Author: Saruni Maina

Twitter users on Android can attest to this, Twitter’s UI is not exactly the best, especially since they forced us all to use that light theme without the option of chosing the older theme which was more pleasing, according to me. So good news, Twitter is pushing an update to correct their mistake, or atleast make it look better. A video has surfaced showcasing Twitter’s new material-design-themed look. Reports say that it is a server side update meaning you will not have to update your app to get the new look. Below is a short video showcasing the new look,…

The hype is almost dying down, it’s been exactly two weeks since I got my hands on the Boom J8 and 10 days since the official launch by Tecno at Garden City Mall during their first “Brand Day”. Tecno Boom J8 is an update to last year’s Boom J7 and – spoiler alert – it is a BIG update! As promised, this review would be different from the rest. We will look at what the average user cares about and not what we geeks care about, but if you’re interested in checking the detailed specs list, the link is right below:…

This week we’re looking at a rather simple app with a straight forward use. Medicine Time is an application that reminds you to take your medication. I have been in the situation where I have a dosage to complete but somehow I always manage to forget, especially if I’m busy doing another task that is demanding. Medicine Time has been helping with this, every time I fall ill and medicine is prescribed to me, to avoid missed dosages, I simply set a reminder for when to take these medicine in the app. It is that straight forward.   The app…

A little over two weeks ago, Bunifu Technologies – a security solutions company based in Kenya (Baringo County) was awarded the Microsoft Innovation IT Services Award for their Bunifu Antivirus. To be honest, I had not heard of Bunifu before but after the news broke on Twitter, I had to give this Kenyan-Made antivirus a try. I got the trial version from their website, installed it on my PC and crossed my fingers that it would actually work. It’s been over two weeks now since I did the installation, I was going to wait a month but no, I think…

Sending huge files from one device to another can be a pain, especially if you’re using bluetooth and it’s even worse if you’re trying to send the file to someone who uses an iOS device. Well today we’re looking at an app that offers a great solution to this, best I have used so far. Dukto (please don’t ask me to pronounce it, I don’t know either), is a simple multi-platform file transfer application designed to work over a wireless or wired network. The beauty is in the simlicity of this app, all you have to do is ensure that…

The day came and passed, lucky you if you didn’t fall for any prank that your friends tried to pull on you. April 1st has always been a dreaded day for tech lovers, because that great announcement you just heard about, that new phone that has been announced, could all be an elaborate prank by the big corporates and this year was not any different. I have gathered 5 tech-related pranks that I think simply made April Fools’ Day worth it. Google Launches Cardboard VR for Tablets Those who are conversant with Google Cardboard and Virtual Reality would find this…

It’s been slightly over 24 hours since I got the Tecno Boom J8 and it’s time to cover the first part of my experience with the phone, unboxing and first impressions! Read: Tecno Boom J8 Review First things first, the box or should I say boxes 😀 The package is huge, but that is because of the headphones, Boom Headphones to be precise. We’ll start off with the phone. Under the big yellow box, you’ll be greeted by the J8 placed to the left of the box. Underneath it, you’ll find the usual, warranty and user instructions, a USB cable…

A day late, I know. It was Easter anyway. So, hoping you all had a good long weekend, I present to you this week’s app, My Class Schedule, a must have app for all students. Those who pay attention, may have noticed that I’m a student, so I decided to share an app that I have been using ever since I was a freshman. A student’s life can be hectic **stop laughing you working-class** those back-to-back classes, unending assignments and exams! Well to help me keep myself organized and sane, I have been using My Class Schedule to keep track of my…

I love making to-do lists. It’s part of my daily routine, it’s how I manage my schedule. A lot of other people out there use to-do lists as well, and there are literally an insatiable number of apps that can help you with this. I have been a die-hard user of Google Keep, I believe it is one of the best and I stuck to my belief until Wunderlist happened. Wunderlist is a simple application, one creates to-do lists and gets notifications, if you set a reminder, you can mark the items on the to-do list as done and yeah.…

I have written so many posts about Tecno products recently but this is because they are about to shake the entry-level smartphone market soon. Boom Player is an alternative music app that comes preloaded on Tecno phones, it was first seen on the Tecno Boom J7, and has been a common feature to Tecno users. I know you’re wondering, why am I taking time to write about a music app and it’s not even an App of the Week. Well I didnt think much of this music app either until I got the chance to try it out. So a few…