Author: Kaluka wanjala

Jumia Market has announced a new partnership with IMAX Kenya that will see Imax fans will easily purchase tickets on Jumia Market’s website or Mobile app and pay directly to Imax till number. The ticketing platform which was officially launched on Tuesday and will enable fans to view the current movies and their schedule. Buyers will have a very active and ready customer service team for support rather than having to queue at the entrance. Fans will also be able to pre-book popcorns and drinks from the website. “We are very honored to partner with IMAX. We aim to provide…

Yesterday, Xiaomi teased the Redmi Note 4 smartphone through its forums (MIUI Forums). We have been hearing about this smartphone for over a month now and it looks like the company is finally ready to launch it. The teaser did not mention the Redmi Note 4 specifically but that is the only device from the company we have been waiting for so long. The teaser claims that the phone will be launched on August 25 (today). Even though the moderator on MIUI forums did not mention the Redmi Note 4 on the forums, he talked about the Redmi Note 3…

If you have been using Prisma, the photo editing app, you may be aware that you need an active internet connection for it to work. The app transforms your photos into works of art by applying filters and using complicated Artificial Intelligence (AI) and relies on its servers to do all the work and not your phone. Prisma for iOS has just received a major update that allows you to continue working with your photos even when you do not have an active internet connection. This will go a long way in eliminating the server overcapacity issues that some users…

Samsung’s own mobile payment service is not available in all markets but has managed to grow tremendously since it was launched. The payment service was launched about a year ago and is available in select markets where it allows users to pay for goods or services without using their cards or cash. This is possible as Samsung Pay acts as a mobile wallet that you can use to make payment in establishments that support it. All you have to do is link Samsung pay with your card and there will be no need of carrying you card every time. In…

Two days ago, Google started rolling out Android Nougat to some existing Nexus devices. With the release of this Android iteration, you should expect manufacturers to release the list of devices that they plan to update when they are finally ready to do so. If you own a 2015 or 2016 flagship smartphone from one of the top smartphone manufacturers, you do not have to worry at this point as you will most likely get the update in due time. After the release of Android Nougat, Sony has to come forward and revealed the devices that it will be updating…

Jumia has announced plans to launch its own mobile money wallet by the end of the year. The company has said that this new online payment solution will be implemented in Nigeria, its biggest market, before expanding to other markets including Kenya. Jumia pay is essentially a third party online payment solution that will provide users with a safer, faster and more convenient online payment experience. What this means is that you will be able to load money into an escrow and then use the money there to buy products on Jumia. This is an important development considering the fact…

Kenya being a developing country, a good number of people do not have easy access to banking and financial services. And even when they do, the rates can be so high and the products may not be tailor made to exactly what they want. This is very true for SMEs and such challenges limit their expansion and growth. One company that wants to help out those who are not catered for by traditional financial services in Branch. The company describs itself as a for-profit socially conscious company providing financial services to the mobile generation. The company makes it easy for…

Yesterday, Android 7.0 Nougat started rolling out to existing Nexus devices. The update is currently available for a few Nexus devices and this means that we should start seeing some manufacturers releasing new devices with the OS. A few weeks ago, LG came out and revealed that it will be the first manufacturer to release a smartphone with Android Nougat, this smartphone will be the LG V20. When LG came out with the claims, we were not so sure that will be the case as new Nexus devices are usually the first ones to come with the latest Android iteration.…

Google is finally pushing out Android 7.0 Nougat to a few Nexus devices. The update started rolling out yesterday and is available for the Nexus 6P, Nexus 5X, Nexus 6, Nexus 9 or a Google Pixel C, Nexus Player and General Mobile 4G (Android One). If you own any of the devices listed, you are the select few that will get to enjoy Android 7 Nougat before everyone else. The release of Android Nougat comes about a month after the final Android 7.0 Developer Preview was released. We were expecting the final release to be out at the beginning of…

Towards the end of July, we told you that the official Twitter app for Android got the Night Mode feature that made it easy for people to use it at night or in low lit areas. Back then, there was no information as to when those using Twitter on iOS would be able to enjoy this new feature, all the company said is it was coming soon as Twitter for iOS beta testers were already using it. Fast forward that a few weeks later and the feature is finally available on the official Twitter for iOS app available on the…