed to be better than these two. We have been hearing about the Galaxy C9 for months but nothing concrete has come out of that. We know the device is still in production…

YouTube, just like any other website out there, wants to keep people on its platform for as long as it is possible. This is the only way the company can attract new advertisers who will see the value the platform adds to their brands. The latest feature YouTube is adding to its platform is called YouTube Community and its aim is to make it easier for the creators to interact with their fans. In a statement, YouTube said, “The brand new Community tab on your YouTube channel gives you a new, simple way to engage with your viewers and express…

Samsung is not having the best time with the fiasco that is the Galaxy Note 7. The phablet was launched last month and when it hit the market, it did not have a smooth ride Samsung had expected as some units exploded when being charged. Even with the fire hazard incidents, Samsung is not about to let its future be ruined as the it is already working on its next devices. One device the company is currently working on is the Galaxy A3 (2017). We have heard about this device and even saw some of its specs when it surfaced on GFXBench. The latest…